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SIUSLAW NEWS | SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 2020 | 3B KXCR from 1B coast. It is information that matters to us. So, the ‘Fireside Chat,’ which is broadcast live, came about after reflecting on the positive and success- ful attributes of a previ- ous administration,” Lassen said. President Roosevelt initiated the Fireside Chats in 1933 order to share his thoughts and Cel 70 ebrat + Y ing ear s! Hoberg’s Complete Auto Repair www.hobergsautorepair.com New Service d Offere FREE Taxi Ride via: River Cities Taxies Florence City Limits Only From our shop to your home or work Kevin McMullen 345 Hwy. 101 • P.O. Box 357 Florence, OR 97439-0012 3rd Generation Owner hobergsautorepair@gmail.com 541-997-2413 Serving Your Auto Needs Since 1945 Let me Showcase your property. Brian Jagoe Principal Broker 541 999-1314 91 Windleaf Way – This is a great opportu- nity to build your home close to the beach, in a great community of very nice homes. The seller is willing to carry so bring us an offer and start planning your future in Florence. $68,000. #2797- 18615048 1749 Highway 101 • 541-997-1200 plans to deal with the serious financial chal- lenges of the post-De- pression era with Americans across the country. The chats continued until 1944 and Roosevelt deliv- ered a total of 30 addresses over the 4,422 days of his pres- idency. During that time, Roosevelt talked with the American people about his New Deal initiatives and, most importantly, World War II. The calmness and strength of Franklin’s MARK BRENNAN/SIUSLAW NEWS presentations assured KXCR’s station office is located on Ninth Street, across from the Siuslaw Public the country that the Library. serious challenges pre- them to relax and listen can bring a few answers Representative Caddy sented by the depres- sion, growing fascism to that week’s discussion. and perhaps even some McKeown, HD 9; “FDR spoke with solutions.” Representative David and wide-scale unem- The next KXCR Brock Smith, HD 1; ployment could — and familiarity to millions of Duehmig, would — be handled by Americans about the Fireside Chat is sched- Robert Director, the administration. current social issues. For uled to be streamed live Interim Roosevelt often began KXCR, what better way this Tuesday, June 16, Oregon Office of Rural at OHSU; his chats with the now to interact and convey beginning at 5 p.m. on Health Jacqueline Mercer, Chief familiar phrase “My fel- this massive new infor- FM 90.7. The topic will be Executive Officer, Native mation received every low Americans.” and American Rehabilitation Lassen envisions the day to our listeners? The understanding Association of the implementing new fed- Fireside Chat was a per- station’s new series of live, in-studio broad- fect platform,” Lassen eral programs, including Northwest; Senator Lew casts as an extension of said. “Things have been implementation of new Fredrick, SD 22; and the idea that there is a pretty chaotic lately. I tele-health programs, as Senator Arnie Roblan, familiarity and intimacy see lots of anxiety, anger well as how to meet the SD 9. For information about that people sitting in the and a divided govern- demand for PPE. Participants in the volunteer opportunities, comfort of their own ment. I do hope that our home, which allows new KXCR live program discussion will include visit www.KXCR.net. Florence, Oregon Us TOO Florence Prostate Cancer Education/Support on the Oregon Coast www.ustooflorence.org BOB HORNEY, CHAPTER LEADER/FACILITATOR Us TOO Florence has two monthly meetings for your convenience BOTH MEETINGS ARE CURRENTLY ON HOLD. WATCH SIUSLAW NEWS FOR RESUMPTION Contact Bob for more information: (H) 541-997-6626 (C) 541-999-4239 maribob@oregonfast.net • Check out our Personal Prostate Cancer Journeys, slideshows and other information on our website. • A prostate cancer diagnosis is not needed to attend. • Spouses/family members are encouraged to attend. • Bring questions/records - get answers • Someone to talk to - who understands. www.ustooflorence.org Every 3 years BLOOD PRESSURE: High blood pressure (Hypertension) has no symptoms, but can cause perma- nent damage to body organs. EKG: Electrocardiogram screens for heart abnormalities. GET IT CHECKED! (Refer to the checklist on this side.) The Men’s Health Network provides this mainte- nance schedule for men as a reminder of your need to take responsibility for safeguarding your health. Regular checkups and age-appropriate screenings CAN improve your health and reduce premature death and disability. You should consult your health care provider about the benefits of ear- lier screenings, especially if you are a member of a high risk group or have a family history of disease. Every 3 years ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Every 2 years ✓ Every year Baseline Every 4 years Every 3 years RECTAL EXAM: Screens for hemorrhoids, lower rectal prob- lems, colon and prostate cancer. ✓ Every year TB SKIN TEST: Should be done on occasion of exposure or sug- gestive symptoms at direction of Every 5 years physician. Some occupations may require more frequent testing for public health indications. BLOOD TESTS & URINALYSIS: Screens for various illnesses and diseases (such as cholesterol, diabetes, kidney or thyroid dys- function) before symptoms occur. ✓ Every 2 years Every year Every 10 years Every year PSA BLOOD TEST: Prostate Specific Antigen is produced by the prostate. Levels rise when Every year there is an abnormality such as an infection, enlargement or can- cer. Testing should be done in col- laboration with your physician. 50 + PHYSICAL EXAM: Review overall health status, perform a thorough physical exam and discuss health related topics. 40-49 WHEN? 20-39 CHECKUPS AND SCREENINGS TETANUS BOOSTER: Prevents lockjaw. MEN... Age 30 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ * ✓ HEMOCCULT: Screens the stool for microscopic amounts of blood that Every year can be the first indication of polyps or colon cancer. ✓ ✓ COLORECTAL HEALTH: A flexible scope examines the rectum, sig- moid and descending colon for cancer at its earliest and treatable Every 3-4 years stages. It also detects polyps, which are benign growths that can pro- gress to cancer if not found early. ✓ CHEST X-RAY: Should be consid- ered in smokers over the age of Discuss with 45. The usefulness of this test on a a physician yearly basis is debatable due to poor cure rates of lung cancer. SELF-EXAMS: Testicle: To find lumps in their earliest stages. Skin: To look for signs of changing moles, freck- Monthly les, or early skin cancer. Oral: To by self look for signs of cancerous lesions in the mouth. Breast: To find abnor- mal lumps in their earliest stages. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ BONE HEALTH: Bone mineral den- Discuss with sity test. Testing is best done under a physician the supervision of your physician. Age 60 TESTOSTERONE SCREENING: Low testosterone symptoms include low sex drive, erectile dys- Discuss with a physician function, fatigue and depression. Initial screening for symptoms with a questionnaire followed by a simple blood test. SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES (STDs): Sexually active adults who Under consider themselves at risk for STDs physician supervision should be screened for syphilis, chlamydia and other STDs. *African-American men and men with a family history of prostate cancer may wish to begin prostate screening at age 40, or earlier. 50 + WHEN? 40-49 CHECKUPS AND SCREENINGS MEN’S HEALTH CHECKLIST AGES FROM THE CDC: 0HQGLHDWVLJQLÀFDQWO\KLJKHU UDWHVWKDQZRPHQIURPWKHWRS FDXVHVRIGHDWKSOXVPHQ DUHWKHYLFWLPVLQRYHURI DOOZRUNSODFHGHDWKV ,QZRPHQOLYHGRQDYHU- DJHRQH\HDUORQJHUWKDQPHQ 1RZPHQRQDYHUDJHGLH DOPRVWVL[\HDUVHDUOLHUWKDQ ZRPHQ AGES 20-39 HEALTH FACTS ✓ ✓ ✓ Discuss