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A8 • HERMISTONHERALD.COM WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2015 COMMUNITY Health fair features clinic for Teddy bears and more By TAMMY MALGESINI Community Editor The popular Teddy Bear Clinic is seeing patients again. After a two-year hiatus, kids can again have their teddy bears diagnosed as the Teddy Bear Clinic takes patients during the S.E.A. of Health, which offers free medical screenings and health activities. Sponsored by Good Shepherd Medical Center, S.E.A. stands for Screen- ing, Education, Awareness. The free event is Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hermiston Conference Cen- ter, 415 S. Highway 395. The Teddy bear clinic provides a simulation of what it’s like to go to the hospital. Kids will take their stuffed animal through the steps of being admitted — from having a identi¿cation wrist band attached, med- ical testing, diagnosis and discharge. The e[ercise as- sists in reducing an[iety that sometimes accompanies a child’s visit to the doctor. The event offers free health screenings for all ages — from kids, teens and adults, to the young-at-heart seniors. Everyone will have an opportunity to partici- pate. All vendors will provide a health screening and/or health and wellness educa- tion and information. S.E.A of Health features a wide variety of health screenings, one-on-one interaction, coaching with healthcare FILE PHOTO Participants in a past Domestic Violence Services Walk of Remembrance observe a moment of silence at McKenzie Park in Hermiston. This year´s event is Thursday, Oct. 22. Walk of Remembrance set in Hermiston HERMISTON HERALD STAFF PHOTO BY TAMMY MALGESINI Austin Chapman holds her bear after it received treatment for a broken foot at the Teddy Bear Clinic during a past health fair event sponsored by Good Shepherd Medical Center. S.E.A. of Health, which provides free medical screenings and health-related activities and information, is Saturday at the Hermiston Conference Center. providers and even cooking classes. “The goal is to provide a variety of screening opportu- nities for people of all ages, as well as important health information in a fun, rela[ed setting,” said Ina Abercrom- bie, Good Shepherd’s health & safety coordinator. Everything from blood pressure checks and dental screenings to colorectal can- cer screening kits to virtual dementia tours are included during the event. Partici- pants can get vision e[ams by Casey Eye Institute and hearing e[ams by Hermis- ton Hearing Center. Diabetes information and foot checks will be provid- ed by the hospital’s diabetes educators and a Good Shep- herd occupational therapist will share fall prevention information. There also will be cardiac risk assessments, skin cancer checks, BMI & body composition analysis and lung function testings. Representatives from Domestic Violence Services will provide domestic vi- olence awareness through their In Her Shoes simula- tion e[ercise. People can gain additional information from healthcare professionals during Ask a Medical Question, Ask a Pharmacist and depression and suicide screening. Also, representatives from the Senior Health In- surance Bene¿ts Assistance program and the Oregon Health Plan will be on hand, as well as information about veteran’s bene¿ts. In addition, you won’t want to miss special activ- ities and classes providing opportunities to engage in e[ercises and learn more about healthy cooking. For more information, contact Abercrombie at 541- 667-3472 or iabercrombie@ gshealth.org. IN BRIEF ESD brushes up with Good Shepherd grant The InterMountain Ed- ucation Service District re- cently received a $10,000 donation from Good Shep- herd Community Health Foundation to be used to- ward improved oral health for students in Eastern Or- egon. The money will be used to purchase materials and provide resources for a dental education lab. The lab is based on a model in Roseburg developed by the Mercy Foundation. In Oc- tober, representatives from Roseburg will travel to Hermiston to train 25 peo- ple from Morrow, Umatilla and Union counties. The local trainers will teach volunteers and others to provide educa- tion to students and their families about the impor- tance of oral health such as brushing, flossing, fluoride varnishes and sealants. They will pro- vide information about good nutrition, effects of tobacco and other drugs on teeth and the impor- tance of wearing mouth guards when participating in sports. Also, they will discuss careers in oral health, including dentists, dental assistants and den- tal hygienists. The local ESD is cur- rently administering an Oregon Community Foun- dation planning grant for the implementation of a school-based dental health program for kindergarten through eighth grades. Part of that grant is oral health education. For more information about utilization of the grant, contact Michele Madril, IMESD commu- nications specialist, at mi- chele.madril@imesd.k12. or.us or 541-966-3115. Piano workshop provides historical perspective A free workshop, which includes a lecture and piano demonstration, is being of- fered in Pendleton. Presented by David Hyun-su Kim, professor of piano and theory at Whit- man College, A Historical Performance: Old Pianos and New Musicianship is Saturday, Oct. 31 from 10 a.m. to noon at the First Presbyterian Church, 201 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendle- ton. During the presenta- tion, Kim will utilize a pi- ano from Beethoven’s time along with a modern Stein- way-type piano to show how instruments inÀuence composition, notation and performance. For more information, contact Sue Nelson at mu- sicdoc3@mac.com or 541- 276-0326. Free workshop provides genealogy tips People interested in ge- nealogy can learn how to attach sources to records in FamilySearch during a free workshop this weekend. The event is Saturday from 10-11 a.m. at the Fam- ily History Research Cen- ter at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 850 S.W. 11th St., Hermis- ton. For more information, call Jeanette Byers at 541- 667-7668. ers looking for Àe[ible hours, families with a child with an intellectual or de- velopmental disability, individuals with a disabil- ity who are looking for a support worker and people who are enrolled as person- al support workers. The gatherings are Wednesday from 10-11:30 a.m. or 5-6:30 p.m. at The Arc Umatilla County, 215 W. Orchard Ave., Hermis- ton. For more information, contact The Arc at 541-567- 7615 or arc@eotnet.net. Missionary to share Gatherings to connect about Africa Gail Andreas, a mis- people with support sionary to Africa, will workers share about her e[perienc- A pair of meet-and-greet events are planned today to help people get connected with personal support work- ers and provide information for people looking for a job with Àe[ible hours. Personal support work- ers assist in making sure needs are met for an indi- vidual with intellectual or developmental disabilities. In addition, they help with skill building to increase independence. The gather- ings also will provide in- formation about changes in state regulations. The Arc Umatilla Coun- ty encourages the public to attend, including job-hunt- es during a program at the Hermiston Church of the Nazarene. Sponsored by the church’s 50+ Ministry, ev- eryone is invited Friday at 6 p.m. at 1520 W. Orchard Ave., Hermiston. Those in attendance are encouraged to bring a dessert to share with others. For more information, call 541-567-3677. WORLD WAR II 11 A.M. NOVEMBER 11 TH PENDLETON CONVENTION CENTER COMPLIMENTARY LUNCH IS BEING PROVIDED FOLLOWING THE PROGRAM FOR TICKETS PLEASE RSVP AT 541-278-6204 Hermiston for people interested in helping the organization in Umatilla or Morrow counties. The volunteer training covers all aspects of domestic violence, se[ual assault and stalking. When completed, volunteers will be able to answer calls on the organization’s 24-hour Crisis Line. Anyone interested in taking an active role against domestic violence in the community and have an opportunity to advocate for victims of domestic/se[ual violence is invited to learn more about opportunities with Domestic Violence Services. For more information or to reserve a space in the volunteer training, call 541-276-3322. Shriners collect 43,000 pounds of food Local Shriners collect- ed 43,636 pounds of food valued at $40,256 during the Neighbor to Neighbor event in Hermiston Oct. 17. UPS donated the use of a tractor trailer to carry the food the Shriners Hospital for Children in Portland as part of the 61st annual Shriner Food Caravan. In total, the caravan deliv- ered 50 tons of food val- ued at $175,000. Walchli Potato, Shearer’s Foods, Sunheaven Farms, Bolt- house Farms, South Basin Packing, Bellinger Farms, River Point Farms, Watts Brothers Frozen Foods, Bud-Rich Potato and UPS donated for the event. STUDENT OF THE WEEK Bridgett Dunham U MATILLA H IGH S CHOOL Bridgett Dunham is an outstanding student athlete at Umatilla High School. Bridgett is a senior who currently has a 3.5 GPA. Bridgett is an outstanding young lady, who leads by example in the classroom and on the athletic field. Bridgett’s leadership and school spirit is felt at Umatilla High School on a daily basis. Bridgett has competed in 2 years of volleyball, 4 years of softball and 4 years of cheer. In her free time Bridgett enjoys her Pug, playing on her travel softball team and hanging out with her Mom. Bridgett’s favorite classes at Umatilla High School are Biology, Chemistry and Earth Science. Bridgett’s plan after high school is to get her prerequisites done at BMCC and then transfer to Washington State University and become a Veterinarian. Proudly Sponsored by 1411 6th Street, Umatilla, OR • 541-922-3001 DON’T MISS OUT! Celebrate Your Loved Ones in Our Veterans Day SAVE THE DATE HONORING ALL VETERANS & WITH A SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO UMATILLA COUNTY VETERANS WHO SERVED IN Participants in the Walk of Remembrance will have an opportunity to honor victims and survivors of domestic violence. Sponsored by Domestic Violence Services, the event includes a short walk from the organization’s Hermiston of¿ce to McKenzie Park. People are invited to meet with the group Thursday, Oct. 22, at 6 p.m. at 240 S. E. Second St., Hermiston. After a moment of silence and a brief time of reÀection, the group will return to the of¿ce for refreshments and conversation with others. In addition, Domestic Violence Services is hosting upcoming volunteer training in SALUTE Staff Sergeant Joel Davis US Marines Veteran Honoring those who have served and those that are currently serving our country! Example Bring us a picture of your servicemen or servicewomen or veteran by November 5 th along with the form below and we will include them in our “Veterans Day Salute” on November 11 th in the East Oregonian and Hermiston Herald at no charge. For more information, call Paula at 1-800-522-0255 or Hermiston Herald at 541-564-4530. Service Person’s Name Military Branch Your Name Your Address Your Phone Number Military Rank Currently Serving Veteran (Check One) Deliver to: East Oregonian 211 SE Byers Ave. • Pendleton, OR Hermiston Herald 333 E. Main. • Hermiston, OR or e-mail to classifieds@eastoregonian.com