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Show Papon Thursday, April 11, 1985, page Cljrontrte 6 Pam White is Mountain View Hospital Employee of Quarter Pam White'has been selected as the Employee of the Quarter at Mountain View Hospiu! She began her employment at Mountain View Hospital in July 1981 as an Admitting, PBX, and E.R. Clerk. She transferred e PBX in October to 1981, and then to her current position as Personnel Assistant in February 1982. Bom in San Pedro, California, Pam moved to Spanish Fork, Utah, when she was a year old. She is the only child of Mr. and Mrs. Gottlieb of Spanish Fork. She was educated in Spanish Fork schools and graduated from Spanish Fork High School in 1969. While in high school, she was Head Varsity Cheerleader, Honor Society Member, Head Baton Twirler, and actively involved with dancing in various musical productions. She attended Utah State University and BYU. While at Utah State University she was an Aggiette for two years. Pam is married to Steven White, and they are the parents of four children: Tiffany, age 12; Patrick, age 9; Chelsey, age 7; and Rachelle, age 1 j . The White family moved to Payson in January 1983 from Spanish Fork. full-tim- Geb-har- dt work Pams experience ranges from a cafe cook while her parents owned the Ideal Cafe and Motel in Spanish Fork, to a grocery checker, and service station clerk and comanager. Her hobbies include choreography, baking, gardening, and in general, taking delight in her children and family. Comments from the nominations include, Pam is always friendly, willing, even eager to help each one of us. She makes working with Personnel very pleasant. Her kindness is contageous. She creates a positive and friendly atmosphere. She makes employees happy and when employees are happy so are our patients. She goes out of her way to help people. You always feel uplifted when you are around her. Use caution when riding three wheelers rooms jumped from 8,600 in 1982 to 27,600 in 1983 and 53,200 in the first nine months of last year. s of these accidents involved people between the d ages of 5 and 24 and involved kids under 15. The Consumer Product Safety Commission has told major ATV makers that reforms can be expected if injuries and deaths are not reduced. The makers say most of the accidents are the result of rider error and have undertaken, along with the commission, a campaign to educate ATV operators and the parents of children who operate ATVs. These safety suggestions can help riders avoid injuries: Because ATVs have different handling characteristics from most other vehicles, beginning riders should get professional instruction and The popularity of threewheeled, ail- - terrain vehicles has soared in repent years. At the same time, however, the number of accidents involving these recreational and work vehicles has also soared. Dr. Paul Edmunds, Utah State University Extension safety specialist, said the increase in accidents has spawned efforts by the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the Specialty Vehicle Institute of America to teach rider safety. These vehicles, also known as ATVs, are small motorized cycles with three (and sometimes four) large, soft tires. They are designed for offroad use on a variety of terrains. Product Consumer The Commission reports Safety that injuries treated in hospital emergency ATV-relate- Two-third- one-thir- d dental checkups and routine of the mcuth help to spot suspicious oral conditions. HIGH FIBER, LOW FAT Studies by the American Cancer Society suggest that fresh diets high in fiber fruits and vegetables, whole-grai- n cereals and breads may help to reduce the risk of foods colon cancer. High-fibe- r are also a wholesome substi- tute for foods high in fat. SPIT IT OUT The American Cancer Society warns that all forms of tobacco use, including chewing and dipping, greatly increase the users risk of developing cancer of the mouth. KEEP FIT A possible dietary link be- tween cancer of the breast, and prostate has been suggested by studies done by the American Cancer Society. manual and always run a maintenance check before operating an ATV. Dont use ATVs on paved road. The Specialty Vehicle Insti- tute of America also reminds ATV operators not to abuse the environment and offers these guidelines: Stay on existing trails wherever Dont possible. destroy vegetation, especially in sensitive areas like sand dunes, marshes and alpine areas. Dont litter. Carry out what you carry in. Dont bother wildlife. If you see animals, especially large ones like deer, allow them to move away at their own pace, without panic. Know whose land you are using and stay off posted land. And leave gates and fences as you found them. alternatives Hospice care gives have had pain patients and to help Please support the AMERICAN CANCER VSOCIETY? f Cancer Society gives tips CAREFUL OF YOUR MOUTH A number of factors may contribute to oral cancer, says the American Cancer Society; very hot foods and beverages, as well as heavy alcohol consumption and use of tobacco, may all be factors. Regular certification. Before operating an ATV on rough terrain, riders should practice on a level area and then, under supervision, try a more difficult environment. Most ATV accidents result from unexpectedly hitting objects such as rocks or ditches. To prevent injury in such instances, avoid speeds that are too fast for the terrain being traveled. ATVs are not oversize tricycles. Parents should supervise their use by children and allow children to ride only when they are old enough. Always wear an approved helmet and other protective gear. Dont ride double. ATVs are designed only for one person. Dont drink or take drugs and drive. Read the instruction Do your body a favor, cut down on fatty foods. Youll find it easier to stay healthy and keep a trim figure. Hospice of Utah County is an agency organized two years ago dedicated to helping terminally ill patients and their families. Hospice care gives an alternative to people in Utah County who wish to remain at home during their illness and be assured of skilled care. and Professional people are needed to help in the program, according to Claire Averett, executive director. She says that since the program was started there have been about 100 volunteers putting in approximately 9,000 hours in the nurses, including program, nutritionists, psychologists, social workers and others. need for There is an volunteers willing to be trained and spend time in the following categories: People are needed who can come into the home of a patient and give practical and sensitive support to the patient and family members. This enables family members to be relieved for a short time to keep appointments, go shopping, and tend to other personal activities. Nurses, or people who have had nursing experience, are heeded to teach family members how to care for on-goi- WE ARE WINNING in the 1930s, less than one in five cancer patients was alive five years after treatment, Today, according to recent government statistics, that has to figure improved almost one in two. With early diagnosis and prompt ment, that figure will continue to improve, says the American Cancer Society. treat-colo- n . bed-ridde- n with and symptom control under the direction of the physician. Averett says that many of the volunteers are working nurses who help when they can as a community service; others may nurses who do be the service in order to keep their licenses current, or people who wish to receive continuing education credit in the nursing or social services professions. This is such a valuable resource - we couldnt get along without this skilled Averett volunteer service, says. Social workers are needed to give support to the patient and family by interfacing with other needs in the community, arranging for other available resources that may be needed or desired, such as and other such services. Volunteers are being trained and used in a bereavement program offered to Hospice families, as well as to others in the community who need grief support. Meetings are held to address how to get along with grief, to help people with paperwork and other details that can be overwhelming at this emotional time. Volunteers in this phase of the program may be people non-worki- meals-on-whee- ls first-han- d who experience in grief, and who have found ways of coping successfully. Volunteers are needed who can spend a few hours doing office-typ- e work andor in public relations and awareness projects. Averett says that use of Hospice care is increasing every year. During 1984 took care of Hospice of the people who died from cancer in Utah County, she says. in Individuals interested of Utah the helping Hospice County program, or any other volunteer need in the community, should call United Way Volunteer Center, one-ha- 374-810- lf 8. Other needs are: Volunteers with bookkeeping experience are needed by the American Red Cross. Hours are flexible in shifts. 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