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Get the Smile You’ve Always Wanted At Brookings Dental Arts

Dr. Brice Chang Provides:

• Braces • IV Sedation • Dental Implants

• Sleep Disorder Treatment • Root Canals and Teeth Removal

We offer all dental procedures in our office, so you don’t have to travel hours for dental surgery.

Emergency patients are seen on a “same day� basis, to evaluate the problem and schedule treatment.

We offer affordable payment options, and we accept most major dental insurances.

We also have a discount plan for patients who don’t have dental insurance.

Open 7 am to 7 pm Our extended hours make it easier to schedule an appointment. You won’t have to worry about missing work or taking your child out of school in order to see the dentist.

Experience gentle, caring dentistry at Brookings Dental Arts –

Because everyone deserves to smile.

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Brookings Dental Arts “Giving Back...”

Brookings Dental Arts believes that giving back to the community isn't just for the Holidays.

That is why we have created programs that 'give' all year long.

Brookings Dental Arts, with the cooperation of local churches in Brookings and Crescent City, began to help patients in dire need who were referred to them by pastors of local churches in the area. Since the program began in October of 2013, Brookings Dental Arts has provided more than $30,000 of services.

Brookings Dental Arts has also lead the community in bringing awareness to the increase in global sugar consumption in our children.

Global sugar consumption in our youth increases about 2% annually and currently sits at 50 million tons per year. In some cases, the wrong candy can also lead to broken teeth and damaged braces, as well as hyperactivity and weight gain. For the past few years now, Brookings Dental Arts has been leading the anti-decay movement in our area by giving away dollars and tooth brushes in exchange for cavity provoking candies. By sponsoring the “put your money where your mouth is” campaign to the areas trick-or-treaters, Brookings Dental Arts offers our local youth the opportunity to bring in their 'excess' unopened Halloween candy to our offices, and receive $1.00 per pound the day after Halloween. All the candy collected is then shipped to our troops over seas.

We enjoy our patients so much that we love to reward them for their loyalty. Whether you are a long standing patient or have just now become part of our patient family, we have something for you. Maintaining healthy oral hygiene is very important, and hey, maybe we can make it a little fun too. When you arrive for your scheduled hygiene appointment you will be automatically entered to win a $50.00 Ipad gift certificate. To be eligible, just attend your scheduled hygiene appointment without rescheduling it. How easy is that?

When you receive services at Brookings Dental Arts, you can be assured that you will experience only the highest levels of dental technologies available. In fact, Dr. Brice Chang DDS, MICOI, FAGD, AFAAID, is the only dentist who is licensed to perform all moderate conscious sedation, including IV moderate conscious sedation, in Brookings and Gold Beach. No other dental clinic in the area is licensed to perform all moderate

conscious sedation options. Dentists use several types of sedation, depending on the patient's needs.

When it comes to sedation, you have many options, and Brookings Dental Arts is your local choice for all moderate conscious sedation.

Your smile is your calling card, and we want you to make a great first impression.

Discolored teeth can leave you feeling insecure, wishing you had a shining smile. The good news is, whether your teeth are discolored due to unpreventable hereditary factors, or just too many cups of coffee, Brookings Dental Arts can help.

Brookings Dental Arts uses only the newest technology to whiten teeth, whether it's professional tooth whitening products to improve the color of enamel, or bonding procedures for severe discoloration.

Teeth color lightness should last from 0ne to five years, depending on habits like smoking or drinking coffee and tea. After this time

period, you can choose to get a 'touch up', and this re-treatment takes less time than the original treatment.

We also believe in preserving the smiles of our youth. If you are between 10 and 18 years old and you play school sports, Brookings Dental Arts will GIVE you a complimentary sports mouth guard! You don't even have to be our patient to receive this FREE sports guard. Contact our offices to find out how you can get yours, and let the games begin!

At Brookings Dental Arts, we believe that quality dental care should never be a financial burden. To ensure that our patients can get the care they deserve at prices that make sense in today's economy, we have developed the 'Brookings Gold Plan'. This unique plan is a convenient and cost effective alternative to traditional insurances, and unlike insurance, there are no waiting periods, deductibles, or yearly maximums.

To obtain more information on any of our programs, visit us at www.BrookingsDental Arts.com, or call our offices at 541-469-0192.

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Del Norte County Health and Human Services Public Health Branch Promoting Healthy Living and Wellness Del Norte County Health and Human Services, Public Health Branch, offers a wide variety of services promoting healthy living.

The Public Health Branch provides immunization clinics, coordinates well child exams and specialty care for children with disabilities, home visits from Public Health Nurses, smoking cessation support, youth programs and parenting classes. In addition, we can assist with referrals to other county and community partner programs, such as Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs, and primary and specialty health care. We can also assist with referrals to Medi-Cal, Cal-Fresh, Breast Feeding Support Group and WIC programs.

Health-promotion programs including Nutrition and Physical Activity Education classes for children and their families are available in several community settings. The Public Health Branch partners with the local Farmer’s Market and other community efforts demonstrating healthy food choices. We urge you to Eat Smart and Play Hard!

The Nurse Family Partnership provides education and support to new mothers during their first pregnancy and the new baby up to the baby’s second birthday. Public Health Nurses also visit new moms in the hospital and provide health education materials.

Positive youth prevention programs are available with our very successful Friday Night Live and Reach for Success programs.

These dynamic youth programs provide youth to youth mentoring and life skills building. If your family needs help with communicating and setting boundaries, then our Strengthening Families Program may be just what you need. This innovative parenting program provides classes to parents and youth in promoting mutual respect and healthy life choices. Our Tobacco Use Prevention Program is available to provide prevention education services as well as providing Quit Kits and education materials on the dangers of tobacco use.

Submitted by Del Norte County Health and Human Services Public Health Branch

Walk your way to better health Savvy Senior More than 25 years of research has shown that walking may be the single best exercise you can do to improve your health. It burns calories (about 100 for every mile you walk) which will help you lose weight, it builds endurance, enhances muscle tone and it doesn’t pound your joints.

It also helps improve or prevent many age-related health problems including high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, osteoporosis and dementia.

But walking is not only good for what ails you. It’s also one of the easiest and most convenient exercises you can do, and is completely free. All you need is a good pair of walking shoes that fit well and a little desire. Here are a few tips to help you get started.

Start walking: Start out slow if you need to. For many people this means head out the door, walk for 10 minutes, and walk back. Do it every day for a week. If that seems easy, add five minutes to your walks next week and keep adding five minutes until you are walking as long as you desire.

It’s also a smart idea to start and finish your walk with a few simple warm up and cool down stretches. Stretching will make you feel better and help prevent injury.

How far: Any walking is better than none, but most fitness professionals recommend walking about 30 minutes, five days a week. Research has shown that the 30 minutes can be broken up throughout the day – 10 minutes here, 10 minutes there. Or, for optimal health benefits aim for 10,000 steps per day, which is the equivalent of about five miles.

How fast: The right walking speed depends on your fitness level. Ideally you should walk at a brisk pace that has you breathing heavily, but you are still able to carry on a conversation.

Staying Motivated While starting a walking program

takes initiative, sticking with it takes commitment. Here are some tips to help you stay motivated: • Find some walking buddies: They can provide motivation and support along with companionship and security.

• Use a pedometer: These nifty little gadgets – available in sporting goods stores for around $25 – measure how far you’ve walked in steps and miles, providing motivation by spurring you to meet a particular goal and showing you if you’ve met it. Or, if you’re a smartphone user, consider downloading a pedometer app like accupedo.com or runtastic.com.

• Join a walking club: To find one in your community call your local medical center, mall, health clubs, YMCA, running shoe stores or Area Agency on Aging to see if they sponsor or know of any clubs or groups. Or try the American Volkssport Association (ava.org) and American Heart Association Walking Club (mywalkingclub.org), which let you search for non-competitive walking clubs in your area, or start one.

• Keep a journal: Use it to keep track of your walking minutes, steps, or mileage and total it up at the end of each week to see how you’re progressing.

• Get a dog: Studies have shown that dog owners are much more likely to take regular walks than non-dog owners.

• Listen to music: An iPod or MP3 player can also make a nice walking companion. Check outwalk.jog.fm to find great walking songs that will match your pace.

• Have a backup plan: If bad weather, allergies or other factors limit your outdoor walking, have a backup plan like walking at your local mall, buying a home treadmill or joining a health club.

Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.

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High quality health care at St. Joseph Hospital St. Joseph Hospital offers high quality health care for the North Coast. For more than 90 years, we have been committed to our mission of

Orange by continually improving the health and quality of life of people in the communities we serve.

Our Heart Institute offers comprehensive cardiac services provided by a team of highly skilled physicians. From heart disease prevention and education to diagnostic and treatment services, we offer quality care close to home.

St. Joseph Hospital’s Cancer Program is recognized by the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons as extending the Catholic health care offering the very best in cancer care and ministry of the Sisters of St. Joseph of treatment. The Cancer Program offers

comprehensive services for diagnosis and treatment.

Completed in 2012, St. Joseph Hospital’s new 100,000 square foot Northeast Wing is a state-of-the-art medical care facility. It features an Emergency Department, Diagnostic Imaging, expanded Surgical Services, ICU, Progressive Care Unit, Cardiac Catheterization Lab, expanded lobby and family lounges, enhanced patient and visitor comforts, and more.

Other comprehensive services offered at St. Joseph Hospital include Medical Rehabilitation, Physical Therapy, Nutrition Education,

Respiratory Therapy, Pharmacy, Inpatient Laboratory, ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat) services, Medical/Surgical units, full-service Diagnostic Imaging, Digital Mammography, Nuclear Medicine, Women’s and Children’s services in the Childbirth Center (which houses the only Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit on the North Coast), Neurosurgery, Orthopedic and Sports Medicine, and pain treatment at the North Coast Pain Center.

Learn more about St. Joseph Hospital at www.stjosepheureka.org/ Submitted by St. Joseph Hospital

Quality Cardiac & Cancer Care just beyond your front door.

The Heart Institute at St. Joseph Hospital has pioneered the way in providing cardiac services to North Coast residents. This means quality cardiac care that includes Prevention, Education, and Diagnostic Services, plus Cardiac Surgery (Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery, Valve Repair and Replacement, Combination Bypass and Valve Surgery); Cardiac Cath Lab (Cardiac Catheterization, Stents, Peripheral Angiography and Angioplasty, PFO/ASD Closure, Electrophysiology Studies, Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator, and Pacemakers), Cardiac Imaging (Echo, CT, MRI), and Cardiac Rehabilitation. For more information, call (888) HEART19.

Our Cancer Program has been recognized by the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons as offering the very best in cancer care and treatment. St. Joseph & Redwood Memorial hospitals and St. Joseph Home Care, together with our community partners, form a comprehensive team offering care, support, and information for cancer patients and their families. The Evergreen Lodge provides a home away from home for those receiving cancer treatment at St. Joseph Hospital, located right on the SJH campus.

For more information, call (800) 477-1922.

www.stjosepheureka.org www.redwoodmemorial.org

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Corner Drug serving Curry County “Bringing superior pharmacy services to your community.

Your independent pharmacist works for you.�

Free Prescription Delivery from Harbor to Port Orford Monday thru Saturday • Free Rx Mail Service

GIFT SHOP • • • • •

Free Giftt Wrapping Oregon & Washington Wines Wine Tasting Sweatshir ts, Caps & Flip Flops Charlie Paige & Rising Tide

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Greeting Cards Melissa & Doug Toys Legos, Puzzles & Games Soulflower Yoga Wear Shakai Skin Care

Phone: 541-247-4544 • Fax: 541-247-2604 Store Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9-6 • Sat. 10-4 Pharmacy: Mon.-Fri. 9-6 • Sat. 10-4 Hwy. 101, Gold Beach • Next to McKays

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It is truly a comfort to know we have someone we can depend on when it comes to our health and pharmacy needs right here in our community. That is why we are happy to see the smiling face of Tim Yantis and his wife Leanne, both highly skilled pharmacists, when we want more than a few pills to support our health.

Walking into Corner Drug we see a delightful display of colorful home decor, beautiful handmade jewelry and a stateof-the-art wine shop featuring hand selected wines from Oregon and Washington. The open aisles carry several lines of organic, chemical-free cosmetic body products and lovely handmade clothing.

This is the entry into the best independent pharmacy in Curry County.

Tim Yantis has served this community’s pharmaceutical needs for 30 years, bringing you and your family the concern, safety and professionalism you seek for your health. This loyalty is earned

through our custom-tailored service for your individual needs. We search tirelessly to fill your special need at the best possible prices.

Your pharmacist should be your point person for getting the maximum effectiveness from your medications and vitamins. The consultation is free and if you are a regular customer our familiarity with your drug regimen is a safety net for your treatment.

LET US COME TO YOU! If you are unable to come into the store we offer free delivery service from Port Orford to Harbor, bringing our excellent service to your door. Now with our newest technology, you can have a face-to-face consultation through our iPhone.

Visit our website www.cornerdruggoldbeach.com for new information and updates.

Submitted by Corner Drug and Gifts

Mayo Denture Center � “Still Creating Smiles�

“We We C Create Sm miles� “ You were 'destined' to be my tooth fairy. You've changed my life, and I thank you fo r your comp assion. Ke ep doing what you do, and keep on making peop le happy and smiles beautiful. You have no idea what this means to me. I LOVE YOU!" – Jen Backman, Brookings

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Mayo Denture Center is Dentures, Partial Dentures, Immediate committed to providing optimal Dentures, Same Day Permanent patient care as well as a great product. Relines and Denture Repairs while All of our appliances are custom you wait. Our expanded services designed for each individual patient by include night guards, custom bleaching our Denturist, Kismet Mayo. From the trays and temporary acrylic partials first impression of your mouth to the (flippers).

Stop by or call Mayo Denture final delivery of your new appliance, each step is meticulously created and Center for all of your Denture related fabricated in our on-site laboratory. needs. Appointments are available Consultation appointments are always Monday-Friday from 9am-5pm. t are always welcome. We are free to allow the patient to find out Walk-ins which treatment option is suitable. We located at 1041 Chetco Avenue, in feel that it is very important to take the Brookings, in the Northgate Center, time with each individual patient so next to Wolf ’s Bakery. Call today at that we can meet their specific needs 541-412-8000. � and explain every option available for And don’t forget, at Mayo Denture Center, “We Create Smiles!� them. r by We specialize in Implant Retained Submitted Mayo Denture Center Dentures, Complete Upper/Lower

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Curry Health Network Chris Amsden, MD Pain Management

Kalani Baker, PA-C Family Medicine

Howard N. Croy, PA-C Urgent Care

Jenny Dengler, PA-C Family Medicine

EXPERTISE. SERVICE. INTEGRITY. We Get It . . .

The Right Choice is Right Here.

CURRY MEDICAL CENTER

Nothing is more important in life than your health. The physicians and staff at Curry Medical Center in Brookings place the highest priority on how we care for our patients, taking the time to listen and truly understand your unique needs. We offer personalized health care, unique to each patient.

Curry Medical Center, a 34,500 square foot facility with the newest technologies in healthcare, provides convenient access to experienced and dedicated primary care providers including family practice and internal medicine; in addition to specialty care including obstetrics and gynecology, general and orthopedic surgeons, urology, neurology, cardiology, pediatrics and pain-management.

Curry Medical Center offers community-based health care by providers and staff with the expertise, experience, resources, and compassion necessary to serve your unique needs — all without the need for long distance travel.

500 5th Street, Brookings William Fitts, M.D. OB/GYN

Kimberly Hanks, PA-C Pain Management/Urgent Care

• Cardiopulmonary Services • Children's Health Care including immunizations • Chronic Illness & Condition Maintenance • Coumadin Clinic • Drug Screening • Flu and Pneumonia Vaccines • Gynecology

Primary Care/Specialty Care

Not all services available at all locations Raymond Harris, M.D. Pediatrics

Douglas Johnson, D.O. Internal Medicine

Karen Morrow, MSN, FNP-BC Family Medicine

Tom Pitchford, MD General Practice

8 a.m. to 8 p.m. 7 days per week

541.412.2000

• Psychiatry/Mental Health Care • Surgical Services • Swing Bed • Telestroke & Telecritical Care • Therapy: Occupational, Physical and Speech • Urology • Wound Care

Trudy Mills, D.O. Family Medicine

Urgent Care

Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

• Infusion Therapy • Internal Medicine • Laboratory Services • Obstetrics • Orthopedics • Pain Management • Pediatrics • Physicals: Sports, DOT, Annual, Employment

Glenn L. Levine, M.D. General Surgeon

541.412.2044

• Radiological Services: CT, DEXA (Bone Density Scanner), Digital Mammography, Echocardiogram, Fluoroscopy, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, Stress Testing, Ultrasound X-Ray

CURRY GENERAL HOSPITAL

Called a “jewel among rural hospitals in Oregon�, Curry General Hospital is known for the exceptionally compassionate and caring staff. g The hospital’s emergency department has a Level IV Trauma Architect's Renderin Center designation and is staffed with board-certified and board-eligible physicians on-site 24/7 and hospitalists provide care for inpatients 24/7.

T. Craig Reed, MD Psychiatry

Stephen W. Shea, D.O. Orthopedics

Bram Spitael, PA-C Family Medicine

Carlin Utterback, M.D. Family Medicine

94220 4th Street, Gold Beach

Katie King, PA-C Urgent Care

Harm Kraai, M.D. Urology

Open 24 hours a day 7 days per week

541.247.3000

Emergency Care Intensive Care Inpatient Care

Luther Ward, M.D. General Surgeon

Projected Opening 2016

www.CurryHealthNetwork.com

Brookings Psychiatry Brookings 541.412.2094 Curry Family Medical Port Orford 541.332.3861

Curry Medical Practice Gold Beach 541.247.3510 Rush Surgery Center Brookings 541.813.1835

Shore Pines Assisted Living Gold Beach 541.247.0333

Galen C. Whipple, M.D. Family Medicine

Nancy J. Wolf, DNP, PMHNP, FNP Psychiatry

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Steven F. Johnson, M.D. Urology

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Curry Health Network Choosing where to receive your care is never easy. Providing healthcare of the highest quality with genuine caring and compassion is the mission of Curry Health Network.

Curry General Hospital is your community hospital; Curry Medical Clinic, Curry Family Medical, and Curry Medical Practice all fully support your community hospital. From Port Orford, to Gold Beach, to Brookings - we are community people providing quality healthcare, right near home.

CURRY GENERAL HOSPITAL 94220 4th Street, Gold Beach 541.247.3000 New Hospital Serving the healthcare needs of the community for more than 60 years, Curry General has been called "a jewel among rural hospitals in Oregon" and we are known for our exceptionally compassionate and caring staff. We’re pleased and excited that our District citizens supported a ballot measure to build a new replacement hospital, expected to be completed in 2016.

Emergency Department Our emergency department is staffed with highly qualified board-certified or board-eligible physicians who are on-site 24 hours per day, 7 days per week; and has earned a designation as a Level IV Trauma Center with 24-hour trauma surgeon availability.

Hospitalists Our patients benefit from our unique Hospitalist program. What is a Hospitalist? If you are unfamiliar with the term, a Hospitalist is a doctor who is specialized in the care of patients in the hospital. Our Hospitalists provide 24/7 care, stay on site, and are available for staff, patients and family members by cell phone, even after discharge. They communicate with the patient's primary care physician, but handle their care during time spent in the hospital. They are available to meet with family

members, answer questions, follow-up on test results and order new ones if needed, and respond quickly to any arising issues.

Hospitalists also coordinate the care of patients between different physicians.

Our hospitalist program is uniquely better than most - rather than working 12-hour shifts, our Hospitalists work a 7 to 10-day shift resulting in fewer hand-offs of care between physicians, and improved quality of care.

Surgical Services The hospital has on-staff Board certified specialists in General Surgery, Orthopedic, Urological and Gynecological Surgery. We also offer the services of visiting medical surgeons specializing in Pain Management and Ear-NoseThroat. We provide outpatient surgical services including colonoscopy, CT biopsy and other minor surgeries for urology and gynecology-related conditions.

Laboratory Our Laboratory provides superior testing with personalized service, and has received CLIA's "highly complex" certification. It is staffed with certified medical technologists, technicians and experienced laboratory assistants. A pathologist/clinical consultant is available at all times. Specialized areas include hematology, chemistry, immunochemistry, coagulation, urinalysis, drug screen testing, blood gases and serology.

Radiology / Imaging The Radiology Department has a wide range of imaging tools and technologies for early detection, examination, and diagnosis of illnesses and abnormalities. The staff works closely with physicians to accurately interpret results so each patient gets the best possible care. We offer CT Scans, XRays, Fluoroscopy, Digital Mammography, Ultrasound, MRIs, and Echocardiograms.

Our radiologists are accredited by The American College of Radiology. The Mammography department is also ACR accredited, which is the Gold Standard in radiological accreditation and is widely

recognized as a hallmark of safe, quality care.

Obstetrics / Gynecology We provide gynecological care to women in all stages of life, from annual exams to more complex problems.

OB/GYN is staffed by experienced and caring family practice physicians and nurses.

Telestroke With strokes, faster care can mean a better outcome. We’ve partnered with Providence Brain and Spine Institute to bring the most advanced stroke care to our patients with on-demand remote consultation with expert neurologists.

Telestroke provides access to some of the region's top stroke specialists 24 hours/day.

Swing Bed Our Swing Bed Program is an alternative to prolonged acute hospitalization or short term nursing facility placement for post-acute extended care, providing skilled nursing care and rehabilitation services which may include IV therapy as well as physical/occupational and speech therapy.

Other Services Pain Management, Cardio Pulmonary Rehab, Coumadin Clinic, Dietitian, Intensive Care, Occupational Therapy, inpatient Pharmacy, Speech Therapy, Physical Therapy, Psychiatry, Urology and more CURRY MEDICAL CENTER 500 5th Street, Brookings Primary Care – 541.412.2000 Nothing is more important in life than your health. The physicians and staff at Curry Medical Center in Brookings place the highest priority on how we care for our patients, and offer personalized health care, unique to each patient.

Built in 2011, the 34,500 sf Curry Medical Center offers the newest technologies in health care including a full-service Laboratory, and Radiological

services including CT Scan, X-Ray, Stress Testing, Echocardiograms, Fluoroscopy, Digital Mammography, Bone Density, Ultrasound, MRI and Nuclear Medicine.

Curry Medical Center provides convenient access to experienced and dedicated primary care providers including family practice and internal medicine; in addition to specialty care including obstetrics and gynecology, general and orthopedic surgeons, urology, neurology, cardiology, pediatrics and pain-management.

From 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, we offer communitybased health care by providers and staff with the expertise, experience, resources, and compassion necessary to serve your unique needs - all without the need for long distance travel.

Urgent Care - 541.412.2044 Minor Emergencies, Major Attention: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., 7 days a week. For medical conditions requiring immediate attention, but may not warranting a visit to the hospital, there is Urgent Care filling the gap between a primary care physician's office and an emergency room. Urgent Care may provide significant savings to patients and insurers compared to the ER. Nonemergency, outpatient care is available for ambulatory patients on a walk-in basis without an appointment.

Other Services Acute illness care, Pediatrics, Chronic Illness & Condition Maintenance, Coumadin Clinic, CT Scan, MRI, DEXA (bone density scanner), Digital Mammography, Drug Screens, Flu & Pneumonia Vaccines, Infusion Therapy, Minor Procedures, Occupational and Speech Therapy, Women's Health, Wound Care and more.

Submitted by Curry Health Network

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Health goes where energy flows, acupuncture works!

Take the First Step To Better Health ACUPUNCTURE TREATS

Jody Mangum, Licensed Acupuncturist on the Great Wall of China

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CALL 707-487-4444 In Smith River off Hwy 101

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Jody needles into specific locations to continues to improve her skills in activate the internal healing response. Japanese style acupuncture by training Acupuncture is excellent medicine for with Kiiko Matsumoto every year, since Acupuncture is excel- 2006. More recently, she attended pain and can also assist the function of l the whole body through immune advanced training on utilizing Master system boosting, endorphin release and Tong's “magic� points, which provide opening the flow of energy into areas of rapid release for many conditions. tightness and pressure. Removing The bottom line...you are in good tension and stress in your body provide hands at The Wellness Center. the first steps to better health.

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Promoting health and wellness in our community...

The Del Norte Senior Center is dedicated to providing a variety of activities and services to promote health and wellness in our community, especially among our area's seniors. We invite the community to stop in and enjoy a delicious meal and lively conversation in a familylike atmosphere. Suggested donations are only $3 for seniors over 60 and $5 for guests under 60.

The Senior Center also houses a gift shop with gently used items and is the site of many social and educational activities.

Whether you want to learn basic computer skills, attend a seminar on health and wellness topics, or learn line and folk dancing, we have the classes for you. We invite you to make a selection from our book and video lending library, join a knitting circle or play a lively game of pinochle, bunko or bingo.

Gentle floor, chair and yoga exercise classes can help keep you active and

healthy for life.

Our excellent facility is also available to rent at a competitive rate for meetings, weddings or other functions.

Located directly behind the Senior Center is Redwood Cove Senior Apartments, a 39 unit senior housing complex boasting many amenities, including wireless internet, a large screen TV, and a full service kitchen in the lobby. Residents 62 and older enjoy the convenience of available transportation to and from doctor appointment, weekly shopping trips and an on-site Service Coordinator to assist with accessing area services. This beautiful non-smoking housing facility allows pets upon approval and our friendly staff is always available to greet you.

Submitted by Del Norte Senior Center

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Ocean Park

Making Your Family Our Family…

Ocean Park's 55 bed Residential Care Level II Memory Care Community is designed for the care of those afflicted with different forms of dementia.

Ocean Park has been in operation for over 15 years. We are the most established & largest memory care community in Curry & Del Norte counties.

Residents enjoy luau in the courtyard.

Around the clock, trained & experienced staff provide a well-designed supportive program to enable our residents to live life to the fullest.

Ocean Park community features private & semi-private rooms open to 17 acres of pristine forest & ocean views.

Residents play the parachute game.

READ WHAT SOME MEMBERS OF OUR FAMILY HAVE TO SAY ABOUT OCEAN PARK… Ocean Park is now my husband's home.

Home is where the heart is & the staff and residents of Ocean Park are now his family and mine. One of the characteristics of a home is how the “family members” treat one another. Care & loving attitude are an integral part of life at Ocean Park & are displayed continually by the staff. My son-in-law, who is a surgeon, visited & was immediately impressed by the staff's knowledge of the personal needs & interests of those they were caring for. Home life at Ocean Park is displayed by the positive attitudes, energy, & warmth of the staff at a sometimes very difficult time in our lives.

I always feel welcome there. ~ Michael & Joanne Massa

“My name is Marilyn Hart, and my husband, Robert, and I are so very happy with the care he gets at Ocean Park. The staff is so giving, knowledgeable, and friendly - it's like an extended ~ Marilyn Hart, Ph.D family here."

984 PARKVIEW DRIVE • BROOKINGS, OR

www.oceanparkinc.com • 541-469-6817

I’m Robert Sova. My dear wife, Eve, of 40 years has Alzheimer’s & I have not been able to physically care for her the last year and a half. I feel so relieved & thankful for the care she has been receiving from the people at Ocean Park.

Sharing her smiles & laughter I know she is getting the care & special attention she needs.To anyone with a loved one in a similar situation, I sincerely recommend Ocean Park’s Special Care. ~ Robert & Eve Sova

Ocean Park

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Maintaining physical and mental vitality into your Golden Years Let’s face it: Most of us won’t be running a marathon any time soon. The older we get, the less likely our bodies are able to handle some of the physical activity we could do as a youngster. But what you can do is replace the activities with something else that combines social activity and physical exertion. According to WebMD.com, emotional and mental vitality are closely tied to physical vitality; combining the two is the best way to help you keep a positive attitude and sense of well-being!

Sea View Senior Living offers residents activities that encourage health and well-being through a full calendar of social, spiritual, educational, health and wellness programs. Here are some tips to help you continue or improve your physical, social, and mental activities,

even into your Golden Years: Physical activity: To protect or improve your emotional and cognitive health, it is important to have some kind of physical activity in your regular routine. Sea View offers our residents several activities that fulfill this important key to happiness, including Zumba® and Be Fit exercise (both of which can be performed while seated).

We also have an on-site fitness room with hand weights, a treadmill, recumbent bicycle, and other equipment.

Our Sea View bus can also take you to any fitness activity you would like to attend in the community.

Social activity: Social contact plays a big factor in a person’s happiness. Stay in touch with family and friends. Our resident’s loved ones are always welcome

to join them at Sea View Senior Living’s activities! Or they can join you for a meal in our beautiful dining room. For those friends and family members who are farther away, set up regular times to chat via email and use “video call” computer programs such as Skype™, so you can see each other while talking.

With friends and family members you With friendsboard and can also enjoy live entertainment, fgames, crafts, puzzles, movies, or anything that encourages time spent in each other’s company, all of which is available at Sea View.

Mental activity: It is important to challenge your intellect on a daily basis to help you stay sharp. Residents at Sea View can take advantage of the available games, puzzles, cards, pool table, and other items available and challenge a

neighbor to a game. They can grab a book from our well-stocked library, or join a discussion group and debate current and historical events with fellow residents. On-site Bible Studies and Church services are available if residents are unable to attend local church services. Just like an active body, an active brain continues to thrive.

The goal of Sea View Senior Living community is to physically, mentally, spiritually, and emotionally stimulate our residents so that they get the most out of their lives. That is what leads to a happier, healthier life!

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The Good Samaritan Society

- Curry Village Giving seniors and others the support they need to feel loved, valued and at peace We are the only Medicarecertified skilled nursing facility in Curry County. We invite you to experience the loving, Christian atmosphere of Good Samaritan Society – Curry Village. Curry Village provides gracious rural hospitality and quality long-term and short-term skilled nursing care services 24 hours a day. Skilled nursing care refers to care that is provided for people who need the assistance of licensed and/or certified nursing or rehabilitation staff.

Our licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants are on site 24 hours

a day. We offer excellent wound care and physical, occupational and speech therapies as often as five or six days a week when justified and ordered by the physician. Our medical director, pharmacy consultant, dietician, and licensed nursing staff provide a team approach in overseeing patient care and in meeting personal goals. In caring for the whole person, body, mind and spirit, we are guided by the Good Samaritan Society’s mission that “In Christ’s Love, Everyone Is Someone.”

In-patient therapy and sub-acute rehabilitation services are provided to

people recovering from a traumatic incident, illness or elective surgery.

Caring and focused therapy is person centered with the goal of restoring independence and quality of life.

Many residents join us for a short period of time and then return to their own homes following successful rehabilitation therapies at Curry Village. We also provide a home for many individuals who choose us because of our excellent nursing staffing ratios, because of our ability to deliver quality health care, because of our activity program, and because of the love that they

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Please visit our community, meet the residents and staff, and learn about our many services. We are licensed or contracted to serve Medicare, Medicaid and Veterans Administration residents. We accept payment from private resources and long-term insurance. We assist residents in the processing of all claims. To make an appointment, call Curry Village at 541-469-3111.

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Health & Fitness 2015 Lifestyle modifications that may reduce risk of cancer McClatchy-Tribune ST. LOUIS — Cancer can be seen as striking haphazardly, but research over the past 40 years shows that lifestyle factors play a huge role in cancer incidence and mortality.

Dr. Graham Colditz, an internationally recognized disease-prevention expert at Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, has put together a list of behaviors that greatly reduce overall cancer risk. And they’re not as complicated as you might think. For a healthy 2015, Colditz suggests starting with one or two from the list. Once you’ve got those down, move on to the others.

1. Maintain a “healthy weight It’s easier said than done, but a few simple tips can help. If you’re overweight, focus first on not gaining any more weight.

That can give your health a boost. When you’re ready, try to take off some extra pounds. Tips: - Integrate physical activity and movement into your life.

- Eat a diet rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains.

- Choose smaller portions and eat more slowly.

For parents and grandparents: - Limit children’s TV and computer time.

- Encourage healthy snacking on fruits and vegetables.

- Encourage activity during free time.

2. Get screening tests A number of important screening tests can help protect against cancer. Some tests find cancers early when they are most treatable, while others can actually help keep cancer from developing in the first place. For colorectal cancer alone, regular screening could save more than 30,000 lives each year.

Talk to a health care professional about which tests you should have and when.

Cancers that should be tested for regularly: - Colon and rectal cancer

- Breast cancer - Cervical cancer - Lung cancer (in current or past heavy smokers) 3. Protect yourself from the sun While the warm sun feels great, too much exposure can lead to skin cancer, including serious melanoma. Skin damage starts early in childhood, so it’s especially important to protect children. Tips: - Steer clear of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. (peak burning hours).

It’s the best way to protect yourself.

- Wear a hat, long-sleeved shirt and sunscreen with SPF15 or higher.

- Don’t use sun lamps or tanning booths. Try self-tanning creams instead.

For parents and grandparents: - Buy colored sunscreen so you can see if you’ve missed any spots on a fidgety child.

- Set a good example for children by protecting yourself with clothing, shade and sunscreen.

4. Exercise regularly While it can be hard to find the time, it’s important to fit in at least 30 minutes of activity every day. More is even better, but any amount is better than none. Tips: - Choose activities you enjoy. Many things count as exercise, including walking, gardening and dancing.

- Make exercise a habit by setting aside the same time for it each day. Try going to the gym at lunchtime or taking a walk after dinner.

- Stay motivated by exercising with someone.

For parents and grandparents: - Play active games with your kids, and go on family walks and bike rides.

- Encourage children to play outside and take part in organized activities, such as soccer, gymnastics and dancing.

- Walk with your kids to school in the morning.

5. Don’t smoke Quitting smoking is absolutely the best

thing you can do for your health. Yes, it’s hard, but it’s also far from impossible. More than 1,000 Americans stop for good every day. Tips: - Keep trying. It often takes six or seven tries before you quit for good.

- Talk to a health-care provider for help.

- Join a quit-smoking program. Your workplace or health plan may offer one.

For parents and grandparents: - If you smoke, your children will be more likely to smoke, so try to quit as soon as possible.

- Don’t smoke in the house or car. If kids breathe in your smoke, they may have a higher risk of breathing problems and lung cancer.

- Talk to your kids about the dangers of smoking and chewing tobacco. A health-care professional or school counselor can help.

6. Eat a Healthy Diet Despite mounds of information that can be confusing, the basics of healthy eating are quite straightforward. Focus on fruits, vegetables and whole grains, and keep red meat to a minimum. Cut back on bad fats (saturated and trans fats) and choose healthy fats (polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats). Taking a multivitamin with folate every day is a great insurance. Tips: - Make fruits and vegetables a part of every meal. Put fruit on your cereal. Eat vegetables as a snack.

- Choose chicken, fish or beans instead of red meat.

- Choose whole-grain cereal, brown rice and whole-wheat bread.

- Choose dishes made with olive or canola oil, which are high in healthy fats.

- Cut back on fast food and packaged snacks (like cookies), which are high in bad fats.

7. Drink alcohol in moderation, if at all Moderate drinking is good for the heart, but it can also increase the risk of cancer. If you don’t drink, don’t feel the need to start.

If you drink moderately (less than one drink a day for women, less than two drinks a day for men), there’s probably no reason to stop. People who drink more, though, should cut back. Tips: - Choose nonalcoholic beverages at meals and parties.

- Avoid occasions centered around alcohol.

- Talk to a health-care professional if you feel you have a problem with alcohol.

For parents and grandparents: - Avoid making alcohol an essential part of family gatherings.

- Discuss the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse with children when appropriate. Health-care professionals or school counselors can help.

8. Protect yourself from sexually transmitted infections Among other problems, sexually transmitted infections — like human papillomavirus (HPV) —are linked to a number of different cancers. Protect yourself from these infections. Tips: - Besides not having sex, the best protection is to be in a monogamous relationship with someone who does not have a sexually transmitted infection.

- For all other situations, always use a condom and follow other safe-sex practices.

- Never rely on your partner to have a condom. Always be prepared.

For parents and grandparents: - When appropriate, discuss with children the importance of abstinence and safe sex. A health-care professional or school counselor can help.

- Vaccinate girls and young women as well as boys and young men against HPV. Talk to a health professional for more information.

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Advances in Surgical Eye Care offer hope for better vision New technology available from your Ophthalmologist in Brookings and Crescent City You probably know that if your vision changes you should schedule an exam with your ophthalmologist.

Early detection of eye problems leads to better treatment and better outcomes. Much recent advancement in the treatment of eye disease, including Macular Degeneration, cataracts, and glaucoma, now lead to better visual outcomes than at any other time in history.

Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) can cause the loss of your central vision. Unfortunately, it remains the #1 cause of blindness across America. However, the exciting news is that new treatment options are constantly under development.

Intraocular medications have much

better success rates than any of the perform a minimally invasive, "nopast treatments. stitch" cataract surgery called phacoemulsification. Dr. Cink offers At Pacific Vision Medical Center patients who desire completely we have the sophisticated technology "needle-less" surgery the option of required to perform fluorescein topical anesthesia where only angiography and ocular coherence numbing drops are used before the tomography to aid our diagnosis and surgery. treatment of your condition. We strive to stay current with the latest Glaucoma is usually treated by information in AMD therapy and using eye drops to lower the fluid will make the best recommendation pressure inside the eye. There are for you based on examination and many different eye drops for special testing as appropriate. glaucoma and your eye surgeon will choose the medication that is best for A cataract is the clouding of your you. Sometimes eye drops are eye’s lens; treatment is surgical inadequate or poorly tolerated and removal of the lens and insertion of a other therapies, such as laser new, artificial intraocular lens (IOL). procedures or surgery, are required.

Both Dr. Eninger and Dr. Cink Your surgeons at Pacific Vision

Your CLEAR choice for Eye Care

Larry A. Eninger M.D. David E. Cink M.D. Ophthalmology

Karl A. Bruhns O.D. Optometry

Medical Center have the knowledge, lasers and surgical skills to do whatever is appropriate to control your glaucoma.

Technology is constantly improving the treatment of diseases and vision restoration. At Pacific Vision Medical Center, we continually upgrade both our skills and the equipment necessary to provide you with the latest and best service possible, right here, along America’s Wild Rivers Coast. If you have eye care needs, rest assured that highly skilled and compassionate care is available in your home town. In Brookings call 541-469-5800; in Crescent City call 707-465-2020.

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Providing compassionate and high quality health care at Humboldt Medical Specialists Humboldt Medical Specialists (HMS) offers residents of Humboldt County high quality health care. An affiliate of St. Joseph Heritage Healthcare, St. Joseph Hospital Eureka, and Redwood Memorial Hospital, we are a diverse group of physicians who provide medical and surgical services with a commitment to values and a strong focus on improving the health and quality of life in the communities we serve.

Your search for the best medical care should begin with the best doctors. Too often, people face chronic injuries or illnesses and wait too long before seeking a doctor’s opinion. With more than a dozen offices in Eureka and Fortuna, we make it easy to access friendly, knowledgeable doctors and great health care in Humboldt County.

From cardiology to neurosurgery, Humboldt Medical Specialists is comprised of highly skilled physicians who treat a wide variety of symptoms and conditions using the

latest medical technology. Our current list of services offered includes: • Allergy & Asthma: prevention, diagnosis and treatment of asthma, allergies and immunodeficient conditions • Cardiology: specialize in the prevention, treatment and reversal of heart disease and other cardiac conditions • Dermatology: treatment of a wide range of medical conditions, including skin cancer, acne, rosacea, psoriasis, eczema and hair/nail disorders • Ear, Nose & Throat: treatment of head and neck cancers, nasal and sinus surgery, ear surgery, facial plastics and reconstruction, sleep apnea, as well as voice and thyroid problems • Gastroenterology: diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal diseases and digestive disorders, including inflammatory bowel disease and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) • General Surgery: full range of surgical care, including minimally invasive and

laparoscopic techniques and treatment of complex gastrointestinal, pancreatic and biliary disorders as well as common conditions such as colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, breast disease, gallbladder surgery and hernias • Hematology / Oncology: diagnosis and treatment of various blood diseases and cancers • Internal Medicine: care and management of chronic health conditions, such as heart disease, diabetes and arthritis • Neurosurgery: treatment for a wide variety of disorders affecting the brain, neck and spine • Orthopedics: treatment associated with bones and joints • Palliative Medicine: helping families navigate challenging issues related to chronic injury/illness and the associated impact on their quality of life • Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery: full range of aesthetic & reconstructive procedures

• Urology: treatment and prevention for health of kidneys, adrenal glands, ureters, urinary bladder, and urethra We treat all of our patients with the utmost compassion and care while focusing on healing the whole person – body, mind and spirit. Our focus is on prevention and reducing vulnerability to disease, illness and injury so that you can maintain a healthy life.

Humboldt Medical Specialists accepts most major insurance plans including commercial/PPO, HMO (Humboldt del Norte IPA), Medicare, and Medi-Cal. For more information about the services provided by our group, please visit us on our website at HumboldtMedicalSpecialists.com.

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Surgio has been one busy robot instruments that mimic and miniaturize the surgeon’s movements. Compared with conventional surgery, patients bleed less, heal more quickly, and have less scarring.

Dr. Steven Tersigni, the first local doctor to use the robot, said patients have been pleased with the results of robotic surgery, mentioning their quick recovery and minimal pain after surgery. “We’ve had a lot of good comments,�

Dr. Tersigni said. “I’ve been surprised by the lack of pain.�

David Geist, a registered nurse who coordinates robotic surgery at Bay Area Hospital, said the most impressive results are in prostate surgery. Patients undergoing radical prostatectomy with traditional methods stay in the hospital an average of 77 hours – just over three days. Patients undergoing robotic-assisted prostatectomy average just 32 hours in the hospital.

The robot’s precision also reduces blood loss. When Dr. Tersigni uses the robot to dislodge an ailing gallbladder from its perch

under the patient’s liver, he often can avoid severing even the tiniest blood vessels. “I think that it’s the future,� he said.

Dr. Hamilton observed the da Vinci Si’s benefits the first day she used it. When a patient strolled past her in a hospital corridor, Dr. Hamilton was startled to recognize the woman who had been on her operating table less than two hours earlier.

Along with Drs. Tersigni and Hamilton, two other surgeons work with the robot: Dr. Stephan Groth and Dr. Leo Kusuda.

Dr. Tersigni said the four surgeons have D become more adept as they’ve gained experience with the robot. They can work more quickly than they did at first, and they’ve expanded the kinds of surgeries they perform with the robot.

The most common surgeries so far have been: • Hysterectomies (56) • Repairs of inguinal hernias (34) • Gallbladder removals (33)

• “Nissen fundoplicationâ€? surgeries to correct hiatal hernias and gastroesophageal reflux disease (30) • Prostatectomies (20) • Partial or total kidney removals (20) The robot’s second year at Bay Area Hospital promises to be even busier than the first. Hospital records show the robot saw So far in itsinsecond action about 14 times per month its first yyear on the job. So far in its second year, the monthly average has risen to nearly 19.

The number is likely to grow as more surgeons begin using the robot. Two more surgeons are expected to join the current quartet within a few months.

For more information, contact: Barbara Bauder Chief Development Officer Bay Area Hospital 541-269-8543 barbara.bauder@bayareahospital.org Submitted by Bay Area Hospital

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COOS BAY – Named by local school children, Bay Area Hospital’s surgical robot has lent a mechanical hand in more than 240 surgical procedures. “It’s been wonderful,� said Dr. Laurie Hamilton. “It’s just an amazing tool that is really nice to use.�

Dr. Hamilton, a gynecologist, is one of four surgeons currently using the robot.

Formally known as the daVinci Si Surgical System, the robot deploys miniature instruments to conduct minimally invasive surgical procedures. It made its local debut in September 2013, letting doctors operate through incisions much smaller than those used in traditional “open� surgery.

In its first 16 months, the robot has helped with 112 general surgeries, 75 gynecological procedures, 49 urological procedures, and five bariatric surgeries.

The robot’s mechanical arms reach into the patient’s abdomen through tubes called trocars. The human surgeon, watching a magnified video image, manipulates

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“Patient care is priority”

Chetco Medical Center Patient Care is Priority

Dr. Jay Patel, M.D. and Dr. Kenneth Manuele, D.O. with their caring staff are ready to offer you the best of care

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Visit or call us for your appointment Open Mon. – Fri. 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. (Phone answered until 5 pm) 97825 Shopping Center Ave., Harbor 541-412-9800 • Fax 541-412-9600

Chetco Medical Center is located at 97825 Shopping Center Avenue in Harbor and offers the services of Jitendra “Jay” Patel MD and Kenneth Manuele DO. Dr. Patel is board certified in Internal Dr Patel is board in Medicine and specializes cGeriatric care. Dr. Manuele is a board certified Doctor of Osteopathy and specializes in Family Practice.

Dr. Patel and Dr. Manuele treat a broad spectrum of medical diseases. Dr. Patel is is proud Dr Patel proudtotohave been a practicing physician h in the Brookings-Harbor community since 1987. Dr. Manuele was in the Brookings area before leaving for a year but is excited to be back in the

Brookings-Harbor Community practicing Family Medicine.

D Chetco Medical Center is a preferred provider with most insurances including Blue Cross of California, Medicare, Medicare Advantage Plans, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Lifewise, ODS, Western Oregon Advanced Health and more.

We offer same-day appointments and there is a provider on call after hours and on weekends.

Submitted by Chetco Medical Center

P.T.L. Denture Service Dentures done right Most Dental Insurance Plans Accepted

We will Match Any Advertised Price!

“Your smile is our only business.”

• Immediate Dentures $695 ea. • Relines Same Day $250 ea.

• Replacement Dentures $595 ea. • Repairs While You Wait

We Do Partials

541-469-6621 Monday-Friday 9 am - 5 pm

| Saturday by Appointment

553 Chetco Ave. • Brookings

A healthy smile awaits you at P.T.L. Denture Service, located in the heart of beautiful downtown Brookings. “Kibby” Winslow, the owner, has been making people smile for more than 25 years now.

The first licensed denturist in Curry County, she has an impressive and extensive dental background. She has garnered degrees in laboratory dental technology and associate of applied science degree in dental technology. Certified by the State of Oregon in advanced oral pathology and to teach in the dental technology field, Kibby Winslow’s dedication to her field is well respected among her peers.

“We try to personalize the appearance of your dentures to suit your ego, not ours. After all is said and done, the secret to our success is your smile!”

P.T.L. Denture Service is conveniently located on Chetco Avenue (Highway 101), serving the community Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with Saturday and evenings by appointment. A 24-hour answering machine is available to ensure a quick response to the needs of patients, as well as a fax service. All work is done “on site” with ADA quality materials; nothing is sent out, avoiding costly middle-man charges. Convenient same day service on relines and repairs while you wait is an added benefit at the lab.

So, if your smile is not becoming to you, perhaps it is time you were coming to the friendly family of professionals at P.T.L. Denture Service.

Submitted by P.T.L. Denture Service

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Why you need Guardians By The Sea

“An Extraordinary Company Balancing Your Life With Extraordinary Care�

Our mission is to enrich the lives of our elders by delivering services and care that nurtures the spirit, encourages independence and allows them to maintain a dignified lifestyle.

Personal Services

Supportive Services

• Bathing/Toileting • Personal Grooming • Mobility & Movement • Nutrition/Meal Preparation

Medication Services

• Housekeeping • Laundry • Shopping & Errands • Transportation

• Medication Assistance with Self Administration of Non-Injection Medication

State Licensed, Bonded & Insured

Family Owned & Operated

Services now available from Port Orford, OR to Crescent City, CA

Sandra Wonacott and Vickie Howell have been providing the highest quality of care for seniors for over 30 combined years. We started out very early in life as caregivers to people we loved and soon realized that this was a life calling. In partnership, we have created Guardians by the Sea, Inc., an exceptional In-Home Care Agency.

Please Call: 541-661-7011

Guardians By The Sea offers a full staff and care-giving services from Crescent City, California to Port Orford, Oregon, and comes highly recommended by local medical professionals. References are available.

In-Home Care Agencies vs.

Private Caregiver: Both options offer one-on-one personal services such as bathing and grooming, mobility, nutrition, and meal planning; support services such as housekeeping, laundry, shopping, transportation, some medication assistance, and so much more.

In addition to the services listed above, with an agency such as ours, you also receive the following: criminal background check, DMV check, drug screens, CPR certification, ongoing education, 24/7 backup caregivers always available, services that are licensed, bonded and insured, and assistance with medical insurance paperwork and payroll tax.

Reach us 24 hours a day, because when you need care, you need us: 541-661-7011.

Submitted by Guardians By The Sea

Chetco Activity Center Chetco Activity Center Find friends at the Center of Activity Lunch Mon. – Fri. Events Daily Classes Exercise Classes Resource Library

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550 Chetco Lane, Brookings 541-469-6822 www.ChetcoAC.org

It is a well-known fact that sitting alone, at home, by oneself, is not healthy. Seniors must look to their future well-being with a goal of not just living longer, but living well. In order to ensure the best possible outcome, emphasis must be given to staying healthy, active and socially connected to others.

Baby Boomers have started reaching their senior years and in zip code 97415 more than 36 percent of the population is older than 60. No one who has danced to rock and roll or burned a bra or promoted social equality or protested against a war is now willing to sit around in a recliner chair watching reality shows all day.

Members of the Baby Boomer Generation are known for having positive attitudes and a social consciousness with a desire to contribute to social change and remain active for most of their lives.

It is imperative seniors find a place where they can gather with others who share their passions, hobbies, gifts and knowledge. By maintaining physical health through appropriate exercise, activities and diet, the body remains strong. The mind is kept fit by enrolling in enriching classes and lifelong learning programs, attending or participating in cultural and social events. Additionally, the senior citizen’s soul is strengthened by giving back through teaching, helping and sharing time with other people in volunteer activities. Determine today to strive for physical, mental and social health by taking care of your body, mind and socially-linked spirit; get involved and contribute to your community and have fun along the way.

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Talking about death

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Death isn’t an easy topic, but it is important to discuss it. When developing financial plans, couples need to consider what will happen when one of them passes away.

The Census Department reports that in 2009, 2.4 percent of all men were widowed and 9.3 percent of all women were. After age 65, 41.3 percent of women were widows. The death of a spouse isn’t a theoretical number: It’s something that could very well affect your family.

As part of your financial plan, you should consider what will happen to your family’s income and expenses when one spouse passes away. If the spouse was working, that income will be lost; if the spouse was retired, the pension could be.

Social Security benefits may make up some of the lost income, especially if there are minor children in the household.

Expenses may go down, but don’t depend on it. If there are minor children, then childcare expenses are likely to increase with only one parent in the

household. If the family received its health insurance from the deceased spouse’s job, then those costs may rise. On the other hand, some of the deceased’s expenses will be eliminated. With retired couples, research by the Department of Health and Human Services on widows shows that household costs decreased about 20 percent when the husband passed away; in some cases, her income decreased by 50 percent or more when her spouse's income was gone.

Careful planning for savings, pension elections, and life insurance may help your family avoid a financial crisis on top of personal sorrow. The proper option will be different for each couple, but the first step should be a discussion about what would happen should tragedy hit tomorrow.

Contact Mary Dorman at: 707-464-2414 www.marydorman.com Submitted by State Farm Insurance - Mary Dorman

Lift your spirits with power lift chairs and beds!

The power lift recliners at Barron’s offer comfort, customization and craftsmanship – plus the added boost of a power lift. Available in a surprising range of sizes and styles, the easy-to-use hand wand lets you control the gentle lifting mechanism, while industryleading construction standards promise years of comfort.

Transform your bedroom into a tranquil retreat. Barron’s adjustable bed bases inspire relaxation and rejuvenation, and are the ideal centerpiece for your customized bedroom haven. With the touch of a button, your bed adapts to whatever position you desire, effortlessly increasing your comfort.

The Barron’s staff is committed to offering you the very best service, value,

and selection on “America’s Wild Rivers Coast.” Whether you are looking for one special item or want to furnish your entire home, at Barron’s Home Furnishings you’ll find a terrific selection of furnishings designed to fit your lifestyle... and your budget.

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For over 50 years, Barron’s Home Furnishings has focused on attaining just one goal – your satisfaction. We want every aspect of your shopping experience to go beyond your expectations. At Barron’s Home Furnishings, it’s not about making a sale – it’s about making you a customer for life and your home a “home”.

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John Goss graduated from DN High in the USAF, he continued his training working with the highly athletic military School in 1997. He received a Bachelor in troops, and entered the Doctoral program at Kinesiology in 2001 from Sonoma State, Andrews University, MI. He is in the process then earned a Doctorate in Physical of completing his final research study to Therapy from Samuel Merritt in 2008. receive his Doctorate of Science in Physical After graduation, he and his family moved to OR to begin his career working as an Therapy.

In 2006, Brad received his certification as in-patient physical therapist at Tuality an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist. Only Comm. Hspt. In 2009, John brought his 10% of PT's are board certified by the family back to Crescent City while taking a American Physical Therapy Association, position at PNWPT. He has gained which requires demonstrated experience in experience working with geriatrics, stroke the specialty field and passing an extensive rehab and pediatric patients as well as examination process. He then became a continuing his education regarding Certified Manual Physical Therapist in evidence-based practice in orthopedic 2011. Brad served as an active duty Airman physical therapy.

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The Del Norte County Veterans Service Office (CVSO) provides information and assistance in obtaining state and federal veterans benefits, programs and services. The CVSO can assist you if you are a Veteran, Widow, or Dependent of a deceased or disabled Veteran.

The CVSO can be your liaison to the Veterans Administration, and can assist you with the paperwork necessary when filing claims for Service-Connected Disability Compensation, War-time Pension, Survivor’s Pension, and enrollment in the VA Health Care system.

Our office provides referrals for vital services such as Transitional housing and PTSD treatment.

We perform numerous Outreach Activities each year – the most noteworthy is our Semi-annual Veteran’s Resource Day which is in May and November.

This event invites local Veterans affiliated Groups and Community

organizations to the Veterans hall in order to connect Veterans with important services.

The CVSO, Local Veterans Service Organizations and Volunteers work towards providing other essential services as well, such as Transportation to VA Medical appointments through the DAV. We offer various programs that may interest our local Veteran population, like our Vegetable Garden Project, Group Counselling, Sack Lunch Outreach, and Bug-Out Bag distribution for Veterans in crisis.

Our office is open Monday to Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm, (Closed 12:00 to 1:00pm for lunch). We work by appointments; please bring your discharge paperwork.

Please visit your CVSO if you have questions about: Compensation, Pension, School, Medical, or Burial benefits, Discharge upgrades, Requesting Military Records or CalVet Benefits.

Submitted by The Del Norte County Veterans Service Office (CVSO)

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Health & Fitness 2015 Rejuvenation planning: Healthier How to improve your balance body starts with the brain as you age McClatchy-Tribune This new year you’ve decided to lose 25 pounds, restart your exercise program and de-stress. But isn’t that what you decided last year? To keep resolutions, we’ve got to break bad habits while slowly establishing new ones to replace them.

Sports psychologist Gregory Chertok is director of mental training at Tenafly, N.J.based CourtSense. He outlines the following habit-forming strategies to achieve your health and wellness goals.

Set specific, short-term goals. Saying “I’m going to lose 50 pounds” doesn’t offer much guidance, and without a road map, many of us lose motivation, Chertok said. Set attainable short-terms goals to guide you (such as join a health club, hire a personal trainer, work out three nights a week, cut out one dessert a week.) As you achieve these doable short-term goals, you’ll feel confident and willing to set more challenging ones.

Goals should be in your control, Chertok added. We should be able to manipulate, adjust and accomplish them without reliance on someone or something else.

Be realistic. A lot of us expect dramatic results after a few weeks or even a few days of small lifestyle changes and are discouraged when there’s little change. “It can take up to several months of dedicated, consistent behavior to see change,” he said. Arm yourself with realistic expectations, don’t be surprised by the occasional obstacle and temptation — and persevere. As long as your goals are doable, the results will come.

Be aware of what triggers your bad habits and change them. One of the greatest challenges to breaking any habit is placing awareness on the trigger cues leading to the behavior. When the trigger cues are removed, the desire for the behavior can diminish. For instance, an exerciser may wish to take an alternate route home so he doesn’t pass his favorite

Savvy Senior restaurant (the trigger to stop and eat) or adjust his television package to avoid the temptation of late-night programming and ensure an earlier bedtime. As these new behaviors are repeated, they’ll slowly become ingrained and replace bad-habit behaviors, Chertok said.

Get support from friends and experts.

Knowing that someone is thinking about us and holding us accountable is extremely effective in sticking to new goals. Join an exercise class or exercise with a buddy who expects you to show up. Share your goals with friends and family. Ask for help. For example, ask co-workers or family to discourage you from making poor food decisions. A personal trainer and dietitian also will hold you accountable and support your exercise and diet program.

Choose activities that interest you. Some people are more likely to adhere to exercise if they join a class or hire a personal trainer. Others operate better by themselves. “Based on your personality and temperament, craft the workout environment that’s most conducive to you. If you hate weightlifting, for example, don’t pick that,” Chertok said. “A lot of people think they have to exercise in a particular way, but if you’re not engaged from the start, that’s a red flag.

Pick something you enjoy.”

Develop self-efficacy. If you don’t think you’re capable of running a 10k or losing 20 pounds, why bother? Self-efficacy is believing that you have the tools to take on and succeed in a particular situation or challenge. One way to build self-efficacy, according to Albert Bandura, the pioneering psychologist who developed the theory, is through modeling. If we see someone similar to us run a marathon, we might think it’s possible for us to do it too.

Look for inspiring stories (books, videos) about people like you who’ve reached their goals.

As we age, our balance declines – if it isn’t practiced – and can cause falls. Every year more than one in three people age 65 years or older fall, and the risk increases with age.

A simple fall can cause a serious fracture of the hip, pelvis, spine, arm, hand or ankle, which can lead to hospital stays, disability, loss of independence and even death.

How Balance Works Balance is the ability to distribute your weight in a way that enables you to hold a steady position or move at will without falling. It’s determined by a complex combination of muscle strength, visual inputs, the inner ear and the work of specialized receptors in the nerves of your joints, muscles, ligaments and tendons that orient you in relation to other objects.

It’s all sorted out in the sensory cortex of your brain, which takes in the information from those sources to give you balance. But aging dulls our balance senses, and causes most seniors to gradually become less stable on their feet over time.

Poor balance can also lead to a vicious cycle of inactivity. You feel a little unsteady, so you curtail certain activities. If you’re inactive, you’re not challenging your balance systems or using your muscles. As a result, both balance and strength suffer. Simple acts like strolling through a grocery store or getting up from a chair become trickier. That shakes your confidence, so you become even less active.

Balance Exercises If you have a balance problem that is not tied to illness, medication or some other specific cause, simple exercises can help preserve and improve your balance. Some basic exercises you can do anytime include: · One-legged stands: Stand on one foot for 30 seconds, or longer, then switch to the other foot. You can do this while brushing

your teeth or waiting around somewhere. In the beginning, you might want to have a wall or chair to hold on to. · Heel rises: While standing, rise up on your toes as far as you can. Then drop back to the starting position and repeat the process 10 to 20 times. You can make this more difficult by holding light hand weights. · Heel-toe walk: Take 20 steps while looking straight ahead. Think of a field sobriety test. · Sit-to-stand: Without using your hands, get up from a straight-backed chair and sit back down 10 to 20 times. This improves balance and leg strength.

For additional balance exercises visit go4life.nia.nih.gov, a resource created by the National Institute on Aging that offers free booklets and a DVD that provides illustrated examples of many appropriate exercises. You can order your free copies online or by calling 800-222-2225.

Some other exercises that can help improve your balance and flexibility is through tai chi and yoga. To locate a beginner’s class in your area that teaches either of these disciplines, call your local senior center, health club or wellness center, check your yellow pages or try online directory sites like americantaichi.net and yogaf inder.com If nothing is available near you, there are DVDs and videos that offer tai chi and yoga instructions and routines for seniors that you can do at home. Some good resources for finding them are amazon.com, collagevideo.com and ief it.com, or check with your local public library.

Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.

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A healthy body starts at Express Fitness!

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Excellent Quality/ Low Cost 24-Hr Emergency Care Available

Dentures • Partials • Relines • Repairs Implant Denture Replacement

Coast Denture Service has made quite a name for itself throughout the local area. This is one firm in which people can place their complete trust and confidence and know that they will get the highest level of professional service.

Coast Denture Service is located at 800 Chetco Avenue in the Pacific Center across from Les Schwab Tires in Brookings. Specializing in upper and lower partials and dentures, this licensed denturist and dental technician will give you relines, (same day), and repairs (while you wait), plus immediate dentures, replacement

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Tabata Bootcamp! Take your relaxation to the next level in our Spectra Color Spa System or try our fat-burning Bikini Body Sauna Sessions. Hot Rollers Salon is right next door offering Cuts, Colors, Pedicures, Waxing & Air Brush Tanning. Open from 4am to midnight, 7 days a week for our members.

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implant dentures and cosmetic denture work, all with excellent quality and low cost. Albert Giddings is dedicated to the proposition that everyone deserves the same personal service.

Albert has done work for more than 35 dentists and 10 oral surgeons in his 45 years of experience, learning many different techniques, and is continually taking new courses to further his education to better n meet your needs.

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Soul Feet: balance and harmony

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My Belief is to bring Balance and Harmony to the Mind, Body, and Spirit: fostering Wellness and Health as a Whole.

Namaste Offering: Reflexology, Acupressure, Therapeutic Massage, Reiki, Bowenology, Color Light Therapy, Color Table treatments, EFT, Energy Medicine, Chakra Balancing, Raindrop Massage, Vita Flex, Crystal Reiki therapy, Ear candling w/scalp massage, Emotional Release alarm points, and Aura & Chakra Imaging with Bio- Feedback. Young Living Oil applications available with all treatments, I’m

an ATP trained and certified by Doreen Virtue-PHD. A creative facet to Soul Feet is Healing Infusions Jewelry, beautiful infused Chakra Energy Jewelry to help balance your energy centers and bring you harmony and balance.

I have studied under pioneers such as Carolyn Myss, Anodea Judith, Doreen Virtue and Donna Eden to enable myself to advocate, teach and promote wellness and balance in others’ lives.

Submitted by Soul Feet - Connie McDonald, CMT, Reiki Master, Acupressurist, Reflexologist, ATP

How is your sleep?

Are you sleepy during the day? Do you wake up sore and stiff ?

Sleep, a key part of a healthy lifestyle along with eating right and exercise, affects your quality of life. If you're tossing and turning or waking up feeling stiff or sore, it could be time to shop for a new mattress.

While shopping, be sure to take the “SLEEP� test. Lie down and take the time to truly relax.

As rest is a critical factor in your overall well being, invest enough to ensure your comfort and support needs are being met. The

average person spends one-third of their life in bed equaling 220,000 hours over the course of a lifetime.

Start improving your sleep today. Visit Brookings Furniture at 98158 W. Benham Lane at the corner of Highway 101 South in Brookings-Harbor or call 541-813-2214. They are ready to help you get a good night's sleep!

Submitted by Brookings Furniture

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We are “where compassion meets care�

Locally owned and operated by Laura and John Neely residents of Eureka, CA. We have over 25 years of experience in providing home care to our community of Humboldt County. Elite Caregivers is now serving three counties in Northern CA: Humboldt, Del Norte and Shasta. Elite Caregivers is licensed, bonded and fully insured. We make your life simple by being the employer and giving you the peace of mind knowing that you’re covered.

We Coordinate w/the Medical Care Teams: Physician, Hospital Discharge, Home Health, Hospice, P.A.C.E We are the Hospital accredited team for our regions.

Elite Caregivers is an In-Home Care caregiver agency.

We know that finding quality in-home care services is challenging and can often be overwhelming, but you don’t have to go through it alone. We are here to help. Rest assured, Elite Caregivers are extensively trained, and many have experience in specialty care such as Alzheimer's, Dementia, Arthritis, End of Life Care, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Diabetes, mental and physical challenges, and much more.

Certified Professional Caregivers You Can Trust: RN, LVN, CNA, Certified Nurse Assistants, Personal Attendants. Now we provide online training for all our staff and CA CEU approved training for all of our licensed staff. For more information on how to apply go to our employment link.

Case Management: Individual Case Managers per Region.

Daily or weekly visits from our managers.

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Free In-Home Safety Checks: Life Alert with 24 Hour Monitoring Available 24/7: 24 Hour Emergency Line 1-707-496-8499.

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The service that we provide to you or your loved one is with the same care, concern and compassion as if we were caring for our own family member.

Personalized Care "Flexible Care Options": We look at the whole person: Body, Mind & Spirit.

Up-to-Date Technology that connects us with your physician: Electronic Health Record (EHR) HIPAA Compliant

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A positive approach to fitness The friendly, full-time staff and experienced instructors are just part of the reason South Coast Fitness Center provides a positive fitness experience.

Locally owned and operated, South Coast Fitness offers a wide variety of exciting group exercise classes and martial arts classes for adults and children.

The rooms are clean, spacious and well lighted with a full range of cardio equipment, resistance machines and free

weights. A licensed personal trainer is available.

Several membership options are offered, with no sign-up fee or contract, and with both senior and student discounts.

South Coast Fitness says, “We’re here to help you achieve your fitness goals in a positive atmosphere.�

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Train to be a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)!

Pick up an application at your local college office or online at www.socc.edu/nursing Financial assistance may be available.

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Did you know that Southwestern Oregon Community College trains health care professionals in Curry County? Local classes include Basic Nursing Assistant, EMT Basic, and classes that support Registered Nurse training. Classes that support the Pharmacy Technician Certificate are available online. A Basic Nursing Assistant class is scheduled in Brookings this spring to prepare students to become Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA). Those interested can complete an application and take a placement test. Applications are due March 9.

Southwestern offers many of the prerequisite classes required for students applying to a Registered Nurse (RN) program. Students considering nursing or any degree or certificate program should make an appointment to see an advisor. More information on nursing and other programs is available online at www.socc.edu/nursing.

Considering a career in health care? Consider SWOCC. You can get there from here.

For more information call 541-469-5017 or 541-247-2741 in Gold Beach.

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Physical health is only part of having a healthy quality of life. Feeling emotionally balanced and able to take on life’s challenges gives you and your family the advantage of longer life and more meaningful experiences.

Medications can only do so much when your mood is affecting your work and loved ones.

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ting professional therapy at Fleet Street Counseling.

Anne Ryssdal, M.S., LPC, is a skilled child, family and adult therapist. She accepts most insurances and also works with Employee Assistance Programs.

Anne Tlaker, M.A., works with adults, teaches alternative pain management and coping strategies and provides a sliding fee scale that makes counseling affordable for anyone who needs it.

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Get back to your best Brookings Harbor Physical Therapy has been treating patients here in Brookings for 20 years. Our physical therapists are Devin Leslie DPT and Christine Good PTA. Brookings Harbor PT has always maintained a reputation for excellent care, giving patients the help and tools they need to regain as much of their function as possible. We treat patients for numerous diagnoses and conditions including stroke, hip and knee

surgeries, orthopedics, work-related injuries and vehicle accidents. Our caring staff will quickly put you at ease with every aspect, from explaining your insurance benefits to helping you understand your condition and coordinating your care with your physician. Stop by and see us, or find us at southwestphysicaltherapy.com.

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A harvest ready TO GO...

Harvest of the Month features ready-togo tools and resources that can be used in diverse applications to support healthy eating and daily physical activity. These tools and resources can be used in a variety of settings including: schools, daycare, after school programs, retail food stores and farmers’ markets, health clinics, food banks, work sites, Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) programs, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) offices, farmto-fork programs and other venues for agriculture and nutrition education.

All Harvest of the Month resources are based on the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The guidelines are supported by extensive research that shows eating a colorful variety of fruits and vegetables and getting at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day can help children maintain a healthy weight and lower their risk for serious health problems.

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Resources provide the opportunity for collaboration among many partners and stakeholders, including educators, school nutrition staff, school administrators, students, parents, farmers, retail outlets, work sites, SNAP offices, after-school programs, and more - all of whom are striving toward the goal of increasing consumption of fruits and vegetables and increasing physical activity among low-income Californians.

Thank you to our local sponsors: Community Food Council, Circle of Change, Soroptomists International of Crescent City, CBH, DN Healthcare District, Ocean Air Farms, Fieldbrook Valley Apple Farms, and Community Alliance with Family Farmers.

Think of your body as the vehicle that takes your spirit where it wants to go, the vehicle that we drive through this adventure called life. Similar to automobiles, our bodies need maintenance and good driving to last as long as possible, get us where we’re going, and give us the joyride of our lives. We need to operate safely at high speeds, navigate rough roads, go long distances, keep cool and keep our wheels on. Simply put, maintaining our whole being allows us to live life to the fullest.

Most people cruise around with bodies like beat up Chevys. That’s okay because there is no time like the present to begin restoration. Think of yoga teachers as mechanics who can give you the right tools to make repairs.

Physical movements lubricate joints and muscles. Breathing exercises recharge the batteries. Relaxation cools, calms, and prevents overheating. Highoctane food fuels motion and power.

Meditation and positive thinking clears and focuses the mind that is driving, also making it easier to read the maps of intuition.

We’ve all heard that it’s not the destination but the journey that matters most. Make yours the best you can by frequenting your local yoga body shop to tune up, top off, and realign from life’s potholes and speed bumps.

Thanks for sharing the road in this grand caravan. Now let’s crank it up, open it up, and enjoy the ride!

Submitted by Sarah Hundley, CMT, CYI - Cloud Nine

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We Plus You equals quality care Joint Commission Recognition Yet Another Sign of a Quality-Focused Hospital Dedication to providing quality care to our patients has earned us recognition by The Joint Commission as a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures. Sutter Coast Hospital was recognized for attaining and sustaining excellence in accountability measure performance in the areas of pneumonia and surgical care. Quality and safety are of the utmost importance at SCH and being acknowledged by these organizations for protecting our patients from accidents, errors, injuries and infections is a tremendous honor.

Food Bank Donations Benefit North Coast Food Banks

Charity Care at Sutter Coast totals $8,000 a day

internship, residency, chief residency in internal medicine and endocrinology fellowship training was all in SCH’s charity care program allows Minneapolis, Minn., where he practiced us to give back to our communities and for nine years. helps support them in times of need.

Dr. George Getty is Board-Certified While SCH is located in one of the most beautiful places on earth, it is also in Urology. He will officially join the one of the poorest counties in team of physician’s at Sutter Pacific California, with 21.5 percent of Del Medical Foundation in Crescent City.

Norte County households living below Dr. Getty is a general urologist who the federal poverty line. As a not- predominantly treats patients with for-profit hospital, SCH provides bladder dysfunction, voiding millions of dollars of services to patients obstruction, malignancies of the kidney, that come to our ED, regardless of their bladder and prostate, as well as urinary ability to pay. SCH provides tract stone disease and its prevention. approximately $8,000 in charity care a He received his surgical internship at day. Our staff also provides financial the University of Virginia Medical counseling to patients and works to see School, the University of California, if they’re qualified for any support Irvine, and received his urology services that they may not be aware of. residency at the University of Utah This is one of the ways we try to help Medical Center. bridge the gap of our community Sutter Coast has ongoing members’ limited financial resources to ensure all of our families, friends and recruitment efforts tied to Family Internal Medicine, neighbors have access to quality Practice, Orthopedics, General Surgery and medical care.

Pediatrics to further meet the needs of the community.

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In honor of every employee, physician and volunteer throughout our network, Sutter Health recently donated $255,000 to 27 food banks throughout California and Hawaii, Sutter Coast Hospital including Rural Human Services in Optima CT660 Coming to Crescent City and Brookings Harbor SCH is very excited to welcome the Sutter Coast Hospital!

Community Helpers, Inc. This donation will help community food following providers to the Sutter Coast This year, SCH will add an exciting banks serve more than 1 million family. new tool to its diagnostic toolbox. The people who struggle to put food on Optima CT660 provides enhanced Dr. James Theen is Board-Certified their table. in Internal Medicine and in scanning with up to 40 percent less On average, every dollar that food Endocrinology, Diabetes and radiation. Features include: Increased speed – entire body in 12 banks receive translates to more than Metabolism. He is a fellow of both the four meals served. We recognize the American College of Physicians and seconds, compared to 52 seconds with American College of older technology important role that Sutter Coast the Language translation – automated Endocrinology.

Dr. Theen was born Hospital plays in enhancing the well-being of the community we serve and raised in Illinois, attended voice system can give instructions in and are happy to support the Wesleyan University in Connecticut patient’s own language Reduced breath holds – 10 seconds charitable work of these local and came back to the University of Illinois for medical school. His compared to 20 seconds or more with organizations.

older technology; especially good for elderly Video screen – can feature relaxing scenes or cartoons to comfort patients of all ages.

Better radiation profile – clearer images and machine can optimize reads and reduce staring when metal is detected in body.

Organ dose modulation – smart technology can regulate dose based on anatomy.

This exciting new technology will improve the breadth and safety of care we can offer SCH patients. Please look out for more information once the equipment is installed later this year.

About Sutter Coast Hospital The Sutter Health Story is We Plus You! Sutter Health is a pretty big family! Actually, more than 50,000 of us-doctors, employees and volunteerscomprise our network of care.

Together, we share a partnership promise to create a more personalized, high-value health care experience for you and your family. It's called We Plus You. Take a look at how we're partnering with you, communities and each other to make a positive difference in more than 100 Northern California cities and towns. Sutter Coast Hospital and clinics represent the northernmost footprint of Sutter Health. With a hospital and clinics serving Del Norte County, California and Curry County, Oregon, they are the perfect partner for this project. For more information, please visit our web site: www.suttercoast.org Submitted by Sutter Coast Hospital

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