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Tutoring vs. Brain Training

What’s the Difference?

Dinnertime

Plan it as a Family

Sexual Abuse

A Reality in our Community

Success Story

Jay Eldridge: Taking “healty strides” to live a normal life with diabetes

Laurie Watson

Breast Cancer survivor...1 year and counting

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Departments 6

Publishers Note

8 Health Resources 10 Commentary

Preventing Teen Smoking

Top 10 Organizing Tips

Teen Health

24 McDonald’s Announces “Healthy” Happy Meal

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Health ED

Senior Health

Expo Update

50 Finance 56 Healthcare Profile 60

Virtual Health

64 Healthcare Spotlight 66 TruCare Home Health 68 Madison Parish Hospital 76

Fitness Health

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Glenwood Cardiovascular Specialists Edmund Nagem, Locums MD 503 McMillan Road, 2nd Floor West Monroe, LA 71291 P: 318-329-3475

Glenwood Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists Arunkumar Badi, MD Ellen Murray, Nurse Practitioner

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Glenwood Family Practice at North Monroe Byron Henry, MD 3995 Sterlington Road, Ste C Monroe, LA 71203 P: 318-329-9447

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Glenwood Psychiatric Specialists Horatio A. Millin, Jr., MD 503 McMillan Road West Monroe, LA 71291 P: 318-329-4525

Glenwood Pulmonary Specialists Ronald Hammett, MD Emily Crooks, Nurse Practitioner

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publisher’sNOTE

Thank you to everyone!

ince our last conversation, LA Health & Wellness TODAY has traveled across the country. Making its way to the sands of California, the steps of Capitol Hill in Washing-

ton, D.C., and the concrete jungle of New York City. I have too much to say about where this is all going to take us but I feel it’s more important to take this opportunity to again say THANK YOU to all of people who helped make THE UNVEILING a special day. Many have joined this “orchestra” call Louisiana Health and Wellness. With the upcoming EXPO I hope to add thousands more to the family. I want to let you all know that I appreciate the support, confidence and trust you invested in me to lead this promotional effort. It’s often said that we should never try to call names because you will always forget someone. As you have discovered by now…I kind of don’t follow some conventional rules. :-) So

By MARVIN O. SMITH Publisher

I will try to recognize just few more people that I missed the last time we were here: Again to my family for their support of me and my dreams; to my siblings Wesley, Edna, Jackie, Deborah, Myron, Regina and Darren; to Greg Pevey who makes this publication come to life; to Susan McDaniel and Alicyn Franks who have helped me manage this project, Duke and Amy Marcus, Felice Blanco, Marcus Williams, Jinger Greer, Peggy Ball, Charlotte Poland, NLRA members, Katrina Sanders, Erin Stokes, Debra Rasberry, Scarlett Rasberry, Sierra Rasberry, Amy Barone, Zakiya Summers, Calli Blount, Orlando Jones, Deborah Beaver, Alexa Chance, Carly Crigler, Jake Metzger, Becky Tripp, Evalyn Ormond, Claudia Wade, Angela Dunn, Cheryl Bonner, Richard Benton, Patchez Fox, Megan McClanahan, Allison Salsbury, Jimmie Douglas, Leigh Porta, Jo Thompson and Vicki Dufrene.

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healthRESOURCES Key Healthcare providers in Northeast Louisiana

REGION 8

CALDWELL PARISH Caldwell Memorial Hospital 411 Main Street Columbia, LA 71418 (318) 649-6111 Heather Clark Chief Executive Officer

Northeast Louisiana

Citizens Medical Center 7939 Highway 165 Columbia, LA 71418 (318) 649-6106 Steve Barbo, RN Chief Executive Officer EAST CARROLL PARISH East Carroll Parish Hospital 336 N Hood St Lake Providence, LA 71254-2140 (318) 559-4023 LaDonna Englerth Administrator FRANKLIN PARISH Franklin Medical Center 2106 Loop Rd Winnsboro, LA 71295-3344 (318) 435-9411 Blake Kramer Administrator JACKSON PARISH Jackson Parish Hospital 165 Beech Springs Rd Jonesboro, LA 71251-2059 (318) 259-4435 Lloyd Monger Chief Executive Officer LINCOLN PARISH Allegiance Health Center of Ruston 1401 Ezelle St Ruston, LA 71270-7218 (318) 255-8085 Donna K. Thompson, RHIM Chief Executive Officer Green Clinic Surgical Hospital 1118 S Farmerville St Ruston, LA 71270-5914 (318) 232-7700 Chad Conner, RNC, BSN, MBA Interim Administrator 8 | LOUISIANA HEALTH & WELLNESS TODAY

HEALTHSOUTH Specialty Hospital of North Louisiana 1401 Ezelle St Ruston, LA 71270-7218 (318) 251-3126 Mark J. Rice Chief Executive Officer Northern Louisiana Medical Center 401 E Vaughn Ave Ruston, LA 71270-5950 (318) 254-2100 Brady DuBois Interim CEO MADISON PARISH Madison Parish HospitaL 900 Johnson St Tallulah, LA 71282-4537 (318) 574-2374 Wendell Alford Administrator MOREHOUSE PARISH Bastrop Rehabilitation Hospital 323 W Walnut Ave Bastrop, LA 71220-4521 (318) 556-1191 William H. Means, Jr. Administrator Liberty Healthcare System - Bastrop 4673 Eugene Ware Blvd Bastrop, LA 71220-1425

(318) 281-2448 Sherry Shockley, RN, BSN, MA Administrator Morehouse General Hospital 323 W Walnut Ave Bastrop, LA 71220-4521 (318) 283-3600 Stephen R. Pitts Chief Executive Officer Sterlington Rehabilitation Hospital 323 West Walnut Bastrop, LA 71220 (318) 665-9950 Cathy Martin Administrator OUACHITA PARISH Cornerstone Hospital of West Monroe 6198 Cypress St West Monroe, LA 71291-9010 (318) 396-5600 Chris Simpson Chief Executive Officer E. A. Conway Medical Center 4864 Jackson St Monroe, LA 71202-6400 (318) 330-7000 H. Aryon McGuire Administrator

Golden Age Senior Care Hospital 4310 S Grand St Monroe, LA 71202-6322 (318) 651-0920 Jonathan S. Crew Administrator IASIS Glenwood Regional Medical Center 503 McMillan Rd West Monroe, LA 71291-5327 (318) 329-4200 Ronald J. Elder Chief Executive Officer Louisiana Extended Care Hospital of West Monroe 503 McMillan Rd Fl 3 West Monroe, LA 71291-5327 (318) 329-4300 Cleta Munholland Administrator Monroe Surgical Hospital 2408 Broadmoor Blvd Monroe, LA 71201-2963 (318) 410-0002 Scooter Chriceol Chief Executive Officer Ouachita Community Hospital 1275 Glenwood Dr West Monroe, LA 71291-5539 (318) 322-1339 Brenda Wallace Acting Administrator P & S Surgical Hospital 312 Grammont St Ste 101 Monroe, LA 71201-7403 (318) 388-4040 Linda S. Holyfield, RN, MSN President/CEO St. Francis Medical Center 309 Jackson St Monroe, LA 71201-7407 (318) 966-4000 Louis H. Bremer, Jr. Chief Executive Officer St. Francis Medical Center (North Campus) 3421 Medical Park Dr Monroe, LA 71203-2355 (318) 966-4000 Cindy J. Rogers, FACHE Administrator St. Francis North

St. Francis Specialty Hospital 309 Jackson St Monroe, LA 71201-7407 (318) 327-4600 Cleta Munholland Administrator RICHLAND PARISH Richardson Medical Center 254 Highway 3048 Rayville, LA 71269-3624 (318) 728-4181 Kerry D. Goff Chief Executive Officer Richland Parish Hospital - Delhi 407 Cincinnati St Delhi, LA 71232-3007 (318) 878-5171 Michael W. Carroll Administrator TENSAS PARISH There are no listings for Tensas Parish UNION PARISH Reeves Memorial Medical Center (formerly Tri-Ward General Hospital) 409 1st St Bernice, LA 71222 (318) 285-9066 Landon Tooke Chief Executive Officer Serenity Springs Specialty Hospital 309 N Main St Farmerville, LA 71241-2825 (318) 368-0110 Kendall Corkern Chief Executive Officer Union General Hospital 901 James Ave Farmerville, LA 71241-2234 (318) 368-9751 Evalyn Ormond Chief Executive Officer WEST CARROLL PARISH West Carroll Memorial Hospital 706 Ross St Oak Grove, LA 71263-9798 (318) 428-3237 R. Randall Morris Administrator

Northeast Louisiana Parish Health Units Northeast Regional Office 1650 DeSiard Street Monore, LA 71202 Phone: (318) 361-7201 Fax: (318) 362-3163

morehouse Parish 650 School Road Bastrop, LA 71220 Phone: (318) 283-0806 Fax: (318) 0660

Caldwell Parish 501 Collins Rd. Columbia, LA 71418 Phone: (318) 649-2393 Fax: (318) 649-0969

ouAchita Parish 1650 DeSiard St. Monroe, LA 71201 Admin: (318) 361-7281 Admin Fax: (318) 362-5319

east carroll Parish 407 Second St. Lake Providence, LA 71254 Phone: (318) 559-2012 Fax: (318) 559-3553

richland Parish 21 Lynn Gayle Robinson Rd. Rayville, LA 71269 Phone: (318) 728-4441 Fax: (318) 728-6291

franklin Parish 6614 Main St. Winnsboro, LA 71295 Phone: (318) 435-2143 Fax: (318) 435-2136 jackson Parish 228 Bond St. Jonesboro, LA 71251 Phone: (318) 259-6601 Fax: (318) 259-1146 lincoln Parish 405 E. Georgia Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 Phone: (318) 251-4120 Fax: (318) 251-4181

tensas Parish 1115 Levee St. St. Jospeh, LA 71366 Phone: (318) 766-3515 Fax: (318) 766-9090 union Parish 1002 Marion Hwy. Farmerville, LA 71241 Phone: (318) 368-3156 Fax: (318) 368-3831 west carrol Parish 402 Beale St. Oak Grove, LA 71263 Phone: (318) 428-9361 Fax: (318) 428-7200

madison Parish 606 Snyder St. Tallulah, LA 71282 Phone: (318) 574-3311 Fax: (318) 574-1396 LOUISIANA HEALTH AND WELLNESS TODAY | 9

back to school

The Importance of Preventing Tobacco use Among Our Children

ith the school year upon

smokers first become regular smokers before

us, it is time to start think-

the age of

ing about buying our kids

18?i In fact, in Louisiana, 25% of middle

new school supplies, new

school and 34% of high school students re-

uniforms, and deciding which after school ac-

ported currently using some form of tobacco

tivities to sign them up for. However, the most

in 2009.ii In Louisiana, 6,700 children (under

important thing that we should be focusing on

18) will become new daily smokers each year.

is the health of our children as they start this

iii It is estimated that almost 110,000 children

new school year.

in Louisiana under the age of 18 who are alive

Did you know that nearly 80% of all adult

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today will ultimately die prematurely from

tion and guidance in preventing the

smoking. iv All of this occurs because the tobacco industry specifically tar-

youth from starting tobacco use. LH&WT

gets our youth to replace smokers who quit or die. Teachers, parents,

For more information about how you

counselors and coaches share the re-

can prevent your child from starting

sponsibly to educate children of the

smoking or the use of any tobacco prod-

health risks associated with tobacco

uct please visit www.tobaccofreeliving.

use. School leaders have an impor-

org or http://tfs.latobaccocontrol.com/.

tant role in countering the tobacco

You can also contact Jennifer Haneline,

industry’s influence by

MSW, LCSW Regional Co-

instituting comprehen-

ordinator at The Louisiana

sive tobacco-free school

Campaign for Tobacco-Free

policies. Studies show

Living at jhaneline@lphi.

that smoke-free and

org.

tobacco-free policies

i Campaign for Tobacco-

support and promote

Free Kids, 2009; “The Path

cessation as well as

to Smoking Addiction

decrease smoking and

Starts at Very Young Ages”

tobacco use prevalence.

http://www.tobacco-

This month the FDA

freekids.org/research/fact-

announced that they

sheets/pdf/0127.pdf

will require larger more

ii Louisiana Department

prominent warning

of Health and Hospitals;

labels on all cigarette packaging and

Louisiana 2009 Youth Tobacco Survey;

advertising in the United States.

www.latobaccocontrol.com

This is the first change in cigarette

iii Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids,

warnings in over 25 years, and it is

2011; “The Toll of Tobacco in Louisiana”

a significant advancement in com-

http://www.tobaccofreekids.org/facts_is-

municating the dangers of smoking.

sues/toll_us/louisiana

This is a large step in empowering

iv Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids,

our youth to say no to smoking, but

2011; “The Toll of Tobacco in Louisiana”

we as their parents, guardians, and

http://www.tobaccofreekids.org/facts_is-

mentors are the first line of educa-

sues/toll_us/louisiana

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back to school

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time while enrolled in school. Often, students receive classroom credit for work on the job. They create journals and portfolios to summarize their experiences and the ways in which they relate to class. The advantages of pursuing an associate degree are many. Students often receive more personal attention at 2-year schools than they do at 4-year schools, in part because class sizes are smaller in most associate degree programs. And according to the National Center for Education Statistics, associate degree faculty spend a greater proportion of their time teaching.

For students who have low high school grades or test scores, associate degree programs offer a chance to catch up. Programs at many community colleges are open to anyone with a high school diploma or a passing score on the high school equivalency exam. - LH&WT

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o t k c a b ol scho

TOP 10: Organizing Tips... I

5. Designate a “Launch Pad” in your home to make your morn-

t’s here whether we are ready or not….Back to School

ings run smoothly. The night before assemble all items

time! We always have good

needed for the next day at the “Launch Pad” such as book

intentions of starting the

bags, jackets, umbrellas, cell phones, keys, special projects,

school year organized and

bags with items for extra-curricular activities, musical instru-

scheduled. But too often the first

ments, etc. 5. Determine a daily homework routine. Your routine may be to

day of school sneaks up on us and we aren’t as organized as we hoped.

start homework immediately when arriving home, or after an

Here are the TOP 10 BACK TO

hour of free time. Just pick a routine that works best for your

SCHOOL ORGANIZING TIPS to help By SUSAN McDANIEL

family and stick to it! 7. Designate and stock a “School Supply Section”. This may

you get your family on track for a successful school year!

be in a cabinet or on a shelf in a closet. Be sure to stock all

1. Keep a calendar in the kitchen or on the refrigerator with all

basic items needed such as notebook paper, pens, pencils,

the family events and appointments posted. You may want to

tape, glue, paper clips, scissors, markers, colors, construction

color code with color markers by family member.

paper, copy/printer paper, stapler, staples, extra folders and

2. Create a “Control Center” with a small hanging file folder box

notebooks, craft items, etc. This will save many last minute

to handle incoming paperwork and mail. Keep the box in the kitchen, and label folders as follows:

• ACTION (items that require action)

• BILLS

• FAMILY MEMBER NAMES (one file folder for each

trips to the store to purchase items for homework and special projects. 8. Bookmark the school and teacher websites in your web browser. These days many schools and teachers are communicating

with parents via the web. Some teachers post homework on

family member for current activity schedules, school

the web and many schools post grades real-time using secure,

project paperwork, birthday invitations, etc.)

password protected websites. With bookmarks you can

• RECEIPTS

• TO BE FILED

File incoming paperwork in your Control Center box on a daily

quickly get to those websites to keep a close tab on grades and homework. 9. Develop a laundry routine to tame the “laundry monster”.

basis. Be sure to check your ACTION folder often and act on

Your routine may be to wash, dry, and fold one load per day –

these items. Review the folders each month and dispose of

or your routine may be to designate two particular days of the

outdated paperwork.

week for laundry. It doesn’t matter the routine you choose,

3. Create a daily checklist for each family member with morn-

only that you have one. If you have space in your laundry

ing to-dos at the top and evening to-dos at the bottom. Give

room use a labeled laundry basket for each family member.

rewards when all items are completed for the week.

Fold clothes directly from the dryer to the appropriate basket

4. Create index cards with ingredients/directions for entire meals, not just recipes. File them in an index card box. When

and have each family member put away their own clothes. 10. Be sure to “schedule” free time for the family to play and bond.

you are making out your weekly menu you can just pull meal

Many times we over commit ourselves and our children with

ideas out of the box and use the ingredient listed to make your

activities and miss out on how special and important just

shopping list.

spending unscheduled free time together can be. - LH&WT

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o t k c ba ol Tutoring vs. Brain scho Training: What’s the Difference? By AMY MARCUS

rain training (also known as mental or cognitive skills training) is different from tutoring at a very fundamental level. Tutoring is simply re-teaching material that a student missed the first time it was presented. The hope is that the material will stick this time. Would you like to know how to tell if tutoring will work for your child? If you’ve ever sat down with your child and repeated school assignments—and he or she immediately got it and needed no more help— then re-teaching or tutoring will work. But, if simple explanation did not solve the problem, or if a few days later the problem persisted or was repeated, there is probably an underlying skill weakness that tutoring or re-teaching cannot correct. Until the underlying skills required to learn are strengthened, tutoring can only produce temporary progress at best. Struggles will re-emerge because the root of the problem— weak cognitive skills—has not been addressed. If your child faces recurring problems with each new academic year or challenge, training (rather than tutoring) is your best response. Brain training provides you and your student the chance to get to the root of the problem and rebuild his or her basic ability to read and learn with specifically designed and delivered training exercises. To understand the advantage brain training has over tutoring, consider how different your expecta16 | LOUISIANA HEALTH & WELLNESS TODAY

Amy Marcus

tions would be if you enrolled in a 12-hour lecture on piano basics versus 12 hours of piano practice with a good one-on-one piano coach. In the lecture, you would be receiving information about the piano—you would be tutored. In the piano practice, you would end up actually playing the piano—you would be trained. Tutoring increases information. Training builds skill. You can easily see why (for anyone for whom learning trouble stems from an underlying inability to process information) training (and not tutoring) is the answer. LearningRx brain training represents a unique approach to providing educational help. It identifies and targets the specific skill weaknesses that hold students back from learning and reading success. Specific training is available to strengthen key cognitive skills such as auditory processing, visual processing, memory, reasoning, and processing speed. Skill gains at this foundational level of learning capability result in easier, faster, and more successful learning. It doesn’t matter who you are or what you are facing. LearningRx training can be successfully applied to everyone: n Students struggling well behind grade level who need to catch up n Children or adults looking for a competitive learning or performance edge n Athletes seeking an edge in the “mental”

aspect of their game n People seeking enhanced reading skill and fluency n Students looking for an enhanced foun-

teens, adults and seniors. n ADHD and Attention Issues n Autism and Other Syndromes n Career Adults n College Students n Preschool & First Graders n Reading Problems & Dyslexia n Senior Adults n Struggling Students n TBI Recovery If you know a student who struggles to learn or read, brain training can strengthen the weakness now causing their struggle. Contact your local LearningRx to speak with a training specialist or schedule a comprehensive learning skills test. If struggles persist even with repeated tutoring or help, it is time to treat the cause, not just the symptoms. - LH&WT If you would like to speak to a learning professional, please contact your local LearningRx center:

dation in numeric and math skills n Preschool and first grade students wanting a successful launch into school n Traumatic brain injury (TBI) victims seeking to recover lost mental function n Senior adults desiring to prevent agerelated memory loss and mental decline

Amy Marcus Executive Director/Owner LearningRx Monroe 1207 N. 19th Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 855-4659 a.marcus@LearningRx.net

We can help a broad range of children,

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healthySHOPPER

DINNERTIME:

Plan it as a Family

our smooth, slow summer schedule turns fast and furious as soon as the bell rings for class to be in

session. Getting the kids to soccer practice and dance lessons, can quickly bump a nutritious family dinner down on the priority list. At least once a week make family dinner night a priority without any excuses. Start off by picking at least one night a week the entire family can sit down and enjoy a dinner together. As a family, plan your menu for the upcoming week. Let your children have input on what they want for dinner. If your children’s favorite food is pizza, plan a night the whole family gets together to make a nutritious

night before. Find creative ways to use

want carrots or broccoli? Give them

homemade pizza.

your leftovers, like adding the leftover

the power on what they want to eat.

taco meat to your macaroni and cheese.

Teach your kids how to use the NuVal

There are some nights it’s impossible

If you see canned or frozen vegetables

scoring system. Make a game out of

to get dinner on the table at a

are on sale, stock up. Whenever a busy

picking the most nutritious scores.

reasonable time. Plan ahead. If you

night comes up those vegetables will

Pick a lower scoring item in a category

know Tuesday nights are busy prepare

come in handy.

and see if your kids can pick out a higher score than you. Teach your kids

a casserole in advance, freeze it, and heat it up for Tuesday’s dinner. If

Take your kids to the grocery store.

the higher the score of the product the

you find a recipe that requires a lot of

Let them have a choice in what foods

more nutritious it is for them.

preparation, do some prep work the

they eat. Ask questions like do you

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Prepare the family meal together. When the kids get involved in the meal preparation they appreciate the meal more. Let the younger kids count

Introducing

NuVal

ingredients out and wash and dry the produce. The teenagers can actually start participating in the cooking of the meal. Let them sauté the onions or brown the chicken.

to you. Have them measure ingredients

and teach them that two half cups

our weekly groceries before the clock

The kitchen is an excellent place to learn. Have your child work on their reading by letting them read the recipe

equal one whole cup. Show your kids that cooking is a science. Let them see that oil and vinegar don’t mix on their

hen going to the grocery store, it often feels like we’re in a race against

time. We rush through the store getting runs out. While we strive to get the most nutritious products for our family,

own or what happens when vinegar

it can be difficult when there’s little

and baking soda are combined.

time to compare the nutritional value of every product. Let’s face it, even if we

At the dinner table, turn off your

did have time to compare each prod-

electronics. We have become so

uct, the food labels can get confusing.

accustomed to having our cell phone sitting on the table while we eat. Turn the ringer off on your phone and

With terms like no sugar added, sugar free, fat free and high in fiber; it can get

set it in another room. Turn your TV

frustrating trying to pick the best item

off and talk to each other about your

for our family.

affect the health of the general public, including sodium, fat, carbohydrates,

day. Ask your family what the best and worst parts of their day were or

At Brookshire’s and Super 1 Foods we

proteins, cholesterol, fiber, antioxidants

something new they learned that day.

have a tool that lets you pick the most

and a number of vitamins and minerals.

If your family is trying a new food that night, talk about the taste, texture and

nutritious products in a short amount of time. NuVal is a scoring system that

When using NuVal, there is not a par-

places food’s overall nutritional value

ticular score to shoot for; rather it’s a

Make family dinner night fun and

on a scale between 1 and 100. Simply

tool to help you compare items. If you

exciting. Have themes for family night;

put, the higher the NuVal score, the

normally buy a cereal that scores a 10,

like Fiesta night or Italian night. You

higher the product’s overall nutrition.

try to find one that scores a little higher,

can choose a night where the kids are

You can find these scores located in the

like a 17. Just remember the higher the

blue double hexagon on the price tag.

score, the better the overall nutrition of

NuVal produces the scores by entering

the product. The NuVal system is not a

dinner night a night your family looks

the information from the nutrition facts

diet and should not take place of any

forward to.

panel and the ingredients list into an

dietary recommendations provided

algorithm, called Overall Nutritional

by your doctor. NuVal is a quick and

Dinner time is not only a time to share

Quality Index (ONQI). The ONQI takes

simple tool to help you pick the most

a meal with your family, but a time to

into account 30 different nutrients that

nutritious foods for your family.

appearance of the food.

in charge. Let the kids make the menu, help your kids prepare the food and let them serve the food. Make family

share a part of your life. - LH&WT

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teenHEALTH

HealthCorps Supports teenDailyStrength By AMY BARONE

PART I Eating Heathy the HealthCorp Way Teens need to know how to eat in nutritious way. As they’re still growing, it is critical they receive the nutrients they need to build bodies that will last a long time and function at their best. Many fast foods and junk foods lack these nutrients and can lead to obesity. Many restrictive diets also lack proper nutrient values. HealthCorps® and teenDailyStrength help empower teens and provide them with the information they need to better value their body. HealthCorps Coordinators take an interactive approach in carrying out their lessons. They make healthy snacks for their schools’ student body and share them once a week at the Café O’Yea cafeteria sessions during lunch. After school, one day a week students in the HealthCorps program become Teen Battle Chefs with the eponymous nutritional cooking program. Teens don’t just learn to cook healthy dishes based on international recipes, but they also have fun, learn teamwork and many develop an interest in the culinary arts. HealthCorps Coordinators find that ease of access to unhealthy foods and the lack of healthy food options heavily contributes to teen obesity. Teens can go to any corner store, gas station, or small food mart and easily find chips, cookies, gummy worms, and a plethora of other empty calorie foods. Where’s the fresh fruit? Many kids are buying snacks and meals in these outlets and unfortunately they often find these foods more affordable. We need to figure out a way to get fresh, affordable foods more readily available to our youth. According to a HealthCorps Coordinator in Tucson, he feels that many of his students don’t want to admit they might have a weight problem and finds it typical of high school students to not want to open up about such 22 | LOUISIANA HEALTH & WELLNESS TODAY

issues. The ‘skinny kids’ will think they are just fine and will never have to worry about weight and the ‘fat kids’ are reluctant to seek help or ask questions because they do not want to be ridiculed. Most teens find it difficult to adhere to a diet, especially when their peers are not on a similar diet or supportive. teenDailyStrength offers an online community where teens can connect with others facing similar challenges so that they are not alone in their efforts to eat and live healthier. Obesity Statistics According to “F as in Fat: How Obesity Threatens America’s Future 2011,” a report from the Trust for America’s Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, released on July 7, 2011, which referenced HealthCorps, adult obesity rates increased in 16 states in the past year and did not decline in any state. Twelve states now have obesity rates above 30 percent. Four years ago, only one state was above 30 percent. Approximately 17% (or 12.5 million) of children and adolescents aged 2—19 years are obese. Since 1980, obesity prevalence among children and adolescents has almost tripled. There are significant racial and ethnic disparities in obesity prevalence among U.S. children and adolescents. (Source: National Center for Health Statistics, “Prevalence of Obesity Among Children and Adolescents: United States, Trends 1963-1965 Through 2007-2008,” June 4, 2010) Statistics prove that we are a bigger country. A Coordinator in a HealthCorps school in Tampa credits technology, the economy, parenting and education for the rise in teen obesity. Exercise and sports now

compete with TV, the Internet, video games, and all the other indoor activities that appeal to our youth. Fewer kids play outside today. Rather than go outside and play a game of kickball, teens find it way cooler to own the newest video games or be caught up on the most recent episode of True Life. Many parents aren’t preparing or eating in healthy ways themselves, so teens don’t tend to worry about the consequences of lack of exercise or the overreliance on meals from a dollar menu. Unfortunately, obesity leaves an enormous number of teens at immediate risk of depression and long-term risk of heart disease, diabetes, and other health concerns. The abundance of calorie-heavy, nutrient-light foods, an increasingly sedentary lifestyle, and a lack of health knowledge all have contributed to this problem. Programs such as HealthCorps and the First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move campaign aim to increase opportunities for exercise and overall health knowledge. - LH&WT Contributors: Charlie Fox, HealthCorps Coordinator-Desert View High School in Tucson, AZ Janelle Petak, HealthCorps Coordinator-Tampa Bay Tech High School in Tampa, FL Stephen Evans, ShareCare (teendailystrength partner)

PART II Teens have a wealth of health sources as they return to classrooms HealthCorps® (www.healthcorps.org) was co-founded by Dr. Mehmet Oz, heart surgeon and Emmy-Award winning talk show host of “The Dr. Oz Show,” and his wife Liza Oz to fight the child obesity crisis gripping the U.S. Their “secret weapon” is a network of HealthCorps Coordinators, recent college graduates, who are deployed to high schools in at risk communities on a full time basis for two years. They act as health mentors who carry out a program on nutrition, fitness and mental strength and also reach out to staff, faculty, parents and community residents. For the 2011-12 school year, the national program will empower teens in 50 schools in 12 states and growing. As to the latest news for the 501 (C) 3 organization, HealthCorps is extending its reach to teens through the newly-launched teenDailyStrength, a moderated online community for 13 to 19 year olds that can be accessed at healthcorps.org. Regular bloggers include Health-

Corps Coordinators, nurses, health experts and Dr. Oz’s teenage daughter, Zoe Oz. According to Dr. Oz, “teenDailyStrength is one of the few websites where teens can feel comfortable openly asking questions, sharing their experiences and learning from their peers. Most of today’s online health content focuses on adult rather than teen issues. Teens need a dedicated place of their own.” Coinciding with this exciting news for teens is the recent release of YOU: The Owner’s Manual for Teens: A Guide to a Healthy Body and Happy Life,” in which Dr. Oz and Dr. Michael Roizen join forces with teen health expert Dr. Ellen Rome, and Zoe Oz, to answer hundreds of teens’ most pressing concerns to create the ultimate health book for teens. Highlights of teenDailyStrength: • Teens can register at healthcorps.org on the Home Page. • Teens can comfortably talk about topics like body image, sexuality, bullying, and how to build self-esteem and confidence. • Discussion forums feature 12 different groups where teens can ask questions, receive support, and get answers on such health topics as Taking Care of Your Body; Teen Sexuality; Understanding Anatomy, Stress and Depression; and Exercise and Physical Fitness. • Monitored site - A team of volunteer nurses are answering questions and moderating abuse 24/7, ensuring that teenDailyStrength remains a safe place for teens.

footing, below are some HealthCorps tips for teens and their parents: • Watch portion size for both meals and snacks. Use smaller dinner plates at mealtime. • If you like a particular snack low on the nutritional end, eat half of a normal serving and don’t finish in one sitting • Drink water! Be sure that sugary juices and even diet sodas are not your only daily liquid source • Eat larger quantities of veggies. Let them take up most of the room on your dinner plate. • Cook with teens using whole foods and healthier ingredients - the activity alone is a healthy one • Eat healthy meals as a family, as Dr. Oz frequently recommends • Incorporate exercise into everyday activities - walk, clean your car and home, take the stairs, bike to the supermarket • Fight fatigue by eating regularly. Snack smart throughout the day. Think trail mix, dried fruit, low-calorie granola bars • Cut the salt - Use fresh and bottled herbs to season foods • Use salad as a main dish, choosing dark green lettuce • Avoid high calorie recipes with excessive fat, salt and sugar. Lighten desserts by baking with pureed fruit and applesauce. • Don’t eat alone! Make meals special by eating with family or friends and savoring food. - LH&WT

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MEET THE NEW “HEALTHY” HAPPY MEAL McDonald’s® Announces Commitments to Offer Improved Nutrition Choices: Long-Term Plan Involves Ongoing Menu Evolution, Nutrition Awareness Communication

cDonald’s USA president Jan Fields announces the company’s “Commitments to Offer Improved Nutrition Choices,” including a new Happy Meal set to roll out in September 2011. The new Happy Meal will automatically include both produce (apple slices) and a new smaller size French fries (1.1 ounces) and a choice of beverage, including new fat-free chocolate milk and 1% low fat white milk. (PRNewsFoto/McDonald’s USA, LLC, Bill Parrish Photography) In late July, McDonald’s USA president Jan Fields announced the company’s “Commitments to Offer Improved Nutrition Choices.” The comprehensive plan aims to help customers -- especially families and children -- make nutrition-minded choices whether visiting McDonald’s or eating elsewhere. Menu changes underway include the addition of more nutritionally-balanced choices that meet McDonald’s reputation for great taste and affordability, along with an increased focus on providing nutrition information that enable customers and employees to make simple, informed menu decisions. “McDonald’s will always try to do the right thing, and we know we can help make a difference in our communities,” said Jan Fields, president, McDonald’s USA. “The commitments we’re announcing today will guide the future evolution of our menu and marketing.” McDonald’s Commitments to Offer Improved Nutrition Choices include: Championing children’s well-being: McDonald’s will automatically include produce or a low-fat dairy option in every Happy Meal® and promote options that meet the rigorous Council of Better Business Bureaus Food Pledge nutrition standards by Q1 2012. The impact will be an estimated 20 percent reduction in calories of the most popular Happy Meals, also reducing fat in the meal. In 2012, McDonald’s will also raise nutrition awareness among children and parents through national marketing initiatives. The company will promote nutrition messages in 100 percent of its national kids’ communications, including merchandising, advertising, 24 | LOUISIANA HEALTH & WELLNESS TODAY

digital and the Happy Meal packaging. McDonald’s will also provide funding for grass roots community nutrition awareness programs. Expanding and improving nutritionally-balanced menu choices: By 2020, McDonald’s will reduce added sugars, saturated fat and calories through varied portion sizes, reformulations and innovations. Starting with the already completed 10 percent reduction in the majority of our chicken items, McDonald’s will reduce sodium an average of 15 percent across its national menu of food choices by 2015. Increasing customers’ and employees’ access to nutrition information: McDonald’s will expand new in-restaurant, website and mobile communications, and marketing vehicles, making access to this information even easier. To begin, McDonald’s is now making available its first mobile app so customers can access nutrition information on-the-go. During the past two years, the McDonald’s system has significantly invested in nutritional menu innovations and communications. Examples include investing in scientific and customer research, expanded agricultural supply chain contracts, an expanded team of nutrition experts, and updating nutrition information on McDonald’s website. “As a member of the 2010 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee, I applaud the commitments made by McDonald’s today,” said Roger Clemens, University of Southern California, Adjunct Professor of Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences. “They have captured the intent of the Guidelines and have taken a reasoned, evidence-based approach that should have a positive impact on the millions of children and adults McDonald’s serves every day.” “I welcome and support today’s announcement by McDonald’s. These types of incremental improvements in popular meals can have a broad impact on public health,” said Adam Drewnowski, PhD, Director, University of Washington Center for Obesity Research. “Better to improve the diets of many than to seek perfection for the few.” Actions in support of the nutrition commit-

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ments are already underway at restaurants. Sodium Reduction: McDonald’s has already reduced sodium by 10 percent in the majority of its national chicken menu offerings – most recently Chicken McNuggets®, a Happy Meal favorite. Sodium reductions will continue across the menu in accordance with the Company’s 2015 commitments. New Happy Meal: McDonald’s will begin rolling out the new Happy Meal in September 2011, with the goal of having them available in all 14,000 restaurants during Q1 2012. The new Happy Meal will automatically include both produce (apple slices, a quarter cup or half serving) and a new smaller size French fries (1.1 ounces) along with the choice of a Hamburger, Cheeseburger or Chicken McNuggets, and choice of beverage, including new fat-free chocolate milk and 1% low fat white milk. For those customers who prefer a side choice of apples only, two bags of apple slices will be available, upon request. By adding fruit in every Happy Meal, McDonald’s hopes to address a challenge children face in meeting the recommended daily consumption of produce. McDonald’s has offered apples as a requested choice in Happy Meals since 2004. And, while recent research found that on average, 88 percent of McDonald’s customers are aware of the option, apples are chosen in only 11 percent of Happy Meal purchases. “Recent research has shown that younger

children are consuming more fruits and vegetables, but we still have a long way to go to increase consumption to meet daily recommendations for these important food groups,” said to Elizabeth Pivonka, PhD, RD, president and CEO of Produce for Better Health Foundation. “McDonald’s announcement to include apples in every Happy Meal and being the first quick service restaurant to do so -- further strengthens their seven years of support in our campaign to educate children and their parents on the benefits of fruits and vegetables.” For many months and in some cases, years, McDonald’s has been engaging suppliers, government and non-government organizations to determine ways it could play a role in helping society address today’s obesity concerns. McDonald’s will develop additional fruit and vegetable choices and expects them to roll out over the next few years. The company will continue to evaluate new scientific research, public health statistics and customer insights and behavior to determine further nutrition adaptations to Happy Meals. “McDonald’s agrees with leading food and nutrition experts that making incremental lifestyle modifications with food consumption may lead to improvements in an individual’s well-being,” said Cindy Goody, PhD, MBA, RD, McDonald’s senior director of nutrition. “We support parents in their effort to encourage their children to enjoy the foods that are good for them along with the foods they love.”

Children’s Food and Beverage Advertising Initiative: Since 2006, McDonald’s has supported the Council of Better Business Bureaus (“CBBB”) Children’s Food and Beverage Advertising Initiative (“CFBAI”) involving a voluntary Food Pledge to only nationally advertise products to kids that represent healthier dietary choices. McDonald’s was actively engaged in the process to help develop CBBB’s recently announced more rigorous pledge standards, which include stricter sodium and sugar criteria, zero grams artificial trans fat per labeled serving, and requirements for nutrient components to encourage. Listening Tour: To ensure that the company’s ongoing commitments are supporting parents and communities, Fields and McDonald’s U.S. executive leadership team will embark on a national listening tour in August. They will hear directly from parents and nutrition experts about how McDonald’s can play a role in this important topic. McDonald’s will launch a new online parents’ community that provides a forum for McDonald’s and parents to more frequently engage in dialog around these important topics. Accountability and Measurement: To evaluate McDonald’s progress and the impacts of its nutrition commitments, McDonald’s will rely on independent third-party partners with expertise in children’s well-being. The company is establishing a Kids’ Food and Nutrition Advisory Board comprised of parents and experts

in children’s nutrition, education and behavior to help develop effective nutrition and active lifestyle marketing messages and programming for kids. McDonald’s will also enter into an agreement with a third-party organization to collaborate on a comprehensive measurement process that sets benchmarks and annual progress against commitment goals, which will be reported publicly. About McDonald’s McDonald’s USA, LLC, is the leading foodservice provider in the United States serving a variety of wholesome foods made from quality ingredients to more than 26 million customers every day. Nearly 90 percent of McDonald’s 14,000 U.S. restaurants are independently owned and operated by local business men and women. Customers can now log online for free at any of the 12,000 participating Wi-Fi enabled McDonald’s U.S. restaurants. For more information, visit www.mcdonalds.com, or follow us on Twitter (@McDonalds) and Facebook (Facebook.com/McDonalds) for updates on our business, promotions and products. For nutrition-related questions, contact us at nutrition@us.mcd.com. - LH&WT Contact: Danya Proud, U.S. Media Relations 630-623-5063 OR 630-623-6900 OR Lisa Serritella, GolinHarris 312-729-4413 LOUISIANA HEALTH AND WELLNESS TODAY | 25

The Never Ending Battle against

Germs

eading back to school brings many challenges to families and children. Some of the challenges faced will seem small and easy to solve while others will take more thought to find the solutions. Then there are those challenges that fall somewhere in between. These challenges may seem easy but pose larger problems if simple solutions are not followed. Good hygiene and primarily hand washing fits into this scenario. If we are proactive and follow By TERRI CRAWFORD LSU AgCenter basic hand washing steps we can stop a larger problem such as an unexpected illness from occurring. Germs can be found everywhere at home, school, buses, gym locker rooms, playgrounds, stores, etc. The term “germs” refers to microscopic bacteria, viruses, fungi and protozoa that can cause disease. Good hand washing protects against the spread of many illnesses – from the common cold (which accounts for 22 million lost school days each year) to more serious illness such as meningitis, flu, hepatitis A and most types of infectious diarrhea. Germs can be transmitted via many avenues such as touching dirty hands, through contaminated water and food, through droplets released in the air from a cough or sneeze, by way of contaminated surfaces and through contact with a sick person’s body fluids. When kids come into contact with germs, they can accidentally spread those germs by touching their eyes, nose or mouth. And once infection occurs, it’s just a matter of time before the whole family comes down with the same illness. Washing your hands and teaching your kids the importance of hand washing is the best way to stop germs from causing sickness. It’s especially important to wash hands after coughing, nose blowing, sneezing, using the bathroom, touching pets or animals, gardening, being outside, as well as before and after eating and preparing food and visiting or taking care of a sick 26 | LOUISIANA HEALTH & WELLNESS TODAY

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family member or friend. When washing the hands, the LSU AgCenter recommends remembering the high five steps to prevent the spread of infection. Step one is to wet hands with warm water and then add soap. You will want to make sure the water isn’t too hot for little hands. Step two is to rub hands together to work up a lather and wash for at least 20 seconds. You will want to make sure you wash between the fingers, under and around the nails as well as all the way up to the wrists. Not sure how long 20 seconds is – it’s the amount of time it takes to sing the Happy Birthday song through twice. The third step is to rinse hands well under running warm water. The next step is to dry hands thoroughly, with a single use paper towel whenever possible. If paper towels are not available you can also use an air dryer. Step five is to turn off the faucet and open the door with a paper towel, if possible. This is important because unfortunately not everyone washes his hands after going to the bathroom and you want to delay the time before you pick up germs again.

Some additional tips to fight the battle against germs include covering mouths and noses with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. If tissues are not available, trap the sneeze or cough with the inside of the elbow. Trapping a sneeze or cough inside the elbow reduces the risk of passing germs by way of hand-to-hand contact when you are not able to wash hands immediately after sneezing or coughing. Parents need to model these behaviors and teach their children the five steps as well as the times when hands should be washed. The LSU AgCenter wishes a healthy school year for families and invites you to bring the family and visit the Germ Cave that will be set up during the Health and Fitness Expo in October. - LH&WT For more information on nutrition and health related topics, you may contact Terri Crawford at the Scott Research and Extension Center, Northeast Regional office of the LSU AgCenter at 435-2903 or Cathy Agan at the Ouachita Parish Extension Office at 323-2251.

Delhi

Delhi/Rayville

Grin and Bear It 5K Presented by:

Richland Parish Hospital, Community Wellness & Prevention Program

Poverty Point Reservoir State Park, Delhi, LA

October 8, 2011 Silver Sponsors: Commercial Capital Bank-Delhi, CPS-Delhi, Crossroads Hospice, Deerfield Nursing & Rehab Center, Delta Ridge ImplementDelhi/Rayville, SAPA Extrusions, LLC, VIP Fitness. Bronze Sponsors: Delhi Health Mart, E W Thomson Drug Company, Inc., LA State Senator Francis Thompson Starting Time: _ Mile Kid’s Fun Run starts at 8 am, 5K starts at 8:15 am. Course Description: The _ Mile Kid’s Fun Run & 5K will start & finish at the Visitor’s Center on Poverty Point Reservoir. Come enjoy this beautiful scenic run on Poverty Point Reservoir State Park! Registration: Early Registration is $15 until September 24th, $20 through October 7th. Race day Registration is $25. To register online visit our home page at www.delhihospital.com or you can mail check to: Richland Parish Hospital, 407 Cincinnati St. Delhi, LA 71232, Attn: Charlotte Poland, or Sportspectrum, 6970 Fern Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71105. REGISTER EARLY! Shirts not guaranteed to late registrants. (Monies raised will go toward future health screenings through The Richland Awareness Campaign (TRAC) Community Wellness & Prevention Program). Packet Pick Up: You may pick up your packet on Friday, October 7th from 10 am-6 pm at the Richland Health Education & Resource Center, 109 Elm Street, Delhi, LA & at the race site on Saturday, October 8th at 7:30 a.m. Awards: Overall Male & Female top finishers in the 5K race will each receive a $250 Walmart gift card, as well as prizes for overall male and female age group finishers. Age Groups: 12 and Under, 13-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 34-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65+ Post Race Party: Be sure to stay after the race for refreshments & awards & enjoy the live radio remote hosted by: Special Note: Strollers, wagons, baby joggers, and any hand pushed or pulled vehicle will be allowed on the course, but at a walk pace capacity only. Absolutely NO in-line skates, roller skates or runners with baby strollers will be allowed on run course. This rule is an RRCA regulation!

In consideration of my being admitted to enter Grin & Bear It 5K, I, for myself, my heirs, and assigns, executors and administrators, do hereby forever release and discharge Sportspectrum, RRCA, Sportspectrum Race Management, NWLRA, Richland Parish Hospital, of and from any and all claims or demands for damages, injuries, or liability, in any manner arising out of participation in this event. I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the parties released above from any claims or demands for damages, for injuries or liability, in any way arising out of my participation in this event. I certify that I have prepared myself for this race and that I am in adequate physical condition to complete the event I have entered. I agree to follow all rules of this race and to permit myself be removed from the competition if in the opinion of Race Management that continuing would endanger my health.

The Official Grin & Bear It 5K & Kid’s Fun Run Entry Form Please Circle:

_ Mile Fun Run

5K Run

5K Walk

Last Name __________________________________________

First Name ___________________________________________

Address ____________________________________________

City ___________________

Birth Date ___/___/___ $2.00)

Male

Female

T-Shirt Size (circle)

Zip Code __________________ S

XXL (add

I understand and agree to all conditions of waiver. Signature ______________________________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature for participant under 18 years old ______________________________________________________________________

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COMMUNITY

Sexual Abuse: A Reality In Our Community By ERIN STOKES

he statistics are hard to swallow. Adult retrospective studies show that 1 in 4 women and 1 in 6 men were sexually abused before the age of 18 (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2006). This means there are more than 42 million adult survivors of child sexual abuse in the U.S. It is estimated that one of every three girls and one of every six boys will have suffered from some form of sexual assault before their 18th birthday. A study of the youth in Louisiana found that 7% of girls and 3% of boys in grades 5-8 said they had been sexually abused, _while 12% of girls and 5% of boys in grades 9-12 said they had been sexually abused. The numbers are disturbing, and can seem disheartening. Although most would agree that preventing child sexual abuse is an issue that is critical to the future of our society, many have no idea where to start. Can this problem be solved? Where can our community begin? Many experts agree that solving the problem of child sexual abuse begins with education. Parents, teachers, grandparents, and other care-givers need to know how to prevent sexual abuse from ever happening. The Center for Children and Families, Inc., in Monroe had dedicated a new educational initiative to educate and inform the community about the dangers 28 | LOUISIANA HEALTH & WELLNESS TODAY

of child sexual abuse and how to prevent it. This initiative is known as Darkness to Light: Stewards of Children. Stewards of Children is the only nationally available program scientifically proven to increase knowledge, improve attitudes and change child-protective behaviors. The Center for Children and Families will be offering this educational training beginning this fall. Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a little more information about the Stewards of Children program and how to participate:

Who Uses the Program? Stewards of Children is for any responsible adult who cares about the protection of children. It is also used by individuals, organizations, businesses, and corporations who: n Seek training for staff and volunteers in the prevention of child sexual abuse. n Look to enhance their child protection policies and procedures or respond to insurance requirements. What Topics are Covered in Stewards of Children? n Facts about the problem of child sexual abuse.

Stewards of Children is the only nationally available program scientifically proven to increase knowledge, improve attitudes and change child-protective behaviors. n The types of situations in which child sexual abuse might occur. n Simple, effective strategies for protecting children from sexual abuse. n The importance of talking about the prevention of sexual abuse with children and other adults. n The signs of sexual abuse so you that you might intervene and be able to react responsibly. What Outcomes Can Be Expected After Training? n Increased awareness of the prevalence, consequences and circumstances of child sexual abuse n New skills for adults to prevent, recognize and react responsibly to child sexual abuse n Proactive, positive change to organizational policies and procedures n Individual commitment to action via a personal prevention plan How Long Does the Program Take to Complete? Stewards of Children typically takes about 2.5 - 3 hours. Think about it — in just 2.5 hours, you’ll have the information you need to better protect every child you know.

How is the program delivered? The Center for Children and Families will offer the Stewards of Children training at a variety of locations beginning in September or you can request that the training be brought directly to your group on a date that works for you. Simply call Erin Stokes at The Center for Children and Families at (318) 398-0945 to learn more. The Center for Children and Families, Inc., an umbrella organization for a variety of different nonprofit programs serving Northeast Louisiana, offers child sexual abuse victims hope in the darkest days of their lives. The program, The Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC), provides child-friendly interviews for children who have suffered from sexual abuse so that all of the necessary details of the crime are gathered for police, lawyers, detectives, the District Attorneys, and parents. Having served over 1,200 children since opening its doors in 2006, the CAC is bridging the gap between helplessness and hope. LH&WT

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Jay Eldridge Taking “healty strides” to live a normal life with diabetes By CHARLOTTE POLAND

ay Eldridge is a pretty typical guy who lives in Northeast Louisiana. He was born and raised in Richland Parish in a small rural town on I-20 called Delhi. He likes what most “typical” southern guys like; hunting, fishing and riding his Harley. Jay was diagnosed with pre-diabetes about one year ago when his primary care physician ran routine lab work that revealed his fasting blood glucose to be elevated above 100. This diagnosis of pre-diabetes caused Jay to make several significant lifestyle changes which have enabled him to be able to take healthy “strides” in the right direction! 32 | LOUISIANA HEALTH & WELLNESS TODAY

Jay said that before he found out he was prediabetic, he’d never given healthy living much thought; he ate what he wanted, how much he wanted and whenever he wanted! “My triglycerides had been up as high as 980 a couple of years earlier and I was on medication for that, so I thought that once I was on medicine I could continue to eat whatever I wanted as before! Once I heard the word “pre-DIABETES,” I thought that there was no cure for this.” Hearing that he was pre-diabetic pushed Jay to look at his lifestyle and make changes. “I’ve made several dietary adjustments like eliminating sweetened drinks

and I seldom eat bread, but if I do, it’s wheat. I have also incorporated higher fiber foods like sweet potatoes and brown rice into my diet. I never have believed in dieting. I knew that if it wasn’t a lifestyle change, I wouldn’t stick with it, so I tried to make changes I could live with longterm,” Jay explained. When we spoke about exercise, Jay said that he was never on any true exercise program. “I had just begun walking when my doctor found out my sugar level was too high, and I had actually lost a couple of pounds.” In beginning an exercise program, Jay started slowly by walking 2 miles about 3 times a week. Last November he surprised himself and was able to run a 2K Fun Run/Walk in Delhi hosted by ConAgra Foods (Lambweston) and Delhi Hospital. This was the catalyst that sparked Jay’s competitive nature which has led him to continue running in several area 5K’s. “In the past, if I had to run, someone or something would’ve had to be chasing me!” he said. Jay now runs 3-4 miles 4 times a week and does resistance training 2-3 times a week as well. “I also want to say that if it hadn’t been for Delhi Hospital and the way they promote wellness & prevention for their employees and their family members, I probably wouldn’t have come this far.” Internist, Dr. Paul Grandon, Jay’s physician, reports that he was able to stop all Jay’s medications for dyslipidemia (elevated cholesterol) during his last office visit due his lifestyle changes. “I have been Jay Eldridge’s doctor for many years and I am extremely impressed with regards to the changes that he has made since learning that he had pre-diabetes. Jay has done well in only making changes that he felt he could stick with and this is where his success comes from.” I asked Jay about any advice he had to give. “Don’t wait until you’re 50 years old to worry about your health! Start making lifestyle changes at an early age. I hear guys say, “I’m in my 30’s so I can eat whatever I want!” You can’t do that and expect to stay healthy. You need to begin healthy living early on so you don’t develop chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease. Teach your kids from a young age to be healthy.” Jay is a participant in The Richland Awareness Campaign pre-diabetes program sponsored in part by grant money from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Resources (Health Resources and Services Administration, Office of Rural Health Policy). This program is available to residents in Richland parish. If you would like to be screened or host a screening, please contact the Health Education Resource Center in Delhi at 878-2845. - LH&WT

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seniorHEALTH

BREAKING NEWS!!!

Important information for Baby-Boomers

By RONDA W. McKeithen Guest Columnist

eporting from a recent lobbying visit to Washington, DC, this is Ronda McKeithen, RN, DON and Assistant Administrator of Haven Home Health. The reason for the trip was to address homecare cuts experienced in 2011 and proposed sweeping cuts to the Medicare Home Health benefit for 2012 including continued proposed cuts through 2019. I, along with Warren Hebert, Executive Director of the Home Care Association of La., and Shannon Blake RN, Assistant DON of Haven Home Health, met with several U.S. Congressmen including Rodney Alexander and Charles Boustany to discuss the continued drastic cuts to homecare. Both Alexander and Boustany are strong supporters of home care with each stressing how significant savings have been proven by home health over nursing home and hospital care. I have had many opportunities to visit with our Legislative and Congressional Â across Louisiana and in Washington, DC. U.S. Senator Mary Landrieu sent top Deputy Aide, Tari Bradford to spend a day with me visiting with

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some ofour home health patients. It has been enlightening for me to hear bipartisan opinions and ideas from our lawmakers concerning Medicare and Medicaid cuts to homecare. As a country we are in the process of experiencing an acute lack of access to care for Medicaid recipients and Medicare beneficiaries. The

poor and the elderly are at a disadvantage in the health care game. Medicaid reimburses so little for every aspect of medical care that subsequently health care entities are sometimes reluctant to accept Medicaid patients. Most health care entities actually lose money when they accept a Medicaid patient.

As a country we are in the process of experiencing an acute lack of access to care for Medicaid recipients and Medicare beneficiaries. The poor and the elderly are at a disadvantage in the health care game... Medicare recipients have fewer benefits than ever before. MedPAC (Medicare Payment Advisory Commission 2011) and CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicare Services 2011) have proposed an out-of pocket co-pay for Medicare home health patients. I have seen many times in our industry where the elderly could not even afford food and medication. How can we expect them to ante up for a home health co-pay? Therefore, they will choose to do without the home care that is cost effective and help

n Voters also strongly oppose out-of-pocket co-pay costs for home health patients with 73% of voters opposing including 81% seniors n Hearing counter arguments does not dissuade the opposition: 67% of voters still opposed the home healthcare funding cuts, and opposition to co-pays actually increased to 75% n Voters will take these sentiments into the 2012 elections: 64% of seniors said they would be less likely to vote for a Member of Congress who supported either proposal

Health Reimbursement Rates. (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and Medicare Payment Advisory Commission) n Over $20 billion: Total amount of the latest round of cuts. (CMS and MedPAC) n Nearly $1,000: MedPAC’s proposed yearly out of pocket co-pay for a year of home care. ($912.50 to be exact) THE BENEFICIARIES n 78 million: Number of Baby Boomers. (Bureau of the Census) n 10,000: Number of boomers who retire each day starting in January of 2011. (Social Security Administration) n 75: The percentage of baby boomers who want to remain in their current residence as long as possible. (AARP) n 12 million: The number of people who need home health and hospice care each year. (National Association for Home Care and Hospice) THE ECONOMIC IMPACT

keep them in the comfort of their homes. The hospital system will be even more financially stressed because these people who could have had their medical care managed at home so cheaply will be in our emergency rooms and hospitals racking up huge bills for Medicare to pay. The PARTNERSHIP FOR QUALITY HOME HEALTHCARE (2011) shares information from a new poll conducted by Greenberg Quintan Rosner Research and Fabrizio Ward. This poll shows that “voters across the United States strongly oppose the threat of $50 billion in home healthcare cuts, with deepest opposition among seniors and pre-retirees. Key findings include:

For a one page overview of the poll results, visit http://act.homehealth4america.org THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR HOME CARE & HOSPICE (2011) REPORTS “HOME CARE BY THE NUMBERS: n $41: Average Medicare cost of a patient receiving home health care. (Department of Health and Human Services) n $350: Medicare cost per day in a typical nursing home. (HHS) n $1805: Medicare cost per day in a typical hospital stay. (HHS)

n 2 million: The number of people employed in home care (Bureau of Labor Statistics) n 50: Percentage of annual growth in home care employment that the Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates will take place before 2018. n 1: Rank of medical services in job growth among major economic sectors. (BLS)” PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CONGRESSMEN TODAY TO VOICE YOUR OPINION! Our opinion does count. Go to: http://act.homehealth4america.org to easily and quickly contact your congressmen. It takes less than a minute to make your voice heard. Ronda W. Mckeithen, RN, DON, Assistant Administrator, Haven Home Health; Serving central and north Louisiana for more than 25 years

THE PROPOSED CUTS n Opposition is bipartisan with 86% Democrats, 70% of Republicans and 62% of Independents rejecting the home health cuts

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Laurie Watson: Breast Cancer Survivor… 1 Year and Counting…

West Monroe Coach Teaches Kids About Being Strong And Finds Her Own Strength to Fight Breast Cancer Story by BECKY TRIPP / Photos COURTESY NEED NAME

nyone who has ever been around Laurie Watson for more than five minutes knows just how contagious her energy, enthusiasm and smile can be. She seems to be an endless source of happy conversation with an ability to make people of any age or background comfortable. You’d never guess that the energetic high school coach just TRIPP reached the milestone of remission from breast cancer. But then again, most people wouldn’t have known that “Coach” was battling stage 3 breast cancer by her attitude throughout her battle. Laurie received her cancer diagnosis in the summer of 2010, which at the time was thought to be stage 1 ductal, a type that is generally contained and in early stages. Surgery proved that diagnosis to be incorrect, turning her two to three hour double mastectomy into a seven hour surgery with removal of forty-four lymph nodes. Laurie actually had Stage 3-C infiltrating lobular carcinoma, a late stage, invasive form of breast cancer that can spread throughout the body. That shocking 38 | LOUISIANA HEALTH & WELLNESS TODAY

news caused doubt and fear to creep into her mind. “I can’t tell you how cancer messes with your mind,” Laurie says of the revelation. “People don’t often see the weak side of me, because I don’t want them to, but cancer really messes with you. It still messes with my mind on a daily basis and I pray to God to take the anxiety from me.” She found peace and support in her only daughter, who stayed by her Mom’s side in the hospital, sleeping on an air mattress so she could stay with her. Laurie credits that love and support as the only thing that kept her going at times. Laurie uses her endless source of energy to motivate the students she coaches at West Monroe High School, where she’s worked for 16 years coaching multiple sports and teaching Physical Education. Her commitment to the students is evident in her inability to fully walk away from her coaching duties during treatment, which kept her away from the start of the fall 2010 semester until Thanksgiving of that year. She emailed workout routines to a substitute teacher and kept up with their progress, so her students would have a shot at the championships with or without her. Throughout her office are mementos from students whose lives she has touched. They take the same level of importance on her desk and walls as the trophies and awards she’s received over

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the years. Several items she received last year have particular significance, marking her battle with breast cancer and highlighting students whom she was left little time to interact with but still made a major impression on. Those items include a pink ribbon quilt and personalized pink ribbon painting made by members of the power lifting team to welcome “Coach” back after her sabbatical. Even with only a couple weeks of having their coach in the gym with them, her power lifting team won the state championship. While this is her fifth opportunity to coach the number one team in the state, it is the only time she’s done it from such a distance, which shows that her students are as committed to her as she is to them. To commemorate their unusually challenging year, their 2010 State Championship rings have a pink ribbon on them. Sports have always been a passion for Laurie, who played every sport her hometown school in Colfax, Louisiana offered, along with any church teams she could join. Playing sports was an escape, especially during the time when her mother fought and lost her own battle to breast cancer when Laurie was just ten years old. She lost her father a few years later and credits sports activities as her way of coping. It’s a method that stayed with her, as she continued to play golf as often as possible during treatment to keep her mind off cancer. At a young age, she knew she wanted to teach and coach, even coaching 40 | LOUISIANA HEALTH & WELLNESS TODAY

“People don’t often see the weak side of me, because I don’t want them to, but cancer really messes with you. It still messes with my mind on a daily basis and I pray to God to take the anxiety from me.” younger children as a high school student. Of her passion she says, “Next to playing a sport yourself, when you teach kids something and they finally achieve it, it’s just this excitement in their eyes and you get to live that excitement with them.” Her need to coach and encourage isn’t limited to the sports field. She was the self professed ‘ring leader’ of a group of women she calls her Chemo Ladies. These women were all going through chemotherapy treatments together and Laurie worked her same enthusiasm and charisma to make the group almost seem like a book club, often times sharing recipes and stories. Even the nurses said they were always ready for the Chemo Ladies’ day, so they could see the group laugh and cut up, which makes days fighting cancer go by much more quickly. In the midst of her fight, Laurie was asked to be the Honorary Survivor at the 2010 Su-

san G. Komen Northeast Louisiana Race for the Cure. The event was held about halfway through her sabbatical from coaching, but that didn’t keep her students from banding together to show support as “Koach Watson’s Kancer Killers.” Seeing so many survivors at different places in their lives, ranging from recently diagnosed to thirty year survivors, encouraged Laurie. “There’s a strange bond there that you can’t explain,” she says. “These women, they really know what your body and mind are going through.” She says it’s an experience she’ll never forget and can’t wait till the 2011 Race, which is September 24 at Forsythe Park in Monroe. When asked what she would tell others, her response is to never give up, surround yourself with positive people and KNOW that you can beat it. - LH&WT

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The Building Blocks to a Healthier Region North Louisiana Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Initiative North Louisiana Regional Alliance www.RuralHealthAlliance.org East CarroLl PARISH Hospital

Delhi Hospital

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Citizens Medical Center (Columbia) • Steve Barbo, Administrator

Madison Parish Hospital (Tallulah) • Wendell Alford, Administrator

East Carroll Parish Hospital (Lake Providence) • LaDonna Englerth, Administrator

Morehouse General Hospital (Bastrop) • Stephen Pitts, Chief Executive Officer

Franklin Medical Center (Winnsboro) • Blake Kramer, Administrator

Richland Parish Hospital (Delhi) • Michael Carroll, Administrator

Glenwood Regional Medical Center (West Monroe) • Ron Elder, Chief Executive Officer

Union General Hospital (Farmerville) • Evalyn Ormond, Chief Executive Officer

Jinger Greer, NLRA Executive Director, jgreer@RuralHealthAlliance.org

North Louisiana Regional Alliance 407 Cincinnati Street • Delhi, Louisiana 71232 Phone: (318) 878-6457 • Fax: (318) 878-4749 www.RuralHealthAlliance.org

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Saturday, October 15, 2011 10am – 4pm Monroe Civic Center Arena w w w. L A H e a l t h E X P O . c o m (888)654–EXPO (318)387–2400

SPONSORSHIP & BOOTHS NOW AVAILABLE

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS & ATTRACTIONS BOOTHS STILL AVAILABLE

ALL BOOTH PRICES WILL INCUR A $100 LATE REGISTRATION FEE AFTER DEADLINE

World Record Attempt - Largest Zumba Class Join more than 2,000 participants as we attempt to break the World Record for the Largest Zumba Class

EXPO – Saturday, October 15, 2011 o Hours – 10am – 4pm o Admission - $5 General Admission, Senior Citizens 65 & over/Children 12 & under FREE o More than 100 companies and agencies o More than 150 Interactive Exhibit Booths o Flu Shots – Protect your family this winter with flu shots for just $20! o EXPO Market –Sample organic products, fruits, vegetables, drinks, bread o Healthy Kitchen – Cooking demos, products and services for a healthy home o Food Samples – Awaken your taste buds with treats from local restaurants, chefs, health food & grocery stores and concession stands o Refresh Station– Water, sports drinks, soft drinks, smoothies, natural and organic juices, ice cream, frozen custard, yogurt and more o Pharmacy – Pharmacists offer advice, health products and discount drug programs o Career Center – Great networking opportunity for career in health care, wellness, fitness, nutrition industries o Fitness Center – Be a part of the latest in exercise equipment and products o Fitness Boot Camp – Try a hardcore work-out for those needing a serious boost o Fitness Sessions – Zumba, Taebo, Yoga, Pilates, Kickboxing at Main Stage o Main Stage – Information and demonstration center for EXPO o Kids Health Zone – Get our children excited about health & fitness o Senior Citizen Zone – Special products, services and resources for Seniors o Relaxation Station – Pamper yourself with FREE massage, spa treatments and more o Free Health Screenings – Vision, hearing, blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, height, weight, body mass, skin o Free Health Products & Services – Tour all booths for the latest in products and services

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SPONSORSHIP & BOOTH PRICES BOOTH SPACE STILL AVAILABLE

ALL BOOTH PRICES WILL INCUR A $100 LATE REGISTRATION FEE AFTER DEADLINE o TITLE SPONSOR: $5,000 (5 Available, Non-competitive)  Receive top-billing on all promotions.  Recognized in all radio, television, billboard, print, productions, press releases.  State-wide press releases to other media outlets announcing your company as Title Sponsor  Recognized in all promotional materials.  Receive four (4) booth spaces (20’ x 20’) “End Cap” before opening floor to other exhibitors.  Company logo printed on tickets  Receive full page color ad in Special EXPO Edition of TODAY magazine  Invited to have a representative serve on the EXPO Planning Committee  Receive 20 Exhibitor passes  Recognition on website  Your logo will be featured on front of programs, flyers, posters, brochures  Your company’s banners/signage prominently displayed at EXPO  Sponsor remarks/recognition at the EXPO Ribbon Cutting  Receive 100 complimentary tickets to the EXPO. o

GOLD SPONSOR: $2,500  Recognized in television, programs, flyers, posters, print ads, press releases and promotional materials  Receive four (4) booth spaces (20’ x 20’) “End Cap”  Receive 1/2 page color ad in Special EXPO Edition of TODAY magazine  Receive 50 complimentary tickets to the EXPO  Company logo on back of tickets  Receive 16 Exhibitor passes  Recognition on website  Recognition at EXPO Ribbon Cutting

CORPORATE SPONSOR: $1,000  Recognized in print ads, flyers, posters, press releases and some promotional materials  Receive two (2) 10’ by 10’ booth spaces  Receive 1/4 page color ad in Special EXPO Edition of TODAY magazine  Receive 25 complimentary tickets to the EXPO  Receive 8 Exhibitor passes  Recognition on website  Listed in EXPO Program Guide  Recognition at EXPO Ribbon Cutting

BOOTH PRICES – NON SPONSOR: All individual booths will measure 10-feet wide and 10-feet deep.  NON PROFIT RATE $ 200 (10x10)  CORPORATE RATE o One (1) Booth $ 500 (10X10) o Two (2) Booths $ 850 (10X20) o Three (3) Booths $1,200 (10X30) o Four (4) Booths $1,500 (10X40) OR (20X20 if available)

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EXHIBITOR APPLICATION BOOTH SPACE STILL AVAILABLE

ALL BOOTH PRICES WILL INCUR A $100 LATE REGISTRATION FEE AFTER DEADLINE Complete and FAX to: (318) 387-2440 MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: LA Health & Wellness EXPO, P.O. Box 9207, Monroe, LA 71211 Company Name: ______________________________________________________________________

Address: ____________________________________________________________________________ City: __________________________________________ State: __________ Zip: __________________ Tel: (_________) ____________________________ Fax: (_________) __________________________ Primary Contact: __________________________________ Title: _______________________________ E-mail: ______________________________________________Website: ________________________ Select Sponsorship or Booth Level Below

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___Title Sponsor $5,000 ___Gold Sponsor $2,500 ___Corporate Sponsor $1,000

___1 Booth $ 500 ___2 Booths $ 850 ___3 Booths $1,200

1st Choice ________

___ Non Profit $200 per booth

___4 Booths $1,500

Choice _________ Choice_________

Description of Companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Products or Services you will display: ________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ BADGE INFORMATION (Please PRINT NAME as it will appear on badge and provide EMAIL address. Exhibitors may have up to 4 name badges per booth unless otherwise listed in sponsorship package) Name__________________________________ Email________________________________________ Name__________________________________ Email________________________________________ Name__________________________________ Email________________________________________ Name__________________________________ Email________________________________________ MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: LA Health & Wellness EXPO, P.O. Box 9207, Monroe, LA 71211 Signing this document constitutes a binding legal agreement. Exhibitor agrees that upon acceptance of this contract by Spectrum Marketing Group/ LA Health and Wellness Expo, with or without appropriate payment, this contract shall become a legally binding contract. The individual signing this document represents that he/she is duly authorized to execute this binding contract on behalf of the exhibitor. By signing this agreement, Exhibitor agrees to abide by all terms and conditions of this contract. X ___________________________________

Signature of Company Representative

___________________________________ Print Name

FOR USE BY SPECTRUM MARKETING GROUP ONLY:

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Terms and Conditions OCTOBER 15, 2011 MONROE CIVIC CENTER 888-654-3976 TOLL FREE (318) 387-2400 PHONE (318) 387-2440 FAX

www.LAHealthExpo.com

BOOTH SPACE STILL AVAILABLE

ALL BOOTH PRICES WILL INCUR A $100 LATE REGISTRATION FEE AFTER DEADLINE SPACE RESERVATION & PAYMENT To reserve space, complete the Exhibitor Application, mail or fax it to the LA Health & Wellness Expo (EXPO) along with your full payment in the amount appropriate to the space and services required. The full balance for all Exhibit Space must be received by August 31, 2011 to reserve Exhibit Space. Upon acceptance of the registration, EXPO will sign and return a confirmation. SPACE ASSIGNMENT Booths will be assigned upon receipt of application and payment. Exhibitors who are not Sponsors will be assigned space in consideration of a number of factors, including, but not limited to, date of registration, space available, special needs of the exhibitor and compatibility of exhibitors. We will make every effort to accommodate the space preferences of our exhibitors but reserve the right to rearrange the floor plan and relocate an exhibit should we, at our sole discretion, determine it to be necessary. CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS Confirmed registrations may be cancelled by written notice (email) to EXPO. A full refund will be made on cancellations made by August 31, 2011 Cancellations made between September 1, 2011 and September 15, 2011 will receive a 50% refund. Cancellations made on or after September 16, 2011 will not be refunded, regardless of cause. EXHIBITOR BADGES Each booth may have four (4) individuals working at any time. Badges will be provided for the four representatives listed on the exhibitor application found in this document. A total of eight (8) badges will be provided free of charge to each exhibitor/company. NO ONE will be allowed through the exhibitor’s entrance without an exhibitor’s badge. Additional badges are $3 each. Badges will be distributed to all Exhibitors 2 weeks prior to the EXPO. BOOTH PRICES All individual booths will measure 10-feet wide and 10-feet deep. All individual booth prices will incur a $100 late registration fee after August 31, 2011 Non-Profit Rate $ 200 Corporate Rates  One (1) Booth $ 400  Two (2) Booths $ 750 Three (3) Booths $ 1,100  Four (4) Booths $ 1,400 

EXHIBIT SET-UP Exhibit set-up may start on Friday, October 14, 2011 from 12pm - 9pm. Exhibitors may also set up on Saturday October 15, 2011 between 7am – 10am. All exhibits need to be completed by 10am DISMANTLING AND REMOVAL OF EXHIBITS Exhibits MUST remain intact until exhibit closing time at 5pm on Saturday, October 15, 2011. All exhibits must be dismantled, packed and removed by 9pm Saturday, October 15, 2011. BOOTH EQUIPMENT Standard booth equipment consists of 

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One (1) eight-foot table with black and white table cloth and skirting  Two (2) black padded folding chairs  Black drapes are assembled on aluminum tubing with 8-feet high backgrounds  Side rails are 3-feet high  Electricity  Wireless Internet  Nothing may be attached to drapes. Signs may be hung from aluminum tubing only. 

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All additional decorations, carpet or construction will be at exhibitor’s expense. Any additional equipment needed will be at an extra charge payable at the time requested. 

LIABILITY FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE Security personnel will be positioned in the exhibit area at all times, however, the exhibitor is responsible to provide his own property and liability coverage. By means of paid registration to exhibit the exhibitor agrees to assume all risks relating to his property, holding harmless Spectrum Marketing Group/ LA Health & Wellness EXPO, and the Monroe Civic Center from all loss or liability except to the extent that such injury, loss or damage arises out of negligence or willful act. FOOD AND DRINKS Exhibitors choosing to offer/sell food or drink must notify and have written permission from Spectrum Marketing Group/LA Health & Wellness EXPO by September 15, 2015.

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finance

A New Beginning: Pelican State Credit Union holds Grand Opening at E.A. Conway Medical Center

By LEIGH PORTA

. A. Conway Medical Center (EACMC) brought employee and patient service to the next level by partnering with Pelican State Credit Union to open an on-site, full service branch this summer. The halls of E. A. Conway Medical Center were packed as hospital employees celebrated during the grand opening event on their campus near the Outpatient Clinic. Local business leaders, residents, dignitaries and representatives from the Chamber of Commerce showed their support by attending the ribbon cutting ceremony led by Pelican CEO Jeffrey K. Conrad and Hospital Administrator Aryon McGuire. In addition to increasing convenience for Pelican members, this branch will allow employees who belong to other credit unions the ability to perform transactions through the Credit Union Service Center Network. This partnership did not form overnight; the LSU hospital and Pelican have a relationship 55 years in the making. Formerly the Department of Hospitals Credit Union, Pelican was chartered in 1956 to provide financial services to employees of state hospitals and medical facilities. At this time, Pelican began working with EACMC and its 50 | LOUISIANA HEALTH & WELLNESS TODAY

Aisha Troxclair, Kim Cox (Branch Manager), Lisa Cupit.

employees. The full-service branch, managed by Kim Cox, is located on the east side of campus near the Outpatient Clinic entrance. Operating hours are Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. “Pelican has had an ATM on the medical center’s campus for more than twelve years,” said Jeffrey K. Conrad, CEO/President. “A full service branch will allow the 900 hospital employees to enjoy increased convenience to a broader range of our products and services,” said Conrad. According to Conrad, more than half of EACMC employees actively use products and service of Pelican. Conrad stressed the importance of financial health and empowering employees to make informed financial decisions. To support that no-

tion, Pelican’s nationally certified credit counselors provide free financial literacy workshops for EACMC employees. “At financial literacy workshops, credit counselors give presentations on many topics such as improving your credit score, managing a household budget and protecting your identity,” said Conrad. EACMC is one of Pelican’s largest Select Employer Groups (SEGs). That means that all employees of this facility are eligible for membership with Pelican. Credit union membership is offered as a free addition to the employees’ benefit package. Like most benefits, membership eligibility extends to the immediate family members of employees. “We are committed to the medical center employees, the community of Monroe and the credit union philosophy of ‘people helping peo-

ple,” said Conrad. Pelican currently has 12 locations in Louisiana, including a student-operated branch located on the campus of Peabody Magnet High School in Alexandria, LA. The new branch is the first location in the Monroe area and also Pelican’s most Northern location to date. About Pelican State Credit Union Pelican State Credit Union was established in 1956 and was formerly known as the Department of Hospitals Credit Union. Pelican continues to serve state hospitals, as well as many private companies and the residents of Rapides Parish. Headquartered in Baton Rouge, LA, Pelican State CU is one of the fastest growing credit unions in the state. As a non-for-profit cooperative, the credit union serves more than 32,000 memberowners. With an asset size of $186 million, Pelican is dedicated to the ‘Little Guy’ and the financial education of the communities

it serves. EA Conway Medical Center E.A. Conway Medical Center is a fully accredited modern acute care teaching hospital with clinics that provide a full range of diagnostic and treatment services for inpatients and out patients. Medical care is delivered by physicians who are faculty members of the LSU Health Sciences Center – Shreveport School of Medicine and who also supervise postgraduate physicians at E.A. Conway Medical Center. Credit Union Service Center With shared branching, credit unions from all over the country share facilities to give members thousands of convenient locations to perform transactions just as if they were in their home credit union. Whether you are at work, home, or your favorite travel destination, your credit union is always nearby. Visit www.cuservicecenter. com for more information. - LH&WT

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A New Beginning

Grambling State University Grambling’s glorious history provides a stepping stone to our New Beginning, as we prepare today’s students for a changing world.

The New Beginning initiative proposes to: Build on our academic strengths and accomplishments Improve our financial and operational management Improve our organizational efficiency Develop and implement a comprehensive enrollment management plan Identify and implement marketing and PR strategies that will enhance the image of the University Office of Admissions 403 Main Street – Box 4200 Grambling, LA 71245 (Office) 318-274-6183 (Fax) 318-274-3292 (Toll Free) 888-863-3655 admissions@gram.edu

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to diagnose and provide treatment of diseases and injuries to patients in the emergency room, regardless of age, race or religious affiliation.

Skilled Nursing Facility beds Our state of the art, 25 bed hospital and around the clock medical services, attends to the complete needs of every patient. Equally important, our attentions help loved ones rest assured that the very best care is being provided in the best possible environment. Around the clock medical care and services are coordinated from a centrally located nursesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; station.

Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy Rehabilitation Services at Union General Hospital offers a wide range of programs tailored to meet the individual needs of each of our patients. Services are provided to inpatient/ acute care, the Transitional Care Unit and Outpatient settings. Our team of experienced, well-trained outpatient physical, occupational, speech therapists offer the best in customer service including fast track appointments.

24/7 Emergency Room Physicians on Site Our Emergency Room Physicians work 24/7

Outpatient Mental Health Union General Hospital offers a wide range of behavioral heath services to ensure that our pa-

tients and community have access to help when they need it. The Intensive outpatient program is available for Senior citizens. Ultrasound, Radiology and CAT scan Union General Hospital provides a wide range of radiology and imaging services including 16/slice CT scanner. Laboratory Our laboratory, located at the Hospital, employs highly qualified professionals that use cutting edge technologies to provide outstanding laboratory services that you can trust and depend on.

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Community Plan. The development of a “virtual community clinic” is specifically cited as a targeted initiative in the LWF 2008 Strategic Plan. Studies have shown that the most important predictor of quality of care for chronic medical conditions, such as diabetes and hypertension, is third party payment. In other words, quality health care is often unaffordable without insurance, even though many dentists and physicians provide pro bono services. Once x-rays, lab services, sub-specialty care or hospitalization becomes necessary, the provider’s ability to care for the patient is limited. Eligible patients are assigned to a volunteer provider and treated in the provider’s own private offices. The innovative approach adopted by the NLVC circumvented the substantial

overhead and start-up costs, while providing an opportunity for physicians and dentist to donate their services during their ordinary workday, using their own staff and equipment. Services include medical, dental, vision, and mental health. Participating hospitals, imaging centers and labs provide basic diagnostic tests. Free medications are available through collaboration with St. Vincent de Paul Community Pharmacy. Patients requiring in-patient hospitalization will be admitted to LSU/Monroe and followed by LSU’s medical staff. Certain out-patient procedures may be conducted at private hospitals and surgery centers with prior individual approval. Dental and medical providers dictate the number of patients they wish to treat on a six-month basis. Specialist providers are available if warranted. A provider may increase or decrease their commitment at any time. Services Eligible patients are assigned to a volunteer healthcare provider and will be treated in that provider’s office during the regular workday using the provider’s own staff and equipment. Services offered include medical, dental, mental health, and vision care. Medical and Dental services are provided for six months. Applicants can reapply for an additional six-month term for medical services only. Specialist providers are available if warranted. Participating hospitals, imaging centers and laboratories will provide necessary diagnostic testing. Free medications are available at St Vincent de Paul Community Pharmacy. Parishes Served: Ouachita, Morehouse, Lincoln, Richland, Franklin, Union, Caldwell Enrollment Sites Screening for eligibility is conducted at the following locations: Monroe Jackson Street Church of Christ

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West Monroe GRMC Medical Mall Community Room 102 Thomas Road West Monroe, La 71291 3rd Monday of Each Month 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm How to Qualify n Those seeking healthcare through the NLVC will be screened for eligibility. To qualify for care, a person must meet the following criteria: n be currently employed, working a minimum of 30 hours per week n have worked ten out of the last twelve months n earn 200% or below of the federal poverty guidelines n show proof of residence in parish of enrollment parish (utility bill, etc) n not have any other form of medical or dental insurance n `not be receiving any federal or state assistance To qualify you MUST bring a copy of these 4 items: n Drivers License/Photo ID n Previous year’s Filed Income Tax Statement (example: Form 1040) n Two most current check stubs; if more than one employer in the past year, final check stub of each employment (must provide year to date family income). n Proof of residency in this parish of enrollment (utilities bill, etc.) Contact our staff for more information: Megan McClanahan, Executive Director Jana Snow, Coordinator Cindy Price, Coordinator Glenwood Medical Mall 102 Thomas Road West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 329-8490 www.NLVConline.org

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healthcareSPOTLIGHT LSU Health Sciences Center E.A. Conway Medical Center - Monroe 4864 Jackson Street • Monroe, LA 71202 PO Box 1881 • Monroe, LA 71210 (318) 330-7000

What is E. A. Conway Medical Center? E. A. Conway Medical Center is a fully accredited modern acute care teaching hospital with clinics that provide a full range of diagnostic and treatment services for inpatients and outpatients. Medical care is delivered by physicians who are faculty members of the LSU Health Sciences Center-Shreveport School of Medicine and who also supervise postgraduate physicians at E.A. Conway Medical Center.

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the services offered at this facility. If you are a Louisiana resident and would like to make an application for free care, the registration staff can assist with this process. For non-Louisiana residents, a deposit paid prior to or at the time of receiving services may be required for non-emergent services.

If you are a legal resident of Louisiana and you meet the income requirements set by the state, you may be eligible to have your services covered at no cost to you. Determinations of eligibility for free care are made upon your initial visit or admission to the hospital, and each six (6) months thereafter. You must present a valid Louisiana ID, social security card, and proof of total family income. Note--State law requires that any insurance must be filed and paid prior to any free care benefits being implemented. For patients who do not have private insurance Medicare, Medicaid, or have NOT been approved for free care the following deposits will be required: $20 for each clinic visit and $100 for Radiology Services. Deposits will be collected prior to services. A deposit is not required for Emergency Department Services. The deposit for Non-Louisiana Residents can range from a minimum of $100 for non emergency patient care services up to $5,000 for a planned admission. Deposits will be collected prior to or at the time of services. No deposits are required prior to the provision of emergency care services.

Will I Have to Pay for Services?

How Can I See a Physician?

E. A. Conway Medical Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and most major insurance plans. If you have deductibles, co-pays, or uncovered services, you will be responsible for payment of these balances. Payments can be made by: check, money order, MasterCard, or VISA. The hospital does not accept Discover or American Express.

For non-emergency medical care, call (318) 330-7167 or 1-800-230-7311 for a clinic appointment. For emergency care, come to the Emergency Department, 24 hours/day, 7 days/ week.

What Outpatient Services Are Offered At E. A. Conway Medical

Center? Clinics: Clinic Appointments: (318) 330-7167 or 1-800-230-7311 • Ophthalmology (Eye) • Pediatrics • Internal Medicine • Orthopedics • Urology • Surgery • Obstetrics • Gynecology • Oncology • Neurology • Family Medicine Center Clinic - for appointments call (318) 330-7600. Criteria for accepting new patients is: • Must be under age 18 or • Pregnant or • You are the spouse, child, mother, father, brother, or sister of a patient who is already a patient in the Family Practice Clinic. Many other services such as HIV care, Hypertension care, Diabetes care, Diabetes Foot Clinic, Nutrition education, etc. are provided through one or more of the above clinics. *Please note that some clinics require a referral. Clinic Helpline: (318) 330-7164: Call for outpatient issues or questions and for medication refills. Outpatient Surgery & Endoscopy, Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy, Audiology Appointments are scheduled after evaluation in appropriate clinics.

What Are the Inpatient Services?

Inpatients may receive the following services: • Obstetrics • Gynecology • Pediatrics • Internal Medicine • Urology • Ophthalmology • Oncology • Neonatal Intensive Care • Psychiatry • Adult & Pediatric Intensive Care • Surgery

• Nursery • Orthopedic Room Accommodations: Private/Semiprivate rooms Gift Shop: The Ladies’ Auxiliary operates a gift shop for the convenience of the patients and visitors. All proceeds are donated to buy hospital equipment. The Gift Shop is open Monday-Friday from 9am to 3pm (closed for lunch from 12-1pm). Other Patient Services: Patient Representative/Advocate: Any patient issues or questions can be addressed by calling (318) 330-7506 and speaking with the Patient Representative/Advocate.

Partners In Wellness: Offers preventive health screening for patients. Screening helps in EARLY detection of breast cancer, cancer in the female reproductive system, and prostate cancer in males. Pre-register by calling: 1- 800-378-7161 Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. WIC (Women, Infants, & Children’s Supplemental Food Program) This program targets pregnant women, mothers of newborn babies under 6 months of age, or mothers breastfeeding their baby under 1 year of age. Infants and children younger than 5 years old are also eligible to participate The program provides food package vouchers good for such products as cereals, juices,

milk, eggs, cheese, dried beans, peanut butter, and infant formula. This program is administered through the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals and may be accessed using the Ouachita Parish Health Unit or one of its contracted agencies. The parish health unit is located at 1650 Desiard Street in Monroe, Louisiana. They may be contacted at 318-361-7201 for appointments and a listing of approved contracted WIC agencies in this region. Kid-Med Program This program provides services for children under 21 years of age that receive a monthly Medicaid card. Services include: • Complete physical exam • Dental Exam-Referral • Vision and Hearing Checkups • Blood and Urine Test • Sickle Cell Anemia Test • Health Education • Eyeglasses and Hearing Aids For Information or an appointment, call: Family Medicine Center Kid-Med: (318) 330-7600 Pediatric Clinic Kid-Med: (318) 330-7173 Eligibility Information: (318) 330-7186 Medical Assistance Program (MAP) Determines Medicaid Eligibility for both inpatients and outpatients at E. A. Conway Medical Center. Hours are 8 a.m.—4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. OB patients: (318) 330-7354 Other patients: (318) 330-7241 - LH&W

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TruCare Home Health provides medical care to patients in the home setting.Your physician must order the services and certify that you are home bound in order to qualify for the services. The services provided must be medically necessary. Serving a 50 mile radius from Monroe, LA, our office hours are 8 am to 4:30 pm.You can speak with a registered nurse anytime, day or night, at 654-8627 or 281-8627.

BENEFITS OF HOME HEALTH Comforting and competent care enabling you to remain safely in your home. Our staff of RN’s & LPN’s, CNA’s,Therapists, MSW and Dietitians are dedicated to providing our patients with the best medical care available through teamwork and compassion. TruCare is your complete resource for anything that you need to know about home care or hospice. TruCare is ready to exceed your needs for home care. Most diagnoses can be treated in the comfort of your home. We can help you obtain the needed medical equipment to remain safely in your home.

REFERRALS Anyone can refer a patient to our agency, but a physician must sign orders and prescribe a plan of care before the agency can begin seeing the patient. The physician will be contacted and an evaluation visit will be made to determine eligibility. If you know someone that may benefit from our services, feel free to contact us or their physician to have them evaluated.

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TRUCARE HOME HEALTH PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING SERVICES: 1. Skilled Nursing Care - Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses carry out the plan of care, including IM and IV injections, ordered by your physician. 2. Wound Care - Certified Registered Nurses and Licensed Practice Nurses provide specialized care in recovery from wounds. 3. Pediatric Extended Care - Our staff provides in-home care for qualified pediatric patients needing extended nursing care for up to 12 hours a day, 7 days a week. 4. Pediatric Nursing Care - Children up to age 18 treated by nursing staff, providing injections, treatments, education and procedures. 5. Psychiatric Care - Patients and families with Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s Disease, Depression and similar diagnosis receive services from certified psychiatric nurses and other staff. 6.Therapy - Physical, occupational and speech therapists evaluate your condition and follow your doctor’s care plan. 7.Vital Stem Therapy - Provided by Speech Therapists for patients with difficulty swallowing. 8. Medical Social Services Licensed social workers assist family members and help identify available community services.

TRUCARE HOME HEALTH PROVIDES HOME-BASED CARE FOR THE FOLLOWING DIAGNOSES: Post Hospital Care Congestive Heart Failure Surgery After Care Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Joint Replacement Diabetes Infections Pneumonia Wounds Parkinson’s Alzheimer’s Depression Anxiety Esophageal Reflux Coronary Artery Disease Hypertension Renal Disease Cancer

TRUCARE HOME HEALTH SERVICES ARE PAYABLE THROUGH: Medicare (Traditional and HMO) Medicaid (50 visits per calendar year) Most Private Insurance and Health Care Plans (We bill on your behalf) To learn more about TruCare Home Health, please contact our office and a trained staff member will assist you in answering your questions. Appointments are available to discuss home health services in more detail. 1800 Hudson Lane Monroe, LA 71201

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9. Home Health Aide - Certified Nursing Assistants assist with personal care needs. 10. Registered Dietician - To instruct on specific diets and assist with meal planning.

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CONGRATULATIONS MADISON PARISH HOSPITAL 900 Johnson Street Tallulah, Louisiana 71282 Phone: 318-574-2374 madisonparishhospital.com

adison Parish Hospital held a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, August 17, 2011 at 5:00 pm for their new Rural Health Clinic. The new clinic includes a collaboration of three physicians and three family nurse practitioners. Wendell Alford, administrator of Madison Parish Hospital, when given the opportunity to combine with Dr. T.A. Neumann’s rural health clinic in 2008 viewed it as the perfect chance to open a hospital-based rural health clinic for the community. After teaming up with Dr. Neumann’s clinic, Madison Parish along with several other northern Louisiana parishes received state funds with the help of Senator Francis Thompson and Representative Noble E. Ellington, began constructing the new rural health clinic. The building, located next to the hospital, also houses Dr. Wade Brown, an internal medicine/pediatrics physician who began practicing at the hospital in 2005, and a local Tallulah general physician, Dr. L.F. Chenier All three physicians began working at the new Madison Parish Hospital Rural Health Clinic when the doors to the building opened in July. The clinic also employs three nurse practitioners. Stephanie Collins, APRN, FNPC practiced with Dr. Neumann’s original rural clinic. Courtney Moberly, APRN, FNPC began working for the rural clinic in 2010, and Crystal Florice, APRN, FNPC began her career at the new clinic when the clinic opened in July. Carla Ezell, RN, is the clinic operations director; the clinic, consists of 11 exam rooms, 2 Kid Med rooms, 2 triage rooms, a lab, and a business office. The hours of operation are from 7:30 am-12:00pm and 1:00pm-5:00pm, Monday through Friday. The clinic offers a variety of services for the community including a Telemedicine module and video confer-

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Ribbon cutting ceremony

Madison Parish Hospital Rural Health Clinic encing equipment. This equipment allows for direct communication with specialists at LSUHSC-Shreveport without having to drive to Shreveport for an appointment. A specialist can assess a patient and interact with him/her by a live consultation video link with LSUHSC. This telemedicine video module is equipped with peripheral devices such as stethoscopes, otoscopes, and special derm cameras for close-up examinations. This innovative technology gives the community of Madison Parish and other surrounding parishes the same benefit as a big city may offer in terms of health care specialists. We are excited to have this technology available at the new Madison Parish Hospital Rural Health

Clinic, and are confident that these benefits will be passed on to the clinic’s patients. Services Offered at MPH and MPH-RHC: n Telemedicine Module and Video Equipment n Journeys Intensive Outpatient Program n Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy n Kid Med n Wound Care n Nuclear Medicine, Cardiac Stress Tests n Ultrasonography n CT Scans n X-ray n Bone Density Screening n Lab

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