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You can trust your hearing to Pacific Coast Hearing We believe in the power of clear, accurate communication. That’s why we do more than just treat you. We listen to you. Most importantly, we offer real hearing solutions that fit who you are and how you live. An estimated 28 million people in the United States suffer from some degree of hearing impairment. And as America’s population ages, hearing loss is becoming more prevalent. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, hearing impairment is the third most common problem affecting the baby boom generation. The good news is that most hearing losses can be effectively treated with digital amplification. But because the onset of hearing loss tends to be gradual, the key to effective treatment and rehabilitation is identifying a hearing loss in the early stages. Hearing loss can significantly reduce the quality of life that people work so hard to achieve. It can restrict and inhibit a person’s ability to interact with other people, prevent them from hearing vital information, cause misunderstandings in conversations, heighten stress, increase fatigue, and may even
shorten life expectancy. Early identification plays a vital role in limiting the adverse effects of hearing loss. It begins with a simple hearing evaluation and words of encouragement from family and friends. If you’ve had questions about your hearing, it’s probably time to have it evaluated. In some cases, the problem may be accumulated earwax blocking the ear canal and a quick removal of wax is all that’s required. Pacific Coast Hearing Center offers free hearing screenings for qualified candidates. All screenings are done in a sound treated booth with the most up-to-date equipment and technology available. Let Pacific Coast Hearing Center help you hear what you have been missing. Pacific Coast Hearing Center, located at 638 Railroad St. in Brookings, is open five days a week for your convenience. For more information or to schedule an appointment please call 541-469-3511 or toll-free (800) 887-4327. Submitted by Pacific Coast Hearing Center
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Ocean Park
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541-469-6817 Families no longer have to travel far to visit their loved ones. Ocean Park is a 55 bed Residential Care Level II Memory Care Community designed for the care of those afflicted with different forms of dementia. Residents enjoy secured freedom with doors opening to walkways and patios with beautiful ocean and forest views in a home-like setting. Around the clock, trained and experienced staff provide a well-designed supportive program to enable our residents to live life to the fullest. Ocean Park has been in operation for over 10 years. We are the most established and largest memory care community in Curry and Del Norte Counties. In additon, a Medical Doctor (MD), Physical Therapist (PT), full-time RN-Wellness Director and Life Enrichment Director are actively involved in the operation of the facility. Our community features private and semi-private rooms open to 17 acres of pristine ocean and forest views.
Respite Care Many families don’t want to permanently place their loved ones in a new home. However, it may be helpful to move a loved one to Ocean Park for a few weeks or months while you take a little break. This is an ideal place for your loved one to recuperate after hospital stays or illnesses, when he or she may need some extra tender, loving care.
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The importance of Copper in your diet Two tablespoons of peanut butter contain 0.6 mg of copper
Copper is a required nutrient found naturally in such foods as seafood, liver, green vegetables, whole grains, lentils and nuts. Copper helps to regulate blood pressure and is needed to absorb iron. Some laboratory studies have suggested that copper may have antioxidant and anti-cancer properties, but high levels of copper have also been linked to a higher risk of certain can-
cers. Some people wear copper bracelets to help with arthritis, but there is no scientific evidence supporting the practice. Most people get enough copper from eating a balanced diet, although copper is generally added to multivitamins as well. Copper pipes and cookware also leach minute particles of copper into water or food. Copper toxicity is rare, but adults are advised not to take more than 10 milligrams per day, due to an increased risk of liver damage. People with Wilson's disease, a genetic disorder that allows copper to build up in the body, should not take copper supplements. Diabetics should also avoid supplements containing copper, as the mineral can affect blood sugar levels. People with a copper deficiency can also have low iron levels, to the point of anemia, and may develop osteoporosis. Zinc supplements and large doses of vitamin C can block copper absorption.
Recommended daily allowance, in micrograms Men (19+): 0.9 mg Women (19+): 0.9 mg Pregnant women: 1 mg Breast-feeding women: 1.3 mg Children (0-6 months): 0.2 mg* Children (7-12 months): 0.2 mg Children (1-3 years): 0.3 mg Children (4-8 years): 0.4 mg Children (9-13 years): 0.7 mg Children (14-18): 0.9 mg *No RDA has been set for children younger than 6 months; estimated adequate intake provided instead. Good sources Calf liver (cooked, 3 oz.): 12.6 mg Oysters (cooked, 3 oz.): 6.4 mg Baking chocolate (1 oz.): 0.9 mg Cashews (1 oz.): 0.6 mg Peanut butter (2 tbsp): 0.6 mg Potato skin (from one potato): 0.5 mg Sources: Mayo Clinic, American Cancer Society, NutritionData.com
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No butts about it Quitting smoking is one of the most important things you can do for your health Did you or someone you love resolve to quit smoking for New Year’s? The American Lung Association is here to help you keep that resolution. January is the perfect time for a fresh start, and with today’s economic challenges, quitting smoking is not only good for your health, it’s good for your wallet. At current prices, when a pack-a-day smoker quits, it’s like getting a $2000 bonus—tax free—every year! Having a solid plan can be the key. Here are seven tips for success and resources that have helped thousands give up smoking for good: Talk to your doctor about the different over-the-counter and prescription medications and various types of treatments available to help you quit smoking. Look into the different options available to help smokers quit. Visit www.lungusa.org for tools like Freedom From Smoking® Online. Take time to plan. Pick your quit date a few weeks ahead of time and mark it on the calendar. If you can,
pick a day that isn’t stressful, such as after the holidays. As your Quit Day approaches, gather the medications and tools you need and map out how you’re going to handle situations that make you want to smoke. Get some exercise every day. Walking is a great way to reduce the stress of quitting. Exercise is proven to not only combat weight gain, but also improves mood and energy levels. Eat a balanced diet; drink lots of water and get plenty of sleep. Ask family, friends and co-workers for their help and support. Having someone to take a walk with or just listen can give a needed boost. You don’t have to quit alone. Help is
available. Consider joining a s t o p smoking program like Freedom From Smoking® offered by the American Lung Association. For even more help, call our Lung HelpLine at 1-800-LUNG-USA. Our nurses and respiratory therapists can provide expert advice on quitting smoking. “Be aware that smokers have different experiences when they quit,” says Norman Edelman, M.D. American Lung Association Chief Medical Officer. “Some may feel tired or even easily excitable. Others may feel lightheaded, nervous or irritable and experience headaches in addition to craving
tobacco or sweets. Know that these feelings are normal and may last for several weeks, but eventually they will pass.” The American Lung Association’s Freedom From Smoking® program has helped hundreds of thousands quit smoking and is considered the gold standard for smoking cessation programs. This program is offered over eight sessions in a group setting, since the support of others is a beneficial component of the quitting process. And perfect for today’s busy world is Freedom From Smoking® Online (http://www.ffsonline.org/) which brings the same proven program into the comfort and privacy of your own home. “Quitting smoking is one of the most important things that you can do for your health,” adds Dr. Edelman. “The earlier you quit the better, but it’s important to remember that it’s never too late to quit. The American Lung Association offers the best tools and resources available.”
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Expanding your healthcare options
Committed to meeting all your medical needs Curry Health Network is an energetic and growing association of medical centers, clinics, programs and medical providers – all vitally committed to meeting the medical needs of our patients with compassion and care. We are successfully bringing more healthcare providers to the area and leading the way in rural medical excellence. The Curry Health Network provides care from the north to the south of Curry County. In Port Orford your care is provided by Curry Family Medical Clinic, and in Gold Beach we have Curry General Hospital, Curry Hospital Annex and the Women’s Health Clinic. In Brookings, Curry Health Network is currently operating as Brookings Medical Center at 585 Fifth Street. Curry
Medical Center, a state-of-the-art facility, will open soon at 500 Fifth Street. Also available in Brookings is the Curry Outpatient Surgery Center and Brookings Psychiatry. Many local medical providers co-operate with visiting specialists
Architectural rendering of the new Curry Medical Center to open this spring.
to offer an extensive choice of available services. Additional programs include the Curry Breast Health Network, CardioPulmonary Services, the Coumadin Clinic, several fitness programs and a full range of
wellness education opportunities. Curry Medical Center provides family care for all ages, expert specialist care and an urgent care clinic. Services include radiology, mammography, bone density testing, full laboratory and phlebotomy. Also available are MRI, dietetics, urology, Coumadin Clinic and gynecology-obstetrics. Curry Health Network is pleased to be expanding your healthcare options and meeting the medical needs in the area to ensure a healthier community. Curry Medical Center 541-4122000, Curry Outpatient Surgery Center, 541-412-2070, Curry General Hospital 800-445-8085. Submitted by Curry Health Network
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A better life begins with Barron’s Many products are available that are designed to improve your quality of life. We at Barron’s believe a better life begins with a good night’s sleep. Tempurpedic – “The most recommended bed in America” – has been helping us change the way people sleep for over eight years and is truly different than other open celled visco-elastic products. TEMPUR pressure relieving material is a breakthrough in sleep technology that simply looks and feels like new longer than any other product. The story of this revolutionary material, the heart and soul of all Tempurpedic products, begins with NASA’s research to develop a material to relieve the tremendous G-forces experienced by astronauts. The Swedish scientists, realizing the enormous potential of the material, spent nearly a decade and millions of research dollars perfecting TEMPUR material as the ultimate sleep surface. The results: 91% of Tempur-Pedic owners say their expectations of their mattress have been met, 93% of Tempur-Pedic owners are satisfied overall with their mattress, 95% of TempurPedic owners are satisfied with the comfort of their mattress, 96% of TempurPedic owners are satisfied with the quality of their mattress, 92% of TempurPedic owners recommend the Tempur-
Pedic brand to family, friends and coworkers. What prevents us from getting deep restful sleep? Many of our customers complain about pain, numbness, cut off circulation, breathing obstruction and pressure points. We at Barron’s believe the right combinations of comfort and support paired with the right pillow can improve the way we feel when we wake. A good night’s sleep is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle. It affects all aspects of your day: from how you feel, to your relationships, productivity and ultimately, your quality of life. While you sleep, your brain goes to work, consolidating the day’s learning into memory and re-energizes the body. The average individual requires 7 to 8 hours of sleep per night, but it differs for everyone. Some people many need as much as 10 hours a night, while others need much less. It’s a safe bet, however, that if you sleep longer on the weekends than you do during the week, you aren’t meeting your personal sleep requirement. Your mattress has the potential to make or break a good night’s sleep. If you’re tossing and turning more at night or if you’re waking up feeling stiff in the morning, it could be a sign that your current mattress is no longer the best for you. Your body appreciates a comfort-
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and luxury. Englander is handmade in Oregon. In our opinion, if you are more price conscious you get more bed for your buck with Englander. If you simply want the best, look toward Tempurpedic. We offer a variety of other products that may improve some area of your life such as adjustable beds known to improve circulation and acid reflux, lift chairs that assist you in getting up and recliners with adjustable lumbar to provide you the individual support you need, massage chairs that increase circulation as well as reduce pain and stress, rugs that can add warmth and cushion your high traffic areas and lamps from companies specializing in reducing glare, designed by doctors for reading. Our luxurious fabrics hold less allergens and are easier to clean and maintain, designed for high traffic homes with kids, pets, etc. We offer in-home design service to help create harmony between you and the inanimate objects in your home. Barron’s also has free delivery so you don’t break your back, including set-up and removal. We also use top name manufacturers with the best warranties in the industry to give you peace of mind. Submitted by Barron’s Home Furnishings
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Quality heart and cancer care just beyond your front door at St. Joseph’s Hospital
A team approach to heart care Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. We at St. Joseph and Redwood Memorial hospitals have joined the fight against heart disease by establishing ourselves as leading providers of quality cardiovascular care on the North Coast. The Heart Institute at St. Joseph Hospital has pioneered the way to provide state-of-theart cardiovascular services to North Coast residents. This means quality cardiac care
close to home that includes prevention, education, diagnostic and treatment services, as well as a full cardiac rehabilitation program. The St. Joseph Hospital Heart Institute team has focused on performance ratings for three important indicators from the National Registry of Myocardial Infarction (NRMI). The team received the high ratings in the: • Time to medication upon arrival at Emergency
Room. Score: 100 percent. Studies show that early treatment with aspirin reduces mortality from Acute Myocardial Infarction (heart attack). • Time taken to receive angioplasty. Average time: 80 minutes. This is the time from when a patient first comes to the emergency room and receives diagnosis, has a cardiologist notified, is transported to the Cath Lab, and has angioplasty/stenting performed. Providing care in 90
minutes is the national goal for achieving optimal care. • Patient referral to Cardiac Rehabilitation. Over 80 percent of cardiac patients at St. Joseph Hospital receive education or referrals for Cardiac Rehab. Other hospitals in the study (over 1,200) reported only a 25 percent average referral rate. Learn more about St. Joseph Hospital’s Heart Institute at www.stjosepheureka.org. Submitted by St. Joseph’s Hospital
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Cancer Program offers comprehensive services St. Joseph Hospital’s 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. The Cancer Program offers comprehensive services for cancer diagnosis and treatment, including: Prostate Seed Implants This technique essentially treats the prostate from the inside out rather than from the outside in. Decreased radiation doses to the surrounding normal tissues may decrease both the short term and long term side effects, and this
treatment requires only two procedures at St. Joseph Hospital. Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) This newer type of radiation therapy means higher cure rates and fewer side effects through more exact and focused treatment. IMRT allows for pinpoint accuracy in targeting tumors, while at the same time greatly reducing the radiation dose to healthy vital tissues. IMRT technology has already contributed to substantially improved clinical outcomes in prostate cancer, according to studies in the Journal of Radiation, Oncology, Biology and Physics.
High Dose Rate Brachytherapy (HDR) High dose rate brachytherapy is a form of radiotherapy commonly used to treat gynecologic cancers. For selected cases of breast cancer, the MammoSite catheter is used for treatment and therapy and can be completed in just one week, rather than the standard treatment of six weeks. PET/CT - the all-in-one full body scan The newest diagnostic system for detecting cancer at St. Joseph Hospital is called a PET/CT Scan -- the only one of its kind in Humboldt County. It
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is a combination of Positron Emission Tomography (PET), which detects cellular activity, and Computerized Tomography (CT), which reveals a crosssection of body tissues and organs. With the help of a PET/CT scan, physicians can now detect cancers, as well as some heart disease and brain disorders, at a much earlier stage. For more information about the Cancer Program at St. Joseph Hospital, call (707) 269-4242 or (800) 477-1922 or visit www.stjosepheureka.org. Submitted by St. Joseph’s Hospital
Your search for the best medical care should begin with the best doctors. You’ll find them at Humboldt Medical Specialists. From allergies to neurosurgery - we have the specialist you’re looking for in many convenient locations. What’s more, our medical excellence is backed by a strong commitment to values. Affiliated with the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange, our core values – dignity, service, excellence, and justice - are the guiding principles for all we do. For more information, call the numbers listed below. Allergy & Asthma: Madeleine Ramos, MD, 2773 Harris Street, Suite D, Eureka ................................................................................... 269-9549 Cardiology: Andrew Michaels, MD, 1773 Harrison Avenue, Eureka ....................................................................................................... 442-1182 Dermatology: Farshad Dana, MD, 2350 Buhne Street, Suite B, Eureka .................................................................................................. 441-1911 Ear, Nose and Throat: Gregory Barkdull, MD & John Biteman, MD, 3770 Janes Road, Arcata ............................................................ 822-2404 General Surgery: Cassandra Kennedy, MD & William Pierce, MD, 3307 Renner, Fortuna .................................................................... 725-9832 Orthopedics: Ronald Jones, MD, 3304 Renner Drive, Fortuna................................................................................................................. 725-9383 Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery: Elliot Gagnon, MD & Mark Pardoe, MD, 2752 Harrison Avenue, Suite A, Eureka ....................... 445-3075
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When You Need Care... You Need Care and We Can Help
After considerable research, Guardians By The Sea, LLC an In-Home Care Agency was established in June 2010 by Vickie Howell and Sandra Wonacott to fill a profound need in the Oregon South Coast area. Even though Guardians By The Sea is a new company, Vickie and Sandra bring a wealth of expertise, knowledge and experience to the care of seniors and disabled. Vickie and Sandra have been providing the highest quality of care for seniors and disabled for over 30 combined years. They started out very early in life as caregivers to people they loved and soon realized that this was a “life calling.” It is their goal to enrich seniors’ lives, and give their families peace of mind in knowing their loved one(s) are well cared for and safe in their own homes. Providing a personal caregiver that will assist in
helping seniors maintain an independent, dignified life style does that. They provide a wide range of services which they tailor to each individual, taking into consideration particular needs, desires, likes and dislikes. They begin with an initial screening which includes a comprehensive, personalized care assessment. Together the care coordinator and client will create a personalized care plan that fits THEIR life style. Guardians By The Sea, LLC supply from personal caregivers (in a companionship capacity) to RN’s for skilled nursing. This allows disabled and seniors to remain in their own homes. They strongly believe in hiring only those who truly love working with seniors and have the highest standards, integrity and compassion. Their caregivers
participate in a thorough and multiphased training program that helps them become extraordinary caregivers. They also do background criminal history checks and drug screening. Their caregivers have the gift of giving of themselves with kindness and compassion to ensure nothing but the best for your loved ones. When you cannot be there yourself you can rest assured that their caring and qualified staff will give the highest quality care. We look forward to serving seniors and their families. You can reach us 24 hours a day … Because when you need care, you NEED US…541-661-7011. Submitted by Guardians By the Sea, LLC
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Weight-loss surgery: Varied techniques and patient support all along the way Bay Bariatrics is devoted to helping patients suffering from obesity discover new health and vitality through weightloss surgery. We support our patients all along the way, from researching options to comprehensive follow-up care after surgery. Bariatrics is the medical field specializing in causes, prevention, and treatment of obesity. The term morbid obesity is used as a diagnosis for people who are 75 to 100 pounds overweight who are at serious risk for heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and other medical problems. At Bay Bariatrics we understand excess weight results in more than just physical problems. You may face discrimination, inability to
find proper-fitting clothing, and limited access to chairs in theaters, restaurants, and airplanes. Economic impacts include difficulty in finding employment or denial of insurance coverage. We offer hope for people experiencing these challenges. Weight-loss surgery is a solution for people who are morbidly obese and are unsuccessful with dieting, exercise, and other weight-loss programs. Bay Bariatrics has a long-standing record of successful outcomes with lead surgeon Steven Tersigni, MD, FACS, who is board certified and has more than 14 years of experience. Dr. Tersigni is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and member of the American
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A multitude of services from Del Norte County Health and Human Services From toddler to teens up to senior citizens The Del Norte County Department of Health and H u m a n Service, Public Health B r a n c h provides a variety of programs and services promoting health and wellness to the residents of Del Norte County. These services include: • Health exam referrals for
infants, women and children • Referrals for children with serious medical conditions • Nutrition counseling and breastfeeding support • Immunizations for children and adults, including influenza vaccines • Tuberculosis testing • Public Health Nurse home visits to mothers, children and families • Tobacco cessation support
• Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention programs for youth, including Friday Night Live Family-friendly programs, including the Strengthening Families Program, where parents and teens learn to work together and Baby Steps, a supportive program for young and children • Referrals to other health programs, such as MediCal, Alcohol and Other Drug counseling, Mental Health
Services, In-Home Supportive Services and others. All residents of Del Norte County are welcome to call for more information about our programs with the Public Health Branch. Please call (707) 464-3191, extension 272 for more information. We look forward to speaking with you. Submitted by Del Norte County Health & Human Services
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PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING SERVICES The Public Health Nursing staff can help you and your family answer questions about health problems and help you learn about how to be healthy. • Advise you about child care, feeding, immunizations, and well child checks • Help pregnant women. Advise about breast-feeding, eating well and body changes. • Provide information about health problems and diseases like hepatitis, tuberculosis and influenza. • Help you find a doctor, dentist, clinic, counselor and other providers. • Answer questions about health and illness.
REFERRALS TO OTHER HEALTH PROGRAMS The Public Health Branch can help with referrals for services to help you and your family. We can give you information about the following programs: • Medi-Cal: a public health insurance program for health care services for low-income families with children, seniors, persons with disabilities, foster care, pregnant women and persons with specific diseases. • CMSP: provides health care for medically indigent adults. • Mental Health Services • Alcohol and Other Drug Programs • In-Home Supportive Services
Please call:
(707) 464-3191 ext. 272
CHILD HEALTH & DISABILITY PREVENTION PROGRAM
The Child Health and Disability Prevention (CHDP) Program provides health exams at no charge to California’s infants, children and teens who are Medi-Cal eligible or income eligible.
Please call: (707) 464-3191 ext. 272
CALIFORNIA CHILDREN’S SERVICES PROGRAM The California Children Services (CCS) program is a state and county funded program that serves children (and their families) who have serious medical conditions and who may benefit from case management, diagnostic treatment and medical therapy services. Available to children birth to 21 years of age who meet medical, financial & residential criteria.
Please call: (707) 464-3191 ext. 270
TOBACCO USE PREVENTION PROGRAM
The Tobacco Use Prevention Program (TUPP) provides cessation, and tobacco prevention education services for adults and teens free of charge. Staff is available for group presentations for children and adults.
Please call: (707) 464-3191 ext. 308
CLINIC SCHEDULE Public Health Branch Immunization: Tuesday 1-2:30 pm Wednesday 4-5:30 pm Thursday 9-10:30 am
Pregnancy Testing: Tuesday 9-10 am
Tuberculosis Testing: Monday 9-9:45 am Tuesday 9-9:45 am
HEALTH EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
The Public Health Branch, in coordination with the Office of Emergency Services, helps the community to prepare for disasters including natural disasters, diseases or other threats.
Please call: (707) 465-0430 ext. 376
STRENGTHENING FAMILIES
An interactive family based program for parents and teens. Parents learn to provide love and limits. Teens learn to make good choices about friends, school and planning for the future.
Please call: (707) 464-3191 ext. 256
HEALTH FAIR 2011
FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE
An annual community event for the entire family. Health education, exhibits, prizes and fun June 2011 at the Del Norte County Fair Grounds.
A positive, interactive prevention program promoting healthy lifestyles free of alcohol, tobacco or other substance abuse among youth.
Please call: (707) 464-7223 69724tg1-29
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Eye care specialists for all your eye care needs
Local doctors offer big experience at Pacific Vision Medical Center Pacific Vision Medical Center (PVMC) offers a complete team of board certified eye care specialists who treat you, right here, along America’s Wild Rivers Coast. If someone tells you our rural area doesn’t offer specialized eye care – call us to experience what our patients have appreciated for over 20 years. Our ophthalmologists, optometrists and opticians all play an important role in providing skilled and compassionate eye care services. OPHTHALMOLOGIST – licensed medical doctors who have additional training in eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists provide the full spectrum of eye care, from complex and delicate eye surgery to prescribing glasses. Dr. Larry Eninger and Dr. David Cink are board certified, experienced and caring ophthalmologists providing the highest level of eye care, and are committed to offering services and technology that are on the forefront of eye care treatment.
Upon completion of medical school, both doctors served as medical officers and flight surgeons in the U.S. Navy, providing comprehensive medical care for pilots and the Naval community. Dr. Cink appreciates the experience, “I use the knowledge and skills I gained as a flight surgeon in my care of patients every day. I treated diabetic and hypertensive patients, delivered babies and took care of sick kids in the Navy for years, so I clearly understand the connection of the eye to the rest of the body.” Eninger and Cink continued their medical careers by completing a three year ophthalmology residency at the Naval Hospital San Diego, the world's largest military hospital. Dr. Eninger then joined the staff at the Naval Hospital, training future ophthalmologists until he joined the Scripps Clinic and Research Foundation in San Diego. Dr. Cink was on staff at the Naval Hospital in Charleston, SC, where he also served as the family practice resident
instructor in ophthalmology. The lure of the Wild Rivers Coast eventually wooed these two doctors to bring their big city experience to a place they could call home and raise their families. Dr. Eninger reflects, “I practiced in San Diego clinics where doctors from all over, including this area, would send their patients with complicated cases. Now I enjoy living here while offering the expert care that some think only big cities can offer.” OPTOMETRIST – receives a Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree and is licensed to practice optometry. The practice of optometry traditionally involves examining the eye for the purpose of prescribing and dispensing corrective lenses and screening vision to detect certain eye abnormalities. Dr. Karl Bruhns is a skilled optometrist who joined PVMC in 1996. He received his degree from the Southern California College of Optometry in 1984. His training included service at Madigan Army
Medical Center and the Los Angeles Veterans Administration. He practiced optometry in southern California with ophthalmologists and in private practice settings until joining PVMC. He emphasizes family practice and the fitting of contact lenses. OPTICIAN – an optician is trained to design, verify and fit eyeglass lenses and frames, contact lenses, and other devices to correct eyesight. We are proud to have five certified opticians who can help you with all your glasses needs. Our optical manager, Matthew Long, holds a master optician license and oversees our optical shops. From all of the certified eye professionals at PVMC, “we look forward to helping you receive the best eye care along American’s Wild Rivers Coast.” In Brookings call, 541-469-5800, in Crescent City call, 707-465-2020. Submitted by Pacific Vision Medical Center
Your CLEAR Choice for Eye Care
Pacific Vision Medical Center Over 20 years of providing full-time surgical, medical and optical eye care in Brookings & Crescent City
Providing the most advanced, caring and professional services for all your eye care needs. Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Ophthamology David E. Cink M.D.
Larry A. Eninger M.D.
Optometry Karl A. Bruhns O.D.
www.pacificvisionmc.com 82857m
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Independence for a lifetime is everyone’s dream — and the mission of Area 1 Agency on Aging Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program: Trained, unbiased counselors offer free help. Get the best health care coverage at the lowest cost. Medicare, Medi-Cal, long term care – if you’re overwhelmed or unsure, A1AA (www.a1aa.org) is located at 550 E. Washington Blvd., Suite 200, Crescent City. Call HICAP. 707-464-7876 or 1800-434-0222. Project for Senior Action: Volunteers deliver your message in your words to those who need to hear it. Share your budget priorities with your elected leaders. 707-441-0449 Senior Information & Assistance: Elder abuse, security, home modification, fall prevention, medication management, strength training – if you have questions, I & A staff have answers. 707-464-7876.
It’s never too late for a healthier you 24-hour gym access, meeting members’ needs Imagine a healthier you. Imagine a gym with options for cardio, toning, total body strengthening and challenging classes. Imagine getting the help you need from a personal trainer. Imagine a place where you can meet friends and support each other’s goals. Imagine a gym that actively gives back to our community. Imagine a gym that fits your schedule– 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Well you can now stop imagining because that gym is here and it’s Fitness at the Club located in the Brookings-Harbor Seascape Regional Center. Since our inception back in 2009, Fitness at the Club has been received with resounding success and we just keep getting stronger. In our second year, FATC has many plans to continue to meet the needs of its members including new classes, more weights, body composition analysis, health
coaching and child care. FATC offers 24-hour access to stateof-the-art Cybex equipment including several treadmills, upper and lower body ellipticals, recumbent bikes, and a complete line of weight-lifting machines and free weights for total body strengthening in a clean and secure environment. Whether you’re a gym rat or a novice, you’ll find the equipment and training opportunities you need at FATC. Stop by during our staffed hours M-F 9 am-1 pm. If those times don’t work just call Raina or Coach Van at Fitness at the Club 541-469-1888 and schedule your tour today! Learn more at www.myFATC.com. At Fitness at the Club, you can achieve your goals… and 24 hours a day means it’s never too late! Submitted by Fitness at the Club
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With offices in Eureka and Crescent City, A1AA’s 25-person staff serves 31,000 people in Humboldt and Del Norte counties with five inhouse programs. Find help, get involved or be heard by reaching out to an agency that for the last 30 years has advocated for the needs of adults age 60 and older, the disabled and their families. Our in-house programs include: Caregiver Services: Sometimes, a little bit of help is all it takes to keep you or a loved one at home. The program trains people to become better caregivers or to start a new career. It also provides referrals from its caregiver registry. 1-877-9771604 Volunteer Center of the Redwoods & RSVP: Join 1,500 of your neighbors and connect with your community by volunteering. Retire from work, not life. 707-464-7876
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Taking care of you and your family’s health care needs Azalea Family Health Care has celebrated it’s 1-year anniversary. It is going strong and now offers psychiatric care for patients as well as all the other previously offered health care services. Located at 937 Chetco Avenue, Suite K, Brookings, Azalea Family Health Care brings state-of-the-art preventive health care and psychiatric care to the community. Frances Guthridge, FNP, has been providing health care in the Brookings community for the past 10 years. She is able to provide you and your family with 38 years experience meeting the health care needs of individuals and families. She has a strong interest in well child care, adolescent and young adult care. She is prepared to do wellness exams on people of all ages and provide for the health needs of people with multiple health problems such as diabetes, hypertension, congestive heart failure, asthma, COPD, nutritional disorders, menopausal and other problems of aging. Dianne Wickham, FNP, PMHNP, moved to the Brookings are in May 2010 to join Azalea Family Health Care. In addition to providing preventive health care and health care for those with multiple health
problems, she has a strong interest in psychiatric health care such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorders, chronic mental illness, addiction issues, and other mental health care problems. She provides medication management and counseling/therapy for those of all ages. Urgent care needs are welcome and can be scheduled throughout the day at Azalea Family Health Care. The electronic medical record system in place offers instant access to the preventive health care standards nationally acknowledged and to the standards of care for multiple health care needs of individuals. Both providers can offer opportunities for heath education. You will be assured by their extensive educational preparation and continuing education activities. At Azalea Family Health Care, you will find that the care the staff offers to each individual patient matches the comfort of the surroundings. Make your appointment today to begin to address the health care needs for you and your family. For an appointment with Frances Guthridge, FNP, or Dianne Wickham, FNP, PMHNP, call 541.469-1919. Submitted by Azalea Family Health Care
Rehab and fitness combine for maximum results Bottom L-R: Catherine, Patricia, Vanessa Middle: Brad, Gabriella, Karla; Back: Susan & Noreen
The staff at Coastal Physical Therapy are specialists in patient care. We are dedicated to our patients from start to finish. Our individualized approach will get you the results you are seeking. Our on-site Aquatic Therapy Pool is ideal for many conditions and is covered by insurance. Our goal is to get you back to the lifestyle you are used to living. Make Coastal Physical Therapy your choice for PT and you won’t be disappointed. Our office is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Give us a call and we will get you an appointment without delay. We accept Medicare assignment & are a preferred provider for most private insurances.
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Coastal Physical Therapy strives to return people to the lifestyle they are accustomed to. The physical therapists develop individualized treatment plans, keeping in mind the unique aspects of each patient’s situation. We specialize in getting results. Susan Brickley, PT, and Brad Kelly, PT/owner, have over 30 years of combined experience. Our physical therapists are specialists in treating back and neck pain. We also have success with treating shoulder, hand, elbow, knee and hip pain, sports injuries, rotator cuff problems and total joint replacements. Our on-site aquatic therapy pool is a benefit to many conditions and covered fully by insurance. We
employ a patient representative to make our patient’s experience a comfortable and seamless one from start to finish. We understand that many of our clients are experiencing pain and all our staff aims to make your time with us as comfortable and productive as possible. Fifth Street Health and Fitness is attached to Coastal Physical Therapy and they work closely with each other. This is a clean, bright and well-equipped exercise facility, offering state-ofthe-art exercise technology and knowledgeable, friendly staff. The club is open daily. Both firms are at 580 Fifth St., Brookings, 541-469-9109. Submitted by Coastal Physical Therapy
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Get health care know-how At Fine Spine, we truly enjoy serving our community, helping you get healthier, and teaching you how to keep the improvements. If you do decide to come into our office for a particular service, please know that we will honor your decision. You have no obligation to see Dr. Patton for chiropractic care if all you want is to lose weight on our Ideal Protein Program or to get a massage. (And we really mean it!) We are very confident that we can help you, yet our first job is to comprehensively assess what is wrong and provide you with potential options. We insist that you choose the treatment option and plan that is best for you, your schedule, your budget, and your family. As you know, we cannot change the rules when it comes to science and
healing, but will do everything possible to provide you with the best possible personal care and attention. By regularly assessing your progress and communicating with you and our other team members we tailor your treatment for your body size, age, and tolerance level. At Fine Spine, we deal with simple and straight-forward cases and very challenging cases. Because we use a standard for your care, it becomes clear quickly whether we can help you or whether Dr. Patton should refer you to a different specialist. Fine Spine is on Facebook. “Like” us and get daily health topics posted by Dr. Patton; and sign up for our monthly newsletters and notice about our special promotion by joining on our website at www.finespinechiro.com!
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Sisters working together in the community services can be performed. Call for more information or with any inquiries. Nurses For You, Inc. is the only “private pay” provider service in the area that is licensed and bonded. Office hours are Mondays through Fridays, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. We have cell phone access 24hours a day. Call 541-469-0212 or come by and see us! We are located at 611 Chetco Ave. in Brookings. Let us know how we can help you! Submitted by Nurses For You
611 Chetco Ave. Brookings
Hollie Strahm, RN & Heather Serna Working together to Bring Quality Home & Respite Care to our Community. Key Services Provided by Compassionate Care Givers Assessment of Needs • 24 On Call Service Home Care • Shopping, Cooking, Cleaning • Personal Care
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Nurses For You, Inc. was established in April 1998 and is under the ownership and management of Hollie Strahm, R.N., and Heather Serna. This agency provides in home care from one to 24 hours a day. Caregivers can be licensed RNs, LPNs, CNAs or unlicensed but experienced caregivers. Nurses For You, Inc. offers a complete assessment by a registered nurse to determine the level of care needed in each situation. Depending on those needs, a great variety of
The Only “Private Pay” Provider in the area that is Licensed & Bonded!
For Peace of Mind Regarding Your Loved Ones
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Giving Families More Reasons to
For a lifetime SMILE! of beautiful smiling Dr. Lance E. West, DMD MS Dr. Terry D. McDonald, DDC MS • Friendly highly-trained staff
• Comfortable and fun environment • State-of-the-art technology
West Orthodontics is dedicated to
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orthodontic care in a fun and positive environment, where our passion for excellence will result in beautiful healthy smiles
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408 Hillside Ave., Brookings, OR 97415 www.westortho.com
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West Orthodontics has been treating patients from Del Norte and Curry counties for nearly 10 years. Dr. West and Dr. McDonald are proud to serve this community and are dedicated to giving every new patient a healthy beautiful smile that will last a lifetime. Dr. West earned his bachelor of science from Brigham Young University and graduated cum laude with a doctoral degree in Dentistry from Southern Illinois University. He received his master of science degree from St. Louis University School of Orthodontics. Dr. West is proud to be distinguished as a diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics and is also a member of many professional organizations such as the American Association of Orthodontics, the American Dental Association, the Oregon Dental Association, and the Southern Oregon Dental Society. Dr. McDonald attended the University of Michigan for both his undergrad and dental school education. After dental school, he served in the U.S. Army for four years then returned to the University of Michigan where he received, with honors, a master’s degree in orthodontics. Dr. McDonald has served his profession in multiple capacities and has received several prestigious awards for those activities. He is one of only three recipients of the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists.
He is also a teacher and serves as an assistant professor of orthodontics at the University of Oregon School of Dentistry at OHSU, and travels throughout the U.S. teaching and lecturing. He is a diplomate of, and past examiner for the American Board of Orthodontics, a member of the American Association of Orthodontists and the American Dental Association. Orthodontic treatment is appropriate for both children and adults. Comprehensive orthodontics produces a beautiful smile, improved dental health, and can increase self confidence. It is recommended that children as young as age 7, be evaluated for proper development of their teeth and jaws. Occasionally, early orthodontic intervention is needed. However, braces are typically placed after most permanent teeth are in place (ages 11 to 14). Increasing numbers of adults are also enjoying the benefits of orthodontic treatment. Treatment typically lasts one to three years. Treatment length depends on age, severity of the problem, and the partnership agreement between patient and doctor. West Orthodontics is proud to bring state of the art orthodontic technology to Del Norte and Curry counties. Call us today for your complimentary consultation, 541-469-2131. Submitted by West Orthodontics
Patient care is Chetco’s priority
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women, lab services, EKG, 24-hour Holter monitoring, pulmonary function testing and bone mineral density testing. Dr. Patel is a provider for most insurances, including the new Medicare Advantage Plus plans. Chetco Medical Center is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Phones are answered until 5 p.m.) and also offers same-day appointments. Dr. Patel is oncall after hours and on weekends. Submitted by Chetco Medical Center
‘Hands-on’ therapy Brookings Harbor Physical Therapy has been providing physical therapy service to the Brookings area for 18 years. Here at Brookings Harbor Physical Therapy you receive one on one therapy provided by licensed therapists. Brookings Harbor Physical Therapy has the best reputation for quality “hands on” therapy. We treat patients for numerous diagnoses and conditions including stroke, hip and knee replacement, sports injuries, employment screening, orthopedics, physical testing, work-related injuries and vehicle accidents. Besides being skilled in treating these diagnoses both our Physical Therapists have
individual specialties. Michael Worthey MSPT is a very advanced manual therapist and Erin Henderson DPT specializes in women’s health. Our goal is to return you to the highest level of function possible in the shortest amount of time. Our caring staff will quickly put you at ease in every aspect from explaining your insurance benefits to helping you understand your condition and coordinating your care with your physician. Feel free to stop by and check us out. If you have any questions about our services please call Lauryn 541-469-1062 Submitted by Brookings Harbor Physical Therapy
890 Chetco Avenue ~ Brookings, OR Mon. – Fri. 9 am – 6 pm ~ Sat. 9 am – 4 pm Phone: 541-469-2616 ~ Fax: 541-412-0744
Brookings Harbor Physical Therapy & Rehab
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Gentle and effective: acupuncture works
Acupuncture Works! ACUPUNCTURE TREATS
JODY MANGUM Licensed Acupuncturist
Great health care is happening in Smith River. Jody Mangum, licensed acupuncturist and owner of The Wellness Center, has been serving the healthcare needs of the Wild Rivers Coast for more than nine years. Jody is a diplomat of Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) and licensed by the state of California. She obtained her Master of Science degree in Oriental Medicine from Samra University in Los Angeles and trained at the American Academy of Acupuncture to obtain a Diplomat of Orthopedic Acupuncture. Jody regularly attends seminars, stating, “I think it’s
MUSCULOSKELETAL PAINS HEADACHE/MIGRAINES FROZEN SHOULDER BACK PAIN ALLERGIES ADDICTIONS REFLUX DISORDER IMMUNE DEFICIENCY KNEE PAIN SCIATICA SLEEP DISORDERS STRESS/TENSION TENDONITIS VISION PROBLEMS SEXUAL DISFUNCTION INFERTILITY & MORE
707-487-4444 The Wellness Center Ancient Medicine for Modern Ailments
Providing Great Smiles
Always providing great smiles
Our mission is to provide our patients with the finest dental care available in a caring and compassionate environment. Comprehensive Dental Services including: General Dentistry Cosmetic Dentistry • Implants • Teeth Whitening Tooth-Colored Fillings • Gum Disease Treatment ~ Professional and highly-trained Staff ~ Payment plans available ~ Dental insurance accepted – Including Advantage Dental Plan ~ Preferred Provider for ODS and Delta Dental of California
For an appointment 541-469-5381
Brian J. Larsson D.M.D.! GENERAL DENTISTRY 414 Alder Street, Brookings, OR 97415
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very important to learn from the best in my field, so each person who comes to me gets the best possible care. In other words: You’re in good hands at The Wellness Center. I represent an amazing medicine that has helped people for thousands of years, and I want to demonstrate to my community how well it works.” Acupuncture activates health from within, without relying on medications with “side effects.” Health is wealth. Don’t wait, feel great!
Dr. Brian J. Larsson was raised in Gold Beach and graduated from Gold Beach High School in 1974. He graduated from the University of Oregon with a degree in Biology in 1978 and received his doctorate in Dentistry in 1982. Dr. Larsson has maintained his dental practice in Brookings for more than 25 years. Dr. Larsson and his staff are here to provide the highest quality dentistry delivered in a comfortable and caring fashion. Our goal is to help you
achieve and maintain optimal dental health for a lifetime. A strong emphasis is placed on preventive care for all patients. Preventing dental disease is the first step in creating good oral health. Dr. Larsson and his highly trained assistants, hygienist and administrative staff pride themselves in making your care a pleasant and positive experience. The practice is located at 414 Alder St. in Brookings. Dr. Brian J. Larsson, D.M.D, General Dentistry
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Cancer awareness can reduce your risk
Early Detection is the Key to Saving Lives
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who need to travel outside the county for services. How to do a breast self exam Free shower cards are available. Prosthetics and lingerie - Products, information, and private personalized consultation. Breast feeding/lactation consultation and information - Did you know women who breast feed their babies lower the chances of breast cancer? Referral services - Not sure who to call or where to go for services or options? See our list of Oregon breast health providers. Hispanic education - Information for Spanish speakers is available online at www.curryhealthnetwork.com/CG_CBHN_Links.htm. Submitted by the Curry Breast Health Network
Giving seniors and others the support they need to feel loved, valued and at peace We invite you to experience the loving, Christian atmosphere of Good Samaritan Society – Curry Village. Curry Village provides gracious rural hospitality and quality 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 of all ages, whether they are
participating in rehabilitation or recovering following hospitalization from surgery, injury or illness. 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 programming, and because of the love that they experience on a daily basis from staff who really care. 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. Submitted by Good Samaritan Society Curry Village
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Many factors are linked to breast cancer risk. Some factors affect risk a great deal and others by only a small amount. Some risk factors you can’t change. Simply being a woman and getting older increase your chances of getting breast cancer. Other factors you may be able to control. For example, leading a healthy lifestyle can help reduce your risk of breast cancer. Understanding which factors may affect your risk can help you and your health care provider develop a breast health plan that is right for you. Curry Breast Health Network is dedicated to providing the resources women need. • How to apply for the Oregon Breast and Cervical Cancer Program - For women with low or no insurance coverage to ensure they get annual exams. • Gas cards - Benefitting women
Questions? Concerns? Curry Breast Health Network 541-425-0074
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Best dental care in a pleasant environment
WE CREATE BEAUTIFUL SMILES Brookings Family Dentistry Wide e Rang of ces r Se vi
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Healing Arts Center Your Mind, Body Spirit Connection
Tai Chi Hot Yoga Warm Yoga Meditation Reiki Sessions Vinyasa Flow Yoga Gentle/Seniors Yoga Pre-Post Natal Yoga
625 2nd Street on the corner of 2nd & F Call 707.218.5409 for more information www.thehealingartscenter.net
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Brookings Family Dentistry
Dr. Kevin Hardesty and the staff at Brookings Family Dentistry understand the importance of good dental hygiene and oral care and are committed to providing your family the best care in a fun, pleasant environment. From common problems to gum disease, they provide an array of dental services to meet all of your family’s needs in one convenient location. Extractions, root canals, cosmetic dentistry, implants and a variety of periodontal procedures are some of the services provided. Brookings Family Dentistry offers digital X-rays where there is 90 percent less exposure to radiation for the patient and the image is available almost immediately on a computer monitor. Also available is a
three-dimensional view achieved with the CBCT scan. Dr. Hardesty can instantly discuss the results with his patients. To stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in the dental industry and to keep in touch with his peers, Dr. Hardesty holds memberships in many professional organizations, including the American Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, American Academy of Implant Dentistry, and the Southern Oregon Dental Society. For valuable dental and treatment information and to see answers to frequently asked questions, go to their website at www.brookingsfamilydentistry.com. Submitted by Brookings Family Dentistry
The Healing Arts Center: providing your mind, body, and spirit connection Located on the corner of 2nd and F Streets in Crescent City, The Healing Arts Center is a tranquil and relaxing space created as a sanctuary from the stresses of daily life. We offer yoga, tai chi, and meditation, as well as monthly Reiki sessions and periodic expressive arts workshops. With just over 500 square feet of space, we specialize in small, studentcentered classes, which allow people to work within their comfort zone so that they may achieve the benefits that these mindful practices offer. Our overall goal is to provide opportunities for students to find inner strength and balance in a safe and non-judgmental environment. Our teachers are dedicated to providing high-quality instruction and strive to offer options for the beginner as well as the more experienced practitioner We offer a variety of yoga classes—
including basic hatha yoga, vinyasa flow, pre/post natal, and gentle/seniors’ classes which utilize the support of chairs and other props. We are the only yoga studio within 80 miles to offer Hot Yoga and have recently added a “warm” version of this popular style. In addition, we now offer an early morning yoga class at 6:30 a.m. on Mondays and Wednesday. Beginning in February we will offer a pre/post natal class on Wednesdays at 11 a.m. Tai chi/Chi Gung is offered on Monday evenings and welcomes students to join at anytime. Our meditation group meets on Saturdays from 9:30-11:00 a.m. and offers instruction in the vipassana style of meditation. Please visit our website for more information: http://www.thehealingartscenter.net. Submitted by Theresa Scovill, Coordinator
Have an appointment at Curry General or Bay Area Hospital? Want to visit Bandon? Shop at Pony Village mall? Walk on a beach? Curry Public Transit can take you there. The Coastal Express travels between Smith River Rancheria and North Bend with stops in every city in between. Have a surgery scheduled at Sutter Coast Hospital or need to catch a plane? We connect with Redwood Coast Transit in Smith River to get you to Crescent City. We also stop at Porter Stages, Southwestern Oregon Community College and North Bend Airport in Coos Bay/North Bend. With Monday through Friday Coastal Express and Dial-a-ride service, you can ride our comfortable, wheel-chair accessible buses to commute to jobs or school, visit friends in nearby towns, make connections with airports or keep appointments with medical providers.
Local Dial-a-Ride provides comfortable, affordable curb-to-curb bus service for anyone in the Brookings/Harbor and Gold Beach area. The Brookings service is available Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and in Gold Beach Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Call for a reservation. Fares are $4.00 for a one-way Dial-a-Ride, and $4.00 per city segment on Coastal Express. Riders 60 and over, students with a current student body card, and persons with disabilities ride for half-fare. Active Military personnel ride free. Monthly passes and $20 punch passes are available. All buses are wheelchair accessible. Many have bike racks. Call 541-412-8806 or 800-921-2871 or visit www.currypublictransit.org for more information. Submitted by Curry Public Transit
Patient care is Chetco’s priority Offering a full range of medical services Chetco Medical Center, located at 97825 Shopping Center Ave. in Harbor, places patient care as its top priority. The center offers the services of Dr. Jay Patel M.D., board certified in internal medicine and specializing in geriatric care. Dr. Patel treats a broad spectrum of diseases and is proud to have been a practicing physician in the area since 1987. Chetco Medical Center offers a full range of services including minor surgeries such as skin cancer, routine annual physicals for both
men and women, lab services, EKG, 24-hour Holter monitoring, pulmonary function testing and bone mineral density testing. Dr. Patel is a provider for most insurances, including the new Medicare Advantage Plus plans. Chetco Medical Center is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (phones are answered until 5 p.m.) and also offers same-day appointments. Dr. Patel is on-call after hours and on weekends. Submitted by Chetco Medical Center
Dial-A-Ride In Brookings-Harbor Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Dial-A-Ride In Gold Beach Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Call for Reservations Coastal Express Monday Through Friday from Smith River to Coos Bay/North Bend Ask About Connections Low Fares, Senior & Student Discounts
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Giving care, comfort and support
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Specializing in helping the ones you love All too often people facing a life altering illness do not know where to turn for information, care, comfort and support. Curry County Home Health and Hospice can lessen the feelings of helplessness that accompany such situations. The Home Health Program provides professional in-home medical services for individuals recovering from an illness, surgery, or accident. Persons needing specialized wound care, stroke or other rehabilitation services, pain management or complex healing procedures can also benefit from working with Curry County Home Health. Hospice offers individualized services to those who are facing a life-limiting illness. Pain and symptom management, comfort and emotional support for both the family and the person are available. Curry County Home Health and Hospice also provides Community Grief Support Services and Lifeline, which is a personal response service ensuring quick assistances whenever needed. Our Medical Telehealth Services assist with monitoring chronic health conditions more effectively; benefiting local patients by sending
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vital information daily to their medical professional without unnecessary travel. Costs for home care services are generally covered by Medicare, Medicaid and private commercial insurances. However, Hospice also relies on community support to fund services for people with little or no insurance. Monies earned from donations and fundraisers are used to offset cost of care, medications, supplies, equipment, and emotional support to individuals who are receiving end of life care. Although, Curry County Home Health and Hospice is a county program, the department receives no local tax support. Watch for information on our fundraising events during the year. Our Rummage Market is held in late August and is a bargain hunter’s delight. Light Up A Life, held each December, is a time of remembrance and celebration of life. For more information on Curry County Home Health and Hospice Services please contact our team of professionals at 541-469-0405 or 1-800-535-9472. Submitted by Curry County Home Health and Hospice
It is always exciting to begin a new year and it gives you a chance to contemplate a new you. Your new you may include healthier lungs by quitting smoking. Your new you may include a healthier body by controlling weight. Your new you may include a healthier functioning system by making sure you are receiving all the nutrients you need. You can find all sorts of products to make that new you happen at
the Wal-Mart pharmacy. smoking cessation, weight control, and nutritional products are all available in our Wal-Mart pharmacy area. And as always we have our $4 prescriptions on hundreds of products and our $10 90day prescriptions. As always we would like to thank all our customers for shopping and saving at Wal-Mart pharamacy. Submitted by Walmart Pharmacy
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Coastal Wellness Center offers holistic path to health allergy, chemicals, parasites, virus, bacteria, fungus. Detoxify the organs under stress, and give proper nutrition to build your body to radiant health. Hormone Replacement Therapy for Men and Women: As we age, our hormones become out of balance. A simple saliva test can determine the need for replacement therapy. Alkaline Ionized Water: Disease cannot live in a body that is alkaline. Most Americans are acidic because of diet. Acidosis is a primary reason for escalating autoimmune disease. You can change your body to alkaline by drinking alkaline-iodized water. Improve your body’s ability to heal! Contact us to get your questions answered. Submitted by Coastal Wellness Center
To find out more about the Coastal Wellness Center and how we can help you along your path to wellness, please contact us.
H. JoAnn Vipond, M.D. 707-487-3405 Mark Rowland 541-661-5853 markrowland1012@gmail.com
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technology and quality products in an atmosphere of uncompromised service, value and personal attention. Stop by and ask about the newest generation of progressive lenses and latest technology in contact lenses (including astigmastism, dry eye and bifocal contacts). We’re open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. For more information visit www.brookingseyecare.com or call us at 541-469-7775. Submitted by Precision Eye Care
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Don’t just focus on your body… … Think mental fitness as well Fleet Street Counseling, brings you Anne Ryssdal, MS, LPC, and Anne Tlaker, MA, experienced mental health counselors who can assist you in discovering your optimum functioning. 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. Talk to your health care
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provider about getting professional therapy at Fleet Street Counseling. Anne Ryssdal, MS, LPC, is a skilled child, family and adult therapist. Recently she obtained the distinction of being a clinical supervisor through the state and accepts most insurances. Anne Tlaker, MA, 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. Call today 541-412-2700. Submitted by Fleet Street Counseling
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Back Row: Mike Madaris - Lab Tech; Dr. Williams MD, P.C.; Tamara Tuttle - PA-C; Kim Rucker - Office Assistant; Dr. Taylor - D.O.; Rebbecca Ridens Medical Assistant for Dr. Taylor Front Row: D. J. Storns - Medical Assistant for Dr. Williams; Lisa Fava - Office Manager
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Quality eye care with a personal touch You only have one set of eyes… isn't it about time they deserve some special treatment? Built on the foundation of serving the community with traditional standards of personal care and service, Precision Eyecare serves all of your family’s eyecare needs. Dr. Dustin Bodman and Dr. Wayne Paulson will always take the time to explain the results of your examination, describe your options and listen to your needs. We take pride in offering our patients computerized diagnostic
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• Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy • Hormone Replacement Therapy • Nutrition Response Stress Test • Nutritional Supplements • Holistic Alkaline Ionized Water
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Supporting health care throughout Curry County Do you know that with the support of you and your neighbors, Curry Health Foundation was involved in donating nearly $84,000 just in the past two years for the health of you and your children? In fact, in 2010 a large grant was given in partnership with OCF and Gold Beach Rotary for the “Ready to Smile” program for screening, sealants and cavity varnish, benefiting our children county wide. Over the past 16 years your donations have enabled CHF to donate over $464,000 locally. The Foundation has supported public health education programs for all ages in
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diabetes, cancer, mental health, cardiac and osteoporosis and has granted funds to local fire departments, Lion’s Club, Curry Breast Health Network and Oasis Shelter Home to name a few. It donates funds to purchase medical equipment for detection and treatment of life threatening and debilitating diseases. CHF continues to actively raise funds to reap greater rewards for the people of Curry County. Donations could improve or save your life. Call or write Curry Health Foundation to make a difference in your community. Submitted by Curry Health Foundation
Imagine having the world’s most advanced fitness coach at your disposal. This coach customizes workouts based on your body structure and endurance and adjusts each exercise machine’s intensity based on your recent progression. It monitors your energy level and range of motion continuously to ensure you are achieving your personal potential. Then the coach automatically computes your workout data to produce a progress report, including the number of calories you burned and 3-D anatomical diagrams to show which muscles you’ve worked and how successfully. This is exactly the role of the CurvesSmart® personal coaching system, an intelligent technology pioneered by Curves
that offers a custom, individually tailored workout, moment to moment feedback and progress reports to keep members motivated while they work out. Curves of BrookingsHarbor is pleased to offer its members this revolutionary equipment upgrade. “We expect our members to be thrilled with how this amazing workout will help them achieve their goals even faster.” Curves of Brookings-Harbor is now taking appointments and offering a demo of this new feature. Curves of Brookings-Harbor is located at 97980 Shopping Center Avenue #100, Harbor, Oregon. For more information, please call 541-469-1960 Submitted by Curves of Brookings-Harbor
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CC’s Clothes for Cancer Resource Center in Harbor is a beautiful haven for women of all ages. CC’s is a private, non-profit organization established in 2004 to provide free resources and counseling to local women addressing all forms of cancer. We specialize in breast cancer support and resources. Helpful staff and volunteers are available Tuesday through Saturday. Many volunteers are survivors who understand the needs and concerns of those addressing cancer issues. We are a self-funded organization and
rely on our local community to provide support through the donations of upscale rescale clothing and accessories. We also encourage you to visit our beautiful store, shop, meet new friends and support our mission. CC’s Clothes for Cancer Upscale Resale Clothing Store and Resource Center is located in the Brookings Harbor Shopping Center. The hours are Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, please call 541-469-2072. Submitted by CC’s Clothes for Cancer and Resource Center
Serving the health needs of Del Norte County Del Norte Community Health Center has been providing quality medical care to local residents for over 20 years. We offer the following services: Family Practice Medical, Urgent Care, Pediatrics, Family Planning, Teen Clinic, Behavioral Health Counseling, Chronic Disease Management, and Nutritional Counseling. Our Dental Clinic accommodates all ages and has expedited services for those with urgent needs.
We will courtesy bill any insurance, including Medicare, Medical and CMSP. DNCHC offers a unique sliding fee cash pay program, with visits ranging from $40 - $60 (which includes many labs and medications). We have a multilingual staff, who you will find to be friendly, professional and caring. We hope to see you in our clinic to assist you with all of your health care needs. Submitted by Del Norte Community Health Center
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Variety of Activities at Del Norte Senior Center
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Brookings Bodywork When YOUR body needs work Massage is much more than a spa treat that leaves you relaxed and smelling divine. While it does do those things, massage also plays an important part in injury rehabilitation and is an affordable, effective treatment for chronic and acute pain. Massage can improve mobility, reduce blood pressure and even decrease the pain associated with osteoarthritis. From Journal of Sports Medicine to Consumer Reports, study after study continues to affirm the beneficial effects
of massage. A recent publication by Harvard medical doctors found massage to be the most effective treatment for low back pain. Mike at Brookings Bodywork, with his bachelor's degree in exercise science, has 20 years of experience helping individuals achieve better balance through massage and personal training. Call for an appointment today! Submitted by Brookings Bodywork Massage
Lose weight and get fit at Express Fitness! Our smaller more personalized fitness center offers fitness options for women of all ages and fitness levels in a fun, safe, comfortable environment. From classes such as yoga, pilates, step and strength training to our cardio equipment, 30min. circuit, and weights. Experience a spa bed session, body wrap or air brush tan. Try our meal replacement program and lose 2 to 5 lbs. per week and keep it
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chair. For those who like to “cut the rug” there are folk and line dancing sessions. Behind the senior center is Redwood Cove Senior Apartments. This excellent housing complex is for seniors 62 years and older. The residents enjoy transportation for shopping and doctor visits. Wireless internet and computers are available along with a large screen T.V. in the lobby. The housing is non smoking and pets are allowed upon approval. A Social Service Coordinator is there to assist the residents with every aspect of their lives.
off with the help of a free health coach! OR have a metabolic test to find out how many calories to eat to lose weight and have our ACE certified weight management coach develop a personal eating plan. We are at 700 Northcrest Drive, Crescent City, 465-1806, www.effw.com. Open to members 7 days a week! Submitted by Anita Stefko-Joy
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Southwestern Oregon Community College supports nursing training Southwestern Oregon Community College trains health care professionals in our community. A Basic Nursing Assistant class is scheduled in Brookings this spring, leading to a test to become Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA). Those interested are encouraged to get an application and take a placement test. Applications are due Feb. 28. Southwestern offers many of the prerequisite classes required for students applying Registered Nursing programs.
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The Del Norte Senior Center is dedicated to supporting the needs of Del Norte County Senior Citizens. The center is a hub of many activities for today’s active seniors. Nutritious lunches are served Monday through Friday from 11:30 – 12:30 pm. Seniors gather for conversation while enjoying a tasty hot meal. The center offers a wide variety of activities and programs. Seniors can keep their minds sharp with computer classes, Pinochle and other card games. Popular activities include Bingo and knitting. To keep the body limber the center offers gentle yoga and exercise classes either standing up or using a
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Elderly women can find many benefits in strength training Strength training can prevent falls and reduce health care costs for elderly women, a study shows. A once-weekly strength-training program for elderly women can help reduce health care costs and improve cognitive functioning, according to a study published last month in the Archives of Internal Medicine. The study followed seniors who had completed a 12-month tailored exercise program and tracked them for another year. Even though the exercise program
had ended, many of the test subjects continued strength training on their own. The study found that the women who underwent the weekly strengthtraining program were more active after the study had ended than they had been before the study. They scored better on tests of cognitive functioning and had lower health care costs. They also experienced fewer falls than mem-
bers of the control group, which had conducted balance and toning exercises. The once-weekly group also showed more gains over the long term than those who did strength training twice a week. “What we realized was that this group was more successful at being able to maintain the same level of physical activity,” said Teresa Liu-Ambrose, an assistant professor of physical therapy at the University of British Co-
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Priority Footwear is a Medicare Accredited provider of shoes for people with diabetes. Foot problems in diabetics most often happen when there is nerve damage in the feet, called neuropathy. Nerve damage can cause you to lose feeling in your feet. You may not feel a blister caused by poorly fitted shoes, etc. Foot injuries such as these can cause skin ulcers, which can eventually lead to amputation.
We carry New Balance shoes, made in the U.S.A. Also, we manufacture our own Diabetic Insoles in Oregon. We come to you by appointment. For our coast clients, if you are in Medford, we have an office available by appointment only. Priority Footwear 1150 Knutson Ave. Suite 12 Medford, OR 97504 541-608-7400
A positive fitness experience Helping you achieve your fitness goals The friendly, full time staff, and experienced instructors of South Coast Fitness Center are ready to help make your exercise experience a positive one. There is a full range of cardio machines, resistance equipment and free weights, and a wide variety of group exercise and martial arts classes for all ages and fitness levels. The rooms are clean, spacious and well lighted, and there is a licensed
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Dreams: Guidance from within Throughout history dreams have provided illumination to seekers and inspiration to creators and scientists. The key to inventing the lockstitch sewing machine was given to Elias Howe in a nightmare. Scientist Kekulé was unsuccessful in determining the structure of Benzene until it was finally revealed to him in a dream. Every night a deep inner source of wisdom and creativity speaks directly to
us about our most pressing concerns. Dreamwork is the process of tapping into this source and using it to transform and guide us. I bring 40 years of intensive dream study to my practice helping others discover the significance of their dreams. Imagine finding from within specific solutions to what most concerns you! Cheryl Simons, MA, MFT 707-464-1545
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SERVICE PLANNING Are the family and the resident involved in the service planning process? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Are residents’ needs assessed regularly? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Are there special programs for memory impaired residents and residents with dementia? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Are there special programs for residents with disabilities? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YES! YES! YES! YES!
SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES Can staff assist residents in administration of medication? If so, what kind of staff? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Are there professional nursing services on site? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Are the services of a physical, occupational or speech therapist available or arranged? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Does the community provide weekly housekeeping, bed linens and towels? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Are there beauty shop services available on site? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Are there recreational and spiritual activities available? Obtain or review a copy of the activities calendar. . . . . . Is scheduled transportation provided for medical appointments, shopping and recreational purposes? . . . . . . . . .
YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES!
STAFF Observe staff and resident interactions. Are they positive? Courteous? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Can private duty companions be hired? What is the procedure for that type of service? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Does the administrator/director practice an “open door” policy? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YES! YES! YES!
COSTS AND FEES Is there a flat monthly rental fee? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Does the community have a written schedule of fees for extra services? If so, request a copy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Does the community allow for spend down to Medicaid? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YES! YES! YES!
DINING AND FOOD SERVICES Does a dietician or nutritionist review the menus? Request or review copies of the menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Are residents and families involved in the menu planning? How often do the menus rotate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Are residents allowed to have guests for meals? Is there a separate guest dining room? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YES! YES! YES!
LIVING SPACE AND ACCOMMODATIONS Are there adequate community areas for resident use? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Can residents bring their own furniture and personal belongings? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Are there guestrooms available for overnight guests? What are the guest fees? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Can residents have automobiles? Is there assigned parking? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Are there patios and courtyards available for resident use? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Does the community have 24-hour staffing? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Are pets allowed to reside in the community? If so, what are the additional fees, deposits and policies? . . . . . . . .
YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES!
LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION Is the community licensed? Ask to review the last licensing or certification report. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If the state requires the administrator to be licensed or certified, is it current? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YES! YES!
SAFETY Does the community have a fire sprinkler system and smoke detectors throughout the community? . . . . . . . . . . . Does the community have fire drills? How often? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Does the community have an emergency preparedness plan? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Are emergency and evacuation plans reviewed with residents after move-in to reinforce their memory? . . . . . . . . Does the community have a secure environment for those with Memory Care needs? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Does the community have an emergency stand-by generator? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES!
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