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Polk County News Polk County Itemizer-Observer • September 28, 2016 5A Suicide prevention efforts grow Wagner funding By Emily Mentzer The Itemizer-Observer MONMOUTH — About 50 people from different service organizations sat around the table on Sept. 14, a group dedicated to cutting through red tape to get serv- ices to those in need as quickly as possible. A man doesn’t have his birth certificate, and needs it to get his life back on track. He doesn’t have the $50 re- quired to purchase a copy. Can anyone help? In just a few minutes, the problem is solved. It’s the Monmouth-Inde- pendence Service Integra- t i o n Te a m , o r g a n i z e d through the Polk County Health Department. Teams similar to this meet monthly throughout Polk County, a melding of minds and services, annihilating the government service silo model. At this meeting, Doug Gouge presented on the Mid-Valley Suicide Preven- tion Coalition, a relatively new resource to the coun- ty — less than a year old. The coalition was formed to address suicide and de- pression, the eighth leading cause of death overall in Oregon, and the second leading cause of death for those aged 10 to 34. Gouge said the increase of kids in middle school and high school considering sui- cide is what sparked the need for more prevention ef- forts. He started with student surveys, paying close atten- tion to three questions about depression and sui- cide. “The second question is, ‘did you ever seriously con- sider attempting suicide,” Gouge said. “We saw a rise over the 2011-12 and 2013- 14 school years.” Eighth-graders reported a jump in answering ‘yes’ to this question: 10 percent in 2011-12, up to 17.5 percent in 2013-14, Gouge said. When it came to the ques- tion about actually attempt- ing suicide, that’s where the numbers got really concern- ing, he said. “It was at 5 percent in 2011-12,” Gouge said. “It was 10.5 percent of 11th-graders in 2013-14. We don’t know what that means in their mind, but that was concern- ing.” Efforts to increase aware- ness and prevention have spread through training ses- sions — including at Central High School, where students in the leadership class learned QPR training: ques- tion, persuade, and refer. “We feel like we can train anyone 13 years or older in QPR,” Gouge said. The QPR training is free and takes about an hour or two, Gouge said. “We trained 16 facilitators in Polk County. Four school counselors in this room right now are trained as QPR to target staff and students,” he said. Another suicide preven- tion training, ASIST, is more expensive and time-con- suming — a two-day semi- nar that costs $70. The coalition has also done community outreach, from a high-school video contest to a website and a presence on social media with the hashtag #OK2ASK. The next QPR training is Oct. 12 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Henry Hill Education Support Center. For more information on suicide and suicide preven- tion: mvsuicidepreven- tion.org. For more information about the service integration teams: www.co.polk.or.us/- fco. Dallas Fire plans going away for chaplain Itemizer-Observer staff report DALLAS — Dallas Fire & EMS firefighter and chaplain Dave Pederson will be step- ping down after 29 years of service to the department. Fire & EMS is hosting a going away party of Peder- son on Tuesday at the Dallas Fire Station, 915 SE Shelton St., at 6:30 p.m. Pederson is moving to Colorado to be closer to his family and grandkids. During his tenure as chaplain, Pederson also has worked with law enforce- ment during times of need and served the community on the Dallas High School Booster Club. Pederson is the pastor of Trinity Luther- an Church, which will hold a separate going away cele- bration for its congregation. All are invited to attend. For more information: 503- 831-3533. HEALTH DIRECTORY AUDIOLOGY GENERAL DENTISTRY Trust your hearing to those that specialize in hearing and hearing related disorders. Evan L. Evans, Ph. D, and Julie B. Evans, AuD are both doctoral level Audi- ologists who have the knowledge, experience and compassion to provide you with the best care for your hearing health. We offer free hearing screenings; by our hearing aid specialist. We offer full & complete di- agnostic evaluations, counseling and recommenda- tions by our clinical Audiologists. Other Audiological services include testing, management and treatment options for Tinnitus. We have the knowledge and ex- perience to assist your physician with the diagnosis of diseases and disorders pertaining to hearing and the hearing mechanism. We offer wax removal or cerumen management, Tinnitus testing and Tinnitus manage- ment techniques. An Audiologist, having the Audiol- ogy credentials of the American Academy of Audiology (F-AAA) and the The American Speech Hearing and Language Association’s Certificate of Clinical Compe- tency (CCC-A) is the professional of choice for any- thing related to hearing and or hearing related issues. Serving our hearing impaired since 1980, with two lo- cations to serve you. Audiology Associates 1343-A Monmouth St., Independence • 503-838-3001 2296 NW Kings Blvd, Corvallis • 541-757-2500 • RANDALL C. JONES, DMD - 1004 Monmouth St., In- dependence, OR 503-838-0434. Offering a broad range of dental services in a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. New patients and emergencies welcome. CHIROPRACTIC • JOYNT FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC - Dr. Brian Joynt, DC - 629 Clay Street East, Monmouth, OR 97361 Family-oriented chiropractic clinic, dedicated to cre- ating an unparalleled experience of service, quality and care by teaching the true principles of chiroprac- tic. We look forward to empowering each of you to help your family participate more fully in life. New pa- tients welcome. Accept most insurance. Auto/per- sonal injury and work comp. Massage therapist on site. Complimentary consultations. Call us today to make your appointment (503) 837-0550. • THORNTON CHIROPRACTIC - Drs. Sharon and Marty Thornton - Palmer Graduates - We care, God cures. 1650 Monmouth St., Independence, OR 97351 • 503-838-3346. Office hours: Mon-Fri 8-noon & 2-6 pm. Thurs 2-6pm. Proudly serving Polk County for over 17 years. Offering Thompson Drop and other hands-on techniques, as well as Advanced Activator Methods and Functional Neurology. We provide gentle and effective full-spine and extremity adjusting for all ages in a loving and caring environment. We are ac- cepting new patients for Family Wellness Care, Medicare, Auto or personal injury & Workers Comp. Li- censed Massage Therapy available on site. COUNSELING • CROSS AND CROWN COUNSELING ~ KATE KOENS, NCCA Licensed Clinical Christian Counselor and Cer- tified Temperament Therapist is accepting new clients at her Dallas and Falls City offices. She works with in- dividuals in a safe environment to help individuals find healing and fulfillment by teaching good com- munication skills, appreciation for self and others, ap- propriate responses to individual and family needs, how to build relationships of trust, appropriate crisis responses, and how to obtain overall family wellness emotionally, mentally and spiritually. Some specific areas of counsel offered are marriage and family, ado- lescent issues, depression, past and present trauma, grief, identity crisis, divorce, childhood losses, and feelings of hopelessness. Our goal is to help individu- als realize their full potential and to live decisively with truth, relevance, perspective and purpose. For more information or to schedule an appointment please call 503-917-1625 or visit our website: www.crossand crowncounseling.com • WESTON K. MORRILL, DMD - 289 E. Ellendale Suite #201, Dallas. 503-623-6616. Family, preventive, and cosmetic dentistry. Complete dentistry for the entire family. Se habla español. • DR. MICHELLE HASBROOK, DMD - 120 N. Atwater, Monmouth, OR 503-838-2998. Providing all phases of dental care for children and adults. We welcome new patients! • KENNETH WINOKUR, DMD - 329 South Main Street Independence, OR 97351. 503-838-1633. High quality service with your comfort in mind. Nitrous oxide gas sedation available. www.independencedental.org GYNECOLOGY SERVICES Gynecological care is available in Dallas at the Salem Health West Valley Specialty Clinic. Gynecologist Keita Sakon, MD, specializes in gynecology exams and pro- cedures, including hysteroscopy and laparoscopy, as well as family planning, abnormal Pap evaluation, treatment of pelvic pain, symptom control for menopause and abnormal periods. Dr. Sakon works in Dallas on Friday afternoons from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. seeing patients at the clinic and performing gynecol- ogical procedures in the Salem Health West Valley sur- gical suites. New patients are welcome! Salem Health West Valley Specialty Clinic is located at 591 SE Clay St., Dallas. Call 503-831-0784 for an appointment. Visit salemhealth.org/westvalley. HEARING HEALTH • JOYFUL SOUND HEARING SERVICES, INC. Mark Sturtevant, 312 Main Street, Dallas OR, 503-623-0290. Providing Polk County with hearing solutions for 30 years. Services include: Hearing evaluations, Diagnos- ing hearing loss; Impedance; Fitting all types of hear- ing devices, Servicing all makes and models of hearing aids; Ear inspections; Wax removal; Hearing protec- tion. Hours: Monday - Thursday 9-4pm. (Fridays by appointment only) IMAGING SERVICES • SALEM HEALTH WEST VALLEY offers state-of-the- art all-digital diagnostic imaging services. With your physician's referral, we provide bone densitometry, CT scan, fluoroscopy, mammography, ultrasound, X-ray and MRI services. Check out our comfortable and spa- cious mammography suite. We are located at 525 SE Washington St., Dallas, 503-623-7302. LABORATORY SERVICES • SALEM HEALTH WEST VALLEY provides lab services at two convenient locations in Dallas and Monmouth. Both labs are fully accredited, providing collections and testing with healthcare provider referral. Employ- ment and self-referral drug testing is offered. The West Valley Hospital lab in Dallas is open 24 hours, seven days a week, at 525 SE Washington St., 503-623-7303. The Monmouth lab is located in the Monmouth Med- ical Center, 512 Main St., Suite 300, 503-838-1388. It is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., closed be- tween noon and 1 p.m. Appointments are not required. MASSAGE • OUT OF GRAVITY MASSAGE - Julianne Klingberg DeForest, LMT - 503.510.2256 - NOW IN INDEPEND- ENCE Enter Stressed, Leave Blessed - Out of Gravity Massage offers massage sessions to suit a variety of needs and health concerns. Intuitive and holistic bodywork are blended with extensive and varied edu- options discussed By Jolene Guzman The Itemizer-Observer FALLS CITY — The city and school district in Falls City are investigating the pros and cons of options to keep the Wagner Commu- nity Library open. During a joint meeting Sept. 19, the Falls City City Council and Falls City School Board discussed the possibility of forming a li- brary district or seeking a local option levy. Both would require voter ap- proval. A district would ask vot- ers to approve a permanent property tax rate that would support library operations. A local option levy asks vot- ers for a temporary proper- ty tax increase and would have to be renewed. Falls City Schools Superin- tendent Jack Thompson said he favored the permanent solution a district provides over a local option levy. “My fear with a local op- tion is that a local option has to be renewed. I think my thought process would be is this should be a per- manent district,” Thomp- son said. Bob Young, a member of the school board, also said a district is the best solution. “I think that would be the way to permanently fund it. Where you are not always asking the school district or the city to help pass another levy, bond, whatever you call it, to help keep the thing afloat,” he said. Falls City Mayor Terry Ungricht said forming a district would require creat- ing a governing board. “Which is all doable, but then they become another layer of government,” he said. Library Director Andy Rommel said he spoke with Polk County Assessor Doug Schmidt about funding op- tions. Schmidt would be will- ing to meet with the board and council later this fall to explain options, he said. Jami Kidd, the school board chairwoman, said nothing will be decided about which direction to go until after the meeting with Schmidt. “Right now we are hop- ing to look at as many op- tions as we have available and become educated about what those would look like down the road,” she said. Call the Itemizer-Observer at 503-623-2373 to have your business listed in this directory. cation, creating a caring and knowledgeable environ- ment of healing. Also, with a prescription and a claim number, up to a year's therapeutic massage sessions will help in your rehabilitation from a motor vehicle accident. Relaxation, well care, geriatric and pediatric massage is available, as well as motor vehicle accident rehabilitation. Infant massage instructional sessions available. Call today for an appointment. 503-510- 2256 OR # 7627/ National #295187-00 ORTHODONTICS • YENNE & SCHOFIELD - SPECIALISTS IN ORTHO- DONTICS - 580 Main Street, Suite E, Dallas, 503-623- 5002. Providing Polk County with orthodontic care for children and adults for functions and cosmetics. Open Tuesdays & Thursdays. PHYSICAL THERAPY/ REHABILITATION SERVICES • PINNACLE PHYSICAL THERAPY is an orthopedic physical therapy facility committed to getting great re- sults for each patient. We focus on advanced spine care, women's health issues, sport rehab, vehicle acci- dents, and work injuries. We offer highly specialized care including manual therapy, aquatic therapy, spe- cific deep tissue mobilization techniques, Postural Restoration Institute (PRI) techniques and therapeutic exercise. We have a warm, caring and friendly staff and accept most private health insurance, auto insur- ance, and workers' compensation insurance. We offer both male and female physical therapists. Often no physician referral is needed to start care. Call us today and ask how to get therapy for your condition or talk to your physician to see if physical therapy is right for you. Call us: 503-623-2433. We are conveniently lo- cated at 210 W. Ellendale Avenue Dallas, Oregon 97338; (next to Taco Bell) Check us out on the web: www.pinnacle-physicaltherapy.com • SALEM HEALTH WEST VALLEY offers a wide range of rehabilitation services. Our hospital in Dallas, located at 525 SE Washington St. in Dallas, offers physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and aquatic therapy (at Dallas Aquatic Center). 503-623-7305. Our clinic in Monmouth offers physical therapy, occupa- tional therapy and speech therapy. Located at 512 Main St. 503-838-1388. Visit www.salemhealth.org/westvalley. PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIANS • DR. CHARLES ESSEX, family medicine, is accepting new patients at Salem Health West Valley Medical Clinic, located at 512 Main St., Suite 300, Monmouth, 503-838-1182. With a proactive healthcare approach, Dr. Essex provides care for the entire family and will work with you to build a healthy lifestyle with annual exams, immunizations, lifestyle counseling, sports physicals, skin care, cancer screenings and more. New patients are welcome. • DR. JOHN HADLEY, family medicine, is accepting new patients at the Salem Health West Valley Medical Clinic at 555 SE Washington St., Dallas, 503-623-7301. With a proactive healthcare approach, Dr. Hadley pro- vides offers family medicine for your entire family from newborns to adults with annual exams, immunizations, lifestyle counseling, sports physicals, skin care, cancer screenings and more. New patients are welcome. SHAMANIC HEALER • MARIAN SIMON, MA Shamanic healer and coun- selor specializing in spiritual healing and development since 1994. If you are ready to open your heart, expand your mind, understand your soul’s purpose in life and solve problems from a spiritual perspective, I can pro- vide you with shamanic tools to empower your life. 503-831-0158. simonart@teleport.com http://marian- simon.com
