La Voz Latina Central
Celebrate Spring
At the Center of Your Community / Al Centro de Su Comunidad
MAY 2013
What’s Inside: Latin Fusion Fashion at Macy's in the Harrisburg Mall p. 20 The Capital Region Literacy Council p. 23
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Latinos and Diabetes p. 10 The Supreme of Positive Thinking p. 12
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Graham and Esmerelda Hetrick.
A Note From The Publisher
n vistazo a un libro y se oye la voz de la otra persona, tal vez alguien ha muerto hace 1.000 años. Leer es viajar en el tiempo” ~ Carl Sagan El analfabetismo en los Estados Unidos y en todo el mundo sigue siendo un problema grave. De acuerdo con el Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos y el Instituto Nacional de Alfabetización, el 14% que viene hacer alrededor de 32 millones de adultos en los Estados Unidos no pueden leer. Se estimó también que el 21% de los adultos estadounidenses leen debajo de un nivel de 5 º grado, el 63% de la población carcelaria de Estados Unidos no sabe leer, y el 19% de los graduados de las escuelas secundarias de Estados Unidos no pueden leer. Alrededor de todo el mundo existen 774 millones de personas que no saben leer, y el 66 por ciento de los analfabetos del mundo son mujeres. Estas estadísticas son sorprendentes, por decir lo menos. El conocimiento es poder, en muchas circunstancias. ProLiteracy - una organización que nació en el 2002, cuando se fusionaron Laubach Literacy International y Literacy Volunteers of America, que defienden el poder de la alfabetización - afirman: “Cuando los adultos aprenden a leer, escribir o a realizar operaciones matemáticas básicas, sus transformaciones son más que notables. Ellos pueden encontrar y mantener puestos de trabajo, disfrutar de una mejor salud y educar a sus propios hijos. Sus nuevas habilidades les permitirán soñar en grande, hacer más, y seguir adelante. Y eso significa que la sociedad puede avanzar, también. Nuestras soluciones están diseñadas para impulsar este tipo de cambio duradero para los individuos, las comunidades y el mundo entero.” Además de cambiar el mundo, los beneficios sociales de la tasa de analfabetismo en los Estados Unidos y a nivel mundial se reducirían; la lectura es la puerta de entrada a los pensamientos, ideas, conceptos e imaginaciones de la humanidad. Al igual que el famoso astrofísico y escritor Carl Sagan, dijo, la lectura es un viaje a través del tiempo, es también un viaje a través de innumerables mundos, tanto de hecho como de ficción, y sin la capacidad de leer se cerraría el acceso a estos incalculables viajes mentales. La importancia de la lectura es algo tan elemental que a menudo no se presta la suficiente atención a los que pueden estimular y fomentar a nuestros hijos, y desde luego nadie puede saber que la lucha por la alfabetización representa un objetivo más noble. Así que para aquellos de ustedes que leen mis palabras ahora mismo, tome un momento antes de ahondar profundamente en la edición actual que está lleno de muchos y grandes viajes mentales para pensar en el magnífico regalo que es saber leer y escribir.
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ne glance at a book and you hear the voice of another person, perhaps someone dead for 1,000 years. To read is to voyage through time.” ~ Carl Sagan Illiteracy in the U.S. and across the globe remains a serious issue. According to the U.S. Department of Education, National Institute of Literacy, 14 percent (around 32 million) adults in the U.S. cannot read. It’s also estimated that 21 percent of U.S. adults read below a 5th grade level; 63 percent of U.S. prison inmates cannot read; and 19 percent of U.S. high school graduates cannot read. Throughout the world, approximately 774 million people cannot read, and 66 percent of the world's illiterate are female. These statistics are startling, to say the least. Knowledge equals power in so many circumstances. ProLiteracy – an organization born in 2002 when Laubach Literacy International and Literacy Volunteers of America merged, which champions the power of literacy – contends, “When adults learn to read, write or do basic math, their transformations are nothing short of remarkable. They can find and keep jobs, enjoy better health and educate their own children. Their new skills enable them to dream big, do more and move forward. And that means society can move forward, too. Our solutions are designed to spark this type of lasting change for individuals, communities and the entire world.” In addition to the world-changing social benefits of lowering the illiteracy rates in the U.S. and worldwide, reading is also a gateway to the thoughts, ideas, notions and imaginings of mankind. Like the famed astrophysicist and author, Carl Sagan, said, reading is a voyage through time. It is also a voyage through countless worlds, both factual and fictional. And without the ability to read, access to these countless mental voyages is closed. The importance of reading is something so significant, yet often taken for granted by those who can read, that promoting and encouraging it with our children and certainly anyone you may know who struggles with literacy stands as a most noble pursuit. So for those of you reading my words right now, take a moment before delving deep into this current issue filled with many great mental voyages - to think about the magnificent gift that is literacy. Graham S. Hetrick Publisher MAY 2013 3
May 2013 • Volume 3 No. 5
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Derechos Pennsylvania Compensación de Trabajadores Por el Mark J. Kogan, Esq.
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urante los últimos quince (15) años, he representado a compañías de seguros, empleadores y trabajadores heridos en el campo de la compensación de los trabajadores. Esta es una práctica muy complicada de la ley, que a menudo requiere años para dominar. Actualmente, sólo represento a los trabajadores lesionados y me parece que esto exige una alta calidad de servicio al cliente, comunicación y dedicación. Se me ha pedido en varias ocasiones para explicar los derechos generales bajo la Ley de Compensación al Trabajadores de Pennsylvania y cómo esos derechos se aplican a los trabajadores lesionados. El propósito de este artículo es dar una explicación general de los derechos que un trabajador lesionado tiene bajo la ley. En general, se requiere que todos los empleadores mantengan un seguro de compensación al trabajador en caso de que uno de sus empleados se lastima en el trabajo. Cada empleado está cubierto por el seguro de compensación al trabajador en caso de una lesión. Si hay una lesión, se necesita que el empleado dé aviso que la lesión dentro de los ciento veinte días. El empleador tiene la obligación de notificar a la compañía de seguros de compensación al trabajador para que emite un documento que acepte o niegue le lesión del demandante y este documento también notifica al Estado en donde el daño se ha producido. Este documento debe ser presentado al Estado dentro de veintiún días. Una vez que se reporte la lesión, el trabajador lesionado tiene derecho a ver a un médico a costa del empleador y la compañía de seguros para la lesión relacionada con el trabajo. Toda la atención médica debe ser proporcionada por la compañía de seguro de compensación al trabajadores para el mínimo de los primeros noventa días después de la lesión con un proveedor de panel de compensación al trabajador. Un proveedor de panel es de un médico o una práctica que proporciona atención médica a los trabajadores lesionados. El empleador o la compañía de seguros de compensación al trabajador tiene el derecho de determinar la identidad de los médicos. El propósito de la Ley y la provisión de cuidado medico durante los primeros noventa días es para asegurar que el trabajador lesionado tenga la capacidad de ser visto y tratado y que posiblemente vuelve a trabajar. Si el empleado es incapaz de trabajar debido a restricciones significativas, la compañía de seguros de compensación al trabajador debe pagar los salarios perdidos bajo la Ley de Compensación al Trabajador. Si el demandante es capaz de volver a trabajar en un puesto a tiempo parcial en base de sus restricciones, la compañía de seguros de compensación al trabajador pagará una tasa parcial del salario perdido basado en el promedio del salario del trabajador lesionado ates de su lesión. Muchas veces, los abogados están involucrados en litigios de compensación al trabajador en el que un empleador se niega a aceptar que la lesión se produjo. Los abogados también están involucrados si la atención médica se le niega o si el empleador se niega a pagar los salarios perdidos. A veces, se me pide ayuda a un trabajador lesionado en situaciones 6 LAVOZLATINACENTRAL.COM
en las que el empleador ha hecho una oferta de trabajo y un empleado es incapaz de regresar de nuevo a la posición ofrecida. En los casos donde existe una pregunta sobre el diagnóstico o el tratamiento médico, el empleador puede tener un trabajador lesionado examinado por un examen médico independiente ("IME") de un médico de su elección. En estas circunstancias, el empleador es responsable del pago de transporte y / o servicios de traducción si fuera necesario. En un mundo perfecto, la compañía de seguros de compensación al trabajador pagaría el trabajador lesionado por sus salarios perdidos y la totalidad de su atención médica. Por desgracia, a menudo hay preguntas planteadas que causan a que un trabajador lesionado busque la ayuda de un abogado con su caso. Yo animaría a cualquiera de ustedes que leen este artículo a buscar el consejo de un abogado con experiencia de compensación al trabajador para contestar cualquier pregunta que pueda tener en relación con su lesión o la lesión de un miembro de su familia o amigo. El Departamento de Trabajo e Industria de Pennsylvania y de la Oficina de Compensación a los Trabajadores son las agencias estatales que supervisan todos los asuntos de compensación al trabajador. Los jueces son nombrados por el Departamento de Trabajo e Industria, y todos ellos deben tener varios años de experiencia antes de que puedan tomar su lugar. Las oficinas de los jueces se encuentran en la mayoría de ciudades importantes en Pennsylvania. Es importante que en su búsqueda de un abogado, que pregunte si el abogado generalmente practica ante el juez local. Por último, un trabajador lesionado puede tener derecho a una solución a tanto alzado de su caso de compensación al trabajador. Esto es algo que debe ser negociado con la asistencia de un abogado. Muy a menudo, una compañía de seguros puede hacer una oferta directamente a un trabajador lesionado en un valor disminuido de manera significativa. Un abogado con experiencia será capaz de ayudar a maximizar su recuperación total. Además, sería importante que busque el consejo de algún tipo de profesional financiero para ayudar con cualquier inversión potencial futuro que tiene con su recuperación. Las soluciones de reclamo de compensación al trabajador son a menudo un valor de años potenciales de pérdida de salario futuro. Este es el dinero que se entrega al trabajador lesionado en el reemplazo para su tiempo trabajado. Esto se debe invertir sabiamente. Si usted tiene alguna pregunta adicional sobre este artículo, yo estaría encantado de hablar con usted. Por favor vea mi sitio web, hgsklawyers.com.
Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Rights By Mark J. Kogan, Esq.
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ver the past 15 years, I have represented insurance companies, employers and injured workers in the field of workers’ compensation. This is a very complicated practice of law, which often requires years to master. Currently, I only represent injured workers, and I find that this demands a high quality of customer service, communication and dedication. I have been asked on multiple occasions to explain the general rights under the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act and how those rights apply to injured workers. The purpose of this article is to give a general explanation of the rights that an injured worker has under the law. In general, all employers are required to maintain workers’ compensation insurance in case one of their employees gets hurt on the job. Every employee is covered by the workers’ compensation insurance in case of an injury. If there is an injury, an employee is required to provide notice of that injury to the employer within 120 days. The employer is then required to notify their workers’ compensation insurance carrier who then issues a document either accepting or denying the injury to the claimant, and this document also notifies the state that the injury has taken place. This document must be filed with the state within 21 days. Once the injury is reported, the injured worker is entitled to see a doctor at the cost of the employer and the insurance company for the work-related injury. All medical care is to be provided by the workers’ compensation insurance carrier for the minimum of the first 90 days following the injury with a workers’ compensation panel provider. A panel provider is a doctor or practice who provides medical care to the injured worker. The employer or the workers’ compensation insurance carrier have the right to determine the identity of those doctors. The purposes of the act and the provision of medical care during the first 90 days is to ensure that the injured worker has the ability to be seen and treated and potentially return back to work. If the employee is incapable of working due to significant restrictions, the workers’ compensation insurance carrier must pay the claimant lost wages under the Workers’ Compensation Act. If the claimant is able to return to work in a part-time position based upon his/her restrictions, the workers’ compensation insurance carrier will pay the partial rate of lost wages based upon the injured workers pre-injury average weekly wage. Often times, lawyers are involved in workers’ compensation litigation where an employer refuses to accept that the injury took place. Lawyers are also involved if medical care is being denied or if the employer refuses to pay lost wages. Sometimes, I am asked to assist an injured worker in situations where an employer has made a job offer and an employee is incapable of returning back to the offered position. In instances where there is a question as to the diagnoses or medical treatment, an employer can have an injured worker examined by an Independent Medical Examination (IME) from a doctor of their choice. In those circumstances, the employer is responsible to pay for transportation and/or translation services if necessary. In a perfect world, the workers’ compensation insurance carrier would pay the injured worker for their lost wages and pay for all of their medical care. Unfortunately, there are often questions raised, which cause injured workers’ to seek the assistance of an attorney with their case. I would encourage any of you reading this article to seek the advice of an experienced workers’ compensation attorney to answer any questions you may have in relation to your work injury or an injury of one of your family members or friends. The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry and the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation are the state agencies that oversee all workers’ compensation matters. Judges are appointed by the Department of Labor and Industry, and they all must have several years of experience before they can take the bench. The judges’ offices are located in most major cities in Pennsylvania. It is important, when seeking an attorney, that you ask if the lawyer typically practices before the local judge. Lastly, an injured worker may be entitled to a lump sum settlement of their workers’ compensation case. This is something that should be negotiated with the assistance of an attorney. Very often, an insurance company may make an offer directly to an injured worker at a significantly decreased value. An experienced attorney will be able to help maximize your overall recovery. Additionally, it would be important to seek the advice of some sort of financial professional to assist with any potential future investment that you have with your recovery. The settlements of a workers’ compensation claim are often times worth years of potential future wage loss. This is the money that is provided to the injured worker in replacement for his or her actual working. This should be invested wisely. If you have any additional questions related to this article, I would be glad to discuss them with you. For more information, visit hgsklawyers.com. MAY 2013 7
Como Yo Lo Veo Por el Graham Hetrick
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ste mes, estamos haciendo hincapié en la importancia de la lectura. Los hispanos tienen tanto el desafío y la ventaja de hablar y escribir en dos idiomas. Tanto si se trata de un idioma o dos, la lectura es fundamental para la supervivencia de la sociedad técnica de hoy en día, pero su capacidad de lectura también afecta a su capacidad para disfrutar y entender la vida. La lectura puede llevarnos a muchos lugares, como también trasladarnos en el tiempo y el espacio de su historia. Si usted nunca abandonó su ciudad natal, pero ha leído en la biblioteca local acerca del mundo, entonces usted podría sentirse como un ciudadano del mundo aun sin haber viajado. Los libros nos dicen cómo funcionan las cosas y lo que otros han experimentado. Ellos explican las teorías de los demás y pueden llenar nuestras mentes con bellas imágenes e historias. Tengo la costumbre de observar los libros cuando soy invitado a una casa. Miro los títulos y veo si los libros se ven desgastados o bien leído. Están los libros en la casa sólo en una habitación, o están dispersos por toda la
casa? Yo sé que mi casa está llena de libros. No puedo pensar en una sola habitación de la casa que no tenga material de lectura, incluyendo el baño.
Hoy en día, en los Estados Unidos, hemos perdido la apreciación de la palabra escrita, del pensamiento tranquilo y la creación de imagen a medida que exploramos un buen libro.
Con la invención de los lectores electrónicos y iPads, es aún peor. Debo tener 40 libros en mi iPad, y fuera de ellos, cinco están siempre activos o abiertos. La capacidad de la lectura nos lleva a través de nuestra vida cotidiana, pero desde la llegada de la televisión, el arte de disfrutar de la palabra escrita se ha perdido por muchos. En lugar de ver televisión o películas, lee un libro y envuélvete en la magia de su cuento. Cuántas veces has escuchado a un amigo que diga: “La película estuvo buena, pero no tan buena como el libro?” Esa es la magia de la lectura, tú no eres solo un observador de imágenes, sino un co-creador de las imágenes en la historia. La elección del autor, las palabras y las descripciones de las escenas se filtran a través de las experiencias vividas en la mente. Usted crea las escenas y los personajes, no un productor de cine. La lectura es una habilidad participativa. Trabaja el cerebro, agudiza la mente y entretiene. La belleza y el placer de la lectura sólo aumentan cuando se tiene la capacidad de leer en más de un idioma. Una de las razones
por las que estoy aprendiendo español se debe a la belleza y el carácter descriptivo de la lengua. También está la exploración de la misma historia de un idioma a otro y el encanto de ver la historia en los dos idiomas. Así que, como los días de primavera se calientan, tome un libro. Mi lugar favorito para leer está sentado en un viejo muro de piedra de la casa, a la sombra de un árbol de cerezo. Allí, me encuentro a mi mismo absorto en los pensamientos del autor, creo imágenes de sus palabras, y veo la vida desde otra perspectiva. Hoy en día, en los Estados Unidos, hemos perdido la apreciación de la palabra escrita, del pensamiento tranquilo y la creación de imagen a medida que exploramos un buen libro. Si usted ha pasado mucho tiempo últimamente junto al control remoto hojeando los canales con su mente en un punto muerto, trate de leer al menos un libro al mes. Enseñe a sus hijos el amor por los libros y la alegría del conocimiento con su ejemplo.
As I See It By Graham Hetrick
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his month, we are emphasizing the importance of reading. Hispanics have both the challenge and the advantage of speaking and writing in two languages. Whether it is in one language or two, reading is fundamental to survival in today’s technical society, but your reading ability also affects your ability to enjoy and understand life. Reading can take us to so many places, so many periods of time in history. If you never left your home town but read about the world in the local library, you could still feel like a citizen of the world. Books tell us how things work and what others have experienced. They explain the theories of others and can fill our minds with beautiful images and stories. I have this habit of observing books when I am a guest in another’s home. I look at the titles and see if they look worn or well read. Are the books in the house only in one room, or are they scattered throughout the house? I know that my house is filled with books. 8 LAVOZLATINACENTRAL.COM
I can’t think of one room in the house that doesn’t have reading material, including the bathroom. With the invention of the electronic readers and iPads, it is even worse. I must have 40 books on my iPad, and out of the those, five are always active or open. The ability of reading gets us through our daily lives, but since the advent of television, the art of enjoying the written word has been lost by many. There is something magical about reading a story in a book, rather than watching it on TV or in the movies. How often have you had a friend say, “The movie was OK, but it wan’t as good as the book?” That’s the magic of reading; your not just an observer of images, but rather co-creator of the images in the story. The author’s choice of words and descriptions of scenes are filtered through the life experiences of your mind. You, not some movie producer, creates the scene and the characters. Reading is a participatory skill. It works the brain, sharpens the mind and entertains.
Today, in America, we have lost the appreciation of the written word, quiet thought and image building as we explore a really good book.
The beauty and joy of reading only increases when one has the ability to read in more than one language. One of the reasons I am learning Spanish is because of the beauty and descriptiveness of the language. There is also the exploring of the same story from one language to another and the beauty of seeing the story from the two different languages. So, as the spring days become warmer, pick up a book. My favorite spot to read is sitting on an old stone wall by the house, under the shade of a cherry tree. There, I find myself absorbed in some author’s thoughts, building images from their words, looking at life from another perspective. Today, in America, we have lost the appreciation of the written word, quiet thought and image building as we explore a really good book. If you have spent too much time lately beside the remote flipping through channels with your mind in neutral, try to read at least one book a month. Teach your children the love of books and the joy of knowledge by your example.
Latinos and Diabetes: What Every Latino Needs to Know About Diabetes By Oralia Garcia Dominic, Ph.D., M.A., M.S.
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appy Mother’s Day to all the wonderful moms who work extra hard to keep their families safe and healthy. It was so nice seeing so many families in our community at the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Office of Health Equity 2013 Health Diversity Festival, held April 13 at Hamilton Health Center in Harrisburg. The festival focused on health and wellness as well as diabetes prevention, education and risk factors awareness. Onsite free health screenings (glucose, blood pressure, cholesterol, colorectal cancer, kidney disease risk, STD and body mass index) were provided to attendees by Pinnacle, Holy Spirit, Family Health Council, Hamilton Health, UPMC, Penn State Hershey Medical Center Diabetes and Cancer Institutes. The festival was a family fun event indeed with a kids’ corner, Zumba and fitness demos, health snacks and cooking demos, health empowerment workshops and an “ask the doctor” segment. Even Super Reader Floyd Strokes read to the kids. Los Monstros and Amma Johnson provided awesome music entertainment. WIC provided healthy snacks (fruits and cheese sticks) for all attendees to sample. A Capitol BlueCross nutritionist provided information about healthy eating and portion-size control. Giant Food Store provided “healthy eating on a budget” demos. Over 40 vendors, like Highmark, New York Life, PAIRWN, CHIP, Beachbody, Hospital & Health System Association of PA, Amerihealth Mercy Health, Dureau of Emergency Medical Services, Dauphin County Systems of Care, Alder Health Services, St. Onge Foundations-HMC Access to Fruit and Veggies-Food Project, Refugee Health Program, United Health Care and CHIP provided health promotion and health education materials. Penn State Diabetes Playbooks were also very popular. If you are reading this article, you probably know someone who has diabetes. This is no surprise because, according to the 2011 National Diabetes Fact Sheet, 25.8 million Americans have diabetes, including 5.7 million still undiagnosed. Also known is that diabetes affects groups disparately. For examples, Latinos are twice as likely to have diabetes than whites. I, too, know of individuals with diabetes. In fact, in 1992, I lost my mother prematurely to type 2 diabetes and its complications. She suffered a lot from diabetes, even required dialysis treatments due to kidney failure. When my mother was asked, “How did you get diabetes?” She responded, “I have diabetes because it runs [occurs] in my family.” She felt so helpless because we could never change our family history of diabetes. At that time, diabetes was often perceived as being predominately a genetic disease. Today, we know that less than 10 percent of the cause of type 2 diabetes is due to genetics. That means 90 percent is due to variables involving diet and exercise, things we can change. This is great news for you and me. Latinos Need to Know the Facts (and Truth) About Diabetes • There are two major types of diabetes: type 1 diabetes (T1DM) and type 2 diabetes (T2DM). T1DM is caused by the autoimmune destruction of the insulin-producing beta-cell of the pancreatic islets. T1DM accounts for approximately 5 to 10 percent of all diagnosed cases. By contrast, T2DM results from both impaired insulin secretion and resistance to the action of insulin. T2DM accounts for 90 to 95 percent of all diagnosed cases. Most Latinos get T2DM more so than T1DM. The current diabetes epidemic is due mostly to T2DM. • Insulin Resistance (IR) is a precursor for diabetes. IR results from an unhealthy lifestyle that includes eating too many calories, being inactive and gaining weight. Note: Obesity aggravates IR. • The prevalence of T2DM is increasing rapidly, primarily affecting middle-aged and older adults but now affecting even children. These rising rates have been linked to changes in diet and physical inactivity. • T2DM and its complications can be prevented. Four important evidence-based diabetes studies are the Diabetes Complication and Control Trial (DCCT); the United Kingdom Prospective Diabetes Study (UKPDS) reporting that tight glucose control can prevent complications; the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) landmark study showing the causal associations between lifestyle and T2DM; and the Nurses’ Health 10 LAVOZLATINACENTRAL.COM
Study (NHS) showing that 91 percent of T2DM is due to modifiable (such as diet and exercise) risk factors. The other 9 percent of T2DM is due to non-modifiable factors like genetics, age, ethnicity, sex and family history of diabetes. • The major independent modifiable risk factors associated with T2DM reported are being overweight/obese, physical inactivity, high dietary fat intake and low dietary fiber intake. • Symptoms of T2DM include: frequent urination, unusual thirst, hunger, unusual weight loss, extreme fatigue and irritability, frequent infections, blurred vision, cuts/ bruises that are slow to heal, tingling/numbness in the hands/feet, recurring skin, gum or bladder infections. Often people with T2DM do not have symptoms. Latinos Need to Know Their Diabetes-Related Numbers • Early detection is a key for diabetes survivorship. Therefore, Latinos need to know their values to see if they are below, within or above the current diabetes care. Latinos can talk to their doctors and ask what their numbers are for (but not limited to): • Hemoglobin Alc – Goal: < 7 percent • Fasting Blood Sugar (FBS) – Goal: < 100 mg/dl • Blood Pressure (BP) – Goal: <130/80 mmHg • Bad Cholesterol (LDL) – Goal: < 100 mg/dl • Body Mass Index (BMI) – Goal: <25 Latinos Need to Know About Diabetes Treatment Options • Diabetes treatment modalities include diet, exercise, monitoring, oral agents (for T2DM), insulin and combination therapy. Latinos need to talk with their doctors to see which diabetes treatment is best for them. • Persons with diabetes are more likely to have co-morbid conditions like coronary heart disease and strokes, some cancers like colorectal, obesity, dyslipidemia, hypertension, infertility (PCOD), sleep apnea and respiratory problems. Latinos need to talk with their doctors about co-morbidities. Latinos Need to Know About Preventive Care Practices for Eyes, Feet and Kidneys • Latinos should see their doctor to get checked for many important body functions – test/exams like (but not limited to) blood sugars, eye exam, foot exam and kidneyfunction exam. Check the Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes, 2010 available at care.diabetesjournals.org to see how often they should have these exams done. • Tight glucose control is very important. Uncontrolled diabetes leads to microvacular complications (eye, kidney and nerve diseases). For people with diabetes, every percentage point drop in A1c (from 8.0 percent to 7.0 percent) can reduce the risk for microvascular complications by 40 percent. BP control reduces the risk of heart disease or stroke by 33 percent to 50 percent and microvascular complication by 33 percent. Improved control of LDL cholesterol can reduce cardiovascular complications by 20 percent to 50 percent. Fifty percent to 60 percent of all severe vision loss can be prevented with early detection and laser treatment of diabetic eye disease. Appropriate eyeglasses can help 65 percent of persons with diabetes and poor vision. Foot exams (as part of a comprehensive foot program) can reduce amputation rates by 45 percent to 85 percent. Latinos Need to Know Where to Get Diabetes Information • Diabetes information is available at your local doctor’s office, clinic, hospital, school nurse’s office, fitness center, pharmacy, health food store, newspapers as well as on the Internet. Please do your best to protect yourself from diabetes and its complications. You can also send me your health questions to ¡Hola, Oralia! at dr.oraliagarciadominic@gmail.com. Together we can help keep Pennsylvania residents healthy.
La Supremacía Del Pensamiento Positivo Por el Dr. Hector Richard Ortiz
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a supremacía del pensamiento positivo no implica el que nosotros debamos sonreír en los momentos de tristeza o reír en los instantes de dolor. El pensamiento positivo real significa que se debe reconocer y aceptar lo que tengamos que confrontar y aplicar alternativas lógicas, sabias y emotivas en la solución de nuestras dificultades. La fortaleza de la actitud positiva se hace valer por si misma cuando usted toma conciencia de sus responsabilidades, enfrenta sus desafíos con calma y confronta cualquier circunstancia después de hacer un estudio minucioso de lo acontecido. En otras palabras, el pensamiento positivo significa analizar los pros y contras de cada situación. Esto significa también que usted debería actuar sin permitir que sus impulsos y emociones dobleguen la racionalidad y la prestancia espiritual ya que ellas son las que garantizan el balance y la harmonía de sus iniciativas y decisiones. Lo importante es que usted debería consultar en todo momento con su contraparte racional de tal manera que siempre tengamos respuestas justas y equilibradas. Por otro lado, las emociones son también parte importante, mientras que la espiritualidad es la que nos proveen significado y propósito a nuestra existencia. Es en la convergencia de estas fortalezas que nuestras normas éticas y morales se nutren admitiendo la convergencia de la racionalidad y la justicia así como la prevalencia del amor y el bienestar. Esto es incluso mejor cuando nuestros valores fundamentales reafirman la prevalencia de principios tales como la compasión, la gentileza y la solidaridad. Lo
cierto es que nosotros tenemos la decisión final para seleccionar las cosas que creamos nos levaran a seguir nuestros sueños de forma segura y confortable. Usted es la única persona que tiene el poder de decidir por usted y establecer que pensamientos prevalecerán y cuales lideraran sus respuestas. El pensamiento positivo puede dominar sus juicios e influenciar la corriente del pensamiento. Todo depende de su actitud. Dado que la actitud es solo una decisión, la prevalencia del pensamiento positivo o negativo depende exclusivamente de usted y de la facultad de sus pensamientos e influencia harmónica de su espíritu. La actitud y el poder de escoger esa actitud son elementos importantes para al adquisición de un marco de referencia de tendencia positiva. Es a través de la libertad de escoger cuando nosotros asumimos la confianza para aceptar cualquier cosa que nos suceda sin perder la compostura y poder dirigirnos a la consecución de nuestros propósitos de vida. El vencer la tristeza no es una tarea fácil y nadie esta exento del sufrimiento. Acepte este hecho sin permitir que las garras del pesimismo inunden su mentalidad positiva preestablecida y asegúrese que siempre predomine la supremacía del pensamiento positivo.
The Supremacy of Positive Thinking By Dr. Hector Richard Ortiz
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he supremacy of the positive thinking point of view does not mean to smile in times of sorrow or laugh in moments of suffering. Realistic positive thinking means to acknowledge and accept the conditions we face and apply wise, logical and emotive alternatives to solve our difficulties. The fortitude of a positive attitude asserts itself when you take charge of your basic responsibilities, address your challenges with calm and confront any circumstance after appropriate study. In other words, positive thinking means to analyze the pros and cons of every situation. It also means you should act without allowing your impulses and emotions to overcome the rationality and spirituality that guarantee the harmony and balance of your initiatives and decisions. You should always consult your rational side. On the other hand, emotions are important elements too, while spirituality provides purpose and meaning to our existence. It is the convergence of these strengths that feeds our moral and ethical norms and allows rationality and justice as well as love and goodwill to prevail. It is even better when your core values reinforce the prevalence of principles such as compassion, kindness and 12 LAVOZLATINACENTRAL.COM
solidarity. The fact is that we have the final option of making our own choices or selecting those things that make us feel confident to follow our dreams. You are the only one who can decide what thoughts will prevail and what values will dictate your responses. Positive thinking can dominate your thoughts and influence your thinking. It depends on your attitude. Since attitude is exclusively a matter of decision making, the prevalence of a positive or negative approach relies exclusively on you, in the faculty of your thoughts and the harmony of your spirit. Attitude and choice are very important elements for acquiring a positive-thinking frame of reference. It is through freedom of choice that we assume the confidence to accept whatever occurs to us without losing ground as we move toward our life’s purpose. Overcoming sadness is not easy, and nobody is exempt from suffering. Accept that fact without allowing the claws of pessimism to sink into your positive mind-set. Be sure you always have the supremacy of positive thinking in your thoughts and actions.
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Love Grows As It’s Sowed
El Amor Crece Como Se Lo Sembró
Children’s Book Teaches Compassion While Aiding Children in Honduras
Libro Infantil Que Enseña La Compasión Mientras Ayudan A Los Niños En Honduras By Kristen Lacaillade
By Kristen Lacaillade
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Qué pasa si su hijo vive en un país donde no se garantiza una educación y haya pocas esperanzas de que incluso aprenda a leer o escribir? Es probable que su hijo no viva en Honduras, sin embargo, con la creciente globalización, todos estamos conectados de una manera que hace que una causa lejana golpee a una que está muy cerca. Honduras es el tercer país más pobre del hemisferio occidental, el personaje principal, Paty Villanueva toma la decisión de crear una escuela para los niños en su pueblo de La Entrada. Esta escuela, llamada apropiadamente, “Corazones Para Honduras” ofrece a los estudiantes de Villanueva una educación de primera calidad que de otro modo sería inalcanzable. Los niños hondureños están cargados con la responsabilidad de salir del círculo vicioso de la pobreza que han caído, simplemente por casualidad. Este nuevo libro El Amor Crece, por Susan Gibbons, muestra a los niños jóvenes de la misión de Paty como ella gira el dolor de su aldea en esperanza. La responsabilidad social puede ser una lección difícil para que los padres enseñen. La lectura El Amor Crece para un niño es una inversión en el desarrollo del carácter, ya que crea un diálogo para la compasión global. El 100 por ciento de las ganancias de la venta va a la Fundación Los Amigos de Corazón para Honduras, El Amor Crece es la oportunidad de introducir a los niños a los esfuerzos humanitarios. Desde la compra de este libro, 16 LAVOZLATINACENTRAL.COM
los niños están ayudando directamente a los niños hondureños que leen acerca de lo que los hace sentirse menos desamparados por las tragedias desgarradoras que se están produciendo en el mundo. Con el arte hondureño y las traducciones en español que decoran sus páginas en El Amor Crece es un testimonio a la belleza y la inocencia, ante el sufrimiento, que vive con valentía la niñez hondureña. . Para obtener más información sobre los corazones de Honduras y de las Organizaciones sin fines de lucro estadounidense que los apoya, visite friendsofheartsforhonduras.org. El amor crece por Susan Gibbons ISBN: 978-1-4772-6732-5 Paperback $ 19.99 Disponible en amazon.com Sobre el autor Una madre de tres hijos, Susan Gibbons escribió El Amor Crece para la clase de su hijo de jardín de infante en la celebración del día del Amor y la Amistad. Plasmado como una lección de cómo realzar el feriado como una expresión de amor más elevado durante todo el año, El Amor Crece era tan popular entre los niños que Gibbons decidió publicar el libro. Gibbons trabaja mucho atendiendo a la niñez, con las organizaciones sin fines de lucro, y viaja con frecuencia a Honduras para ayudar a la escuela “Corazon de Honduras”. Ella vive en New Jersey con sus hijos y esposo.
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hat if your child lived in a country where an education is not guaranteed and there is little hope to even learn to read or write? Chances are your child does not live in Honduras. However, with increased globalization, we are all connected in a way that makes a faraway cause hit one that is close to home. With Honduras being the third poorest country in the Western hemisphere, main character, Paty Villaneuva makes the decision to start a school for children in her village of La Entrada. This school, appropriately named, Hearts For Honduras, provides Villanueva’s students with a top-notch education that would otherwise be unattainable. Honduran children are burdened with the responsibility to get out of the vicious cycle of poverty that they have fallen into simply by chance. This new book, Love Grows, by Susan Gibbons, shows young children the mission of Paty as she turns her village’s heartache into hope. Social responsibility can be a difficult lesson for parents to teach. Reading Love Grows to a child is an investment in character development, as it creates dialogue for global compassion. With 100 percent of sale proceeds going to the Friends of Heart for Honduras Foundation, Love Grows is a chance to introduce children to humanitarian efforts. From the purchase of this book,
children are directly helping the Honduran children they read about, which thereby makes them feel less helpless about the heartbreaking tragedies that are occurring in the world. With Honduran art and Spanish translations decorating its pages, Love Grows is a testament to the beauty and innocence that, in the face of suffering, courageously lives on. For more information on Hearts for Honduras and the American nonprofit that supports them, please visit friendsofheartsforhonduras.org. Love Grows By Susan Gibbons ISBN: 978-1-4772-6732-5 Paperback: $19.99 Available at amazon.com About the author A mother of three boys, Susan Gibbons wrote Love Grows for her son’s kindergarten class Valentine’s Day celebration. Intended as a lesson on how to elevate the holiday into an expression of higher love year round, Love Grows was so popular with the children that Gibbons decided to publish the book. Gibbons works with several child-serving, non-profit organizations and frequently travels to Honduras to assist with the Hearts for Honduras School. She lives in New Jersey with her children and husband.
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Allenberry Resort Inn & Playhouse 1559 Boiling Springs Rd., Boiling Springs allenberry.com (717) 258-3211 Unnecessary Farce April 10 through May 5 Two cops. Three crooks. Eight doors. Go. See how it all plays out when two cops try to uncover an embezzlement scheme. This fast-paced comedy will keep you on your toes and laughing in your seat. Ticket price: varies. Happy Days: A New Musical May 8 through June 23 Happy days are here again with Richie, Potsie, Ralph Malph and Arthur “The Fonz” Fonarelli. The famed drive-in, Arnold’s, is in danger of demolition, so the gang teams up to save it. This familyfriendly musical will have you rockin’ and rollin’ all week long. Ticket price: varies. The Full Monty May 21 through July 7 A group of unemployed steel-working men frustrated with life, women and work decide that regardless of looks, ability or anything else, they are going to be the best Chippendale dancers Yorkshire has ever seen. Ticket price: varies. American Music Theatre 2425 Lincoln Hwy East, Lancaster amtshows.com (717) 397-7700 Dana Carvey LIVE! May 1, 7 p.m. Emmy-winner Dana Carvey brings plenty of laughs and humor to the stage with his wide array of comedic talent. Having been a member of the Saturday Night Live cast, and his well-known role in Wayne’s World, Carvey brings spunk and uncanny comedy together to create a style all his own. Ticket price: $52. Scotty McCreery May 10, 8 p.m. In 2011, McCreery appeared on season 10 of American Idol, and was named the winner of that season. America was smitten. This quickly rising country star 18 LAVOZLATINACENTRAL.COM
has made a name for himself in the genre with his deep, identifiable voice and tone. Ticket price: $63. Jack Hanna’s: Into the Wild LIVE! May 11, 3 p.m. Animal lovers everywhere file into their seats to see the wondrous adventures of Jack Hanna. Everyone’s favorite zookeeper returns to AMT to display his expertise and experiences for a must-see and inspiring show. Ticket price: $29. Chicago May 21, 8 p.m. Forming in 1967, Chicago has been one of the most successful rock groups ever. Their pop sound and use of horns has allowed them to create melodies and songs that have pleased audience’s ears time and time again. Chicago has maintained their reputation as one of the most well-known and recognized American rock bands. Ticket price: $76, $91 and $106. Carlisle Theatre 40 W. High Street, Carlisle carlisletheatre.org (717) 258-0666 Sandy Hackett’s Rat Pack Show May 11, 7:30 p.m. The next best thing to seeing the Rat Pack themselves. Audiences can now experience this largely entertaining production, which includes new arrangements of the classics everyone knows and loves. Ticket prices: $10 with student ID, $32, $37 and $42. Fort Hunter Mansion and Park 5300 N. Front Street, Harrisburg forthunter.org (717) 599-5751 Classics at the Mansion May 19, 12 p.m. Enjoy music by Shirley Miller on violin and Estelle Hartranft on cello as you roll along and view classic cars along the drive as you tour the mansion or stroll the grounds. Ticket price: free (fee for Mansion tours).
Fulton Theatre 12 N. Prince St., Lancaster fultontheatre.org (717) 397-7425 Dreamgirls Through May 12 This sassy and passionate show is filled with soul. Inspired by musical legends such as Diana Ross and the Supremes, this “stop at nothing” show will keep you on the edge of your seat. This is a must-see, heart-warming experience. Ticket price: varies. Symphony in a Snap May 16, 6:15 p.m. The Lancaster Symphony Orchestra performs this new, original concert program, which combines breathtaking music and entertainment that will complete your Thursday night. This blend of social media, networking, food, drinks and fun all help make this night one to remember. Ticket price: $25. Gamut Theatre 3rd Floor, Strawberry Square, Harrisburg gamutplays.org (717) 238-4111 Pinocchio Through 23 This classic tale of a wooden boy that dreams of being real is a favorite at Popcorn Hat Players. Experience the journey as Pinocchio meets up with a hilarious duo of trouble. Your nose won’t grow a single inch when you tell your friends what a great time you had. Ticket prices: $5 (groups of 50 or more), $6 (groups of 20 to 49) and $8 (adult or child). Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra harrisburgsymphony.org (717) 545-5527 Pastoral Symphony May 18 & 19 Pianist, recording artist, composer and arranger Jeffrey Biegel’s impressive technique has helped him climb to the very top of his field. His mesmerizing
innovation and ear for sound has gained him worldwide praise for doing what he loves and knows well. His standardsetting performances are sure to be a show-stopper. Ticket price: starting at $12. Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg 915 S. York Street, Mechanicsburg ltmonline.net (717) 766-0535 Nunset Boulevard: The Nunset Hollywood Bowl Show Through May 5 The Little Sisters of Hoboken are booked to appear at the Hollywood Bowl…ARama. During the show, they learn of auditions for Nunset Boulevard: A Song From the Hart, which will tell the story of Dolores Hart – movie star turned nun. Figuring they are shoe-ins, the Sisters audition only to realize they have a higher calling. Ticket price: $20. Incorruptible May 31 through June 16 Welcome to Priseaux, France, c. 1250 C.E. The local monks are starving because St. Foy, their patron saint, hasn’t worked a miracle in 13 years. A visit from the Pope would put them back on the map, but a rival church’s St. Foy is currently working all the miracles. All is lost until a larcenous minstrel teaches them an outrageous new way to pay old debts. Ticket price: $14. Luhrs Center 1871 Old Main Drive, Shippensburg luhrscenter.com (717) 477-SHOW Under the Streetlamp May 3, 8 p.m. One of the hottest new pop quartets to break onto the scene in recent years brings their Doo-Wop hits and harmonies together on stage. The group, along with their seven-piece band, brings the audience a little bit of each era, from the ’50s, ’60s, ’70s and some ’80s hits you know and love. Ticket price: varies. continued on page 24
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LATIN FUSION FASHION Photos By Byron Lewis Photography
Last month, Macy's at the Harrisburg Mall showcased the style and vibrancy of the Latin culture in their 2013 Latin Fushion Fashion Show. Local models graced the runway in colorful swimwear, casual and formal fashions designed by Caribe Wave, Alfani, Ralph Lauren and The Donald Trump collection. The Latin Fusion models proudly represented countries such as Argentina, Puerto Rico, Cuba and the Dominican Republic, to name a few. A special highlight of the show was a parade of flags, which honored all 22 Spanish speaking nations. Each country’s flag was showcased on the runway and throughout the viewing area. The show was produced by Darria Stafford Williams, in conjunction with Oralia Garcia Dominic, executive director of Estamos Unidos de PA, and Gloria Vázquez-Merrick, executive director of the Latino Hispanic American Community Center (LHACC).
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Comience Bien El Dìa Con Un Desayuno Proteico Family Features
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omenzar bien el día con un desayuno energizante sienta las pautas del día. En efecto, los estudios demuestran que los niños que desayunan tienen mejores calificaciones en matemática, lectura y exámenes estandarizados; tienen mayor capacidad de atención, menos inasistencias y se producen menos incidentes de llegadas tarde, en comparación con aquellos niños que evitan desayunar. ¿Pero su desayuno es tan energizante como debería? Los expertos recomiendan consumir de 20 a 30 gramos de proteínas en cada comida y, si bien el desayuno generalmente tiene menos proteínas que otras comidas, es un momento particularmente importante para incluir proteínas en su alimentación y ayudarle a comenzar el día de la manera correcta. El momento de consumir las proteínas puede ser tan importante como la cantidad que consume. Al respecto, las investigaciones sugieren que la distribución de la ingesta de proteínas durante el día, en lugar de solo el almuerzo o la cena, puede optimizar la manera en que su cuerpo las utiliza y eso significa incluir la cantidad de proteínas suficientes en el desayuno. Además un desayuno rico en proteínas le ayudará a sentirse “satisfecho”; por lo tanto, no sentirá hambre a media mañana y podrá comer de manera saludable durante todo el día. Ayude a toda la familia a comenzar bien el día e incluya proteínas en su desayuno nutritivo. Pruebe estos consejos para maximizar la ingesta de proteínas en la mañana: — Prepare la avena de la mañana con leche en lugar de agua. Cúbrala con almendras para aportar más proteínas. — Incluya un vaso de leche. Un vaso de leche de 8 onzas tiene 8 gramos de proteínas de calidad. — Prepare su propio licuado y elija su fruta congelada favorita. — Tome café con leche en lugar de café negro, y combínelo con tostadas de mantequilla de maní y frutas para obtener una comida equilibrada. — Prepare un tazón de queso cottage cubierto con frutas y miel. — Cree un emparedado saludable con un panecillo integral, tocino de pavo magro, lechuga y tomate. Para encontrar más maneras de darle a su mañana un impulso, consulte thebreakfastproject.com. Avena saludable con fresas, almendras y cerezas deshidratadas Porciones: 2 1 3/4 taza de leche descremada o semidescremada 1 taza de avena tradicional o de cocción rápida (no instantánea) 1 cucharadita de azúcar morena 1/8 cucharadita de canela molida 1/4 taza de fresas en rodajas 1/4 taza de cerezas deshidratadas 2 cucharadas de almendras tostadas picadas En una sartén, mezcle la leche, la avena, el azúcar morena y la canela. Lleve a ebullición a fuego medio-alto, y revuelva frecuentemente para evitar que vuelva a hervir. Cocine hasta que espese. Divida en dos recipientes para servir, y cubra con fresas, cerezas y almendras. Sirva de inmediato. Nutrición: 360 calorías; 6 g de grasas; 0 g de grasas saturadas; 0 mg de colesterol; 15 g de proteínas; 61 g de carbohidratos; 6 g de fibra; 0 mg de sodio; 300 mg de calcio (30% del valor diario). Estos valores nutricionales corresponden al consumo de leche descremada. Licuado ecológico Porciones: 2 2 tazas de hojas de espinaca fresca, ligeramente compactadas 1 taza de leche descremada o semidescremada 1/2 taza de uvas verdes 1/2 taza de melón verde picado 1/2 taza de cubos de hielo 1 kiwi, pelado y picado 2 cucharadas de miel 1 cucharada de mantequilla de almendras sin azúcar 1 cucharada de jugo de lima Mezcle todos los ingredientes en una licuadora. Cubra y procese hasta formar el licuado. Sirva de inmediato. Nutrición: 240 calorías; 5 g de grasas; 0 g de grasas saturadas; 0 mg de colesterol; 7 g de proteínas; 45 g de carbohidratos; 3 g de fibra; 90 mg de sodio; 212 mg de calcio (20% del valor diario). Estos valores nutricionales corresponden al consumo de leche descremada.
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What Is A Book?
Words and Photography By Chelsea Hess-Moore
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book is defined as a set of written, printed or blank sheets bound together into a volume. But aside from its composition, the wonders of what a book can really do go beyond just reading printed text. A book is a tool, a learning device and an educational asset. A book can be an escape, a journey of the imagination and food for the brain. To a child, a book can be read as a bedtime story or shared with their family and friends. For children, books can change their lives one story, picture, adventure and word at a time. And there are many people who see the need for reading and are set out to make a difference for those who need assistance. The Capital Region Literacy Council is an organization in Harrisburg that is a catalyst for enriching lives in the Capital Region by improving literacy skills through advocacy and action. The goal of the Capital Region Literacy Council is to promote reading at home. Reading is something that can be shared between siblings, parents, grandparents and other loved ones with children. Unfortunately, some families cannot afford
to provide their children with an abundance of books to read in their homes. This is a need that is met through the Capital Region Literacy Council who partners with First Book, a national non-profit organization that provides new books to children at a low cost. The president and cofounder of First Book, Kyle Zimmer, saw the need to help children of low-income families, mainly in the inner-city areas. When she helped create the organization in 1992, she felt that it was something she was destined to do because she was brought up in a family that strived to make sure to help the less fortunate. “When I was pregnant with my first child, I asked my mother what was the most important thing to teach a child,” recalls Zimmer. “She said, ‘Empathy, because once you can recognize the struggles others have, you will want to step out and help them.” And helping others is exactly what Zimmer did. Since the start of the organization, First Book now serves over 50,000 schools and organizations around the United States and has given away more than 100 million books.
The Capital Region Literacy Council in Harrisburg works closely with First Book to get great deals on new books for schools and programs in the area. For every $10 that is donated, four kids’ books are purchased. The organization bought over 10,000 books from First Book, which retailed over $97,000, and they only paid $27,000. This provided 2,775 children and their families in this area with four books. Some favorites include Green Eggs & Ham, Very Hungry Caterpillar, Click Clack Moo and This is Me. On April 17, the Capital Region Literacy Council held their 6th Annual Book Bash at The Midtown Scholar Bookstore in Harrisburg. At the event, local teachers were honored and faithful student readers were rewarded with a basket of books. This event is just one way to acknowledge the wonderful people in this area and bring a positive impact to the community as well as spreading the word of the organization. “I think there are a lot of wonderful people working in the area with children’s literacy to enhance what is happening,” says Floyd Stokes, founder and director of the American Literacy Corporation.
“There are hardworking, dedicated people, and I’m glad to be a part of them. Just to know that there are great people out there that think like I do, care about the children, care about their futures and want to see the best for them, that gives me hope.” The impact that is being made not only in Harrisburg, but also around the United States, will help fuel the minds of hundreds of thousands of children and counting. But the members of the Capital Region Literacy Council and Zimmer aren’t completely satisfied yet. “Right now, First Book serves about 50,000 classrooms and programs around the U.S.,” says Zimmer. “It’s great, and it feels good right up until the point where you realize there are 1.2 million out there. We’ve come a long way already, and we’ve still got a long way to go.” To find out more about how to get involved in the Harrisburg area, and if you are interested in being a sponsor or receiving books for your educational organization in the area, please visit superreader.org and contact Floyd Stokes. Also, be sure to “like” the Capital Region Literacy Council on Facebook. MAY 2013 23
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According to conventional wisdom, to get ahead in today’s economy it’s wise to work long hours, do a lot of networking and find ways to make your boss look good. But new research reveals that there is a much less obvious way to boost earnings: get your hearing checked, and get hearing aids if it’s necessary. A new survey by the Better Hearing Institute shows that working Americans who ignore their hearing problems lose on average from $1000(mild loss) to $12,000(profound loss) a year. Getting hearing aids at a younger age reduces the chance of losing income. You might think of hearing loss as something that happens mainly to older people. But most people with this problem are in the prime of life, including 1 out of 6 baby boomers (ages 41-59) and 1 out of 12 “Gen-exers” (ages 2940). Yet, right now, only 1 out of 4 Americans with hearing problems are getting treatment. Some people are embarrassed to admit they need help because they feel it makes them look old. But if you seem out of touch or just plain stupid because you can’t hear well, that will be much more noticeable than a modern hearing aid. Once you try a hearing aid, you’ll like them. More than nine out of ten users feel their lives have improved. Wearers cited a number of improvements including: better communication (71%), better social life (56%), home relationships (55%), work environment (48%), emotional health (40%), mental/cognitive ability (35%), and physical health (24%). We need to stop ignoring hearing loss. When left untreated, it disrupts family life, hampers emotional and sexual intimacy and increases the likelihood of depression and other psychological problems. If that doesn’t convince you to take hearing loss seriously, I hope the prospect of making less money will. CALL TODAY to schedule your FREE hearing test.
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Dreamgirls May 8, 7:30 p.m. This out-of-this-world new production of Dreamgirls tells the story of an up-andcoming 1960s female vocal group and their struggles and achievements with fame. This Tony and Academy Award-winning musical will blow you away with their blend of talent and vocals. Ticket price: $59 and $69. Strand Capitol Performing Arts Center 50 N. George Street, York mystrandcapitol.org (717) 846-1111 YSO POPS: From Hollywood to Broadway! May 4, 7:30 p.m. From Casablanca to A Chorus Line, this program takes you from one side of the nation to another in its artistic blend of acting and musicals. Guest artists Mark McVey (tenor) and Anne Runolfsson (soprano) debut in this show that has both versatility and class. Ticket prices: $18 students, $36, $46 and $56. Theatre Harrisburg 513 Hurlock Street, Harrisburg theatreharrisburg.com (717) 232-5501 Urinetown May 31 through June 16 When water is scarce and the government
bans private toilets, this humorous story comes to life. A tale of greed, corruption and love blend together to become an eclectic mix of musicals from the past. This insane perspective and modern comedy helps to score high marks with audiences. Ticket price: $15. West Shore Symphony Carlisle Theatre 40 West High Street, Carlisle westshoresymphony.org Masterworks Series Portraits of America May 5, 3 p.m. Featuring Odin Rathnam on violin, performing Beethoven’s Violin Concerto. New this season, West Shore Symphony invites you to join them for a pre-concert talk, hosted by music director and conductor Matthew Hooper, 45 minutes prior to the start of the show. Perfect for all ages. Ticket price: Contact venue. The Whitaker Center 222 Market Street, Harrisburg whitakercenter.org (717) 214-ARTS The Bacon Brothers May 4, 8 p.m. Long before Kevin and Michael Bacon became the stars they are today, these brothers were just two average boys growing up in Center City Philadelphia. With their latest album, New Years Day, these brothers have stuck by each other’s sides to create and record this new album that is sure to be a hit. Ticket prices: $38 and $47.
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Hearing’s not a Luxury – It’s a Necessity May is the month that we celebrate spring in full bloom, those wonderful women known as mothers and the brave men and women who serve our country. May is also Better Hearing Month. According to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, this annual event provides opportunities to raise awareness about communication disorders and to promote treatment that can improve the quality of life for those who experience problems with hearing and communication. Hearing and speech are crucial communication skills. When one lacks the ability to hear and understand fully, it delays the brain’s interpretation of what’s being said, which leads to auditory deprivation. Johns Hopkins Hospital and the National Institute on Aging have linked auditory deprivation to a number of medical issues such as dementia and an increased risk of falling in older adults. In honor of Better Hearing Month, Hearing Instrument Specialist Maryanne Knaub from ReNewed Hearing Solutions shares some of her knowledge on hearing and the importance of communication in our daily lives. There are many forms of hearing loss and options for treatment in most cases. Long before most people recognize they have a hearing loss, their family and loved ones are affected. Maryanne advises not to ignore the common warning signs, which include: • Having a hard time hearing in social settings • Asking others to repeat themselves • Hearing but not understanding, it sounds as though people mumble • Others asking repeatedly for you to turn the television down • Being increasingly frustrated and feeling socially isolated
have a baseline evaluation before they start taking pain medication, Viagra and some antibiotics,” advises Maryanne. “Then, they should be evaluated every year to track if these medicines are causing any hearing loss.” There are various types of hearing disabilities, one being tinnitus. Tinnitus is described as hearing a sound that has no external source. Some of the more common sounds are ringing, humming, buzzing or cricket-like sounds. It can be constant or intermittent, vary in intensity and can be heard in one ear, both ears or in the head. About 30 million people in the United States suffer from tinnitus, and although there is no medical cure for the disability, there are ways to manage the problem and treat those with severe cases. ReNewed Hearing Solutions offers a wide-range of NuEar products, which are manufactured in the United States. Aside from hearing aids purchased at their company, they also offer free cleanings and adjustments for hearing aids purchased elsewhere. To better serve their patients, ReNewed Hearing Solutions has two locations: Hershey and Camp 6/12/12 2:56 PM Hill. Maryanne is the Hearing Instrument Specialist at the Hershey office, and her brother, Donald Shriner, is the Hearing Instrument Specialist in the Camp Hill office. The best aspect of ReNewed Hearing Solutions is that they truly value the importance of hearing and how it can affect someone’s life in so many ways. They offer free hearing evaluations, free video otoscopy exams, free tinnitus evaluations and auditory rehabilitation. Nearly every situation can be helped, “Hearing should not be a luxury – it’s a necessity,” states Maryanne. “We make sure we have an affordable option for everyone.” For more information on hearing loss and prevention or to schedule an appointment, visit renewedhearingsolutions.com, call (717) 298-6170 or visit one of their two branch locations.
If any of these symptoms are detected, the first step is getting a hearing evaluation. “Most doctors recommend that you have your hearing checked annually, and a person should
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