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Ladies of Fire USA got started essentially by accident. Kayce Threadgill was one of a group of five Longview women who originally came together meaning only to study the Bible on a weekly basis, but under the Holy Spirit’s direction the group became much more. They drew closer to their Savior and to each other as they explored the Scriptures together. Last April, Threadgill felt the Lord calling her to organize a women’s conference in Longview to share in her prayer/study group’s spiritual growth. The others in her tiny circle enthusiastically supported the proposal, saying that for some time they had felt moved in this very direction.
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“Ignite” was the name they selected to call the movement, and they sensed the Lord had also chosen a name for the women who would form and drive this new movement--Ladies of Fire. “He is going to use us to ignite a flame of love in their hearts for Him and for one another and to tear down the religious stronghold that keeps us so divided,” she says. “He said Ignite is for every women, and [for us] to get a place big enough.” The embryonic group secured 1000-seat Pine Tree Auditorium to use in their quest to tear down denominational divides, wake up the bride of Christ, eliminate racial and cultural divisions and “Change our area through unity in the Body.” The objective of Ladies of Fire is to unite women in prayer, teach and disciple them in the Word, and encourage them in the gifting God has in mind for their lives. The Ladies of Fire Team (LOFT) uses members’ individual God-given gifts to advance the movement. Each feels the calling to serve in an evangelical capacity. Threadgill feels what she calls a “burden for the church.” This motivates her to reach out to all church members and encourage them to be fruitful missionaries who lead many lost souls to salvation. LOFT member Brittney yearns to reach out to those with no church affiliation and lead them to Christ. Emily seeks to enable others to see their identity in Christ. Shana encourages women to embrace God’s providence in their lives and Jacqueline desires that everyone find intimacy with Jesus, our Hiding Place. “We all have part and perspective in the ministry that is different, but useful and important,” Threadgill says.
She and husband Cory are the Worship Pastors at Risen Life Church, where they have been members since its inception in 2015. For Kayce, her present crusade is not a new direction. She has been serving in this direction since her 2005 graduation from Teen Challenge in Houston. She and her spiritual sisters founded the Ladies of Fire crusade earlier this year. She does not see her life’s work as something she decided on for herself. “God chose it for me. He burdened my heart to put aside differences for the sake of unity,” she says. “To see the importance that each member brings. Each is gifted, and each needs to do his/her part for the entire body to function and grow and be healthy.” She strives to impress on those around her that God dearly loves each of them, and how easy it is to totally love Him in return. “He is better than anything or anyone,” she says. “He thrills my heart. He is the song of my life, and my very best friend. He is everything.” Since it is still so new, the Ladies of Fire movement has little in the way of a daily routine. The members keep their ears
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and hearts open to all divine influence. They hope for revival meetings at least as immense as the Great Texas Balloon races held periodically at the airport. Such gatherings would provide great mutual support as throngs of both the faithful and unsaved assemble to worship, pray and hear loving, fruitful presentations of the message of Christian salvation. A central theme of Ladies of Fire is that we are all part of the body of Christ. Talking negatively about and judging others is condemned in accordance with the Biblical explanation that the hand cannot judge the arm that carries it. Along these lines, Threadgill’s Christian philosophy is simple and powerful. “My faith is in Christ alone. My life is His,” she says. “It is no longer a matter of what I want to do in a ministry, or if I want to pray, or if I want to provide for someone else,” she says. “But rather, does Christ want me to do those things? We live for the will of Our Father in heaven.” The Ladies of Fire are presenting a program they call Ignite 2019 on October 19 in the Pine Tree ISD Auditorium.
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This will be a citywide bi-lingual women’s conference that day from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in hopes of igniting Christ’s daughters throughout this area with a passion for Him. This would propel them into active Christian service before His Second Coming. For all who attend, this will hopefully be a springboard for heralding the Gospel. This assembly will enable local women to minister to each other according to talents and needs, and without regard to denominational, cultural and racial differences. “We are expecting God to heal women of past hurts and offenses as we choose to put aside our differences so that we might exponentially spread the Gospel in our cities,” says Threadgill. Local ministries will set up tables at the gathering to share information on available Christian resources and services both for those in need, and for those wishing to serve their Lord. It will be an extravaganza making it possible for every woman who comes to connect with a local body of believers dedicated to spiritual service. The main objective is creating new avenues for hands-on work in support of the Gospel throughout East Texas. “As the Lord leads, we will be starting new ministries,” says Threadgill.
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What the Felicity Huffman scandal says about America Low-income parents risk jail for putting their kids in better public schools, while the rich bribe colleges to shut the poor out. By Jessicah Pierre Earlier this year, several wealthy parents, celebrities, and college prep coaches were accused of offering large bribes to elite universities in order to get their children into schools they didn’t qualify for. Federal prosecutors charged at least 50 people in the criminal investigation named “Operation Varsity Blues.” Among those charged was actress Felicity Huffman, who was recently sentenced to 14 days in prison after pleading guilty to fraud. In Huffman’s case, she’d paid $15,000 to have someone cheat on an SAT exam for her daughter. Many parents want a better education for their child — and higher education, after all, has long been considered a path to the American dream. But Huffman’s case shows an obvious bias in the system toward people who achieved it long ago. Her light sentence is being compared to the five years given to Tanya McDowell, a homeless Bridgeport, Connecticut mom who was arrested and charged after enrolling her young son in a school in a neighboring ublic school district that posted better test scores. For many low-income families, the promise of education providing a pathway out of poverty is slipping further out of reach. Many are mired in underfunded
public schools with few resources to provide a quality education. It’s no surprise that many of these communities are also home to people of color. A new report released earlier this year found that nonwhite school districts get $23 billion less than white districts, despite serving about the same number of students. As someone who grew up in a low-income household and attended public schools, I’m a product of that system. Each morning, my high school welcomed me with metal detectors and police officers. I was one of the very few lucky students that beat the odds, graduated, and made it through college. Most don’t. These disparities force parents from low-income backgrounds and communities of color to take risks — like using the addresses of friends or family members to get their kids into better school systems. “I would still do it all over again,” said McDowell after serving her time. “My son exceeded all of my expectations” in the better district, she said. On the other hand, for parents like Huffman — who have access to a plethora
of economic and social resources already — bribing colleges and universities to secure a slot for her children isn’t a means of survival. It’s an abuse of power and privilege. Varsity Blues has been deemed the largest college admissions scandal in U.S. history. For sure, it highlights how the inherited advantages of our country’s wealthiest people have shaped our education system. Even more than that, though, it’s part of the bigger scandal that so many more have so much less. As wealth continues to concentrate at the top, the extremely wealthy are using it shut out students who are already hundreds of steps behind on the road to success — all to give the already affluent another boost along the way.
Scientists can beat alzheimer’s.
Will short-sighted politicians stand in their way? By Kenneth I. Moch More than 120,000 Americans will lose their battle to Alzheimer’s disease this year. This debilitating condition is the nation’s sixth-leading cause of death. Nationwide, someone in the United States develops Alzheimer’s disease every 65 seconds. Nearly 6 million Americans currently live with this devastating condition. By 2050, that number could skyrocket to nearly 14 million, costing the country well over $1 trillion annually. To avoid this societal tsunami, we need to find a cure for Alzheimer’s. Unfortunately, our leaders in Washington are considering policies that would make it nearly impossible for scientists to develop such treatments. The path to discovering the next Alzheimer’s breakthrough is paved with peril. Innovative companies of all sizes have tried, but not one of nearly 90 programs launched over the past 15 years has succeeded. The cumulative estimated cost of developing a new Alzheimer’s drug is nearly $6 billion -- twice the cost of developing the average drug. Despite these astronomical costs and disheartening odds, many are striving to conquer this disease. For example, my team at Cognition Therapeutics, a clinical-stage neuroscience company in Pennsylvania, is working on a novel approach to protecting and restoring synapses -- the brain’s electrical circuitry -- in Alzheimer’s disease. There are approximately 70 clinical-stage
Alzheimer’s research programs underway. These trials seek to stop, prevent, or slow the progression of the disease. Small biotech companies like mine account for almost 80 percent of these programs. Several government proposals threaten to stifle these advances. The Trump administration wants to tie Medicare reimbursements for certain drugs to the reimbursement rates in other developed countries, where government officials use price controls to keep drug costs artificially low. Meanwhile, some in Congress want to overhaul how Medicare pays for drugs. Right now, Medicare drug prices are set through negotiations between drug makers and insurance companies. These intense negotiations work extremely well in driving down costs for patients and taxpayers. It’s why the Medicare prescription drug program is so popular with seniors and has come in under budget. However, under a proposal popular on Capitol Hill, the Secretary of Health and Human Services would be empowered to directly negotiate the price for hundreds of drugs. The federal government would likely set prices well below a drug’s fair market value, and its decisions would be final and legally binding. These policies would prove disastrous for Alzheimer’s researchers, who already struggle to attract funding for their projects.
From 2008 to 2017, U.S. biotech startups that research Alzheimer’s drummed up just onesixteenth as much venture capital funding as startups researching cancer, even though Alzheimer’s currently costs our healthcare system over twice as much as cancer. It’s important to ensure that medicines are affordable. But there won’t be any breakthrough medicines if we adopt policies that dissuade investors from funding risky research projects. Brilliant scientists are working tirelessly to deliver new treatments to patients in need. Painting these innovators as villains may be good politics, but it hinders their ability to save and improve lives. We also can never lose sight of the needs of our family and friends who are suffering from Alzheimer’s disease -- or will in the years to come. There are millions of people who, like me, have watched as the essence of a loved one slips away. We are on the cusp of medical breakthroughs that will benefit current and future generations — as long as our leaders don’t discourage scientists and investors from tackling the world’s most devastating and debilitating diseases. Kenneth I. Moch is president and CEO of Cognition Therapeutics.
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In addition, of the 40%, an overwhelming 85% reported that CBD had improved their condition. The survey, conducted by The Hemp Know, was presented Thursday, September 19 during the Texas African-American Chamber of Commerce (TAAACC) annual conference in Austin, Texas. CBD is one of many chemical compounds found in the cannabis plant and can be extracted from hemp or marijuana. Texas HB1325, signed by Governor Greg Abbott in April, allows existing retailers to sell nonconsumable hemp products, such as hemp-derived CBD, that contains no more than .3% tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive chemical responsible for most of marijuana's psychological effects. CBD containing greater than .3% THC is illegal in the state of Texas. While CBD was officially green-lighted less than six months ago, the survey shows that 68% of respondents are familiar with CBD and approximately one in three have or currently use CBD. Of this group, the most common conditions for use were anxiety (49%), pain (48%), stress (43%) and sleep/ insomnia (33%).* The survey also reveals that the opportunity and demand for CBD is ever-growing. Off the 63% that have not personally used CBD products, 60% are interested in learning more and 29% stated they are likely to try a CBD product in the next 12 months. “Throughout Texas, there’s an influx of retailers adding CBD to their product portfolio – from small shops to large chains.
STATE/NATIONAL While early-adoption in Texas is impressive, retailers should not rely on this alone. For the next, and likely most sustainable wave of partakers, especially for older consumers, education is key,” said Founder and President of The Hemp Know Damon Logan. “As expected, there are still lots of unanswered questions about CBD. Is it legal, is it safe, what are the long-term effects, how to decide on the best product?” “The opportunity for CBD retailers and manufactures is to educate the public. The responsibility of Texas CBD consumers is to do their research,” said Logan.” “Education should be at the core of all plans for CBD retailers. In addition to educating about the proven benefits of CBD, it is important to help consumers understand what to look for and what questions to ask when purchasing CBD,” said Marcus Glenn President of Battle Buds Hemp, a CBD brand in Houston created and inspired by Glenn, whose father suffers from PTSD. “One misnomer, especially as more stores shelf CBD, is that all CBD is created equal. That is just not true,” said Glenn. As consumer interest in CBD continues to grow, here are three key recommendations for consumers interested in trying CBD. 1. Know the laws associated with CBD. Currently, only hemp-derived nonconsumable CBD with less than .3% THC is legal in Texas. 2. Ask for the Certificate of Analysis (COA). CBD is not FDA regulated, which leaves little to no accountability for accuracy in labeling. In fact, a study published in 2017 found that 70% of CBD sold online was
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inaccurately labeled. Find a reputable and knowledgeable distributor/ retailer and ask for the COA (simply put the CBD lab report). The COA is a comprehensive analysis of the chemical compounds in the product – including CBD, THC, metals and pesticides. COAs should come from an independent third party lab not associated with the retailer/distributor, include a QR code or alternative method by which you can authenticate the testing and be current. In addition, the chemical analysis on the COA should align with what is on the CBD label. If a COA is not available, select another retailer/distributor. 3. Hemp responsibly. While there are many documented – anecdotal and research-based – benefits of CBD, talk to a medical professional about your plans. Also, consider visiting a dispensary or CBD-focused retailer to learn more about recommended dosages and the different types of CBD products available. These outlets typically offer a wealth of knowledge. “We believe wholeheartedly in the benefits of CBD, but it is incumbent on both CBD retailers and consumers to hemp responsibly,” said Logan. The survey was distributed via email and completed by 166 randomly sampled adults, ages 18+ living in Texas. The margin of sampling error is ± 8% at the 95% confidence level. The survey was administered to evaluate the adoption and awareness of hemp-derived CBD in the state of Texas. Visit thehempknow.com to request the complete report.
Best Practices to Prevent Child Identity Theft Identity theft victims don’t necessarily have to be adults. Children and teenagers generally lack financial experience. This likely means they have clean credit, basically a blank slate which makes them ideal targets for identity thieves. By hijacking your child’s social security number, thieves can easily open up lines of credit. And since they typically do not start applying for credit until at least early adulthood, a theft is more likely to go undetected for many years which could create serious consequences. “Minors face the same risks as adults do when it comes to identity theft,” Mechele Agbayani Mills, President and CEO of BBB Serving Central East Texas said. “And since most of these cases go undiscovered for years, your child could have sizable debts that could be impossible to pay off by the time they are ready to open credit lines.”
Schools and camps, for example, are often targeted by identity thieves, as they maintain voluminous amounts of student data, so it’s important to know details on how the information will be used. Also find out which other parties will have access to your child’s personally identifiable information, including sponsored school. Opt out if you feel uneasy.
To minimize the risk of your child’s identity becoming compromised, consider the following:
Shred all personal documents which include your child’s personal information before you throw them out and delete computer files that you no longer need. BBB serving Central East Texas conducts several shredding events throughout East Texas which are free to the community. Go to bbb.org for more information.
Contact each of the three credit bureaus (Equifax, Experian, and Transunion). In an effort to reduce the occurrences of child identity theft, 19 states including Texas, now require the credit reporting agencies to allow a parent or guardian to freeze the credit files of their minor children. Find out how your child’s data will be collected, used, stored, and disposed.
Keep anti-virus software updated. Some identity thieves create viruses designed to search computers for documents containing your child’s Social Security number. Never store important and/or personally identifiable information or passwords on your computer.
Check your child’s credit report on or around their 16th birthday. This gives you enough time to fix errors before your child tries to obtain financial aid for college, a car loan, or rent an apartment.
If your child begins receiving any of the following, he or she may be a victim of identity theft: • Credit card or loan applications • Phone calls or letters from collection agencies. • Notices from the IRS regarding unpaid taxes or the child’s Social Security number was used on another tax return. If you believe your child has been a victim of identity theft, contact each of the three credit bureaus and check for errors. If your child has been victimized, place a fraud alert on their account and consider requesting a credit freeze. For more tips on how to be a savvy consumer or to share your experience with a business, go to bbb.org. To report a fraudulent activity or unscrupulous business practices, call BBB at (903) 581-5704 or report it via BBB Scam Tracker.
Always Best? (Part 1 of 2) When You gospel SPOTLIGHT spotlight 6Need It The Most GOSPEL By Carey Kinsolving
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We are all grateful for our “first responders.” They save lives, bind wounds, bring food, give clothing, provide shelter and restore power. They have become our “rescuers.” And, indeed, they fulfill a critical role. But as Christians, when we face a time of trial or tragedy, we have One who has been waiting for us to call upon Him when we need help. He is always waiting for an opportunity to prove His power whenever we face a difficult situation. One morning, about four o’clock, Peter was in serious trouble. He and a few of his friends were in a small boat far from shore when a fierce storm arose out of nowhere. Fearing for their lives they became even more frightened when they saw what they thought was a ghost. They screamed in terror. And over the howling wind came a stern voice that said, “Stop being afraid.” It was Jesus assuring them that there was no reason for them to fear for their lives because He was there to save them when they needed Him the most. “If it is really you,” said Peter, “tell me to come to You – let me walk on the water!” “Certainly,” said Jesus, “come on. You’ve nothing to fear!” He got out of the boat, felt the wind and the waves, lost His faith and began to sink. He shouted, “Save me, Lord,” and He did. It is never the eloquence or length of our prayer that counts, but our simplicity and sincerity. It is never a formula but our faith. He will always come to our rescue if we call on Him in a faith that believes in Him. Prayer: Lord, we do indeed believe in Your power and Your promises. Increase our faith whenever we doubt. In Jesus’ Name, Amen. Scripture for this week: Psalm 12:1 Help, LORD, for no one is faithful anymore; those who are loyal have vanished from the human race.
Psalm 23 speaks of the Lord leading his people in paths of righteousness. A “When you have a baby August promises 2, 4, 2018 2019 biblicalOctober proverb sister, and sometimes you that the Lord will direct trick her, then God will not the paths of those who aclike that,” says Victoria, 8. knowledge him in all their Baby sisters seem to ways (Proverbs 3:6). have radar for discovering Doing good or evil begins they’ve been duped — at with the decisions we make. least my baby sister did. Paths, the directions we Parents also possess this in life, same radar, as Katelyn, 8, Discipline” is discipline is likewise aretravel helpful instart with pathways in the brain. Whatevcan testify: “I was a faking word that is pregnant with meaning. training people to be er we fix our minds on will sick, and I got grounded for pregnant with There are a variety of autonomous, influence our selfbrain’s paththree weeks. I got in troumeaning. We can practices which might restrained members ways and our life’s paths. ble with my dad, and that’s The results of a 17-year use the expression be termed “disciplines,” of society, but many bad.” study in the journal Science Katelyn, your“being life will disciplined” be to such as fasting, praying, of us have forgotten reported that 5.7 percent of much more peaceful and one shows mean that and obedience, which how to dowho these youths watched less fun if you do the right thing. self-restraint and has deepen our spiritual things, which isofwhy than one hour television Take a tip from Keeleigh, a day committed aggresregulated his or her lives and help us having a spiritual 11: “If you do right all the sive acts against others in time, you won’t life get in introusuch a way that develop the proper mentor or guide subsequent years. That figble, you won’t get fussed there is at, order and that self-restraint in the is important. Over ure jumped to 22.5 percent and you will have more fun. one’s life is productive. spiritual realm. Selfthefor coming weeks, those who watched one That means you will make Too much television time for children: Good or bad? We can also talk of restraint is such an we will examine to three hours a aday and God happy and have a bet28.8 percent for those who disciplined” to “fun” important character variety of spiritual be grief/ To the law real life, the ended few it’ll ter relationship “being with Him.” watched more than three whenisBonnie andthat a relief/ But it it’s death for Doing the right meanthing that one being Parker trait without disciplines, including hours a day. Clyde Barrow drove Bonnie chaotic. and Clyde.” and having fun punished may sound by external lifeinto becomes meditation, fasting, Think about this: You You don’t have to be a contradictory, but the Bible a hail of bullets fired by forces or agents. Parents People who cannot praying, and study, are what you think. Parents calls this fun state “bless- lawmen waiting in ambush bank robber to know that who consider television a discipline their children restrain themselves find as well as simplicity, ed.” Many people think fun along a tree-lined Louisiana the Bible says, “The wages benignand babysitter should road. of sin addicted is death.” to We’ve all comes when they in anbreak attempt to help themselves service think again. Children are before herdrugs, death, earned those wages. rules. Many movies themdepict developShortly that selfincarcerated, andMany submission. Reflect lawless people having all Bonnie Parker gave a poem times, the second part of vulnerable to the strangrestraint or discipline without the material on ers areas of your own who invade your home to her mother, which proved that scripture is not quotthe fun. which is necessary for resources to sustain life where you need to through television. Doing Remember the movie to be prophetic. Here’s how ed: “but the gift of God is right begins by thinking them to function well. their own lives. The be more disciplined. “Bonnie and Clyde”? Rob- the poem ends: “They don’t eternal life in Christ Jesus right. they’re tough or des- ourdisciplines Lord” (Romans 6:23). –If Christopher bing banks looked so think In alike spiritual context, religious Simon Memorize this truth: “For much fun in the movie. In perate./ They know the law Bonnie had known the secalways wins./ They’ve been ond half, she might have as he thinks in his heart, so is he” (Proverbs 23:7). avoided a lifeloves of crime.knowledge, shot at before/ But they do “Whoever loves discipline Ask this question: If you “Doing what is right is not ignore/ That death is feed on a diet of television but whoever hates correction is stupid.” always best because once the wages of sin. violence, what are you the first time, you “Someday they’ll go you do it —Proverbs 12:1 NIV prone to do? down together/ And they’ll almost can’t stop doing it,”
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School Spotlight: Longview High School School Spotlight: Longview High School Longview High School culinary Everyone was very pleased with arts students catered the ribbon the scrumptious hor ‘d’oeuvres and cutting of Education by Design event. refreshing drinks they served. Zamiyah Henson
Mayor Andy Mack talks to Education by Design students in City Hall. Board Member Dr. Valerie Baxter; Partners in Education, Ryan Carroll, Kristine Ishihara, Keisha Standley, Mindy Stephens look on.
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As the Mayor of Longview, and a Dad myself, I care about our children. It is important that you grow up healthy, safe and drug free. If you want to be successful, it is important that you stay in school, study, and set goals for your future. Making the choice to stay drug free will help you accomplish those goals! Drugs can harm your body and cause your parents, teachers and other people who care about you to be sad. We are counting on you to be good citizens and be the future leaders of our community. Remember to make good choices and stay away from drugs!
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How can you do that? Exercise every day. Eat many fruits and veggies, too. When you're healthy, you feel good. Now, that's cool!
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Fruit is one of the healthy food groups. We define fruit as the sweet, fleshy part of a plant that has the seed or seeds of the plant. It may be sweet or sour and is usually edible in its raw state. Eating fruit helps keep our hearts healthy. A healthy heart pumps blood through the body effectively. Healthy foods such as fruits also lower the risk of disease, such as cancer and diabetes.
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LRMC NICU holds reunion By Joycelyne Fadojutimi Because of these aspects of birthing and its follow-up, Longview Regional Medical Center (LRMC) is proud to be able to offer these services through its Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU.) The Level III NICU provides specific services for newborns needing medical treatment that is available close to home. This wing of the hospital supplies an optimal environment for regulating proper body temperature and specialized nourishment required by its small patients. This strengthens and builds tiny muscles and organs in the first few days of life when babies are most at risk. This 21-bed unit is a blessing to both its small patients and to their families. The nursery is operated by staff trained in the use of equipment designed for pre-term infants. These dear littles are there for various reasons. Most are premature. Being so ahead of schedule means they need constant monitoring in case of breathing problems. Many have survived difficult deliveries. All of them need more time than usual to
get ready to go home. The NICU at LRMC makes certain all of them get the special treatment, care and support they and their families need. The unit's success was the basis for the recent reunion. It was crowded with former patients, parents, grandparents and family friends. They all enjoyed the food, games, giveaways, photo booth, face painting and all the other attractions. "It was the best experience. I felt comfortable," said Amber Gibson, who attended with her healthy baby. "Everybody made me feel good. Everybody was genuinely nice." Rebecca Martin, another grateful mother, agreed. It really went well," she said. "If it was not for them my baby wouldn't be here." Yet another mother Raven Coston concurs. “I had an emergency C-Section with my twins,” she said. “The whole experience was amazing. They are good at what they do, and I love it.” Neonatologist Dr. Telema Nga has earned the eternal love and gratitude of
Kaylee Mitcham, Jada Vanmeter with Caitlyn and Kenslea Fickette many parents. Several of them delightedly showed her their hale and hearty babies. She hugged these adoring mothers and fathers as she circulated through the unit. "I like being part of a small community like Longview. I meet the families, work with them for the best outcomes and thereby create an impact," she said. "This work I do is very dear to my heart." LRMC strives to place both its patients and their families at ease and to provide a comfortable, homelike environment for visiting. The NICU is located on the third-floor post-partum nurse’s station. Free wireless internet access is available throughout the hospital.
Longview Regional Medical Center Hosts Luncheon for Local Law Enforcement Longview Regional Medical Center (LRMC) honored Longview Police and Gregg County Sheriff’s Office employees for the hard work they do in the community. The annual appreciation luncheon featured food from StreetLicious. According to Longview Regional Medical Center, this luncheon is to honor law enforcement officers in recognition of their service and daily commitment to our community. LRMC Chief Nursing Officer Keith Ellison said, “I am excited about the
unique programs that Longview Regional Medical Center has. I really like how we recognizes certain industries in our local community like this law enforcement luncheon.” Longview Police Department Information Officer Kris Brian was also excited about the luncheon. “I think it is good for them to show appreciation to law enforcement. It helps them to get to know us outside being sick” she said. “We appreciate them doing this for law enforcement.”
Kris Brian, Dana Carter, Misty Ryan, Libby Bryson and Jessica Lightle
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COMMUNITY HEALTH and AIDS combined. Being diabetic nearly doubles the risk of heart attack. On the plus side diabetes is an illness that can be managed. DIABETES PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT: FROM HELEN DANIELS, MD Two primary things determine the development of anything in life – GENETICS and ENVIRONMENT. While we can do nothing to change our genetic predisposition to diabetes, we HELEN DANIELS, MD can do our best to decrease our risk and/ or delay onset of disease by optimizing our ENVIRONMENT, that is, optimizing the bodies in which we live. LIFESTYLE CHOICES will dictate this and only we can determine this. Here are some goals to aim for in the path to prevention. LOSE excess body FAT, and in particular belly fat. Being overweight or obese are major By Joycelyne Fadojutimi risk factors for diabetes. factors which precipitate the MAINTAIN CALORIE disease, but not by sugar intake. CONTROLS – with a high Do sugary beverages trigger proportion of lean meats , fish , diabetes? vegetables and fruits in smaller Research indicates that portions, while avoiding food drinking sugary beverages high in carbohydrate contents, is indeed a cause of type saturated fats and processed 2 diabetes. The American foods. At each meal or snack Diabetes Association there should be a combination recommends avoiding sugarof protein, healthy fat and fiber. sweetened drinks in order DRINK WATER. Replacement to head off type 2 diabetes. of high calorie sugarFurthermore, sugary drinks sweetened drinks which have also boost glucose (also known no nutritional value with water as blood sugar) levels by significantly reduces diabetes containing several hundred and obesity. calories per serving. ENGAGE in regular A single 12-ounce can PHYSICAL ACTIVITY. of regular soda contains Current recommendations are approximately 150 calories and for 150 minutes of moderate 40 grams of carbohydrates--in exercise, such as walking, other words the same amount weekly. as in ten teaspoons full of sugar! DE- STRESS. High levels Sugar-sweetened beverages of stress induce hormones include such drinks as: Regular that predispose to the soda, Fruit punch, Fruit drinks, development of diabetes. Energy drinks, Sports drinks, Find time to relax daily. Sweet tea and other sugary Get a good night’s SLEEP. drinks. Chronic sleep deprivation and/ As a disease, how serious or poor sleep quality increases is diabetes? risk for diabetes. Know the warning sings Every year diabetes kills ( increased thirst, urination , more people that breast cancer
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hunger, weight loss, itching) and see your doctor for an ANNUAL PHYSICAL EXAM which will also include screening labs for common diseases. Diabetes Management Should diabetes develop, all hope is not lost. Your doctor in conjunction with you, will develop an individualized patient centered approach to the treatment of your disease with an array of meds available, Your goal is to KNOW YOUR NUMBERS and to start and maintain the lifestyle changes previously outlined in order to get to those targets. Here are some numbers to know. Glucose Levels: While blood sugar levels are individualized, the ADA recommends the following target for most nonpregnant adults with diabetes Hb A1C <7% or an average glucose reading of 154 mg/dl Fasting blood sugars of 80-130 2-hour Post meal sugars of <180 BP goal of < 140/90 Cholesterol levels. Improve your cholesterol profile. Bad cholesterol ( LDL ) targets no longer apply, however obtaining values of < 100 with improved good cholesterol ( HDL ) levels of > 40 are preferred. The current standard of care recommends use of a lipid lowering agent or statin in all diabetics, regardless of how good the cholesterol profile is, due to a significantly increased risk of cardiovascular events in patients with diabetes. The American diabetic association (ADA) recommends that you be SMART, that is, that you set Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic and Relevant Time-bound goals. It’s your destiny that hangs in the balance and attaining well planned, timely, worthy goals leads to freedom. And as always be forever in pursuit of YOUR ULTM8 IDL.
