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Fortiani» (Obstruer luly 25. 2012 Page 17 À 4 k First Home HIV Test Kit FDA approves over-the- counter device T he U .S. Food and D rug A d m in istration has approved the O raQ uick In-H om e H IV T est, the first over- the-counter, self-adm inistered H IV test kit to detect the presence o f antibodies to hum an im m unodefi ciency virus type 1 (H IV -1) and type 2 (HI V-2). HIV is the virus that causes acquired im m une deficiency sy n drom e (A ID S). T he test is designed to allow individuals to collect an oral fluid sam ple by sw abbing the upper and low er gum s inside o f their m ouths, then place that sam ple into a d e v el oper vial, and obtain test results w ithin 20 to 40 m inutes. A positive result w ith this test does not m ean that an individual is definitely in fected w ith H IV , but rather, that additional testing should be done in a m edical setting to confirm the test result. Sim ilarly, a negative test result does not m ean that an individual is definitely not infected w ith H IV , particularly when exposure may have been w ith in the p re v io u s th ree m onths. T he test has the potential to identify large num bers o f previ- Annual Community Fair 1 Sunday August 5, 2012 1-5 PM Sharon Seventh Day Adventist Church 5209 NE 22nd Ave. Portland. OR 97211 For more information: 503-287-7649 www.sharonsda.net _ fhe OraQuick HIV test promises to deliver results in as little as 20 minutes. ously undiagnosed H IV infections, esp ecially if used by those unlikely to use standard screening m ethods. T he C enters for D isease C ontrol and P revention estim ates that 1.2 m illion people in the U nited States are living w ith H IV infection. A bout one in five are not aw are they are infected. There are about 50,000 new H IV infections every year. M any o f these new infections are tran sm it ted from people w ho are unaw are o f their H IV status. "Knowing y o u r status is an im portant factor in the effort to p re vent the spread o f HI V ,” said K aren M id th u n , M .D ., d ire c to r o f the F D A ’s C enter for B iologies E valua tion and R esearch. “T he availability o f a hom e-use H IV test kit provides an o th er option for individuals to get tested so that they can seek m edical care, if ap propriate.” Consultations with family practice physicians Cholesterol, blood glucose, and blood pressure testing ■ -A,_ ' r» _ Clowns Bounce House Face Painting Community Vendors ...anil MORE!!!!' Health Screenings!!! School Supply Giveaway to the first 100!!! H e a l t h «V a L T C H C h o le ste ro l P ro file s — G et the resources to help you keep an eye on your cholesterol and other indicators o f heart health. E ducational m aterial provided. For m ore inform ation, call 503-261-6611. B e re a v e m e n t S u p p o r t G ro u p s — Free, safe confidential group m eetings for those w ho have experienced the death o f a loved one o ffered on various nights and locations. F or inform ation and registration, call 503-215-4622. Dr. Billy R. Flowers (above center) and his skilled staff are ready to help those in need. THE M atern ity W ater W ork ou t — H elping new m om s regain m uscle tone, strength, and flexibility, all in the support and freedom o f the w ater. Call 503-256-4000 for m ore inform ation. SPINACOUJMN S en ior A erob ics - A low -im pact w orkout geared specifically tow ard seniors. C all 503-449-0783 for curren t schedule. An ongoing series of questions and answers about Americas natural healing profession. M ind B ody H ealth C lass — Learn and practice techniques to help you im prove y our m ood, health and w ellbeing, including effective w ays to m anage difficult em otions and chronic stress o r illness. R egistration is $70 for K aiser P erm anente m em bers and $95 for nonm em bers. C all 503-286- 6816. PART 11. EXERCISE: Does it help low back problems, or only make them worse? C an cer R esou rce C en ter - P rovidence St. V incent M edical C en ter and the A m erican R ed C ross have jo in e d forces to create the first in-hospital i: A friend o f m ine show ed me to v ery d isa stro u s sid e e ffe cts. V ^ a s i series o f exercises designed W h en w e e x e rc is e an d stre tc h to help h er low back problem s. Is m uscles w ithout rem oving the cause it all right fo r m e to use them , too? o f the spasm s, it actually forces the : It w ould be enlighten- ing body to degenerate faster. Y ou are to know the num ber o f people b etter o ff to have done no ex ercis with qualified back problem s (fixa ing at all. In C hiropractic, w e know tion on the spinal jo in ts) w ho are the exercise is an im portant part o f told they only need to exercise. health, but only after C hiropractic T h ey are given a b rie f exam and a care has rem o v ed the spinal fixa- sheet o f stretching exercises to follow . T hey are led to believe resource cen ter providing books, p rinted m aterial, c o m p u ter access and m ore for individuals and fam ilies dealing w ith cancer. T he cen ter is open M onday through T hursday, 9 a.m . to 4 p.m . nothing else need to be done. This is only incom plete therapy, it is also therapy that co u ld easily lead R ed C ross C ertification -- The O regon Trail C hapter R ed C ross now offers credits to helps professionals m aintain licensing o r certification. For a cum ulative list, visit p d x info.net. E m pow erm ent through R elaxation - Free informal m editation classes that address breathing techniques, som e gentle ancient A frican yoga poses and m ental balancing techniques. P eople have left these classes jo y fu l and w ith a peaceful view o f their lives. C all Dr. M arceline Failla at 503-228- 6140. TM A tions that caused the problem in the first place. T hen and only then c a n th e s p in e b e c o r r e c t ly stretched and strengthened w ith o u t tra u m a tiz in g m u sc le s and nerves. For a safe, g entle accurate assessm ent o f your spinal situ a tion o r for answ ers to any q u es tions you m ight have about your health please call o u r office. Flowers' Chiropractic Office 2124 NE Hancock,, Portland Oregon97212 Phone: (503) 287-5304
