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Show Senior & HEALTH News MAY 30, 2008 PAGE A7 Summit County News North Summit Summit County Health Dept. Senior Citizens The Seatbelt Could Have Saved Her Life! by Louise Wallace If you want to have fun and get a good belly laugh or two, come join us at the Center because we almost always hear a few humorous stories and this week was no exception. Laughter is good for you and Martha Bolton puts it this way, “Laughter is our shock absorber for the ups and downs of life. It is a healthy diversion and an instant face lift. I highly recommend getting every laugh you can throughout each day. They don’t cost a dime and they are caloriefree.” End of quote We had a pleasant week in spite of the weather, and boy, was I glad that I hadn’t washed up and tucked my winter coat away yet. It certainly felt good especially when we were walking our little dog, Sadie, each day. The fire that Chuck Grower built was most welcome and made the Center really comfortable. Welcome also to Kent and Marie McMichael home from their month long visit with their son Don and family in Roswell, GA. Was glad they had such a nice time but glad they are home. LuGene Jones took charge of the meetings and seen to all the other details of our days. The quilting center was busy but the musical group didn’t have a practice session because their leader Barbara Roemmich wasn’t with us. That’s okay, they deserve time off. Now that graduation from the high school is over and classes out, I expect some of you lucky people who have grandchildren close will be getting visits from the little ones. You would be surprised how much you can learn from them even as you teach them a thing or two. I only had one grandfather still living and he was one grand fellow so I don’t have a lot of memories along that line but I did feel a bit envious of my friends. Monday was wet and pretty cool too but that didn’t stop anyone from decorating the graves of their loved ones. The cemeteries are so colorful with the flowers and the American flags flying. We can all enjoy driving by. We know that even though Memorial bay is past for this 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 Full Service Family Practice Clinics Optometrist Thursdays in Coalville year, the thoughts and memories of our dearly departed ones are forever with us. Kathy Wilde took blood tests for us on Wednesday and we thank her for that great service. Now, we will have our board meeting on May 30 and thus end another month. Our trip to Jackson Hole will be over before we know it but we will still have Father’s Day to look forward to in June. I told you we hear humorous stories and Metta Richins who contributed this one (author unknown) has given me permission to share with all you loyal readers. So here goes: If my body were a car… This is the time I would be thinking About trading it in for a newer model. I’ve got bumps and dents and scratches in my finish And my paint, job is getting a little dull… And that’s not the worst of it. My headlights are out of focus and it’s especially hard to see things up close. My traction is not as graceful as it once was. I slip and slide and skid and bump into things even in the best of weather. My white walls are stained with varicose veins. It takes me hours to reach my maximum speed. My fuel rate burns inefficiently, But here’s the worst of it… Almost every time I sneeze, cough or sputter… either my radiator leaks or my exhaust backfires! HELP WANTED P.T. kitchen help needed for Pepper Jelly manufacturer. 435-336-2655 Last week over Memorial Day a young 12-year-old girl was ejected from the car as it was involved in a one-car roll-over on I-80 just coming into Utah from Wyoming. Friday evening, May 23, the family of five was traveling westbound on I-80, and the three children were supposed to be still buckled up, according to the father - he had checked them all at the last stop. The 12-year old daughter was, for some reason, not in her seatbelt when the accident occurred, and she was ejected onto the road. She was flown to the Primary Children’s Hospital, and Sgt. Randall Ritchie of the UHP stated that she passed away on Saturday morning. The rest of the family were banged up and bruised, but all of them walked away from the accident. It is so important to be buckled up - even going from one end of town to the other, or just driving to church in the same town. So many drivers in these small towns can be seen with their children riding on their laps or standing up in the seats of their cars. It only takes one quick stop one small accident, and that child could be maimed or injured worse yet - killed. It is wise to always use the restraints made for vehicles for the safety of all who are in them. Officers are encouraging and enforcing the law that everyone should be buckled up or in car seats for children - no matter how far you drive. So many accidents happen within three miles of home! Please read the following article on “Helpful Tips and Advice for Parents on Car Seat Safety” …Car Seats and Children’s Safety The widespread use of children’s car seats has reduced the number of injuries and fatalities on American roads, but experts agree that more needs to be done. “Every state requires that children under the age of 4 are secured while riding in a car,” noted Ray Palermo, director of public information for Teachers’ Insurance Plan™. “Yet despite the laws and warnings, car crashes are still the single largest cause of death among children under the age of fourteen.” It is estimated that half of the approximately 1,500 fatalities each year could be prevented with the proper use of a child car seat. Although State laws vary and parents should check to ensure they are complying with all local regulations, the insurer offered some general guidelines for parents to follow. Start Out Right: The best way to get children in the habit of using safety restraints is to learn from their parent’s example. The driver, all adult passengers and all infants and children should be safely secured before starting the engine. Utah law states that children under age 8 (or through age 7) must be properly restrained in a child restraint or booster seat. There is an exception that states that children younger than 8 are not required to be in a booster seat if they are at least 57 inches tall. At that point, they should use the seat belt without a booster. This is a primary enforcement law for occupants under the age of 19. The penalty for breaking this law is $45 and is enforceable beginning May 5, 2008. Who is responsible for the children in the car? The driver is legally responsible for obeying the law assuring all passengers are restrained and would get the ticket even if the child’s parent is also in the car. Infants Up to 20 Pounds: Infants from birth to 1-year old and under 20 pounds in weight should be secured in an infant car safety seat on the back seat of the vehicle, facing the rear. This avoids injury from an inflated airbag and will be less of a distraction for the driver. If your vehicle does not have a back seat, deactivate the airbag for that trip, but be sure to reactivate it when an adult is the passenger. Infants 20+ Pounds: Infants from birth to 1-year and more than 20 pounds should be either secured in a convertible safety seat or in an infant seat approved for their weight. The seats should be secured on the back seat of the vehicle, facing the rear. Children 20 to 40 Pounds: Children older than 1-year who weigh 20 to 40 pounds should be secured in a child safety seat on the back seat of the vehicle, facing forward. Children 40+ Pounds: Children who have outgrown their child safety seat, but are still too small (less than 4’ 9”) to use the standard adult safety belt in the car, should use a booster seat. The lap belt should sit across the hips and the shoulder belt should not cross the neck or face. Teachers’ Insurance Plan also offered these cautions: Be sure to read the manufacturer’s instructions on proper installation or check with your local police or fire department, which are often certified to inspect car seats. When buying a car seat, look for the DOT tag. Do not use a car seat that is broken or missing parts. For more information go to the Safety Information Center at www.teachers.com/safety. 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 HOURS MONDAY - FRIDAY, 8-5 Phone: 435-655-6600 1820 Sidewinder Dr. Park City, UT 84060 Dentist/Oral Surgery 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 Gynecology Chiropractic KELLY B. JARVIS 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 OB-GYN Home Medical Equipment Dr. Steven B. Sargent 568 S. Foothill Drive #5 Kamas, Utah 84036 Jeffrey Ellis, DMD (435) 783-4114 Pediatrics 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. Spring Creek Square 736 West 100 South, Suite #2 Heber City, Utah 84032 Hablamos Espanol Urgent Care Hours 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. After Hours Care Family Practice After-hours healthcare access (435) 783-4316 Pediatric Dentistry Optometrist Dr. John Ackerson, O.D. Harold P. Lish, Pharmacist 145 W. 200 S. • Kamas, UT Optometrist Hours: Mon, Wed & Sat Comprehensive Eye Care NOW A PEHP PROVIDER (435) 657 - 1212 All appointments: Kamas Food Town Pharmacy Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9 am to 7 pm Sat. 9 am to 4 pm Home of the F R E E Saturday morning ACKERSON EYECARE Care of fractures, arthritis and other joint/extremity problems Arthroscopy and Joint Replacement surgery 1485 S. Hwy 40, Suite D, Heber City Pharmacy (435)654-6360 Heber Children’s Dentistry 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 657-0101 Wayne Graham, DO Family Practice Accepting new patients. Normal and high-risk pregnancies, gynecologic problems and surgeries, including hysterectomies. Mon.- Fri., 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Sat., 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Sun., 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Accepting new patients. Walk-in visits welcome. Adult and pediatric care. 1485 South Highway 40 Suite E 657-4400 1485 South Highway 40 Suite F 654-2500 1485 South Highway 40 Suite E 657-4400 6/6/07c 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 Heber Valley Medical Center Walk-in Clinic Gary Sharp, MD Orthopedic Surgery Dentistry 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 Physical Therapy Krista J. 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