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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2017 Health study comes to Umatilla County By JAYATI RAMAKRISHNAN STAFF WRITER Umatilla County resi- dents will soon have the chance to participate in a health survey that impacts public health policy around the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention puts out an annual survey called the National Health and Nutrition Examination Sur- vey, which aims to assess the health and diet of people from different parts of the United States. Surveyors will be interviewing people in Umatilla County from Sept. 7 through Oct. 31. Each year, the survey fo- cuses on people in 15 coun- ties throughout the U.S. Those counties are divided into neighborhoods, and from there, several individ- uals or households will be selected randomly. Those who have been selected will receive a notification in the mail. Umatilla County Public Health Director Jim Setzer said the survey has played a big role in setting health policy. “We’re representing a certain number of counties, and they use a cluster sam- ple strategy,” he said. He added that the survey has helped the CDC prioritize health problems in the U.S. “The survey was helpful in identifying blood levels of lead,” he said. “Then, the CDC works with the gov- ernment to come up with policies, and see if those policies work.” Setzer said one of the goals of his department is to encourage people to take the survey seriously. “We hope to get out in front of it,” he said. “It’s not a scam.” The survey can cause some raised eyebrows, Setzer said, as it has sur- veyors coming to peoples’ homes and asking them a series of personal questions about their health, diet and disease background. But he said the surveyors will come with a letter from him, County Commissioner George Murdock and coun- ty health officer Dr. Jon Hitzman. “I don’t know how much weight my signature carries,” said Setzer. “But we’ll do our best to reassure people.” Those who are selected are done so based on their age, gender and racial or ethnic background. Accord- ing to the CDC, the infor- mation of all participants in the survey is kept confiden- tial. In addition to the in- home interview, partici- pants will also go to Herm- iston to undergo some medical tests. Setzer said transporta- tion to the medical tests will be provided, and partici- pants will be paid $120 to take part in the study. Setzer said while peo- ple can choose to opt out on some or all parts of the survey, he hopes they will participate. He said he didn’t know whether all population groups get the same set of questions, but that the aim is to look for differences in the population. Some of the data col- lected includes statistics on obesity, cholesterol levels, heart disease, and Human Papillomavirus, or HPV. Each year, the survey collects data for about 5,000 people around the U.S. The survey has been around since 1960. them for a time of encour- agement and inspiration during the monthly Writ- er’s Group. Rather than a workshop, people meet to share moti- vational strategies and of- fer support to others. The Writer’s Group meets the fourth Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave. The group is free and open to the public. For more information, call 541- 567-2882 or stop by the li- brary. to Oregon heritage. Grants may be awarded for such things as theatrical perfor- mances, collections preser- vation and access, exhibits, oral history projects, public education events, organi- zational archives projects films and more. The grant application deadline is Monday, Oct. 2 For more information, contact Kuri Gill at kuri. gill@oregon.gov or 503- 986-0685. The grant appli- cation is available at www. oregonheritage.org. call 541-567-5831 or visit www.facebook.com/herm- istonassembly. IN BRIEF Pathology practices combine services Blue Mountain Patholo- gy and Incyte Diagnostics have entered into an agree- ment to combine their prac- tices. Founded in 1980, Blue Mountain Pathology is based in Pendleton. With five board certified pathol- ogists, it currently provides onsite anatomic and clin- ical pathology services to Good Shepherd Medical Center in Hermiston and St. Anthony Hospital in Pendleton, as well as oth- er hospital and physician’s offices throughout Eastern Oregon and parts of Wash- ington and Idaho. Incyte, which was founded in 1957, is located in Spokane, Bellevue, Wal- la Walla and Yakima. Its 42 pathologists provide ser- vices to 35 hospitals. The combined staff features professionals with exper- tise in 27 pathology disci- plines/subspecialties. “By becoming a part of Incyte Diagnostics we will be better able to meet the needs of our physi- cians, hospitals and their patients,” said Dr. Larry Adams, president of Blue Mountain Pathology. “The association with Incyte will give us access to their ex- pertise in virtually all sub- specialty areas in patholo- gy.” For more information, call 888-814-6277 or 800- 700-6892. Writer’s Group turns page at library A community of writ- ers invite others to join WW.Friends fire up IMAC cooks up the barbie fundraising breakfast All area widows and A home-cooked break- fast will help support the Irrigon Multicultural Arts Center. The fundraising meal is Saturday from 7:30-10:30 a.m. at Stokes Landing Se- nior Center, 150 Columbia Lane, Irrigon. The cost is $4.50 per person. The group is dedicat- ed to preserving Irrigon’s 1921 school building and developing a regional art venue. For more informa- tion, call Peggy Price at 541-567-3806. Heritage commission offers cultural grants Grants are available for qualified projects for the conservation, development and interpretation of Ore- gon’s cultural heritage. Offered through the Oregon Heritage Com- mission, the grants typi- cally range from $5,000 to $20,000. Projects can include anything related widowers are invited to a potluck barbecue. The group meets each month to share friendship and positive experiences. It’s not designed as a grief support group. The barbecue event is Wednesday, Aug. 30 at 6 p.m. at 511 N.W. Eighth St., Pendleton. For more information, call 541-276- 4708 or 541-969-2450. Farm bureau seeks calendar photos The Oregon Farm Bu- reau is looking for pictures of all aspects of Oregon ag- riculture for its 2018 Ore- gon’s Bounty Calendar. Photos can show the products, people, produc- tion, landscape — anything that depicts the beauty, technology, culture or tra- dition of family farming and ranching in Oregon. The calendar is mailed to more than 66,000 farm bu- reau members across the state and thousands more are distributed throughout the year. The deadline for pho- to submissions is Friday, Sept. 15. Instructions and rules are available at www. oregonfb.org/calendar. For questions, contact Anne Marie Moss at 503-399- 1701 or annemarie@ore- gonfb.org. Summer luau celebrates season Swimming, prizes and food are featured during the annual Summer Luau BBQ. Hosted by the Hermiston Assembly of God Church, Tribe Youth and Elevate Kids, the community is in- vited to enjoy a free meal and meet new people. The family-friendly event is Wednesday, Aug. 30 from 6-8 p.m. at 81202 Cooney Lane, Hermiston. For more information, COUNSELING OPEN HOUSE URGENT CARE NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY 541-567-1137 236 E. Newport, Hermiston (across from U.S. Bank) PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY RMLS #17669499 DALIA VILLEGAS, REALTOR www.apd4kidz.com Office Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm a.m. at the Stanfield Little League Park, located off Southeast Taft Avenue. Those interested are invit- ed to being their gear, some water and be prepared to present their skills. To RSVP, call or text Hank Moore at 509-551- 6721. For more informa- tion, visit www.facebook. com/columbiariverheat. WORSHIP COMMUNITY LANDMARK BAPTIST CHURCH 125 E. Beech Ave. • 567-3232 Pastor David Dever Sun. Bible Classes...................10:00am Sun. Worship Service..............11:00am Sun. Evening Worship..............6:00pm Wed. Prayer & Bible Study......6:00pm Seventh-day Adventist Church St. Johns Episcopal Church Join Us On Our Journey With Jesus. Scripture, Tradition and Reason 985 N. First St., Hermiston 541-567-8303 Office MENTAL HEALTH VISION CARE Eye Health & Vision Care Robert D. Rolen , O.D., LLC Family service 9am Sunday N.E. Gladys Ave & 7th, Hermiston t. PH: 567-6672 We are an all inclusive Church who welcomes all. CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Worship Service 10:30 AM Sunday School 9:00 AM Pastor J.C. Barnett Children’s Church & Nursery Available 700 West Orchard Avenue P.O. Box 933 Hermiston, Oregon 541-567-8441 555 SW 11th, Hermiston 567-9497 Phone: (541) 376-8108 Sunday School • 9:30am Worship • 10:45am Children’s Church • 11:15am Potluck & Communion ~ First Sunday of the Month Nursery provided for all services Sunday School - 9:30 AM Worship - 10:45 AM 6:00 PM Wed Prayer & Worship - 7:00 PM “Proclaiming God’s word, growing in God’s grace” Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church First Christian Church 565 W. HERMISTON AVE. DAILY MASS: Monday-Friday ...............................English 7:00 am Thursday...............Spanish 6:00 pm SATURDAY:.........English 5:00 pm ...............................Spanish 7:00 pm SUNDAY:..............English 9:00 am ..........................Bilingual 11:00 am ..............................Spanish 1:00 pm Offi ce..............................567-5812 “Proclaiming the Message of Hope, Living the Gospel of Love” Coffee and Mingle Time 9:15 am Worship Gathering 10:00 am Children’s Church 10:00 am 567-3013 775 W. Highland Ave., Hermiston First United Methodist Church Hermiston 191 E. Gladys Ave , Hermiston OR 1255 Hwy. 395 S. • 567-5834 oasisvineyard.us “come as you are” Family Dentistry ~ N ew Patients Welcome~ Ryan M. Wieseler, D.D.S . To advertise in the Medical Directory, please call: Jeanne at 541-564-4531 or Audra at 541-564-4538 NEW BEGINNINGS 21 N. Bonanza Street, Echo OR Worship 10:00 AM 541-567-8161 995 W. Orchard Ave., Hermiston 235 SW 3rd Phone 567-7678 Rev. Ed Baker - Rev. Nina Baker Sunday: Sunday School........10:00 am Worship...................11:00 am Evening Service........7:00 pm Wednesday Service..7:00 pm “Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.” 1 Pet. 5:7 Grace Baptist Church 115 W. Hermiston Ave. Suite 130 541-567-1837 FAMILY DENTISTRY The Full Gospel Home Church Echo Community Church Optometric Physician Call Today! 1060 W. Elm, Suite #115, Hermiston, OR A girls’ 18U competi- tive league softball team is seeking additional team members for the fall season. Players who are ages 15-18 by Dec. 31 from Boardman, Echo, Heppner, Hermiston, Ione, Irrigon, Lexington, Stanfield and Umatilla are eligible to participate. The try-outs are Saturday from 9:30-11 567-8241 855 W. Highland • Hermiston 541-289-5433 (across from Good Shepherd Medical Center) The foundation also announced other second quarter awards. Additional local recipi- ents include: •IRRIGON: Knights Pride Booster Club, $5,440 for a baseball field improvement project; Masonic Lodge No. 40, $1,000 for its Bikes for Books project, an incen- tive program for youths to encourage reading. •UMATILLA: Umatil- la School District, $3,299 for classroom technology. Softball league seeks 18U girls 1341 SW 13th Place, Hermiston, OR 331 SE 2nd St., 595 NW 11th St., 866-343-4473 Pendleton, OR 97801 Hermiston, OR 97838 Office: 541-276-6207 WWW . LIFEWAYS . ORG Office: 541-567-2536 Sports & Dot Physicals • Minor Injuries • Family Care • Minor Surgeries We accept Medicare & some Advantage Medicare plans A pair of Morrow County nonprofit orga- nizations each received $20,000 grants from the Wildhorse Foundation. A.C. Houghton Ele- mentary School in Irri- gon will use its grant to replace an unsafe play- ground structure. The Morrow County Health District will use its funding to expand the existing Irrigon Medical Clinic. Saturday, Aug. 26 th 11:00am-2:00pm • Adult, Child and Family Therapy • Psychiatric Evaluation and Treatment • Mental Health and Crisis Services • Confidential and Professional Care LIFEWAYS PENDLETON Crisis Phone: LIFEWAYS HERMISTON HERMISTON FAMILY MEDICINE & HERMISTON HERALD Saturdays Sabbath School........9:30 a.m. Worship Service......11:00 a.m. English & Spanish Services LET US BE THE ONE THAT HELPS! URGENT AND FAMILY CARE Wildhorse announces second quarter grants www.hermistonlmbc.com MEDICAL DIRECTORY HOURS: Mon.-Sat. 7:30am-7:00pm HERMISTONHERALD.COM • A7 LOCAL NEWS 1520 W ORCHARD AVE Sunday Worship Service 10:30 am Classes for Kids @ 9:15 am SEEKING JESUS, SHARING LIFE, SERVING PEOPLE www.hermistonnazarene.org Sunday Worship 11am • 541-567-3002 Nursery available Check us out on Face Book Worship Livestream at herfumc.com Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors Rev. Dr. Jim Pierce, pastor To share your worship times call 541-278-2678