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Show Senior & HEALTH News MAY 9, 2008 PAGE A7 Summit County News North Summit Summit County Health Dept. Senior Citizens Safeguard Your Adolescents From Vaccine Preventable Diseases by Louise Wallace Well, what do you know April ended just like I told you it would and we started May with one cold, snowy and windy day. That kind of weather should not happen on May first. I think back to the May firsts I enjoyed as a youngster. We picked flowers and made baskets to deliver to the old folks like us. Then we dressed up in our Sunday clothes and danced around the May Pole. What a grand time we all had and, of course, there was punch and cookies to finish the day. I hardly think the kids would have wanted to do that on this May first though. Lois Griffith finished taking care of April and we had two young helpers, Kallie Pace and Kashlie Roath, with us on Wednesday. They just happened to drop in because they wanted to. Now that was nice, don’t you think. They helped Rose in the kitchen and even tried their hand at canasta. They hadn’t played it before but they sure caught on fast. So it was fun to have them and what’s more they have promised to come again. Kathy Wilde took blood tests and the band practiced and that ended April in good style. LuGene Jones is in charge of May and she has the tables nicely decorated with spring flower bouquets and we have another one of Joe Jenkins welcome poles in the entry way which makes the Center so very cheerful feeling. We were happy to have Doris Hardin back with us for lunch on Friday although she didn’t stay long after. She looks good but still has some problems and more tests to take. Then there was Metta Richins sporting another one of her beautiful black eyes that she received when she fell. It does look awful and painful too but she is thankful it is on her face and no bones were broken. Some of us, Carma Burns, Marjorie Smith, Rose Wallace and myself, surprised David Donaldson at the care center in Provo on Thursday. It has been over a month since he broke his leg. It was a real bad break but the surgery was successful, just takes time to heal and he has been advised that he most likely will have to stay for another month. He has a keen sense of humor and kept us in stitches with the stories he told. We went to cheer him up but it was us who were cheered. Now we hope you all get well fast and stay that way. We will be having a special pot-luck dinner on Thursday, May 15, at 1:30 p.m., and help George Perkins celebrate his 83rd birthday too. We are looking forward to a good turn out and the tasty dishes from all you good cooks. We will have our Mother’s Day dinner and program this week and celebrate Rhea Iverson’s 85th birthday. As long as we are honoring mothers, I think this saying is appropriate here. Mothers have strengths that amaze men. They carry children, they carry hardships and burdens but they hold happiness, joy and love. They smile when they want to scream. They sing when they want to cry. They cry when they are happy and laugh when they are nervous. They stand up for justice and fight for what they believe in. They don’t take “No” for an answer when they believe there is a better solution. They go without new shoes so their children can have them. They go to the doctor with a frightened friend. They love unconditionally. They cry when their children excel and cheer when their friends get awards. They are happy when they hear about a birth or a new marriage. Their hearts break when a friend dies. They have sorrow at the loss of a family member, yet they are strong when they think there is no strength left. They know that a hug or a kiss can heal a broken heart. Mothers come in all sizes, in all colors and shapes. They’ll drive, fly, walk, run or e-mail you to show how much they care. The heart of a mother is what makes the world spin! Mothers do more than give birth. They bring hope and joy. They give moral support to family and friends. Mothers love their husbands and together we have families. Mothers, father and children with love, what more do we need? 2- PE AIDE II POSITIONS NORTH SUMMIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NOTICE OF JOB OPPORTUNITY NORTH SUMMIT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Positions will be 15.00 hours per week, Monday - Friday. Beginning pay will be approximately $10.00 per hour, depending on this year's negotiations. No benefits. Position open until filled. Immunization is an important aspect of preventive medicine appropriate for all people including adolescents ages 11-19. Despite the availability of safe and effective immunizations, thousands of cases of infectious disease continue to occur in the United States annually—diseases that could be prevented by immunization. Make certain that your adolescents are protected against these potentially fatal diseases: Hepatitis A *Hepatitis B * Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) *Varicella (chickenpox) *Tetanus-diphtheria (Td) * Meningococcal Meningitis. The Summit County Health Department is joining with other organizations throughout the state to increase adolescent immunizations statewide. Immunization experts are urging parents and adolescents to learn about these potentially fatal diseases and the benefits of immunization. Immunizations are one of public health’s greatest triumphs. With the exception of safe water, no other health strategy, not even the production of antibiotics, has had such a tremendous effect on reducing disease and improving health. However, vaccine-preventable diseases and deaths continue to occur among adolescents ages 11-19. Consider the following facts: • In the United States, the highest rates of hepatitis A occur among children and adolescents ages 5-14, and most cases can be attributed to person-to-person contact. • More than 80,000 new cases of hepatitis B are estimated to occur in the United States each year. Of these cases, 8% strike adolescents. The hepatitis B virus is 100 times more infectious than HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. • Worldwide, there are approximately five million adolescents and young adults are unprotected against rubella (German measles). • Disease outbreaks occur when immunization rates decline. The potential for disease outbreaks is high in areas where substantial members of underimmunized children and adolescents reside. • Chickenpox is common in the United States and virtually all persons who are not immunized are at an increased risk for contracting chickenpox in adulthood. The risk of complications and death from chickenpox can be up to two to three times greater for adolescents and young adults than children and 10 to 20 times greater for those over 30. It is a common misconception that only babies need immunizations for health and wellness. Immunization is a lifelong, life-protecting community effort. Recommended immunizations begin soon after birth and should continue throughout life. By staying on target with recommended immunizations, we are not only protecting our families and ourselves; we also protect those around us who would otherwise be exposed to vaccinepreventable diseases. The Summit County Health Department encourages all parents to make certain your adolescents are on target with immunizations. For more information on adolescent immunizations, contact The Summit County Health Department, Park City Office at (435) 615-3910, Coalville Office at (435) 336-3234, or Kamas Office at (435) 783-4351, ext. 3071. Access Homecare and Hospice BY GEORGENE HEARE R.N. LOVE and CARE are four letter words; Hospice certainly isn’t a four letter word, but to me these three words all mean the same. The word Hospice is derived from “hospitality” meaning “to receive comfort from those around you.” Hospice does not imply that a person is dying within the next week days, weeks, or even months; it simply means that someone has a terminal illness for which there is no cure OR that the person has chosen not to seek any further curative measures for a terminal illness. Because Hospice seems to be frightening word in our culture, families do not request this service soon enough. Not only does this deny the patient highest quality care available, but also prevents caregivers the help, respite and guidance so essential at the end of a life. Hospice provides a wide range of services to the family and patient which maximizes quality of life and helps people live as fully as possible, on their terms. Medicare pays for Hospice. It is a benefit available to all those on Medicare; in addition, may insurance companies include a Hospice benefit in their policies. If you access a Medicare certified company, your loved one is entitled to physician services including home visits, skilled nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, social services, chaplain counseling, home health aides, medical supplies, medications, pain control and short term inpatient respite cares. Next week: What qualifies a patient for Hospice? Coalville Health Center 82 North 50 East Coalville, UT Kamas Health Center 155 West 200 South Kamas, UT 435-336-4403 435-783-4385 9-5 M-F, 9-12 Sat. 8:30-4:30 M-F WAIN ALLEN M.D. FAAFP, DABFP JEANETTE R. VERNON RN PA-C LISA M. SATURNINO, M.D. MELINDA ROALSTAD, MS PA-C ANDY ROCKWOOD, DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY For further information, please contact Ms. O'Connor @ 435-336-2101, or you may contact the district office @ 435-336-5654. Applications are available at North Summit School District office, 65 S. Main Street, Coalville, Utah. You may also visit our website @ www.nsummit.k12.ut.us Full Service Family Practice Clinics Optometrist Thursdays in Coalville NORTH SUMMIT SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Posted in the Summit County News May 9 & May 16, 2008. WASATCH & SUMMIT COUNTY MEDICAL SERVICES Gynecology/Oncology Dr. Duane E. Townsend, M.D. Gynecologist Alternative & Traditional Integrated Medicine 435-901-8123 112 Ryan’s Lane, Midway “YOU DO HAVE A CHOICE!’ Orthopedic Surgery Sports Medicine THE ORTHOPEDIC CLINIC AT PARK CITY Thomas D. Rosenberg, MD Vernon J. Cooley, MD Michael H. Metcalf, M.D. Charles C. Rich, MD Larry G. Leonard, MD Chiropractic KELLY B. JARVIS Orthopedic Surgery Dentistry Dr. Gordon Olsen Certified Chiropractic Orthopedist Wa sat ch Ch i r op r act i c Of f i ce 90 6 S ou th M ai n S t. He be r Ci ty , U tah 8 40 3 2 65 4 -3 0 3 2 Physical Therapy Fit Stop Physical Therapy and Fitness 380 E. 1500 So. 654-5607 (across from hospital) Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy Visit Us at www.wasatchdentistry.com 654-4500 Optometrist Dr. Steven B. Sargent 568 S. Foothill Drive #5 Kamas, Utah 84036 (435) 783-4114 1820 Sidewinder Dr. Park City, UT 84060 "Bumps and Bruises Clinic" Hours: Mon, Wed & Sat Comprehensive Eye Care Dentist/Oral Surgery Optometrist Pediatrics HOURS MONDAY - FRIDAY, 8-5 Phone: 435-655-6600 The Prince Dental Group We Have Doctors for ALL Your Dental Needs David M Prince, D.D.S. Family & General Dentist • Cosmetic Dentist Sa Habla Espanol Brad L. Holmes, D.D.S. Endodontics Wade A. Peers, D.D.S. Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Jon Manwaring, D.D.S. Periodontics 210 East Main Suite 201, Midway 435-654-2822 or 888-636-9588 Home of the F R E E Saturday morning ACKERSON EYECARE Dr. John Ackerson, O.D. NOW A PEHP PROVIDER (435) 657 - 1212 Spring Creek Square 736 West 100 South, Suite #2 Heber City, Utah 84032 12/7/06 WASATCH PEDIATRICS IN HEBER VALLEY Specializing in Infant, Child, and Adolescent Medicine O pen:M onday -Friday 8:30 am -5:00 pm Evening & Saturday Appointments Available D AVID LARSO N ,M .D. M IC HELLE C HAM BERLAIN ,M .D. M AG G IE HULL,M .D. M O NICA SC HAFFER,M .D. Care of fractures, arthritis and other joint/extremity problems Arthroscopy and Joint Replacement surgery 1485 S. Hwy 40, Suite D, Heber City All appointments: 657-0101 Physical Therapy Harold P. Lish, Pharmacist 145 W. 200 S. • Kamas, UT Fellow, American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists Kamas Food Town Pharmacy (435) 783-4316 (435)654-6360 Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9 am to 7 pm Sat. 9 am to 4 pm Pediatric Dentistry Home Medical Equipment 6/6/07c Krista J. Clark, PT 37 West Main Street Midway, UT 84049 435-657-0123 Hands-on Manual Therapy for: Back, neck, joint, muscle and nerve pain, Sports injuries, past and present injuries, chronic pain, Fibromyalgia, TMJ pain, arthritis, other conditions. Therapeutic Massage Heber Children’s Dentistry Jeffrey Ellis, DMD Pediatric Dental Specialist Serving Infants, Children, & Adolescents Wasatch Specialty Center 160 S. 100 W. • Heber City, UT (435) 654-5322 Accepting Most Insurance Plans, Medicaid & Chip Oxygen • Wheelchairs CPAP • Equip. & Supplies 435-657-4326 175 N. Main, Heber City Full Service Homecare Provider (Medical Equip., Home Nursing, IV Therapy, Hospice) Se Habla Español Medicare, Medicaid, and most insurance plans accepted. Optometrist Home Health/Hospice Dr. Bradley Rounds O.D. 454 North Main Heber City, UT 84032 654-1863 380 E 1500 S,#201 • HeberC ity Hablamos Espanol Urgent Care Hours 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Pharmacy Complete family vision care, designer frames and contact lenses. Alpine Home Care & Hospice 135 S Main #206 Heber 654-1464 toll free 866-272-1180 Serving all of Wasatch and Summit Counties. In home medical services Specializing in Diabetic, Wound, & Orthopedic Care Nurses, Aides, Therapy End of life care Relax. Revive. Explore. Learn. Grow. * Therapeutic Massage * Classes * * Natural Products * Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy ® * Deep Tissue/Stretching Energy Kinesiology * Lymphatic Drainage * Reiki * Swedish Relaxation * Acupuncture/Oriental Medicine 245 West 100 South, Heber City, UT 435-654-2532 Home Health/Hospice A C C ESS H O M ECA R E & H O SPIC E PRO FESSIO N A L T EA M 185 M ain St.K am as,U tah 435-783-2241 “FEEL T H E D IFFER EN CE CO M PA SSIO N M A K ES” |