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Bounce House Injuries Explode
A nationwide study released Monday found inflatable bounce houses can be dangerous and the number o f kids injured in related accidents has soared 15-
fold in recent years. The numbers suggest 3 0 children a day are treated in emergency rooms for broken bones, sprains, cuts and concussions from bounce
house accidents. (AP photo)
Health Equity Alliance Kickoff
Uniting people of color organiza
Community members, leaders,
tions across the state, the Oregon and elected officials will join the
H ealth E q u ity A llia n ce is a alliance for a kickoff celebration on
grassroots effort to ensure equal Thursday, Nov. 29 at 6 p.m. at
health for all Oregonians.
Irvington Covenant Church, 4003
N.E. Grand Ave.
The event is sponsored by the
Urban League of Portland, APANO,
Causa Oregon, Center for Intercul
tural Organizing, Oregon Action,
and the Oregon Latino Health Coa
lition. The Portland Interfaith Gos
pel Choir will perform.
The Equity Alliance mission is to
improve the health outcomes for
underserved communities, particu
larly communities of color, immi
grants and refugees.
T heir top priorities for 2013 in
clude tuition equity for immigrant
students, driver's license restora
tion, improved data collection and
analysis, prenatal health care for
all women and cultural com pe
tency training for health profes
sionals.
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An ongoing series of questions and answers about Am ericas natural healing profession
Part 30. Genuine Benefits of Chiropractic Help
: C an a c h iro p ra c to r
ally help my problems?
re
The truth is, doctors of chiropractic chiropractor goes beyond treating your
are extremely successful at eliminating immediate symptoms to make sure
A : You have no doubt heard many symptoms. Often more quickly and your body is still functioning effi
/ ih o w c h iro p ra cto rs helped a effectively than other healing methods. ciently. That is the only way true health
But, your doctor of chiropractic can can be achieved.
friend’s headaches, neck pain, neck
do so much more for you than just treat
But we aren’t the only ones who
stiffness, back pain or fatigue?
But, it is perfectly normal for you to ing symptoms. Your chiropractor is con have said it. Chiropractic has been
wonder whether a chiropractor can cerned with making sure your entire body accepted by the ultimate authority;
really your particular problems. Your is functioning properly. Therefore, your you the people.
headaches. Your neck pain and/or stiff
ness. Your back pain or other symp
toms. Problems you may have had for
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