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A View From A Pew
Forget About Pimps, It’s Getting “Hard Out Here For Page 3 Preachers”
Hollywood
Comes To Columbus
The Premiere of the Movie
“Last Night A DJ Saved My Life”
Written By Local DJ, George “GSmoove” McDonald
The 2019 Beaux
Jack & Jill, of Columbus, Inc. Introduces 21 Young Page 7 Men To Society
In Memoriam
The Family Remembers Kim Antwinette Page 9
Under The Radar
Meet Businesswoman Sherrie Aaron Pages 11
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THURSDAY December 19, 2019
It’s Up To You But... You Might Not Want To Throw Your Hat In The Ring You can do what you want, but if you plan to run for office it might be important that you are able to take care of your own personal finances. According to the street committee when it comes to paying your bills there is “falling on hard times” and there is “neglecting one’s responsibilities”, the first is understandable, the latter is unforgiveable. It would be considered political suicide for someone to even consider running for office when information can be proven easily through public records. The street committee is just saying, you can step out there if you want to, just don’t be surprised when all of a sudden your life is like the Johnny Taylor song; “Everything’s Out In The Open”. So If You Can’t Test It? The street committee, as you can imagine, was buzzing about the article appearing in our December 9, 2019 publication; “So if I Get Stopped With A “Joint” in My Car?” The question concerning readers is; If the Muscogee County Solicitors office is not prose-
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cuting misdemeanor marijuana charges and, according to Assistant Police Chief Gil Slouchick they have no way of testing the difference between hemp and marijuana, what right do they have to confiscate it? The street committee would like an answer please.
You Better Ask Somebody According to the street committee in Muscogee County, there are about 136,000 registered voters. If you are one of them then you need to know that when you go to the polls next year you will be confronted with new machines. With the threat of voter suppression so prevalent today you don’t want to compound the problem with your own frustration. There are a number of public meetings being held in our community that will allow citizens to ask questions about the process of voting and how to properly work the machines. Please take advantage of the opportunity. The street committee can’t stress enough how important it will be that voters know what they will be seeing when they go to the polling place to vote for the first time with the new equipment.
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A VIEW FROM A PEW
COURIER THURSDAY DECEMBER 19, 2019
Forget About Pimps, It’s Getting Hard Out Here For Preachers I realize to some, pimps and preachers are synonymous. In spite of being tempted Sunday after Sunday by female parishioners showcasing their “Holy Hills” or trying to share their “Lily of the Valley”, truth be told a good preacher will possess some pimp like attributes, but that is another column altogether. This column is about how sometimes even pastors need a break. I recently read about a pastor who announced to his congregation that he was stepping away from his ministry for a season because he feels far from God, tired in his soul and needed to recuperate mentally and physically.
He noted: “You can’t pour out of an empty cup. It is very dangerous for your pastor to be on empty,” he told congregants. “I need to take care of me. He further noted that: “I’m tired. And I’m tired in a way that one night of sleep ain’t gon’ fix. I’m tired in my soul.” I have no doubt there are many pastors who are feeling the same way, some no doubt are in our community.
For the record pastoral sabbaticals are common in white churches but not so much in black churches. Black pastors don’t take sabbaticals for a number of reasons two of them being, they are afraid attendance might dip and affect the bottom line or the church may just function just fine without them. The pastor shared the following; “I want to draw
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back closer to the Lord. I want to know what it’s like to get back to the place where I spend the first hour of my day on my knees. When you really love the Lord there is something about being convicted of a deficiency in your prayer life that you can’t escape. Sunday worship does not make up for deficiency in prayer. Serving in ministry doesn’t make up for deficiency in prayer. I want to read the Bible from Genesis to Revelation without trying to write a sermon. I want to travel and go sit in the back of somebody’s church and hear the word of God and not be worried about what time we got to get out for the next crowd,” he said. Consider that most pastors are on call 24/7. We tend to forget we expect them to make hospital visits, perform marriages, funerals, counsel us when we have problems, be at bible study, prayer meetings and be at the top of their game with Sunday morning sermon.
And let’s not get started talking about the “church mess” they have to deal with on an ongoing basis. Time spent week after week wondering if they still have a job while church folks are smiling in their faces but behind the scene working to garner enough votes to oust them. And we haven’t even begun to discuss their family life.
If you truly care for your pastor you have to allow time for them to replenish themselves physically and spiritually.
Wane A. Hailes
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4236 St. Mary’s Road Columbus, Georgia
706.685.8023
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Metropolitan Baptist Church 1635 5th Avenue . Columbus, Georgia
706.322.1488
Pastor Curtis Crocker, Jr.
Service Sunday School 9:30 A.M Monday Night Tuesday Bible Study
Schedule Sunday Worship 11:00 A.M Prayer 6:00 P.M 12:00 P.M & 5:30 P.M
Mission Statement A growing church for growing Christians attempting to grow the Kingdom, one soul at a time.
Fourth Street Missionary Baptist Church Corner of 3rd Avenue and 5th Street Rev. Dr. J.H. Flakes Jr. Way Columbus, Georgia 31901 706.324.2055 Rev. J.H. Flakes, III -Pastor Rev. Dr. J.H. Flakes, Jr. - Pastor Emeritus
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Local DJ and Screenwriter Premieres His Movie In Columbus
By Wane A. Hailes The Courier Those who are close to me know that I consider myself somewhat of a movie aficionado. During my interview with George McDonald aka G-Smoove host of the G-Smoove Experience Sunday through Friday, 7pm – midnight on K92.7 I found myself thinking of the movie “Strictly Business”. The movie is about a successful investment broker who risks his career, fiancé and possessions when he becomes infatuated with a club promoter who finds him staid and boring. With the aid of a mailroom clerk at his firm, he gets a crash course in the wilder side of life to help him meet the woman. The movie stared Tommy Davidson and it was also the first time most men were introduced to, and fell in love with Halle Berry as Natalie (before we realized she has some issues).
The reason I thought of this movie is not for any of the above but if you have seen the movie then you will understand when I say that I equate “G-Smoove” with the characters portrayed as the Halloran Brothers. McDonald is a perfect example of why you should “never judge a book by its cover.” McDonald is one of those unassuming individuals who shows up everyday who works hard to bring his listeners a musical experience.
His mother is from Columbus but George was born in California. His family moved
to England where he lived until he was ten years old. He explained that his family wasn’t military but his father worked for the government. Because he worked on airplanes he was assigned to RAF Mildenhall the Royal Air Force Station. When they came back to the states they moved here in 1991. In 1995 they moved to Atlanta where he lived for the next twenty years.
This is the part where he reminds me of the “Halloran Brothers”. If you didn’t ask him you would never know that “G-Smoove” is a graduate of Morris Brown College with a degree in Mass Media and Arts with a concentration in film. He began his career at V103 in Atlanta as a producer while he was still in college.
In 1995 George came back to Columbus and began working on FOXIE 105. He left after two years moving back to Atlanta to teach “Broadcast Video Production at DeKalb High School of Technology. He also taught at Gainesville High School in Gainesville, Georgia where one of his students was Deshaun Watson the current quarterback with the Houston Texans.
In 2014 McDonald returned to Davis Broadcasting, Inc. as the producer of the Tom Joyner Morning Show and when an opening became available for his current slot he was ready to step in.
“I believe sometimes you have to “wait
your turn” but when opportunity knocks you have to be ready, says McDonald, It knocked, I opened up the door and here I am.” What people do not know is that his uncle is the late legendary music executive Gene Griffin who is perhaps best known for his involvement in G.R. Productions (Gene-Riley Productions) which included music by Guy, Wrecks N Effect, Keith Sweat, Bobby Brown, Boy George, Heavy D and others. He doesn’t like to talk about that because many people will assume that’s the only way he got into the business. The truth is “a name” may get you in the door, but unless you have the talent or work hard you won’t stay in. “I believe, and am proof that “hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.
And work hard he does. As I stated earlier you should never judge a book by its cover. G-Smoove is a singer, songwriter and a screenwriter who just premiered his first movie this month at Spencer High School, “Last Night A DJ Saved my Life.” The cast of the movie were on hand to support the premiere and answer questions from the audience. It’s a full-length movie shot in Atlanta
that stars Angie Stone, Omar Gooding and Jasmine Burks from “Saints and Sinners” and others. He wrote the script about his experience in the radio business. When asked why he doesn’t share this information with others he said, “I’m not that way. Experience has taught me to believe “When you wait and don’t rush things, God will place you in position and there is nothing that will get in your way. I’m just living life to the fullest.”
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Pastor Wanted
The Nazareth Baptist Church, 526 Radcliff Avenue, Columbus, GA,
The Nazareth Baptist Church at 526 Radcliff Avenue Columbus, Georgia, organized March 4,1936, is prayerfully seeking a pastor (a servant leader). Applicant will be responsible to God and the church to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ, teach the Bible, and provide Christian leadership to the congregation and our church ministries by the leading of the Holy Spirit. The pastor must relate and connect with multi-generational congregants in a diverse and inclusive manner. Applicants should demonstrate a personal relationship with God, extend God’s grace to others, and lead by example as one who is relational, authentic, transparent, and humble. The applicant must possesses the qualifications found in I Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9; must be a licensed Baptist minister of the Gospel. If hired must be ordained. For full requirements go to nazarethbaptistchurchcolumbusga.com Applications will be accepted until December 4, 2019. Application deadline has been extended until January 4, 2020!
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21st Biennial Beautillion Beaux Allen Dugger
Andrew Tatum
Braxton McBride
Dezi King
Edward Tymes
Gabriel Obleton
Isaiah Williams
Itarius Croney
Jordan Smith
Julian Watts
Justin Perry
Justin Richardson
Kendarius Spencer
Marcel Dawson
Ryan Graham, Jr.
Taylor Chambers
Tre Moore
Tre Peterson
Trenton Woods
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Richard Glass
outstanding young men will be presented to the community on Saturday December 21, 2019. The 21st Biennial Beautillion Ball is sponsored by Jack and Jill of America Columbus, GA Chapter.
These young men: Allen Dugger, Andrew Tatum, Braxton McBride, Dezi King, Edward Tymes, Gabriel Obleton, Isaiah Williams, Itarius Croney, Jordan smith, Julian Watts, Justin Perry, Justin Richardson, Kendarius Spencer, Marcel Dawson, Richard Glass, Ryan Graham, Jr. Taylor Chambers, Tre Moore, Tre Peterson, Trenton Woods have participated in numerous clinics since the beginning of 2019 to include team building, leadership and community service. The Ball was the culmination of a yearlong program for the young men facilitated by members of the local Jack and Jill Chapter.
The Beaux will be escorted by their Belles and presented accompanied by their parents and Marshalls. During the Ball the following presentations will be awarded: Mr. Jack and Jill, Outstanding Community Service Award, Academic Achievement: and Leadership Award:.
Jack and Jill of America, Inc., is a membership organization of mothers with children ages 2 – 19, dedicated to nurturing future African American leaders by strengthening children through leadership development, volunteer service, philanthropic giving and civic duty.
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34th Unity Awards Breakfast Features Reverend Dr. Otis Moss III, Trinity United Church of Christ Chicago, Illinois By Wane A. Hailes The Courier
On Monday January 20, 2019 the men of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Delta Iota Lambda Chapter will host the 34th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Award Breakfast presented by the Delta Iota Lambda Education Foundation.
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Unity Award Breakfast has humble beginnings which date back to 1987. The initial idea was to create a community wide event that could serve as a means to generate funding for scholarships to be awarded to high school seniors who planned to attend college. Another key objective was for the event to honor an
organization or individual that had promoted and exemplified the philosophies of Alpha Brother Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The event started out as a “Unity Award Dinner” with an attendance of a couple hundred people. Although the event was small in size, it had a seemingly palpable impact on the local community.
There were several brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha in Columbus who contributed to the initial idea that lead to the creation of the “Unity Award Breakfast”. These brothers as follows: Kenneth Huff, Charles Huff, Jr. and Donald Caldwell,
Sr. The ideas of these trailblazers along with valuable input from all brothers in the chapter at that time led to an event which as of 2017 consistently attracts an audience of over 1,000 people. The success of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Unity Award Breakfast has over the last 33 years afforded Alpha Phi Alpha the ability to present hundreds of high school seniors in the Fountain City and surrounding areas with hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarships!!! In addition to the scholastic benefits achieved via the success of the “Unity Award Breakfast”, it has also served as a means to recognize an individual or an organization that has consistently promoted unity in our community while serving as a positive influence in the economic, social, and academic empowerment of its citizens. The “Unity Award Breakfast” has become a long standing must attend event in Columbus the third Monday of each month.
This years guest speaker is Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III, Senior Pastor Trinity United Church of Christ Chicago, Illinois.
With civil rights advocacy in his DNA, Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III built his ministry on community advancement and social justice activism. As Senior Pastor of Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago, Ill., Dr. Moss spent the last two decades practicing and preaching a Black theology that unapologetically calls attention to the problems of mass incarceration, environmental justice and economic inequality. Dr. Moss is part of a new generation of ministers committed to preaching a prophetic message of love and justice, which he believes are inseparable companions that form the foundation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. As part of his community engagement through Trinity United Church of Christ, Dr. Moss led the team that came up with the “My Life Matters” curriculum; which includes the viral video “Get Home Safely: 10 Rules of Survival,” created in the aftermath of Michael Brown’s death at the hands of Ferguson, Mo., police. A native of Cleveland, Ohio, Dr. Moss is an honors graduate of Morehouse College who earned a Master of Divinity form Yale Divinity School, and a Doctor
of Ministry degree from Chicago Theological Seminary. He returned to Yale in 2014 to present the famed Lyman Beecher lectures. The three-day event included an in-depth discourse on the subject of "The Blue Note Gospel: Preaching the Prophetic Blues in a Post Soul World." The lectures, which demonstrated a homiletic blueprint for prophetic preaching in the 21st century, were the foundation of his latest book, Blue Note Preaching in a Post-Soul World: Finding Hope in an Age of Despair, published in 2015.
Dr. Moss was named to the inaugural Root 100, a list that “recognizes emerging and established African-American leaders who are making extraordinary contributions,” according to the publication’s Website. Honorees range between ages 25 to 45, and their accomplishments and successes transcend media headlines or statistics.
With a unique gift to communicate across generations, Dr. Moss’ creative biblebased messages have inspired young and old alike. His intergenerational preaching gift has made Dr. Moss a popular speaker on college campuses, at conferences, and churches across the globe. He is highly influenced by the works of Zora Neale Hurston, August Wilson, Howard Thurman, Jazz, and Hip-Hop music. The work and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and the pastoral ministry of his father, Dr. Otis Moss, Jr. of Cleveland, Ohio, have been primary mentors for his spiritual formation. He is the former pastor of the Tabernacle Baptist Church in Augusta, Ga., his first pastorate, where the church grew from 125 members to over 2100 disciples during his tenure. Dr. Moss is an ordained minister in the Progressive National Baptist Convention and the United Church of Christ. He is on the board of The Christian Century Magazine, and chaplain of the Children’s Defense Fund’s Samuel DeWitt Proctor Child Advocacy Conference.
He is married to his college sweetheart, the former Monica Brown of Orlando, Fla., a Spelman College and Columbia University graduate. They are the proud parents of two creative and humorous children, Elijah Wynton and Makayla Elon.
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District School Awarded $3 Million Grant for College and Career Academy
Columbus, GA – The Muscogee County School is pleased to announce the approval of a $3 million grant, awarded by the Board of the Te c h n i c a l C o l l e g e System of Georgia (TCSG), to officially establish Jordan High School as a College and Career Academy. “I am extremely proud of the collective work contributed by everyone during the planning, writing and presentation phases of this competitive grant proposal. Building upon the rich tradition of Jordan Vocational High School, the funding provided through this grant award will serve to enhance and expand college and career opportunities for our students that
align with the workforce needs throughout our community and the region,” said Dr. David Lewis, Superintendent of Education. The District began forming a vision, led by the Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) program, around the concept of a college and career academy in November 2017. Jordan High School was added to the Georgia College & Career Academy Network after submitting the initial grant application in 2018. “There were several visits to career academies around the state. We met often to paint a picture of what a career academy could bring to our communi-
ty. We received a significant boost in business and industry support thanks to the partnership of the Greater Columbus Georgia Chamber of Commerce in coordination with the Columbus 2025 Initiative,” said Victoria Thomas, CTAE Director. College and Career Academies represent a community partnership between a local school system, a technical college or post-secondary institution, and business leaders represented on the academy’s governing board, to ensure the fulfillment of its workforce development mission specific to each community. Georgia’s College and Career Academy Network offers high school students access to accredited college-level courses and technical certification programs.
More than 20,000 students are already enrolled in College and Career Academies throughout the state. “The grant funds will be used to upgrade the College and Career Academy at Jordan Vocational High School. The renovations will focus on upgrading the facilities to reflect 21stcentury workforce environments. The changes will complement Jordan's history through design enhancements that will expand opportunities for all students. The community will be engaged in the process through advisory committee and industry representatives. I want to thank everyone in our community for supporting this important project," said Tim Vinson, Chief Executive Officer, Jordan Vocational High School College and Career Academy.
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UNDER THE RADAR
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Sherrie Walters-Aaron: Businesswoman, Entrepreneur
By Wane A. Hailes The Courier
At a very young age, Sherrie Walters-Aaron knew the importance of helping others.
Growing up in Oakland, California with a devoted grandmother after the passing of her mother, she was taught by example to love willingly, give sincerely and to care for those around her. These qualities eventually lead her to the Army where Sherrie helped many of her fellow soldiers until her time was fulfilled. Beginning a new path after so many years of service and being a new mother, she was excited about her bright new adventure in Columbus, Georgia.
Sherrie chose to open her first salon, Cover Me Gorgeous in 2009. Working with her natural talent in hairstyling, she was able to help hundreds of women feel beautiful and confident. Out of the success of her salon and creativity, Sherrie created a huge platform for other beauty professionals and some entertainers called the Rock and Roses Hair Show. Although this venture grew over the years, she longed to get back to her main focus: helping and mentoring the youth.
After careful deliberation, Sherrie took a leap of faith and opened her first girl’s home in 2016. Giving respect to the spirit of her mother who left her in the care of someone loving enough to permanently influence her life, she named her company Sybil’s House, LLC. She structured Sybil’s House after her own home life full of encouragement, good memories and a genuine opportunity for a better life.
Sherrie Walters-Aaron now owns multiple group homes in Columbus and is teaching her own two young girls the importance of helping others
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LOCAL PHILANTHROPIST SEEKS TO IMPACT COMMUNITY THROUGH JOB CREATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
By Wane A. Hailes The Courier
Columbus could be the recipient of a significant economic impact if local businessman and philanthropist Dr. Bob Wright is successful in providing his hometown with a destination resort built on the banks of the Chattahoochee River. Wr i g h t r e c e n t l y appeared before the House Special Committee on Economic Growth, co-chaired by State Representatives Brett Harrell (RSnellville), Alan Powell (R-Hartwell) and Ron Stephens
(R-Savannah), in the Columbus City Council Chambers. The meeting was held to allow citizens of Columbus to share ideas on how to boost economic growth throughout Georgia. “Columbus, Georgia has positioned itself as a vibrant growing city, with numerous
attractions that make it a phenomenal place to visit”, shared Wright. According to our tourism board we attract over 23 million tourists annually, which provides $364 million in tourist revenue. With the addition of a casino located on the banks of the Chattahoochee river not only will those numbers increase but this community would benefit from the economic impact 1500 jobs would create as well as providing the opportunity for economic development in an area of our city that has been seeking solutions for years.” The city is seeking to put on the upcoming ballot a question asking the citizens to decide if they want to have legalized gaming (casinos) in Georgia.
Special Committee on Economic Growth looks at industries which may wish to enter the State of Georgia and would require legislation creating a new regulatory framework. State revenue collected from such new industries could be used to fund specific programs like education, healthcare or infrastructure needs.
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10 Consejos de salud para el año nuevo recomendados por el médico cia con un mayor riesgo de mortalidad por todas las causas, sugiere un nuevo estudio publicado en JAMA Network Open. 5. Si su proveedor de atención a la salud determina que n e c e s i t a antibióticos, tómelos exactamente como se le receten. La resistencia a los antibióticos es un grave problema de salud pública y los antibióticos no le harán sentirse mejor si tiene un virus, como el de un resfriado o una gripe. (StatePoint) Cuatro de cada 10 adultos de los EE.UU. tienen dos o más enfermedades crónicas, según los Centros para el Control y Prevención de Enfermedades. Mientras que algunas condiciones y factores de riesgo están fuera de nuestro control, el nuevo año es el momento perfecto para reflexionar sobre las muchas opciones de estilo de vida que puede elegir para una mejor salud. “Teniendo a nuestras espaldas probablemente demasiadas golosinas navideñas y poco ejercicio, ahora es el momento perfecto de plantearse sus metas personales y cómo puede tomar decisiones positivas de salud el año próximo”, dice la Dra. Patrice A Harris, Presidenta de la Asociación Médica Estadounidense (AMA). “La buena noticia es que puede dar algunos pasos sencillos que lo pondrán en el camino correcto para un 2020 más saludable”.
Para empezar, la AMA ofrece 10 consejos de bienestar para el año nuevo: 1. Los pasos que dé ahora pueden ayudar a prevenir o retrasar el inicio de la diabetes tipo 2. Conozca su riesgo haciendo la prueba de autoevaluación en DoIHavePrediabetes.org. 2. Sea físicamente más activo. Los adultos deben hacer por lo menos 150 minutos a la semana de actividad de intensidad moderada, o 75 minutos a la semana de actividad de intensidad vigorosa. 3. Visite LowerYourHBP.org para comprender mejor sus números y dar los pasos necesarios para poner bajo control su presión arterial alta, también conocida como hipertensión. Hacerlo reducirá su riesgo de sufrir ataques cardiacos o derrames. 4. Reduzca su ingesta de alimentos procesados, especial-
mente aquellos con sodio y azúcar añadidos. Coma menos carne roja y carnes procesadas, y añada a su dieta más alimentos basados en plantas, como aceite de oliva, nueces y semillas. También reduzca su consumo de bebidas endulzadas con azúcar y en su lugar beba más agua. Beber bebidas azucaradas –incluso jugos 100% de frutas– se aso-
6. Si consume alcohol, hágalo con moderación según lo definido por las Directrices Dietéticas de los EE.UU. para Estadounidenses; hasta una bebida por día para las mujeres y dos bebidas por día para los hombres, y solamente en el caso de adultos de edad legal para beber. 7. Hable con su médico sobre
el tabaco y el uso de cigarrillos electrónicos (o vapeo), y cómo dejarlo. Declare su casa y su automóvil como lugares libres de humo y aerosoles a fin de eliminar la exposición de segunda mano. 8. La medicación para el dolor es personal. Si está tomando opioides recetados u otros medicamentos, siga las instrucciones de su médico. Guárdelos con seguridad a fin de evitar su uso indebido y deshágase de modo correcto de cualquier medicamento sobrante. 9. Asegúrese de que su familia esté al día con sus vacunas, incluyendo la vacuna anual contra la gripe para todos quienes tengan seis meses de edad o más. Si está embarazada, puede recibir la vacuna contra la gripe durante cualquier trimestre, pero debe recibir la vacuna Tdap al principio del tercer trimestre a fin de protegerse contra la gripe y la tos ferina. 10. Gestione el estrés. Una buena dieta, suficiente sueño (al menos 7.5 horas cada noche), el ejercicio diario y actividades de bienestar, como el yoga y la meditación, son ingredientes clave para mantener y mejorar su salud mental, pero no dude en pedirle ayuda a un profesional de salud mental cuando lo necesite.
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