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You Deserve

A Remarkable Life At Sea View Senior Living Where you live the life you always wanted.

Fun • Fitness • Friendship “If I knew it was going to be this much fun, I would have moved to Sea View a long time ago!”

“No wonder people say Sea View has the best restaurant in town!”

“I get to pick from an extensive breakfast, lunch & dinner menu in addition to two daily specials & homemade soup selections.”

“My spacious new apartment is perfect for my busy lifestyle, I feel right at home without the responsibility of home maintenance.”

“I love to invite my friends & family to play cards with me and to attend our monthly fun events!

What you’ve heard is true…

Sea View throws the best parties!”

“I’m staying in great shape with the wonderful fun activities we have to keep happy, healthy & fit!”

“The staff at Sea View go out of their way to provide the best service, 24 hours a day!”

Call Today for a Personal Tour

Remarkable Place, Remarkable People. That’s Sea View Senior Living 98059 Gerlach Lane • Brookings, OR 97415 • 541.469.4500 • www.seaviewseniorliving.com

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Providing the best in hearing technology

OUR REMARKABLE MANAGERS At Sea View, our residents' happiness and comfort are our top priority.

Let us introduce you to our management team....

You can trust your hearing to us At 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

Sandy Hicks - Executive Director

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 541-4693511 or toll-free (800) 887-4327.

Submitted by Pacific Coast Hearing Center

Sandy's most important responsibility is to see that our residents continue to have excellent service and care at Sea View. He oversees the daily operations by assisting our managers in their jobs and also works with the state to meet or exceed regulatory expectations. He has an open door policy and meets with residents, staff and families on a regular basis.

Alice Lindley - Business Office Manager Alice works with the entire management team and staff to keep Sea View running smoothly and all of our records and files accurate. She is responsible for all business related activities including billing and accounts receivable, payroll and personnel files, and accounts payable.

Be sure to ask Alice if you have any questions on your invoice.

Stacy Kreger, RN - Health Services Coordinator Stacy oversees and addresses all of the needs of our residents who live at Sea View, including both personal services and medical needs. Her responsibilities include ordering, storing and supervising the dispensing of medications and monitors our resident’s health, including conducting quarterly assessments. She welcomes your questions anytime.

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Kathy Damron - Activities Director Kathy provides a full calendar of activities and events for all of our residents to enjoy.

She encourages everyone to participate in five areas: creative arts, activities of daily living skills, sensory, physical and cognitive stimulation. She also designs and writes our monthly newsletters and coordinates our remarkable monthly events.

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Our Chef Rob is in charge of our dining services and kitchen staff. He orders all the supplies and plans meals according to monthly menus and special dietary needs of our residents.

He also makes special meals for special events and holiday gatherings that include the family and friends of our residents.

Rick Kreger - Environmental Services Director Rick is responsible for keeping routine maintenance current and our community running smoothly.

He makes sure that we’re painted, all our lights are working and makes minor repairs to the building as necessary. He also has the responsibility of managing the housekeeping department which provides weekly housekeeping for all of our residents.

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A complete workout Exercise • Weight Management • Motivation Curves is a 30-minute workout facility for women of all ages and fitness levels.

Our program works all the major muscle groups along with a great cardio workout while offering several components of a complete exercise program: warm-up, stretch and resistance training, cardio, cool down and stretching. You can burn up to 500 calories a workout. Our friendly Trained Fitness Coaches are here to assist you in achieving your fitness goals with our complete workout: • Exercise – A Curves workout with Zumba Fitness, “It’s Amazing!” You can burn up to 500 calories with a Curves workout; add Zumba and burn more!

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A place for healing and well being Healing hands… a phone call away Five Rivers Healing Arts, located in Crescent City, is open for business. We are a dedicated team of health professionals serving the local community. Dr. Shelley Sovola OMD, L.Ac. has been practicing locally for the past 20 years, with 32 years of clinical experience.

Our center is also staffed with two massage therapists, Joshua Francis, NCBTMB, LMT, and Jana Taylor, CMT. Each offers their specialties including acupressure,

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We look forward to meeting the community at our open house on Saturday, Feb. 4, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. We are located at 1303 Northcrest Dr., next door to the Mail Room.

Submitted by Five Rivers Healing Arts

Local activities provide education and fun The Del Norte Senior Center provides a variety of activities and services to promote health and wellness in our community. Attend one of our seminars on heath and wellness. We offer lively games and activities such as pinochle, bunko or bingo, along with gentle floor, chair and yoga exercise classes to keep you active.

Our outstanding staff and dedicated volunteers greet you with a smile Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Become a

member of the Senior Center and help support all the wonderful wellness programs we provide at the center.

Located directly behind the Senior Center is Redwood Cove Senior Apartments.

Residents enjoy the convenience of transportation to doctor appointments and weekly shopping. An on-site service coordinator assists residents. The beautiful nonsmoking facility allows pets upon approval.

Submitted by Del Norte Senior Center

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BEACH MEDICAL & SKIN CARE CENTER

Beach Medical and Skin Care Center Beach Medical and Skin Care Center, the office of Carol Oliver, family nurse practitioner, opened its doors October 2008 to provide quality medical care in a comfortable and caring setting.

In March 2011, Beach Medical welcomed Jennifer Boyle to the practice.

As family nurse practitioners, Carol and Jennifer are able to care for children through geriatrics.

Carol’s experience as a nurse practitioner has included not only clinical practice in family practice, student health and endocrinology, but she also taught in several nursing programs including a nurse practitioner program in Southern California. Jennifer is graduated from the University of Minnesota. She moved to the Brookings area eight years ago and has extensive experience in family practice and urgent care. Her hobbies include hiking, camping, fishing and traveling.

In addition, the staff at Beach Medical has extensive medical office experience and is compassionate and courteous.

Medical services available at BMSCC include preventative screenings, wellness exams, management of chronic medical problems, therapeutic injections, and the ability to monitor drug levels (Coumadin/Warfarin).

Beach Medical will be offering botulinum (botox) injections to reduce dynamic lines and wrinkles that appear with muscle contraction. In addition, Beach Medical does offer chemical peels to help with exfoliation and acne reduction.

Beach Medical & Skin Care Center taking care of Brookings and Crescent City one patient at a time.

Submitted by Beach Medical and Skin Care Center

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Pick up an application at your local college of fice. Applications are processed on a first-completed, first-served basis. Financial assistance may be available.

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Applications for the RN program are due in February.

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

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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.

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A positive approach to fitness Full range of fitness options 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.

Licensed personal trainers are available, and all staff and instructors are certified in first aid and CPR. Several membership options are offered, with no sign-up fee or contract, and senior and student discounts.

"We're here to help you achieve your fitness goals in a positive atmosphere."

Submitted by South Coast Fitness

North Bend Medical on Southern Oregon Coast 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.

Ocean Park

HANDS-ON MEMORY CARE COMMUNITY 984 PARKVIEW DRIVE • BROOKINGS, OR

www.oceanparkinc.com • 541-469-3817

NBMC is comprised of 60 physicians, physician assistants and family nurse practitioners. Clinics are located in Coos Bay, Gold Beach, Bandon, Coquille and Myrtle Point. Our Gold Beach facility offers lab, EKG and x-ray services.

The NBMC physicians specialize in family practice, internal medicine, osteopathic manipulations, gynecology, obstetrics, surgery, pain management, acupuncture, otolaryngology, orthopedics, hematology and oncology. We also offer

other services including audiology and physical therapy.

Preventative health is an important aspect of health care at NBMC, offering immunizations, pap smears, mammograms and prostate screening tests. We not only treat patients when they are ill, but we keep them healthy as well.

We’re ready to provide the best care possible. Visit our branch at 94180 Second Street in Gold Beach or call 541-247-7047.

Submitted by North Bend Medical Center

Back Row: Dr. Williams, MD, PC; Rebbecca Riddens, Medical Assistant for Dr. Taylor; Dr. Taylor, D.O. Middle Row: D.J. Storns, Medical Assistant for Dr. Williams; Laurie Herrera, Office Assistant; Lisa Fava, Office Manager/Team Leader Front Row: Kim Rucker, Medical Assistant for Tamara Tuttle; Tamara Tuttle, PA-C • Not Pictured: Mike Madaris, Lab Tech

Clinic Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Walk-In Hours: Mon. - Fri. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

94180 Second St., Gold Beach • 541-247-7047

A safer and more comfortable life Staying At Home is Committed to helping you stay in YOUR HOME for as long as possible.

We can change your home to fit your needs, allowing you to enjoy your home as you once did with safety, comfort and peace of mind.

Has your home become unfriendly? Has it become difficult to enter? Climbing those stairs seems endless? Is it becoming a chore just to get a glass from the cabinets in the kitchen?

Has showering become a frightening experience? We can help! Creating a plan can prevent unexpected events from turning into crises that compromise our ability to live independently.

Following a comprehensive assessment of both you and your home by our experi-

enced, licensed Occupational Therapist we will start you on your way to leading a safer and more comfortable life.

We have the solutions. We offer home modifications that may include widening interior doors, easier access to your entry doors, stair lifts, grab bars and mobility devises like security poles, recliner risers, auto safety products, bed rails, walkers, canes, travel chairs and many other products to help you and your loved ones enjoy living a more independent lifestyle.

Our team of professionals are ready to help. Licensed, bonded and insured, AOTCB registered. Call today to begin your new life. 541-469-2256.

Submitted by Staying At Home Consulting and Solutions

Custom spas for our customers Here at Two Guys we understand that our customers need products that fit to their personal needs. This is why we specialize in the best custom spas in the world and work with you to create the best HotSpring Spa we can offer. For 20-plus years we have been listening to you and will continue to work tirelessly to provide you with the best product to help improve your way of life.

Two Guys is a diversified business offering high quality car rentals for your next road trip or when you entertain family or guests.

We are “user friendly” welcoming any opportunity to repair, manufacture, or re-manufacture the tools and implements that keep Del Norte County healthy, happy, and busy.

Submitted by Two Guys

• World’s Number One Selling Brand • Highest Quality Materials • Most Energy Efficient Spa • Sophisticated Technology with User-Friendly Controls

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Fact: Massage is an extremely important part of your health care. Many people suffer from pain and discomfort for a variety of reasons: accident/job related injuries, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigues syndrome, pregnancy and stress, to name just a few.

Evidence shows that massage helps alleviate pain, improve mobility, increase circulation, and helps a person to sleep better and helps alleviate tension due to the

stresses in life. Many health care providers recognize the benefits that massage therapy provides.

Tracy Carlson has seven years of experience in medical massage therapy. Tracy has worked along with physicians and chiropractors providing pain relief and relief from discomforts of pregnancy.

Call Tracy Carlson, CMT, today and dare to feel better. Gift certificates are available. 707-954-0907.

Submitted by Tracy Carlson, CMT

Drug screening made available locally

Oregon Coast Diagnostic Drug Screen Collection Site We offer drug screening & DNA collection to our clients. At Oregon Coast Diagnostic the client will get professional service with fast turnaround time.

We are available Monday thru Friday 7 am - 4 pm & after hours and weekends for an additional fee. We look forward to serving you.

TESTS: • Hair • Saliva Drug Screen • Urine

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• (Dot & Non-Dot) Pre-Employment Testing Reasonable Cause Testing Return to Duty Testing Post-Accident Testing Random Testing

Phone: 541.469.7710 | Fax: 541.469.7712 | OCD.Brookings@yahoo.com 524 Spruce St. #3 | Brookings, OR 97415 | After Hours Call 541.251.3320

★★ CC’s Clothes for Cancer ★★ ★ ★ Resource Center Located in CC’s Clothes for Cancer

A beautiful haven for women Counseling, Resources, Wigs, Mastectomy Bras, Prosthesis, Survivor Support.

Upscale Resale Clothing for Women

Brookings Harbor Shopping Center Tues. - Sat. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

541-469-2072 “We care about your well being�

Oregon Coast Diagnostic is a Drug Screen Collection Site that is located in Brookings, Oregon. We provide services for employers and the commercial fishing industry collecting Drug Screens for all Department of Transportation (Dot) and nonDepartment of Transportation (non-Dot) pre-employment, random, post accident, reasonable cause and return to duty. All of which helps our community stay Drug-free in the work place.

Hi, my name is Suzanne Akre. Having worked with the community in Brookings and Gold Beach for five years, I saw a definite need to have an independent drug screen collection site. I offer DNA collection for paternity and hair follicle. For companies that wish, I offer onsite instant drug testing and online ordering and results for non-Dot. I look forward to doing business with you.

Submitted by Oregon Coast Diagnostic

A beautiful haven for women 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 541-4692072.

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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. Talk to your health care provider about getting

professional therapy at Fleet Street Counseling.

Anne Ryssdal, MS, LPC, is a skilled child, family and adult therapist. She accepts most insurances and also works with EAP’s.

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.

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Joan Butler, MSN, FNP-C, PA-C Family Nurse Practitioner

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We can help you choose a plan that is right for you. Do you need mortgage protection? Perhaps life insurance for a set term? We can provide you with the answers you are looking for.

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Donations improve and save lives Thanks to the support of you and your neighbors over the past 17 years, Curry Health Foundation has been able to grant to non-profits in our community over $500,000 to help support health care.

You not only make a difference by donating but also by requesting the areas into which your donation is directed. Like you, we are committed to all of Curry County and have granted funds in support of public health education programs for all ages in diabetes, cancer, mental health, cardiac and osteoporosis and have granted funds to local fire departments, Lion’s Club, Curry Breast Health Network and Oasis Shelter Home to name just a few.

We have donated funds to help purchase medical equipment for detection and treatment of life threatening and debilitating diseases and are still supporting the Ready to Smile program that benefits the children of Curry County.

CHF continues to actively raise funds to reap greater rewards for the people of this county. If you would like to make a donation or you are a non-profit and would like to apply for a grant for a healthcare project call or write Curry Health Foundation to make a difference in your community.

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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, the staff provides 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.

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Ease into the workout habit with 15 minutes, 3 times a week

by Ellen Warren, Chicago Tribune “Maybe you love to eat but hate to exercise,” Jim Karas proposes. For most of us, that about sums it up. Karas wants to help you get over the exercise part of that equation.

“The biggest hurdle you will ever face in losing weight isn’t sticking to a diet or going to the gym every day. It’s simply this: getting started,” he says.

Can you spare 15 minutes, three times a week? Trainer and author Karas

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says that’s enough to get you off to a good start.

“If you’re doing nothing, this is absolutely a step in the right direction,” says Karas, who blogs (and sells his fitness products) at jimkaras.com. Just those 45 minutes weekly will rev up your metabolism, increase your energy, and make you look and feel better, he says.

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CURRY PUBLIC TRANSIT Dial-A-Ride In Brookings-Harbor Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

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“You don’t have to have equipment.

You don’t have to go to the gym,” he says.

Instead, he recommends taking three basic exercises – pushups, Pilates planks, and squats or lunges — and doing each until “you’re almost out of breath.” Then repeat the series “until you fill up 15 minutes” three times weekly. Instructions for all of these are all over the internet.

And yes, he disagrees with federal guidelines that recommend 75 minutes a week of vigorous aerobic activity (or 2½ hours of moderate exercise).

In most exercise regimens, “the neglected variable is intensity,” Karas says. “If you really get in there and get the job done, you optimize results and you save yourself time.”

Coastal Wellness Center offers a holistic path to health If you are like most people who come to us for help, then you most likely have a chronic health condition that impacts your personal life and have tried conventional medicine or alternative practitioners, without the hoped for results. If you have an underlying health condition, the most likely factor is heavy metal or toxic chemicals found in organs of the body. Unless these conditions are removed, the chronic condition will persist.

Nutrition Response Testing is a non-invasive system of analyzing the body to determine underlying causes of ill health.

When causes are corrected through safe, natural, nutritional means, the body can repair itself and attain optimum health.

Coastal Wellness Center offers the benefits of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT), a treatment using increased atmospheric pressure and concentrated

oxygen inside an inflatable chamber allowing more oxygen to reach cells for healing/therapeutic benefits.

Some conditions successfully treated with HBOT include depression, stroke/brain injury, chemo/radiation tissue and nerve damage, diabetic ulcers, inflammation/arthritis (all forms), heart disease, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, multiple sclerosis, autism/ADD and anti-aging.

Medicare or private insurance may cover HBOT for approved conditions.

Coastal Wellness Nutritional Support uses Standard Process organic whole foods.

For weight loss we use hCG (human chorionic gonadotropain) – you can lose up to one pound a day.

Improve your body’s ability to heal!

Call today for more information and to get your questions answered.

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We’ve got your ticket to ride Let us take you where you need to go 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 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call for a reservation.

Fares are $4 for a one-way Dial-a-Ride, and $4 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.

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Sutter Coast Hospital Offering the resources of a multi-hospital health system with numerous specialty clinics Sutter Coast Community Clinic provides services for the men, women and children of Del Norte and Curry counties. Owned and operated by Sutter Coast Hospital, we offer patients direct access to a full range of laboratory and radiology services. Your care will be coordinated by our clinic providers.

Services Available Include: • Diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions, including chronic conditions such as hypertension and diabetes, as well as minor problems such as colds and other infections.

• Complete obstetrical care, including pre-natal visits, management of delivery and postpartum care.

• Preventive care exams.

• Complete “well-child check” exams and immunizations.

• Newborn exams in the hospital.

• Management of complicated gynecological problems such as abnormal bleeding, pelvic pain and abnormal pap smears.

• Surgical services including hysterectomy, permanent sterilization, repair of pelvic prolapse and other gynecological and urological procedures.

Sutter Coast Community Clinic is located at 780 E. Washington Blvd. in Crescent City, California behind the hospital. Telephone 707-464-6715.

Open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m.

Sutter Coast Health Center Walk-In Clinic offers comprehensive services for non emergent medical problems when your regular provider is unavailable. Staffed by qualified, licensed physician assistants, family nurse practitioners and nurses, the Sutter Coast Health Center offers daily walk-in services as a convenient alternative to the Emergency Room. Open every day except Thanksgiving and Christmas, the Health Center sees patients on a walk-in basis. Sutter Coast Health Center Walk-in Clinic is located

at 785 E. Washington Blvd. in Crescent City, CA across Washington from the hospital. Telephone 707-464-8818.

Open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 9:45 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Sutter Coast Health Center @ Brookings Harbor, an outpatient department of Sutter Coast Hospital, is located on 5th Street in Brookings, Oregon. The Health Center was developed to provide Brookings-Harbor residents better access to ambulatory medical care. Medical services at Sutter Coast Health Center @ BrookingsHarbor are provided by two board certified Internal Medicine physicians, Alex Leighton, M.D., and Juliane Leighton, M.D., who have specialized training in adult diseases and women’s and men’s preventative health issues.

Patients can be seen at Sutter Coast Health Center @ Brookings-Harbor Monday-Friday. Patients are seen by appointment only; however, same-day appointments are available for established patients as needed. Telephone 541-469-9205. Open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m.

Diagnostic Imaging Services We offer you state-of-the art diagnostic capabilities through advanced technology such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), lithotripsy, low-dose mammography (six days a week and several evenings), echocardiography, ultrasound, spiral CT scanning and nuclear medicine. Certified or registered technologists administer the services, and board-certified radiologists interpret the diagnostic tests.

For after hours, Sutter Coast Hospital offers teleradiology, which involves transmitting diagnostic imaging scans to a radiologist at another Sutter Health facility. Teleradioligy provides our radiologists with help during the night and gives our emergency room

doctors and other providers fast and efficient service.

The results come back from the teleradiologist very quickly. Often, by the time a patient is returned to the ER, a written report of the findings is available. In the case of abnormal results, the ER physician is telephoned immediately by the remote radiologist and the tests are discussed. Teleradioligy service is used from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. seven days a week, including holidays.

Sutter Coast Home Care brings a variety of services into the home.

Licensed Home Health nurses work under the direction of a provider to assist with patient teaching, wound care, IV therapy, pain management, catheter care and other complex nursing procedures. Licensed physical therapists, occupational therapists, medical social workers and certified home health aides are also available to provide care in the home setting. Find out more by calling 707-464-8741.

Sutter Coast Home Care's Advanced Illness Management Program (AIM) provides end-of-life care. The program, though not entirely new to Sutter Coast, was re-vamped last year with a new level of training and to enhance the patient care experience.

The AIM Program provides a full range of services at home for patients with serious illnesses; management of the transition from active treatment toward end of life - a customized blend of disease-modifying and comfort care.

The AIM Program can work in transitioning a patient to hospice where available, as well as working with many other interdisciplinary team members including patient and family, physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers, aides, dieticians, administration, volunteers and chaplains.

In addition to the services provided with the AIM program, SCH is also able to assist in the payment of medications and medical equipment

that are not readily covered by insurances. This has been made possible through the commitment of Sutter Coast Hospital and through local donations.

Pharmacy Department is an important link in caring for hospitalized patients. The department's professional staff includes pharmacists and technicians, all dedicated to properly dispensing medications to patients.

Please leave all of your medications at home unless your physician requests otherwise. We encourage you to bring a current list of the medications that you are taking and their dosages.

At discharge from the hospital, any prescriptions given to you by your physician will need to be filled at a pharmacy outside of the hospital.

Rehabilitation Services Inpatient and outpatient physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy services are provided to patients by trained therapists.

We provide care for patients who have suffered a stroke, those needing spinal cord and head injury therapy, orthopedic and other services as prescribed by a doctor.

Surgical Services In addition to surgical intervention which requires hospital stay, Sutter Coast Hospital offers a large same-day surgery option for our community.

Our active Pre-admission Department is available to assist the patient in completing tests and paperwork prior to their scheduled surgery or procedure. The services offered in our surgery area include general surgery, OB/Gyn, ENT, orthopedic, cataract surgery, urology, and some dental surgery. Endoscopy services are also available through our surgery department.

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Dentures done right 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 middleman 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.

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Advanced Sleep Disorders Center was founded in 2004 and offers Southern Oregon and Northern California patients sleep testing facilities in Medford and Brookings Oregon.

In October 2010, Advanced Sleep Disorders Center was purchased by Dr. Kishore Pathial, MD, PC, FCCP, FAASM, who is a pulmonary and sleep disorders specialist with board certifications in pulmonary, sleep, internal medicine, and critical care medicine.

Dr. Pathial is an active participant in the day-to-day operation of Advanced Sleep Disorders Centers and is the medical director and oversees all testing and treatments.

Improvements in management, staff, training, oversight, facility, equipment, and communications with patients and local providers, have been instituted by Dr. Pathial, and has resulted in increased quality and customer satisfaction.

All sleep testing is supervised by experienced registered polysomnographic technologists (RPSGT’s). All sleep studies are performed using state-of-the-art diagnostic

equipment, supervised, and analyzed by experienced RPSGT’s, and interpreted by a board certified sleep specialist, Dr. Kishore Pathial, MD. We firmly believe in not only helping our sleep disorder patients with their challenges, their sleep studies, CPAP, sleep equipment and their physicians. We help our patients feel "at home" by providing complete respect to each individual we work with, recognizing each condition as unique, and providing facilities that are state-of-the-art, clean and extremely comfortable. Many of our patients say some of their best night’s sleep were in one of our sleep centers!

When you need the services of a high quality sleep center, let your doctor or physician know that you would prefer to utilize a professional sleep clinic provided

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Full-service retail pharmacy Clinical expertise you can count on Pharmacy Express, located in Harbor, inside the Brooking-Harbor Shopping Center is a full-service retail pharmacy. A little known fact about Pharmacy Express is its affiliation within the family of companies of Brookings-based C&K Market, Inc., who also operates Ray’s Food Place and Shop Smart grocery stores.

The hallmark of Pharmacy Express is their personalized customer service and outstanding clinical expertise. Their pharmacists are experts in medication therapy management, disease management and providing clinical drug information to patients and their families.

The pharmacy carries a wide range of durable medical equipment, such as canes, walkers and mobility assistance devices.

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surance options which the staff at Pharmacy Express can help individuals explore.

Jim Rich is the head Pharmacist at the Harbor Pharmacy Express. Jim and his staff care about the Brookings-Harbor community and it shows in the time they spend with each customer. Outside of the Pharmacy, Jim’s expertise as a drug therapy expert affords him the opportunity to assist community groups with medication education programs in schools, senior centers and community service organizations.

Pharmacy Express bills all major insurance companies and Medicare. At Pharmacy Express, they truly care about their patients and it shows.

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Quality home care and respite care 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 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 24-hours a day.

Call 541-469-0212 or come by and see us! We are located at 348 Pacific Ave. in Brookings. Let us know how we can help you!

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For Peace of Mind Regarding Your Loved Ones

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Good news: Sex is safe for most heart patients. If you’re healthy enough to walk up two flights of stairs without chest pain or gasping for breath, you can have a love life.

That advice from a leading doctors’ group on Thursday addresses one of the most pressing, least-discussed issues facing survivors of heart attacks and other heart patients.

In its first science-based recommendations on the subject, the American Heart Association says having sex only slightly raises the chance for a heart attack. And that’s true for people with and without heart disease.

Despite the higher risk for a heart patient to have a second attack, there’s no evidence that they have more sex-related heart attacks than people without cardiac disease.

Many heart patients don’t think twice about climbing stairs, yet many worry that sexual activity will cause another heart attack, or even sudden death, said Dr. Glenn Levine, lead author of the report.

The report says sex is something doctors should bring up with all heart patients.

Yet few do because they’re uncomfortable talking about it or they lack information, Levine said.

Del Norte County Health and Human Services Public Health Branch promoting health 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. Additionally, 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 the Path2Health, Cal-Fresh and WIC programs.

Through partnering with the California Endowment and the Building Healthy Communities Initiative, there has been progress in bringing health insurance coverage to uninsured residents of Del Norte County. Through participation in

the Policy Round Table on Health Care Reform, the Access project is promoting public insurance programs for the uninsured. Applications for health coverage will be available at some local health care providers with application assistants available to help apply for benefits.

New programs are coming soon including Nutrition and Physical Activity Education classes for children and their families. The Public Health Branch will partner with the local Farmer’s Market and other community efforts demonstrating healthy food choices. We urge you to eat “Smart and Play Hard!” Be sure to see our mascot, Power Panther at the Health Fair in June!

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 want 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.

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is important to good health. We ask everyone to think smart and don’t smoke and support our campaign to reduce the use of tobacco and exposure to second hand smoke. By implementing social norms changes, such as smoke free parks, fairgrounds, family community centers, medical facilities, public events and entry-

Fine Spine Chiropractic provides you with healthcare options!

Here at Fine Spine we operate on the principle: Better Science - Better Results.

We offer many healthcare options, beginning with chiropractic care.

Dr. Patton utilizes the most advanced chiropractic analysis and chiropractic spinal rehabilitation currently available today, called Chiropractic Biophysics®.

She offers two treatment choices: pain relief plus spinal rebuilding or pain relief care only. You make the choice and we support you in that choice.

Our practice is among the first in the area to offer Litecure's™ Class IV Deep Tissue Laser Therapy. Light photons reduce inflammation, reduce or even eliminate pain, and accelerate the entire healing process. Make an appointment with Sandi, our laser technician, to experience this non-invasive, drug-free, no side effects, healing.

Schedule with Nelda, our certified massage therapist, for the ultimate mas-

sage. Massage increases oxygen rich blood to deficient areas throughout your body. It releases the grasp of tight muscles on your nerves and frees connective tissues that bind muscles.

Whatever your fitness goal - losing weight, regaining flexibility, developing speed or simply feeling good again Whitney, our nationally certified personal trainer, will work with you. Fine Spine offers Certified Power Plate® Fitness Training, the only Power Plate workout available on the North Coast.

And we have teamed up with the Ideal Protein® Nutritional Counseling & Weight Loss Program to assist you in your weight loss. Weight, cholesterol and blood sugar control reduces your body’s stress and means a better future for you!

And that is what all of us here at Fine Spine want for you!

Submitted by Fine Spine Chiropractic

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ways, Del Norte County has seen a continual decline in the number of adults smoking. In 1999 the smoking rate in Del Norte County was 21.9 percent and as of 2008 (the most current data available) the smoking rate has declined to 16 percent.

What this means is that since 1999 there are approximately 1,350 less people smoking in our community and just as important, hundreds of less people being exposed to second hand smoke.

All residents of Del Norte County are welcome to call for more information about our programs. Please call the Public Health Branch at (707) 464-3191 for more information. Working together we can make Del Norte County a healthy community!

Submitted by Del Norte County Health and Human Services

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By Jim Miller of Savvy Senior

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, care is provided at Curry Medical Center,

a state-of-the-art facility located at 500 Fifth St. Also available in Brookings is Brookings Psychiatry.

Many local medical providers cooperate with visiting specialists, such as cardiologists, to offer an extensive choice of available services.

Additional programs include the Curry Breast Health Network, Cardio-Pulmonary 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 gynecologyobstetrics.

Curry Health Network is pleased to be expanding your healthcare options and meeting the medical needs in the area to ensure a healthier community.

Call Curry Medical Center 541-412-2000 or Curry General Hospital 800-445-8085.

Submitted by Curry Health Network

It’s estimated that more than 40 million Americans experience heartburn at least once a week, with around 25 million folks who suffer from it daily. If you’re plagued by heartburn two or more times a week, and it’s not responding well to over-thecounter antacids, you need to see your doctor. Frequent bouts may mean you have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) which can severely irritate and damage the lining of the esophagus, putting you at risk of Barrett’s esophagus and esophageal cancer, if it’s not treated.

Lifestyle Adjustments Depending on the frequency and severity of your heartburn, there are a number of lifestyle adjustments you can make that can help you get relief and

avoid a more serious problem down the road.

Consider these tips: • Adjust your diet: Certain foods can trigger heartburn symptoms like citrus fruits, tomatoes, fatty foods, chocolate, garlic, onions, spicy foods, mints, alcohol, coffee and sodas. Keep a food diary to track which foods cause you the most problems and avoid them. • Eat less: Take smaller portions and eat slower. Having a full stomach can cause acid reflux. Also avoid exercising, bending or lying down for two hours after eating. And don’t eat at least 2 to 3 hours before bedtime. • Monitor your meds: Drugs used to treat arthritis pain, asthma, osteoporosis, depression, insomnia, high blood pressure and more can cause heartburn.

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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 masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in orthodontics.

Dr. McDonald has served his profession in multiple capacities and has received several prestigious rewards 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, should 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.

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â&#x20AC;˘ Lose weight: Being overweight is a big contributor to heartburn because the excess pounds put pressure on your abdomen, pushing up your stomach and causing acid to back up into your esophagus. â&#x20AC;˘ Stop smoking: Smoking can increase stomach acid and weaken the valve that prevents stomach acid from entering the esophagus. â&#x20AC;˘ Loosen up: Clothes that fit tightly around your waist puts pressure on your abdomen and can cause heartburn. â&#x20AC;˘ Relax: Over 50 percent of heartburn sufferers say stress increases their heartburn. â&#x20AC;˘ Sleep better: To help keep the acid down in your stomach while you sleep, elevate the head of your bed six to eight inches by placing blocks under the legs or insert a wedge between your mattress and box spring to elevate your body from the waist up. Sleeping on your left side may also help keep the acid down.

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Your doctor can help you determine which one is best for you. Treatment options include: H-2 Blockers: Available as both overthe-counter and prescription strength, these drugs (Pepcid, Tagamet, Axid and Zantac) reduce how much acid your stomach makes but may not be strong enough for serious symptoms.

Proton-Pump Inhibitors (PPI): If you have frequent and severe heartburn symptoms, PPIs are long-acting prescription medications that block acid production and allow time for damaged esophageal tissue to heal. They include Nexium, Prevacid, Prilosec, Protonix, Aciphex and Zegerid. Prevacid, Prilosec and Zegerid are also available over-the-counter. But be aware that long-term use of PPIs can reduce the amount of calcium your body absorbs and increase your risk for osteoporosis.

Surgery: An alternative to drug treatments is anti-reflux surgery, a procedure that tightens the leaky valve so gastric fluids canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wash back up into the esophagus.

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Patient Care Is Our Priority Dr. Jay Patel M.D. and caring staff are ready to offer you the best care.

Chetco Medical Center Dr. Patel - Board Certified Internal Medicine 24 Hour Holter Monitoring • EKG • Annual Physical Minor Surgeries • Pulmonary Function Testing • Lab Testing Bone Mineral Density Testing • Gastrointestinal Testing

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

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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 offers specialized testing for gastrointestinal problems. Also, peripheral vascular and autonomic nervous system testing is available.

Dr. Patel is a provider for most insurances including the Medicare Advantage 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

‘Hands-on’ therapy A caring approach to a better life Brookings Harbor Physical Therapy has been providing physical therapy service to the Brookings area for 19 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 at 541-469-1062.

Submitted by Brookings Harbor Physical Therapy

A better life begins with Barron’s are satisfied with the quality, • 92 percent of Tempur-Pedic owners recommend the Tempur-Pedic brand to family, friends and co-workers.

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 need as much as 10 hours a night, while others need less.

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 comfortable, supportive mattress and will let you know if what

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 more than 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 percent of Tempur-Pedic owners say their expectations of their mattress have been met, • 93 percent of Tempur-Pedic owners are satisfied overall with their mattress, • 95 percent of Tempur-Pedic owners are satisfied with the comfort, • 96 percent of Tempur-Pedic owners

you’re sleeping on is not up to the task.

Finding a mattress in your budget can sometimes can be difficult, especially one that is a good fit for your needs and allows you to wake feeling refreshed, rejuvenated and ready to embrace the day – a mattress thatisultimatelyrewarding.AtBarron’s,we rely on our professionally trained staff and a huge selection of over 30 models at a wide variety of prices to satisfy your needs.

Englander and Simmons mattresses are what we recommend when it come to an innerspring or latex. Englander was established in 1894 and has spent decades mastering the art and science of sleep.

They are well known for their 100 percent natural latex mattresses and also for using heavier gauge steel in their innerspring mattresses. Englander even has a whole line of environmentally friendly mattresses.

Englander innerspring collections are designed to help you achieve a relaxing, energizing sleep, so you feel better from the moment you wake up. Simmons mattresses feature an innovative pocketed coil that was developed over 86 years ago.

The Beautyrest® Pocketed Coil® springs are the secret to undisturbed sleep. The wrapped design allows the Pocketed Coil® springs to adjust individually to the weight and contour of your body. Since adjacent

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If you’re trying to shed the holiday pounds you picked up, drop the midmorning snack, say researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center.

In studying 123 overweight to obese Seattle-area women between the ages 50 and 75 for one year, researchers found that those who grabbed a snack between breakfast and lunch lost less weight than those who skipped a midmorning snack.

Midmorning snackers lost an average of 7 percent of their body weight. Those who ate a healthy breakfast but didn’t snack lost more than 11 percent of their body weight.

Snacking is generally thought of as a dieter’s tool to prevent true hunger

between meals that can sabotage a diet.

“We think this finding may not relate necessarily to the time of day one snacks, but rather to the short interval between breakfast and lunch. Midmorning snacking therefore might be a reflection of recreational or mindless eating habits rather than eating to satisfy true hunger,” said Dr. Anne McTiernan. “Our study suggests that snacking may actually help with weight loss if not done too close to another meal, particularly if the snacks are healthy foods that can help you feel full without adding too many calories.”

coils aren’t tied together, there’s no chain reaction of movement when you turn or move during the night. Simmons mattresses also feature Transflexion® Comfort Technology, a patented process to eliminate any break-in period and to ensure consistent comfort throughout the life of the mattress.

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, 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.

Barron’s also has free local delivery so you don’t break your back, including set-up and removal. We also use top name manufactures with the best warranties in the industry to give you peace of mind.

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When you need care… you need care After considerable research, Guardians By The Sea, LLC an Inhome 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 lifestyle. Guardians

By The Sea, LLC supply staff members from personal caregivers (in a companionship capacity) to RNs 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 multi-phased 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

Vickie Howell and Sandra Wonacott 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, LLC. 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 • Bathing/Toileting • Personal Grooming • Mobility & Movement • Nutrition/Meal Preparation

Supportive Services • Light Housekeeping • Laundry • Shopping & Errands • Transportation

Medication Services • Medication Assistance with Self Administration of Non-Injection Medications

State Licensed, Bonded & Insured

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“An Extraordinary Company Balancing Your Life With Extraordinary Care”

Please Call Vickie Howell or Sandra Wonacott at: 541-661-7011

Chetco Inn maintains charm for its ‘family’ Offering a full range of medical services The Chetco Inn, originally a hotel built in 1915, has been restored to meet all the requirements of a licensed residential care facility, yet has kept its warmth and historic charm from the past.

The caring and professional staff members at The Chetco Inn are dedicated to helping the residents in this 36-bed community enjoy a safe, happy and comfortable life while providing individualized care plans. “Our fun-loving residents live in the nicest house in town and are proud to call it home.”

The family feeling and home atmosphere are further demonstrated as the residents enjoy music, arts , crafts, exercise, bingo and other games together.

Combining a nostalgic ambience with the the modern amenities necessary for appropriate care, The Chetco Inn is a unique Residential Care Facility right in the center of Brookings.

“The residents at The Chetco Inn are well cared for and are like family!” says Clara Howell, administrator. “Come in and see our beautiful home, meet our loyal staff and our great residents.”

Submitted by The Chetco Inn

Chetco Inn Residential Care Facility Panoramic Ocean View 24-Hour Trained Staff Accompanied Doctor Visits 3 Nutritious Meals Daily Weekly Shopping Trips Free Satellite TV & Phone in Room Laundry & Cleaning Included

Come Home to the Chetco Inn

A happy, healthier you, where it’s never too late 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 Fitness at the Club is just what you need, 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 third year, FATC continues to be the go-to fitness facility that helps members meet their fitness goals. We’ve added more classes, more weights and more cardio machines, body composition analysis and health coaching.

FATC offers 24-hour access to state-ofthe-art Cybex equipment including several treadmills, upper and lower body ellipticals, recumbent bikes, along with a complete line of weight-lifting machines and free weights for total body strengthening in a clean and secure environment.

In 2011, we added what we call “The Cave,” which is an exclusive area dedicated to the advanced weightlifter.

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 Monday - Friday 4 - 9 p.m. If those times don’t work just call Coach Van at Fitness at the Club 541-469-1888 and schedule your tour today!

Learn more at www.FATCfitness.com.

At Fitness at the Club, you can achieve your goals and where 24 hours a day means it’s never too late!

Submitted by Fitness at the Club

417 Fern Street • Brookings, OR • 541-469-5347

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We Create Smiles “ I highly recommend Mayo Denture Center in Brookings where I recently received courteous and professional service from Kismet and Chris Mayo. Their concern for my total satisfaction was greatly appreciated.”

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CARE... IT’S WHAT WE DO BEST Our staff and volunteers provide the highest quality of service to patients and families with compassion, integrity and reliability, while partnering with your health care professional to coordinate the care that is appropriate for you.

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541-469-0405 • 800-535-9472

Mayo Denture Center newest denture office in Curry County Now offering implant retained dentures Chris and Kismet Mayo, owners of Mayo Denture Center, are very excited to have opened the newest denture office in Curry County in over 35 years. Mayo Denture Center offers a variety of services to their patients including full or partial dentures or relines and repairs while you wait.

They are excited to announce they are now offering implant retained dentures. No other denturist in the area offers this service!

Their patients are very happy with their service. A testimony from one recent patient: “I am so happy to be able to share with you my experience with Mayo Denture Center. In fact, it is an answer to my prayers because I want other denture wearers to find the total satisfaction that I am enjoying since getting my new dentures from Kismet and Chris. I am 85 years old and have had

two previous full-mouth dentures… my first delight was in meeting this fine couple.

They were there to meet my needs and in no way influence my decision… Never in my 40 years of wearing dentures have I ever encountered such professionalism, attention to details, personal caring and skill.

Words cannot begin to tell you how grateful I am and if I were to die tomorrow, it would still have been one of the best decisions of my life.” - Marion Ayer, Harbor.

Mayo Denture Center is ready to serve you Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

After hours and weekend appointments are available. They are located at 1041 Chetco Avenue, in Brookings, in the Northgate Center, next to Chetco Trader Pawn Shop.

Call today at 541-412-8000.

And don’t forget, at Mayo Denture Center, “We Create Smiles!”

Submitted by Mayo Denture Center

CARE: It’s what we do best 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.

Coastal Home Health & 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 Coastal Home Health & Hospice.

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.

Coastal Home Health & Hospice also provides Community Grief Support Services and Lifeline, which is a personal response service ensuring quick assistance whenever needed.

Our Medical Telehealth Services assist with monitoring chronic health conditions

more effectively, benefiting local patients by sending vital information daily to their medical professional without unnecessary travel.

Cost for Home Health and Hospice 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.

Watch the Curry Coastal Pilot for information on our fundraising events during the year. Our Hospice Market Place will again host one of Oregon’s largest secondhand sales in late August and is a bargain hunter’s delight.

For more information on the services provided by Coastal Home Health and Hospice please contact our team of professionals at 541-469-0405 or 1-800-535-9472.

Submitted by Coastal Home Health and Hospice

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 is a combination of Positron Emission Tomography (PET), which detects cellular activity, and Computerized Tomography (CT), which

reveals a cross-section 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) 4771922 or visit www.stjosepheureka.org.

Submitted by St. Joseph 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, Hugh Parker, MD, and James Schipper, 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 Rd, Arcata/2350 Buhne Ste. C, Eureka .....822-2404/444-8863 General Surgery: Cassandra Kennedy, MD & William Pierce, MD, 3307 Renner, Fortuna .................................................................... 725-9832 Hematology/Oncology: Jeffrey Allen, MD, 2350 Buhne Street, Suite C, Eureka .................................................................................. 267-2060 Internal Medicine: Stuart Cataldo, MD, 2350 Buhne Street, Suite C, Eureka........................................................................................ 267-2070 Neurosurgery: John Aryanpur, MD, 2752 Harrison Avenue, Suite A, Eureka ........................................................................................... 268-0190 Orthopedics: Ronald Jones, MD and Christopher Walter, DO, 3304 Renner Drive, Fortuna ................................................................... 725-9383 Daniel Gehling, MD, William Kilgore, MD, & Raymond Koch, MD, 2826 Harris Street, Eureka ........................................................... 443-8066 Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery: Elliott Gagnon, MD & Mark Pardoe, MD, 2752 Harrison Avenue, Suite A, Eureka ...................... 445-3075

www.humboldtmedicalspecialists.com

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Where living is better Established in 2001, Shore Pines was one of the original Assisted Living Communities in Gold Beach. Providing services to seniors as well as becoming an important resource to local medical professionals, Shore Pines quickly became rooted into the community.

With an unwavering philosophy of customer care and a team of professionals with over 50 years in the health care industry, Shore Pines continues to be the preferred source for Senior Living.

Our single-story residence features:

Where Living is Better

• Private apartments • Restaurant-style dining • Homelike common areas We encourage independence through easy accessibility while offering 24-hour caregivers for seniors of all ages.

Visit Shore Pines today for a tour and you will discover these and other reasons why “living is better” at Shore Pines Assisted Living Community.

Submitted by Shore Pines Assisted Living Community

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For a FREE Consultation, contact: Anita Stefko-Joy, 707-465-1806

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Look and feel great at Express Fitness and Hot Rollers Salon! Our smaller, more personalized fitness center offers women of all ages a fun, safe, non-intimidating environment for their workout. We offer yoga, pilates and ZUMBA® classes, a 30-minute cardio and toning circuit, weights and cardio machines. Personal Training is available for private/semi-private fitness, yoga or pilates sessions. Our weight-loss program has proven results with members losing as

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Giving seniors and others in need the support they need to feel loved, valued and at peace We are the only 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 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 541469-3111.

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Always providing great smiles 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.

Submitted by Dr. Brian J. Larsson, D.M.D, General Dentistry

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 • Custom Crowns ~ Professional and highly-trained Staff ~ 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

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Acupuncture Works!

ACUPUNCTURE TREATS

JODY MANGUM Licensed Acupuncturist

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 87838m

In Smith River off Hwy. 101

Ancient Medicine for Modern Ailments

Gentle and effective: acupuncture works 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 10 years now.

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 very important to learn from the best in my field, so each person who comes to me gets the best possible care. 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.” In other words…

You’re in good hands at The Wellness Center.

Health is wealth. Acupuncture activates health from within, without relying on medications with “side effects.”

Don’t wait, feel great!

Submitted by Jody Mangum

Your one-stop, full-service pharmacy and gift shop At Chetco Pharmacy & Gifts, we are a locally owned and operated pharmacy and gift store offering a little something for everyone in the Brookings-Harbor area. New this year, we have expanded our selection of homeopathic, organic and natural products to keep up with the demands of the area. Stop in and see for yourself the great selection and our competitive pricing. If you don’t see a product on our shelf, ask us about a “special order.” We will check with our suppliers to see if we can bring the item in just for you!

Some of the products we carry are: natural cherry for gout, cranberry for bladder health and blueberry liquid concentrate for its high antioxidant levels, Twin Labs Energizer powder and

protein fuel powder. Chetco Pharmacy & Gifts is the area’s only supplier of New Chapter brand organic, dietary supplements. We also carry Liquid Health brand liquid vitamins and supplements, which also includes a pet line.

Have allergies? Our Bio Allers brand is a homeopathic line that helps with animal hair, mold, dust and tree pollen allergies. Dry skin? We carry tea tree oil, emu oil, smoothing gel, antiseptic creams, toothpaste and shampoo plus Aura Cacia brand massage and skin care oils. Have you tried our South of France Vegetable soap? You won’t believe how silky your skin will feel.

Chetco Pharmacy & Gifts is here for all your health care needs.

Submitted by Chetco Pharmacy & Gifts

The 2012 Health & Fitness Directory is a product of the Curry Coastal Pilot and Del Norte Triplicate.

Quality heart and cancer care just beyond your front door at St. Joseph 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 of California.

The Heart Institute at St. Joseph Hospital has pioneered the way to provide state-of-the-art 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 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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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. Recent advancements 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.

At Pacific Vision Medical Center, our surgeons offer the latest technology to help restore your vision to the best possible level.

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 injections using Lucentis & Avastin have much better success rates than any of the past treatments.

We also have the newly approved Eyelea available, adding yet another choice to your treatment. We offer intraocular injections for the treatment of wet AMD in the comfort and convenience of our two local offices.

At Pacific Vision Medical Center we have the sophisticated technology required to perform fluorescein angiography and ocular coherence tomography to aid our diagnosis and treatment of your condition. We strive to stay current with the latest information in AMD therapy and will make the best recommendation for you based on examination and special testing as appropriate.

A cataract is the clouding of your eye’s lens; treatment is surgical removal of the lens and insertion of a new, artificial intraocular lens (IOL). Both Dr. Larry Eninger and Dr. David Cink perform a minimally invasive, "no-stitch" cataract surgery called phacoemulsification.

Dr. Cink offers patients who desire completely "needle-less" surgery the option of topical anesthesia where only numbing drops are used before the surgery.

Until recently, IOLs were only available to correct vision at one distance.

These monofocal IOLs helped improve vision after cataract surgery, but patients typically wore glasses for near vision activities such as reading. Now, advancements in technology have produced multifocal IOLs that allow patients to see quite clearly at all distances – near, far and distances in between. IOLs are also available to correct astigmatism, greatly reducing the need for glasses for clear vision.

Glaucoma is usually treated by using eye drops to lower the fluid pressure inside the eye. There are many different eye drops for glaucoma and your eye surgeon will choose the medication that is best for you. Sometimes eye drops are

inadequate or poorly tolerated and other therapies, such as laser procedures or surgery, are required. Your surgeons at Pacific Vision 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.

Submitted by Pacific Vision Medical Center

Your CLEAR choice for Eye Care Providing the most advanced, caring and professional services for your eye care needs.

Veranda Park features a complete fitness center Veranda Park Retirement Living, in Medford, is equipped with a state-of-theart fitness center complete with life fitness exercise machines, cardio equipment, and free weights. Our personal trainer Kim, will show you how to use the equipment, as well as design specialized workouts for you! We also offer a variety of group exercise classes such as stretch and strengthen, chair yoga, gym fitness, tai chi, and dance class.

Fitness tips from Veranda Park’s personal trainer Kim: • “Take Little Steps To Improve Your Health” - The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) requires adults age 65 and over to get 2½ hours of cardiovascular exercise per week, and 2 days/week of strength training.

Start small! Take 10 minute chunks of time during your day, and work up to a 30-minute workout. Taking the stairs is a good way to get started!

• “Stay Hydrated!” - Proper hydration improves the quality of your workout and reduces fatigue and recovery time.

Drinking an adequate amount of water is also essential in replenishing electrolytes.

Electrolytes regulate your body's fluids,

helping to maintain a healthy blood pH balance, and creating the electrical impulses essential to all aspects of physical activity.

• “Increase Flexibility” - Stretching is an important part of senior’s flexibility and will help offset the effects of normal decline in the flexibility of your joints, and help you remain active and independent longer.

• “Improve Your Balance” - According to the CDC, balance decreases as we age, and falling is a major problem as a result.”

A great way to improve your balance is to participate in Tai Chi Classes.

A recent study presented at the American Heart Association meeting even found that just 12 weeks of Tai Chi resulted in a significant drop in blood pressure in seniors.

To learn more about the benefits of living at Veranda Park, please visit our website www.verandaparkliving.com or call us and schedule a visit (541) 4945000.

Submitted by Veranda Park Retirement Living

Denture service that you can trust Larry A. Eninger M.D. David E. Cink M.D. Ophthalmology

Crescent City, CA 515 E. Washington Blvd 707-465-2020

Coast Denture Service Dentures • Partials • Relines • Repairs All Dental Insurance Plans Accepted • Excellent Quality / Low Cost 24-Hour Emergency Care Available

Always learning to better meet your needs

Karl A. Bruhns O.D. Optometry

Brookings, OR 580 5th St, Suite 500 541-469-5800

Monday - Friday • 8:00 a.m. - 5 p.m. • www.pacificvisionmc.com

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

They are located at 800 Pacific Center, across the street from Les Schwab in Brookings. Specializing in upper and lower dentures, this licensed denturist and dental technician will give you relines, (same day), and repairs (while you wait), plus immediate 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 46 years of experience, learning many different techniques, and is continually taking new courses to further his education and to better meet your needs.

Submitted by Coast Denture Service

Pacific Center • 800 Chetco Avenue Brookings, OR • 541-469-2610

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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. Recent advancements 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.

At Pacific Vision Medical Center, our surgeons offer the latest technology to help restore your vision to the best possible level.

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 injections using Lucentis & Avastin have much better success rates than any of the past treatments.

We also have the newly approved Eyelea available, adding yet another choice to your treatment. We offer intraocular injections for the treatment of wet AMD in the comfort and convenience of our two local offices.

At Pacific Vision Medical Center we have the sophisticated technology required to perform fluorescein angiography and ocular coherence tomography to aid our diagnosis and treatment of your condition. We strive to stay current with the latest information in AMD therapy and will make the best recommendation for you based on examination and special testing as appropriate.

A cataract is the clouding of your eye’s lens; treatment is surgical removal of the lens and insertion of a new, artificial intraocular lens (IOL). Both Dr. Larry Eninger and Dr. David Cink perform a minimally invasive, "no-stitch" cataract surgery called phacoemulsification.

Dr. Cink offers patients who desire completely "needle-less" surgery the option of topical anesthesia where only numbing drops are used before the surgery.

Until recently, IOLs were only available to correct vision at one distance.

These monofocal IOLs helped improve vision after cataract surgery, but patients typically wore glasses for near vision activities such as reading. Now, advancements in technology have produced multifocal IOLs that allow patients to see quite clearly at all distances – near, far and distances in between. IOLs are also available to correct astigmatism, greatly reducing the need for glasses for clear vision.

Glaucoma is usually treated by using eye drops to lower the fluid pressure inside the eye. There are many different eye drops for glaucoma and your eye surgeon will choose the medication that is best for you. Sometimes eye drops are

inadequate or poorly tolerated and other therapies, such as laser procedures or surgery, are required. Your surgeons at Pacific Vision 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.

Submitted by Pacific Vision Medical Center

Your CLEAR choice for Eye Care Providing the most advanced, caring and professional services for your eye care needs.

Veranda Park features a complete fitness center Veranda Park Retirement Living, in Medford, is equipped with a state-of-theart fitness center complete with life fitness exercise machines, cardio equipment, and free weights. Our personal trainer Kim, will show you how to use the equipment, as well as design specialized workouts for you! We also offer a variety of group exercise classes such as stretch and strengthen, chair yoga, gym fitness, tai chi, and dance class.

Fitness tips from Veranda Park’s personal trainer Kim: • “Take Little Steps To Improve Your Health” - The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) requires adults age 65 and over to get 2½ hours of cardiovascular exercise per week, and 2 days/week of strength training.

Start small! Take 10 minute chunks of time during your day, and work up to a 30-minute workout. Taking the stairs is a good way to get started!

• “Stay Hydrated!” - Proper hydration improves the quality of your workout and reduces fatigue and recovery time.

Drinking an adequate amount of water is also essential in replenishing electrolytes.

Electrolytes regulate your body's fluids,

helping to maintain a healthy blood pH balance, and creating the electrical impulses essential to all aspects of physical activity.

• “Increase Flexibility” - Stretching is an important part of senior’s flexibility and will help offset the effects of normal decline in the flexibility of your joints, and help you remain active and independent longer.

• “Improve Your Balance” - According to the CDC, balance decreases as we age, and falling is a major problem as a result.”

A great way to improve your balance is to participate in Tai Chi Classes.

A recent study presented at the American Heart Association meeting even found that just 12 weeks of Tai Chi resulted in a significant drop in blood pressure in seniors.

To learn more about the benefits of living at Veranda Park, please visit our website www.verandaparkliving.com or call us and schedule a visit (541) 4945000.

Submitted by Veranda Park Retirement Living

Denture service that you can trust Larry A. Eninger M.D. David E. Cink M.D. Ophthalmology

Crescent City, CA 515 E. Washington Blvd 707-465-2020

Coast Denture Service Dentures • Partials • Relines • Repairs All Dental Insurance Plans Accepted • Excellent Quality / Low Cost 24-Hour Emergency Care Available

Always learning to better meet your needs

Karl A. Bruhns O.D. Optometry

Brookings, OR 580 5th St, Suite 500 541-469-5800

Monday - Friday • 8:00 a.m. - 5 p.m. • www.pacificvisionmc.com

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

They are located at 800 Pacific Center, across the street from Les Schwab in Brookings. Specializing in upper and lower dentures, this licensed denturist and dental technician will give you relines, (same day), and repairs (while you wait), plus immediate 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 46 years of experience, learning many different techniques, and is continually taking new courses to further his education and to better meet your needs.

Submitted by Coast Denture Service

Pacific Center • 800 Chetco Avenue Brookings, OR • 541-469-2610

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Acupuncture Works!

ACUPUNCTURE TREATS

JODY MANGUM Licensed Acupuncturist

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 87838m

In Smith River off Hwy. 101

Ancient Medicine for Modern Ailments

Gentle and effective: acupuncture works 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 10 years now.

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 very important to learn from the best in my field, so each person who comes to me gets the best possible care. 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.” In other words…

You’re in good hands at The Wellness Center.

Health is wealth. Acupuncture activates health from within, without relying on medications with “side effects.”

Don’t wait, feel great!

Submitted by Jody Mangum

Your one-stop, full-service pharmacy and gift shop At Chetco Pharmacy & Gifts, we are a locally owned and operated pharmacy and gift store offering a little something for everyone in the Brookings-Harbor area. New this year, we have expanded our selection of homeopathic, organic and natural products to keep up with the demands of the area. Stop in and see for yourself the great selection and our competitive pricing. If you don’t see a product on our shelf, ask us about a “special order.” We will check with our suppliers to see if we can bring the item in just for you!

Some of the products we carry are: natural cherry for gout, cranberry for bladder health and blueberry liquid concentrate for its high antioxidant levels, Twin Labs Energizer powder and

protein fuel powder. Chetco Pharmacy & Gifts is the area’s only supplier of New Chapter brand organic, dietary supplements. We also carry Liquid Health brand liquid vitamins and supplements, which also includes a pet line.

Have allergies? Our Bio Allers brand is a homeopathic line that helps with animal hair, mold, dust and tree pollen allergies. Dry skin? We carry tea tree oil, emu oil, smoothing gel, antiseptic creams, toothpaste and shampoo plus Aura Cacia brand massage and skin care oils. Have you tried our South of France Vegetable soap? You won’t believe how silky your skin will feel.

Chetco Pharmacy & Gifts is here for all your health care needs.

Submitted by Chetco Pharmacy & Gifts

The 2012 Health & Fitness Directory is a product of the Curry Coastal Pilot and Del Norte Triplicate.

Quality heart and cancer care just beyond your front door at St. Joseph 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 of California.

The Heart Institute at St. Joseph Hospital has pioneered the way to provide state-of-the-art 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 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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Where living is better Established in 2001, Shore Pines was one of the original Assisted Living Communities in Gold Beach. Providing services to seniors as well as becoming an important resource to local medical professionals, Shore Pines quickly became rooted into the community.

With an unwavering philosophy of customer care and a team of professionals with over 50 years in the health care industry, Shore Pines continues to be the preferred source for Senior Living.

Our single-story residence features:

Where Living is Better

• Private apartments • Restaurant-style dining • Homelike common areas We encourage independence through easy accessibility while offering 24-hour caregivers for seniors of all ages.

Visit Shore Pines today for a tour and you will discover these and other reasons why “living is better” at Shore Pines Assisted Living Community.

Submitted by Shore Pines Assisted Living Community

Your one-stop shop for health and beauty Free Support of a Health Coach*

For a FREE Consultation, contact: Anita Stefko-Joy, 707-465-1806

No Counting Calories, Carbs or Points

Health Coach ID#30147117

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www.expressfitness.TSFL.com

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Look and feel great at Express Fitness and Hot Rollers Salon! Our smaller, more personalized fitness center offers women of all ages a fun, safe, non-intimidating environment for their workout. We offer yoga, pilates and ZUMBA® classes, a 30-minute cardio and toning circuit, weights and cardio machines. Personal Training is available for private/semi-private fitness, yoga or pilates sessions. Our weight-loss program has proven results with members losing as

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After your workout, visit Hot Rollers Salon for men’s and women’s hair cuts and color, feather and colored hair extensions, pedicures, manicures, facials, full body waxing, air brush tans, body wraps, and spa bed.

Find us at 700 Northcrest Drive, Crescent City, CA, 707-465-1806 effw.com or Facebook us!

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Giving seniors and others in need the support they need to feel loved, valued and at peace We are the only 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 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 541469-3111.

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Always providing great smiles 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.

Submitted by Dr. Brian J. Larsson, D.M.D, General Dentistry

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 • Custom Crowns ~ Professional and highly-trained Staff ~ 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

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We Create Smiles “ I highly recommend Mayo Denture Center in Brookings where I recently received courteous and professional service from Kismet and Chris Mayo. Their concern for my total satisfaction was greatly appreciated.”

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CARE... IT’S WHAT WE DO BEST Our staff and volunteers provide the highest quality of service to patients and families with compassion, integrity and reliability, while partnering with your health care professional to coordinate the care that is appropriate for you.

Nurses available 24 hours • 7 days a week WE ARE JUST A PHONE CALL AWAY

541-469-0405 • 800-535-9472

Mayo Denture Center newest denture office in Curry County Now offering implant retained dentures Chris and Kismet Mayo, owners of Mayo Denture Center, are very excited to have opened the newest denture office in Curry County in over 35 years. Mayo Denture Center offers a variety of services to their patients including full or partial dentures or relines and repairs while you wait.

They are excited to announce they are now offering implant retained dentures. No other denturist in the area offers this service!

Their patients are very happy with their service. A testimony from one recent patient: “I am so happy to be able to share with you my experience with Mayo Denture Center. In fact, it is an answer to my prayers because I want other denture wearers to find the total satisfaction that I am enjoying since getting my new dentures from Kismet and Chris. I am 85 years old and have had

two previous full-mouth dentures… my first delight was in meeting this fine couple.

They were there to meet my needs and in no way influence my decision… Never in my 40 years of wearing dentures have I ever encountered such professionalism, attention to details, personal caring and skill.

Words cannot begin to tell you how grateful I am and if I were to die tomorrow, it would still have been one of the best decisions of my life.” - Marion Ayer, Harbor.

Mayo Denture Center is ready to serve you Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

After hours and weekend appointments are available. They are located at 1041 Chetco Avenue, in Brookings, in the Northgate Center, next to Chetco Trader Pawn Shop.

Call today at 541-412-8000.

And don’t forget, at Mayo Denture Center, “We Create Smiles!”

Submitted by Mayo Denture Center

CARE: It’s what we do best 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.

Coastal Home Health & 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 Coastal Home Health & Hospice.

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.

Coastal Home Health & Hospice also provides Community Grief Support Services and Lifeline, which is a personal response service ensuring quick assistance whenever needed.

Our Medical Telehealth Services assist with monitoring chronic health conditions

more effectively, benefiting local patients by sending vital information daily to their medical professional without unnecessary travel.

Cost for Home Health and Hospice 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.

Watch the Curry Coastal Pilot for information on our fundraising events during the year. Our Hospice Market Place will again host one of Oregon’s largest secondhand sales in late August and is a bargain hunter’s delight.

For more information on the services provided by Coastal Home Health and Hospice please contact our team of professionals at 541-469-0405 or 1-800-535-9472.

Submitted by Coastal Home Health and Hospice

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 is a combination of Positron Emission Tomography (PET), which detects cellular activity, and Computerized Tomography (CT), which

reveals a cross-section 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) 4771922 or visit www.stjosepheureka.org.

Submitted by St. Joseph 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, Hugh Parker, MD, and James Schipper, 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 Rd, Arcata/2350 Buhne Ste. C, Eureka .....822-2404/444-8863 General Surgery: Cassandra Kennedy, MD & William Pierce, MD, 3307 Renner, Fortuna .................................................................... 725-9832 Hematology/Oncology: Jeffrey Allen, MD, 2350 Buhne Street, Suite C, Eureka .................................................................................. 267-2060 Internal Medicine: Stuart Cataldo, MD, 2350 Buhne Street, Suite C, Eureka........................................................................................ 267-2070 Neurosurgery: John Aryanpur, MD, 2752 Harrison Avenue, Suite A, Eureka ........................................................................................... 268-0190 Orthopedics: Ronald Jones, MD and Christopher Walter, DO, 3304 Renner Drive, Fortuna ................................................................... 725-9383 Daniel Gehling, MD, William Kilgore, MD, & Raymond Koch, MD, 2826 Harris Street, Eureka ........................................................... 443-8066 Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery: Elliott Gagnon, MD & Mark Pardoe, MD, 2752 Harrison Avenue, Suite A, Eureka ...................... 445-3075

www.humboldtmedicalspecialists.com

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When you need care… you need care After considerable research, Guardians By The Sea, LLC an Inhome 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 lifestyle. Guardians

By The Sea, LLC supply staff members from personal caregivers (in a companionship capacity) to RNs 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 multi-phased 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

Vickie Howell and Sandra Wonacott 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, LLC. 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 • Bathing/Toileting • Personal Grooming • Mobility & Movement • Nutrition/Meal Preparation

Supportive Services • Light Housekeeping • Laundry • Shopping & Errands • Transportation

Medication Services • Medication Assistance with Self Administration of Non-Injection Medications

State Licensed, Bonded & Insured

Family Owned & Operated

“An Extraordinary Company Balancing Your Life With Extraordinary Care”

Please Call Vickie Howell or Sandra Wonacott at: 541-661-7011

Chetco Inn maintains charm for its ‘family’ Offering a full range of medical services The Chetco Inn, originally a hotel built in 1915, has been restored to meet all the requirements of a licensed residential care facility, yet has kept its warmth and historic charm from the past.

The caring and professional staff members at The Chetco Inn are dedicated to helping the residents in this 36-bed community enjoy a safe, happy and comfortable life while providing individualized care plans. “Our fun-loving residents live in the nicest house in town and are proud to call it home.”

The family feeling and home atmosphere are further demonstrated as the residents enjoy music, arts , crafts, exercise, bingo and other games together.

Combining a nostalgic ambience with the the modern amenities necessary for appropriate care, The Chetco Inn is a unique Residential Care Facility right in the center of Brookings.

“The residents at The Chetco Inn are well cared for and are like family!” says Clara Howell, administrator. “Come in and see our beautiful home, meet our loyal staff and our great residents.”

Submitted by The Chetco Inn

Chetco Inn Residential Care Facility Panoramic Ocean View 24-Hour Trained Staff Accompanied Doctor Visits 3 Nutritious Meals Daily Weekly Shopping Trips Free Satellite TV & Phone in Room Laundry & Cleaning Included

Come Home to the Chetco Inn

A happy, healthier you, where it’s never too late 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 Fitness at the Club is just what you need, 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 third year, FATC continues to be the go-to fitness facility that helps members meet their fitness goals. We’ve added more classes, more weights and more cardio machines, body composition analysis and health coaching.

FATC offers 24-hour access to state-ofthe-art Cybex equipment including several treadmills, upper and lower body ellipticals, recumbent bikes, along with a complete line of weight-lifting machines and free weights for total body strengthening in a clean and secure environment.

In 2011, we added what we call “The Cave,” which is an exclusive area dedicated to the advanced weightlifter.

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 Monday - Friday 4 - 9 p.m. If those times don’t work just call Coach Van at Fitness at the Club 541-469-1888 and schedule your tour today!

Learn more at www.FATCfitness.com.

At Fitness at the Club, you can achieve your goals and where 24 hours a day means it’s never too late!

Submitted by Fitness at the Club

417 Fern Street • Brookings, OR • 541-469-5347

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Patient Care Is Our Priority Dr. Jay Patel M.D. and caring staff are ready to offer you the best care.

Chetco Medical Center Dr. Patel - Board Certified Internal Medicine 24 Hour Holter Monitoring • EKG • Annual Physical Minor Surgeries • Pulmonary Function Testing • Lab Testing Bone Mineral Density Testing • Gastrointestinal Testing

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

Brookings Harbor Physical Therapy & Rehab

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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 offers specialized testing for gastrointestinal problems. Also, peripheral vascular and autonomic nervous system testing is available.

Dr. Patel is a provider for most insurances including the Medicare Advantage 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

‘Hands-on’ therapy A caring approach to a better life Brookings Harbor Physical Therapy has been providing physical therapy service to the Brookings area for 19 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 at 541-469-1062.

Submitted by Brookings Harbor Physical Therapy

A better life begins with Barron’s are satisfied with the quality, • 92 percent of Tempur-Pedic owners recommend the Tempur-Pedic brand to family, friends and co-workers.

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 need as much as 10 hours a night, while others need less.

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 comfortable, supportive mattress and will let you know if what

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 more than 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 percent of Tempur-Pedic owners say their expectations of their mattress have been met, • 93 percent of Tempur-Pedic owners are satisfied overall with their mattress, • 95 percent of Tempur-Pedic owners are satisfied with the comfort, • 96 percent of Tempur-Pedic owners

you’re sleeping on is not up to the task.

Finding a mattress in your budget can sometimes can be difficult, especially one that is a good fit for your needs and allows you to wake feeling refreshed, rejuvenated and ready to embrace the day – a mattress thatisultimatelyrewarding.AtBarron’s,we rely on our professionally trained staff and a huge selection of over 30 models at a wide variety of prices to satisfy your needs.

Englander and Simmons mattresses are what we recommend when it come to an innerspring or latex. Englander was established in 1894 and has spent decades mastering the art and science of sleep.

They are well known for their 100 percent natural latex mattresses and also for using heavier gauge steel in their innerspring mattresses. Englander even has a whole line of environmentally friendly mattresses.

Englander innerspring collections are designed to help you achieve a relaxing, energizing sleep, so you feel better from the moment you wake up. Simmons mattresses feature an innovative pocketed coil that was developed over 86 years ago.

The Beautyrest® Pocketed Coil® springs are the secret to undisturbed sleep. The wrapped design allows the Pocketed Coil® springs to adjust individually to the weight and contour of your body. Since adjacent

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If you’re trying to shed the holiday pounds you picked up, drop the midmorning snack, say researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center.

In studying 123 overweight to obese Seattle-area women between the ages 50 and 75 for one year, researchers found that those who grabbed a snack between breakfast and lunch lost less weight than those who skipped a midmorning snack.

Midmorning snackers lost an average of 7 percent of their body weight. Those who ate a healthy breakfast but didn’t snack lost more than 11 percent of their body weight.

Snacking is generally thought of as a dieter’s tool to prevent true hunger

between meals that can sabotage a diet.

“We think this finding may not relate necessarily to the time of day one snacks, but rather to the short interval between breakfast and lunch. Midmorning snacking therefore might be a reflection of recreational or mindless eating habits rather than eating to satisfy true hunger,” said Dr. Anne McTiernan. “Our study suggests that snacking may actually help with weight loss if not done too close to another meal, particularly if the snacks are healthy foods that can help you feel full without adding too many calories.”

coils aren’t tied together, there’s no chain reaction of movement when you turn or move during the night. Simmons mattresses also feature Transflexion® Comfort Technology, a patented process to eliminate any break-in period and to ensure consistent comfort throughout the life of the mattress.

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, 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.

Barron’s also has free local delivery so you don’t break your back, including set-up and removal. We also use top name manufactures with the best warranties in the industry to give you peace of mind.

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By Jim Miller of Savvy Senior

Curry Health Network is an energetic and growing association of medical centers, clinics, programs and medical providers â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 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 Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Health Clinic. In Brookings, care is provided at Curry Medical Center,

a state-of-the-art facility located at 500 Fifth St. Also available in Brookings is Brookings Psychiatry.

Many local medical providers cooperate with visiting specialists, such as cardiologists, to offer an extensive choice of available services.

Additional programs include the Curry Breast Health Network, Cardio-Pulmonary 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 gynecologyobstetrics.

Curry Health Network is pleased to be expanding your healthcare options and meeting the medical needs in the area to ensure a healthier community.

Call Curry Medical Center 541-412-2000 or Curry General Hospital 800-445-8085.

Submitted by Curry Health Network

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s estimated that more than 40 million Americans experience heartburn at least once a week, with around 25 million folks who suffer from it daily. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re plagued by heartburn two or more times a week, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not responding well to over-thecounter antacids, you need to see your doctor. Frequent bouts may mean you have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) which can severely irritate and damage the lining of the esophagus, putting you at risk of Barrettâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s esophagus and esophageal cancer, if itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not treated.

Lifestyle Adjustments Depending on the frequency and severity of your heartburn, there are a number of lifestyle adjustments you can make that can help you get relief and

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West Orthodontics has been treating patients from Del Norte and Curry counties for over a decade. 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 masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in orthodontics.

Dr. McDonald has served his profession in multiple capacities and has received several prestigious rewards 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, should 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.

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â&#x20AC;˘ Lose weight: Being overweight is a big contributor to heartburn because the excess pounds put pressure on your abdomen, pushing up your stomach and causing acid to back up into your esophagus. â&#x20AC;˘ Stop smoking: Smoking can increase stomach acid and weaken the valve that prevents stomach acid from entering the esophagus. â&#x20AC;˘ Loosen up: Clothes that fit tightly around your waist puts pressure on your abdomen and can cause heartburn. â&#x20AC;˘ Relax: Over 50 percent of heartburn sufferers say stress increases their heartburn. â&#x20AC;˘ Sleep better: To help keep the acid down in your stomach while you sleep, elevate the head of your bed six to eight inches by placing blocks under the legs or insert a wedge between your mattress and box spring to elevate your body from the waist up. Sleeping on your left side may also help keep the acid down.

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the-counter and prescription medications that can help along with a surgical option.

Your doctor can help you determine which one is best for you. Treatment options include: H-2 Blockers: Available as both overthe-counter and prescription strength, these drugs (Pepcid, Tagamet, Axid and Zantac) reduce how much acid your stomach makes but may not be strong enough for serious symptoms.

Proton-Pump Inhibitors (PPI): If you have frequent and severe heartburn symptoms, PPIs are long-acting prescription medications that block acid production and allow time for damaged esophageal tissue to heal. They include Nexium, Prevacid, Prilosec, Protonix, Aciphex and Zegerid. Prevacid, Prilosec and Zegerid are also available over-the-counter. But be aware that long-term use of PPIs can reduce the amount of calcium your body absorbs and increase your risk for osteoporosis.

Surgery: An alternative to drug treatments is anti-reflux surgery, a procedure that tightens the leaky valve so gastric fluids canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wash back up into the esophagus.

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Full-service retail pharmacy Clinical expertise you can count on Pharmacy Express, located in Harbor, inside the Brooking-Harbor Shopping Center is a full-service retail pharmacy. A little known fact about Pharmacy Express is its affiliation within the family of companies of Brookings-based C&K Market, Inc., who also operates Ray’s Food Place and Shop Smart grocery stores.

The hallmark of Pharmacy Express is their personalized customer service and outstanding clinical expertise. Their pharmacists are experts in medication therapy management, disease management and providing clinical drug information to patients and their families.

The pharmacy carries a wide range of durable medical equipment, such as canes, walkers and mobility assistance devices.

Many of these devices are covered by in-

Professional Care Services 1-24 Hours a Day

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surance options which the staff at Pharmacy Express can help individuals explore.

Jim Rich is the head Pharmacist at the Harbor Pharmacy Express. Jim and his staff care about the Brookings-Harbor community and it shows in the time they spend with each customer. Outside of the Pharmacy, Jim’s expertise as a drug therapy expert affords him the opportunity to assist community groups with medication education programs in schools, senior centers and community service organizations.

Pharmacy Express bills all major insurance companies and Medicare. At Pharmacy Express, they truly care about their patients and it shows.

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Quality home care and respite care 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 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 24-hours a day.

Call 541-469-0212 or come by and see us! We are located at 348 Pacific Ave. in Brookings. Let us know how we can help you!

Submitted by Nurses For You

Sex and your heart 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

The Only “Private Pay” Provider in the area that is Licensed & Bonded!

For Peace of Mind Regarding Your Loved Ones

Call 541-469-0212

Good news: Sex is safe for most heart patients. If you’re healthy enough to walk up two flights of stairs without chest pain or gasping for breath, you can have a love life.

That advice from a leading doctors’ group on Thursday addresses one of the most pressing, least-discussed issues facing survivors of heart attacks and other heart patients.

In its first science-based recommendations on the subject, the American Heart Association says having sex only slightly raises the chance for a heart attack. And that’s true for people with and without heart disease.

Despite the higher risk for a heart patient to have a second attack, there’s no evidence that they have more sex-related heart attacks than people without cardiac disease.

Many heart patients don’t think twice about climbing stairs, yet many worry that sexual activity will cause another heart attack, or even sudden death, said Dr. Glenn Levine, lead author of the report.

The report says sex is something doctors should bring up with all heart patients.

Yet few do because they’re uncomfortable talking about it or they lack information, Levine said.

Del Norte County Health and Human Services Public Health Branch promoting health 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. Additionally, 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 the Path2Health, Cal-Fresh and WIC programs.

Through partnering with the California Endowment and the Building Healthy Communities Initiative, there has been progress in bringing health insurance coverage to uninsured residents of Del Norte County. Through participation in

the Policy Round Table on Health Care Reform, the Access project is promoting public insurance programs for the uninsured. Applications for health coverage will be available at some local health care providers with application assistants available to help apply for benefits.

New programs are coming soon including Nutrition and Physical Activity Education classes for children and their families. The Public Health Branch will partner with the local Farmer’s Market and other community efforts demonstrating healthy food choices. We urge you to eat “Smart and Play Hard!” Be sure to see our mascot, Power Panther at the Health Fair in June!

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 want 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.

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is important to good health. We ask everyone to think smart and don’t smoke and support our campaign to reduce the use of tobacco and exposure to second hand smoke. By implementing social norms changes, such as smoke free parks, fairgrounds, family community centers, medical facilities, public events and entry-

Fine Spine Chiropractic provides you with healthcare options!

Here at Fine Spine we operate on the principle: Better Science - Better Results.

We offer many healthcare options, beginning with chiropractic care.

Dr. Patton utilizes the most advanced chiropractic analysis and chiropractic spinal rehabilitation currently available today, called Chiropractic Biophysics®.

She offers two treatment choices: pain relief plus spinal rebuilding or pain relief care only. You make the choice and we support you in that choice.

Our practice is among the first in the area to offer Litecure's™ Class IV Deep Tissue Laser Therapy. Light photons reduce inflammation, reduce or even eliminate pain, and accelerate the entire healing process. Make an appointment with Sandi, our laser technician, to experience this non-invasive, drug-free, no side effects, healing.

Schedule with Nelda, our certified massage therapist, for the ultimate mas-

sage. Massage increases oxygen rich blood to deficient areas throughout your body. It releases the grasp of tight muscles on your nerves and frees connective tissues that bind muscles.

Whatever your fitness goal - losing weight, regaining flexibility, developing speed or simply feeling good again Whitney, our nationally certified personal trainer, will work with you. Fine Spine offers Certified Power Plate® Fitness Training, the only Power Plate workout available on the North Coast.

And we have teamed up with the Ideal Protein® Nutritional Counseling & Weight Loss Program to assist you in your weight loss. Weight, cholesterol and blood sugar control reduces your body’s stress and means a better future for you!

And that is what all of us here at Fine Spine want for you!

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785 Washington Blvd. Suite 6 Crescent City, CAA

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ways, Del Norte County has seen a continual decline in the number of adults smoking. In 1999 the smoking rate in Del Norte County was 21.9 percent and as of 2008 (the most current data available) the smoking rate has declined to 16 percent.

What this means is that since 1999 there are approximately 1,350 less people smoking in our community and just as important, hundreds of less people being exposed to second hand smoke.

All residents of Del Norte County are welcome to call for more information about our programs. Please call the Public Health Branch at (707) 464-3191 for more information. Working together we can make Del Norte County a healthy community!

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Dentures done right 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 middleman 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

“Your smile is our only business.”

P.T.L. Denture Service 553 Chetco Ave. • Brookings, OR

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Advanced Sleep Disorders Center was founded in 2004 and offers Southern Oregon and Northern California patients sleep testing facilities in Medford and Brookings Oregon.

In October 2010, Advanced Sleep Disorders Center was purchased by Dr. Kishore Pathial, MD, PC, FCCP, FAASM, who is a pulmonary and sleep disorders specialist with board certifications in pulmonary, sleep, internal medicine, and critical care medicine.

Dr. Pathial is an active participant in the day-to-day operation of Advanced Sleep Disorders Centers and is the medical director and oversees all testing and treatments.

Improvements in management, staff, training, oversight, facility, equipment, and communications with patients and local providers, have been instituted by Dr. Pathial, and has resulted in increased quality and customer satisfaction.

All sleep testing is supervised by experienced registered polysomnographic technologists (RPSGT’s). All sleep studies are performed using state-of-the-art diagnostic

equipment, supervised, and analyzed by experienced RPSGT’s, and interpreted by a board certified sleep specialist, Dr. Kishore Pathial, MD. We firmly believe in not only helping our sleep disorder patients with their challenges, their sleep studies, CPAP, sleep equipment and their physicians. We help our patients feel "at home" by providing complete respect to each individual we work with, recognizing each condition as unique, and providing facilities that are state-of-the-art, clean and extremely comfortable. Many of our patients say some of their best night’s sleep were in one of our sleep centers!

When you need the services of a high quality sleep center, let your doctor or physician know that you would prefer to utilize a professional sleep clinic provided

by Oregon's Advanced Sleep Disorders Center.

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Ease into the workout habit with 15 minutes, 3 times a week

by Ellen Warren, Chicago Tribune “Maybe you love to eat but hate to exercise,” Jim Karas proposes. For most of us, that about sums it up. Karas wants to help you get over the exercise part of that equation.

“The biggest hurdle you will ever face in losing weight isn’t sticking to a diet or going to the gym every day. It’s simply this: getting started,” he says.

Can you spare 15 minutes, three times a week? Trainer and author Karas

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says that’s enough to get you off to a good start.

“If you’re doing nothing, this is absolutely a step in the right direction,” says Karas, who blogs (and sells his fitness products) at jimkaras.com. Just those 45 minutes weekly will rev up your metabolism, increase your energy, and make you look and feel better, he says.

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“You don’t have to have equipment.

You don’t have to go to the gym,” he says.

Instead, he recommends taking three basic exercises – pushups, Pilates planks, and squats or lunges — and doing each until “you’re almost out of breath.” Then repeat the series “until you fill up 15 minutes” three times weekly. Instructions for all of these are all over the internet.

And yes, he disagrees with federal guidelines that recommend 75 minutes a week of vigorous aerobic activity (or 2½ hours of moderate exercise).

In most exercise regimens, “the neglected variable is intensity,” Karas says. “If you really get in there and get the job done, you optimize results and you save yourself time.”

Coastal Wellness Center offers a holistic path to health If you are like most people who come to us for help, then you most likely have a chronic health condition that impacts your personal life and have tried conventional medicine or alternative practitioners, without the hoped for results. If you have an underlying health condition, the most likely factor is heavy metal or toxic chemicals found in organs of the body. Unless these conditions are removed, the chronic condition will persist.

Nutrition Response Testing is a non-invasive system of analyzing the body to determine underlying causes of ill health.

When causes are corrected through safe, natural, nutritional means, the body can repair itself and attain optimum health.

Coastal Wellness Center offers the benefits of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT), a treatment using increased atmospheric pressure and concentrated

oxygen inside an inflatable chamber allowing more oxygen to reach cells for healing/therapeutic benefits.

Some conditions successfully treated with HBOT include depression, stroke/brain injury, chemo/radiation tissue and nerve damage, diabetic ulcers, inflammation/arthritis (all forms), heart disease, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, multiple sclerosis, autism/ADD and anti-aging.

Medicare or private insurance may cover HBOT for approved conditions.

Coastal Wellness Nutritional Support uses Standard Process organic whole foods.

For weight loss we use hCG (human chorionic gonadotropain) – you can lose up to one pound a day.

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Call today for more information and to get your questions answered.

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We’ve got your ticket to ride Let us take you where you need to go 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 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call for a reservation.

Fares are $4 for a one-way Dial-a-Ride, and $4 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.

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Sutter Coast Hospital Offering the resources of a multi-hospital health system with numerous specialty clinics Sutter Coast Community Clinic provides services for the men, women and children of Del Norte and Curry counties. Owned and operated by Sutter Coast Hospital, we offer patients direct access to a full range of laboratory and radiology services. Your care will be coordinated by our clinic providers.

Services Available Include: • Diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions, including chronic conditions such as hypertension and diabetes, as well as minor problems such as colds and other infections.

• Complete obstetrical care, including pre-natal visits, management of delivery and postpartum care.

• Preventive care exams.

• Complete “well-child check” exams and immunizations.

• Newborn exams in the hospital.

• Management of complicated gynecological problems such as abnormal bleeding, pelvic pain and abnormal pap smears.

• Surgical services including hysterectomy, permanent sterilization, repair of pelvic prolapse and other gynecological and urological procedures.

Sutter Coast Community Clinic is located at 780 E. Washington Blvd. in Crescent City, California behind the hospital. Telephone 707-464-6715.

Open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m.

Sutter Coast Health Center Walk-In Clinic offers comprehensive services for non emergent medical problems when your regular provider is unavailable. Staffed by qualified, licensed physician assistants, family nurse practitioners and nurses, the Sutter Coast Health Center offers daily walk-in services as a convenient alternative to the Emergency Room. Open every day except Thanksgiving and Christmas, the Health Center sees patients on a walk-in basis. Sutter Coast Health Center Walk-in Clinic is located

at 785 E. Washington Blvd. in Crescent City, CA across Washington from the hospital. Telephone 707-464-8818.

Open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 9:45 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Sutter Coast Health Center @ Brookings Harbor, an outpatient department of Sutter Coast Hospital, is located on 5th Street in Brookings, Oregon. The Health Center was developed to provide Brookings-Harbor residents better access to ambulatory medical care. Medical services at Sutter Coast Health Center @ BrookingsHarbor are provided by two board certified Internal Medicine physicians, Alex Leighton, M.D., and Juliane Leighton, M.D., who have specialized training in adult diseases and women’s and men’s preventative health issues.

Patients can be seen at Sutter Coast Health Center @ Brookings-Harbor Monday-Friday. Patients are seen by appointment only; however, same-day appointments are available for established patients as needed. Telephone 541-469-9205. Open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m.

Diagnostic Imaging Services We offer you state-of-the art diagnostic capabilities through advanced technology such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), lithotripsy, low-dose mammography (six days a week and several evenings), echocardiography, ultrasound, spiral CT scanning and nuclear medicine. Certified or registered technologists administer the services, and board-certified radiologists interpret the diagnostic tests.

For after hours, Sutter Coast Hospital offers teleradiology, which involves transmitting diagnostic imaging scans to a radiologist at another Sutter Health facility. Teleradioligy provides our radiologists with help during the night and gives our emergency room

doctors and other providers fast and efficient service.

The results come back from the teleradiologist very quickly. Often, by the time a patient is returned to the ER, a written report of the findings is available. In the case of abnormal results, the ER physician is telephoned immediately by the remote radiologist and the tests are discussed. Teleradioligy service is used from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. seven days a week, including holidays.

Sutter Coast Home Care brings a variety of services into the home.

Licensed Home Health nurses work under the direction of a provider to assist with patient teaching, wound care, IV therapy, pain management, catheter care and other complex nursing procedures. Licensed physical therapists, occupational therapists, medical social workers and certified home health aides are also available to provide care in the home setting. Find out more by calling 707-464-8741.

Sutter Coast Home Care's Advanced Illness Management Program (AIM) provides end-of-life care. The program, though not entirely new to Sutter Coast, was re-vamped last year with a new level of training and to enhance the patient care experience.

The AIM Program provides a full range of services at home for patients with serious illnesses; management of the transition from active treatment toward end of life - a customized blend of disease-modifying and comfort care.

The AIM Program can work in transitioning a patient to hospice where available, as well as working with many other interdisciplinary team members including patient and family, physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers, aides, dieticians, administration, volunteers and chaplains.

In addition to the services provided with the AIM program, SCH is also able to assist in the payment of medications and medical equipment

that are not readily covered by insurances. This has been made possible through the commitment of Sutter Coast Hospital and through local donations.

Pharmacy Department is an important link in caring for hospitalized patients. The department's professional staff includes pharmacists and technicians, all dedicated to properly dispensing medications to patients.

Please leave all of your medications at home unless your physician requests otherwise. We encourage you to bring a current list of the medications that you are taking and their dosages.

At discharge from the hospital, any prescriptions given to you by your physician will need to be filled at a pharmacy outside of the hospital.

Rehabilitation Services Inpatient and outpatient physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy services are provided to patients by trained therapists.

We provide care for patients who have suffered a stroke, those needing spinal cord and head injury therapy, orthopedic and other services as prescribed by a doctor.

Surgical Services In addition to surgical intervention which requires hospital stay, Sutter Coast Hospital offers a large same-day surgery option for our community.

Our active Pre-admission Department is available to assist the patient in completing tests and paperwork prior to their scheduled surgery or procedure. The services offered in our surgery area include general surgery, OB/Gyn, ENT, orthopedic, cataract surgery, urology, and some dental surgery. Endoscopy services are also available through our surgery department.

Submitted by Sutter Coast Hospital

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Sutter C oast Hospital Hospital has has Sutter Coast to ttoo you, you, m any sservices ervices to many oour ur ppatient: atient:

Thomas Polidore, M.D. General Surgeon

John Tynes, M.D. Obstetrics/Gynecology

Manfred Ritter, M.D. General Surgeon

Elie Hobeika, M.D. Obstetrics/Gynecology

Joan Butler, MSN, FNP-C, PA-C Family Nurse Practitioner

Christopher Cutter, M.D. Family Practice

Gary Bean, M.D. Pediatrics

Quenlyn Larson, P.N.P. Pediatrics

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individual health policies are available?

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What benefits do you need versus what fits your budget is what we can help you with. Being brokers we have access to many markets, so we can compare for you and help you apply.

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Donations improve and save lives Thanks to the support of you and your neighbors over the past 17 years, Curry Health Foundation has been able to grant to non-profits in our community over $500,000 to help support health care.

You not only make a difference by donating but also by requesting the areas into which your donation is directed. Like you, we are committed to all of Curry County and have granted funds in support of public health education programs for all ages in diabetes, cancer, mental health, cardiac and osteoporosis and have granted funds to local fire departments, Lion’s Club, Curry Breast Health Network and Oasis Shelter Home to name just a few.

We have donated funds to help purchase medical equipment for detection and treatment of life threatening and debilitating diseases and are still supporting the Ready to Smile program that benefits the children of Curry County.

CHF continues to actively raise funds to reap greater rewards for the people of this county. If you would like to make a donation or you are a non-profit and would like to apply for a grant for a healthcare project call or write Curry Health Foundation to make a difference in your community.

Submitted by Curry Health Foundation

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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, the staff provides 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

P.O. Box 1274 Gold Beach, OR 97444 Phone: 541-247-3189 Ext. 3189 1-800-445-8085 Email: foundation@curryhealth.org www.curryhealthfoundation.com Your Contribution is Tax Deductible Under Law 501(c)(3)

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Fact: Massage is an extremely important part of your health care. Many people suffer from pain and discomfort for a variety of reasons: accident/job related injuries, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigues syndrome, pregnancy and stress, to name just a few.

Evidence shows that massage helps alleviate pain, improve mobility, increase circulation, and helps a person to sleep better and helps alleviate tension due to the

stresses in life. Many health care providers recognize the benefits that massage therapy provides.

Tracy Carlson has seven years of experience in medical massage therapy. Tracy has worked along with physicians and chiropractors providing pain relief and relief from discomforts of pregnancy.

Call Tracy Carlson, CMT, today and dare to feel better. Gift certificates are available. 707-954-0907.

Submitted by Tracy Carlson, CMT

Drug screening made available locally

Oregon Coast Diagnostic Drug Screen Collection Site We offer drug screening & DNA collection to our clients. At Oregon Coast Diagnostic the client will get professional service with fast turnaround time.

We are available Monday thru Friday 7 am - 4 pm & after hours and weekends for an additional fee. We look forward to serving you.

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Oregon Coast Diagnostic is a Drug Screen Collection Site that is located in Brookings, Oregon. We provide services for employers and the commercial fishing industry collecting Drug Screens for all Department of Transportation (Dot) and nonDepartment of Transportation (non-Dot) pre-employment, random, post accident, reasonable cause and return to duty. All of which helps our community stay Drug-free in the work place.

Hi, my name is Suzanne Akre. Having worked with the community in Brookings and Gold Beach for five years, I saw a definite need to have an independent drug screen collection site. I offer DNA collection for paternity and hair follicle. For companies that wish, I offer onsite instant drug testing and online ordering and results for non-Dot. I look forward to doing business with you.

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A beautiful haven for women CCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Clothes for Cancer Resource Center in Harbor is a beautiful haven for women of all ages.

CCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

CCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 541-4692072.

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professional therapy at Fleet Street Counseling.

Anne Ryssdal, MS, LPC, is a skilled child, family and adult therapist. She accepts most insurances and also works with EAPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.

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.

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A positive approach to fitness Full range of fitness options 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.

Licensed personal trainers are available, and all staff and instructors are certified in first aid and CPR. Several membership options are offered, with no sign-up fee or contract, and senior and student discounts.

"We're here to help you achieve your fitness goals in a positive atmosphere."

Submitted by South Coast Fitness

North Bend Medical on Southern Oregon Coast 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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HANDS-ON MEMORY CARE COMMUNITY 984 PARKVIEW DRIVE • BROOKINGS, OR

www.oceanparkinc.com • 541-469-3817

NBMC is comprised of 60 physicians, physician assistants and family nurse practitioners. Clinics are located in Coos Bay, Gold Beach, Bandon, Coquille and Myrtle Point. Our Gold Beach facility offers lab, EKG and x-ray services.

The NBMC physicians specialize in family practice, internal medicine, osteopathic manipulations, gynecology, obstetrics, surgery, pain management, acupuncture, otolaryngology, orthopedics, hematology and oncology. We also offer

other services including audiology and physical therapy.

Preventative health is an important aspect of health care at NBMC, offering immunizations, pap smears, mammograms and prostate screening tests. We not only treat patients when they are ill, but we keep them healthy as well.

We’re ready to provide the best care possible. Visit our branch at 94180 Second Street in Gold Beach or call 541-247-7047.

Submitted by North Bend Medical Center

Back Row: Dr. Williams, MD, PC; Rebbecca Riddens, Medical Assistant for Dr. Taylor; Dr. Taylor, D.O. Middle Row: D.J. Storns, Medical Assistant for Dr. Williams; Laurie Herrera, Office Assistant; Lisa Fava, Office Manager/Team Leader Front Row: Kim Rucker, Medical Assistant for Tamara Tuttle; Tamara Tuttle, PA-C • Not Pictured: Mike Madaris, Lab Tech

Clinic Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Walk-In Hours: Mon. - Fri. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

94180 Second St., Gold Beach • 541-247-7047

A safer and more comfortable life Staying At Home is Committed to helping you stay in YOUR HOME for as long as possible.

We can change your home to fit your needs, allowing you to enjoy your home as you once did with safety, comfort and peace of mind.

Has your home become unfriendly? Has it become difficult to enter? Climbing those stairs seems endless? Is it becoming a chore just to get a glass from the cabinets in the kitchen?

Has showering become a frightening experience? We can help! Creating a plan can prevent unexpected events from turning into crises that compromise our ability to live independently.

Following a comprehensive assessment of both you and your home by our experi-

enced, licensed Occupational Therapist we will start you on your way to leading a safer and more comfortable life.

We have the solutions. We offer home modifications that may include widening interior doors, easier access to your entry doors, stair lifts, grab bars and mobility devises like security poles, recliner risers, auto safety products, bed rails, walkers, canes, travel chairs and many other products to help you and your loved ones enjoy living a more independent lifestyle.

Our team of professionals are ready to help. Licensed, bonded and insured, AOTCB registered. Call today to begin your new life. 541-469-2256.

Submitted by Staying At Home Consulting and Solutions

Custom spas for our customers Here at Two Guys we understand that our customers need products that fit to their personal needs. This is why we specialize in the best custom spas in the world and work with you to create the best HotSpring Spa we can offer. For 20-plus years we have been listening to you and will continue to work tirelessly to provide you with the best product to help improve your way of life.

Two Guys is a diversified business offering high quality car rentals for your next road trip or when you entertain family or guests.

We are “user friendly” welcoming any opportunity to repair, manufacture, or re-manufacture the tools and implements that keep Del Norte County healthy, happy, and busy.

Submitted by Two Guys

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A complete workout Exercise • Weight Management • Motivation Curves is a 30-minute workout facility for women of all ages and fitness levels.

Our program works all the major muscle groups along with a great cardio workout while offering several components of a complete exercise program: warm-up, stretch and resistance training, cardio, cool down and stretching. You can burn up to 500 calories a workout. Our friendly Trained Fitness Coaches are here to assist you in achieving your fitness goals with our complete workout: • Exercise – A Curves workout with Zumba Fitness, “It’s Amazing!” You can burn up to 500 calories with a Curves workout; add Zumba and burn more!

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Our plan is a great tool that is easy to follow that will assist you in obtaining a healthy lifestyle.

For more information about our program and the plans we have to offer, please contact us at 541-469-1960. Curves of Brookings-Harbor is located at 97980 Shopping Center Ave., No. 100, at Highway 101 S. and W. Hoffeldt Lane, Harbor.

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A place for healing and well being Healing hands… a phone call away Five Rivers Healing Arts, located in Crescent City, is open for business. We are a dedicated team of health professionals serving the local community. Dr. Shelley Sovola OMD, L.Ac. has been practicing locally for the past 20 years, with 32 years of clinical experience.

Our center is also staffed with two massage therapists, Joshua Francis, NCBTMB, LMT, and Jana Taylor, CMT. Each offers their specialties including acupressure,

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Swedish, deep tissue, trigger point therapy, orthopedic testing, seated chair massage, and pregnancy massage. Ionic foot baths for detoxification will be available soon.

We look forward to meeting the community at our open house on Saturday, Feb. 4, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. We are located at 1303 Northcrest Dr., next door to the Mail Room.

Submitted by Five Rivers Healing Arts

Local activities provide education and fun The Del Norte Senior Center provides a variety of activities and services to promote health and wellness in our community. Attend one of our seminars on heath and wellness. We offer lively games and activities such as pinochle, bunko or bingo, along with gentle floor, chair and yoga exercise classes to keep you active.

Our outstanding staff and dedicated volunteers greet you with a smile Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Become a

member of the Senior Center and help support all the wonderful wellness programs we provide at the center.

Located directly behind the Senior Center is Redwood Cove Senior Apartments.

Residents enjoy the convenience of transportation to doctor appointments and weekly shopping. An on-site service coordinator assists residents. The beautiful nonsmoking facility allows pets upon approval.

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BEACH MEDICAL & SKIN CARE CENTER

Beach Medical and Skin Care Center Beach Medical and Skin Care Center, the office of Carol Oliver, family nurse practitioner, opened its doors October 2008 to provide quality medical care in a comfortable and caring setting.

In March 2011, Beach Medical welcomed Jennifer Boyle to the practice.

As family nurse practitioners, Carol and Jennifer are able to care for children through geriatrics.

Carol’s experience as a nurse practitioner has included not only clinical practice in family practice, student health and endocrinology, but she also taught in several nursing programs including a nurse practitioner program in Southern California. Jennifer is graduated from the University of Minnesota. She moved to the Brookings area eight years ago and has extensive experience in family practice and urgent care. Her hobbies include hiking, camping, fishing and traveling.

In addition, the staff at Beach Medical has extensive medical office experience and is compassionate and courteous.

Medical services available at BMSCC include preventative screenings, wellness exams, management of chronic medical problems, therapeutic injections, and the ability to monitor drug levels (Coumadin/Warfarin).

Beach Medical will be offering botulinum (botox) injections to reduce dynamic lines and wrinkles that appear with muscle contraction. In addition, Beach Medical does offer chemical peels to help with exfoliation and acne reduction.

Beach Medical & Skin Care Center taking care of Brookings and Crescent City one patient at a time.

Submitted by Beach Medical and Skin Care Center

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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.

Southwestern offers many of the prerequisite classes required for students applying Registered Nursing (RN) programs.

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✪ Fred Meyer

BEACH MEDICAL & SKIN CARE CENTER 413 Mill Beach Road ~ 541-412-8700

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Providing the best in hearing technology

OUR REMARKABLE MANAGERS At Sea View, our residents' happiness and comfort are our top priority.

Let us introduce you to our management team....

You can trust your hearing to us At Pacific Coast Hearing, we believe in the power of clear, accurate communication. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ability to interact with other people, prevent them from hearing vital information, cause misunderstandings in conversations, heighten stress, increase

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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 youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had questions about your hearing, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 541-4693511 or toll-free (800) 887-4327.

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Sandy's most important responsibility is to see that our residents continue to have excellent service and care at Sea View. He oversees the daily operations by assisting our managers in their jobs and also works with the state to meet or exceed regulatory expectations. He has an open door policy and meets with residents, staff and families on a regular basis.

Alice Lindley - Business Office Manager Alice works with the entire management team and staff to keep Sea View running smoothly and all of our records and files accurate. She is responsible for all business related activities including billing and accounts receivable, payroll and personnel files, and accounts payable.

Be sure to ask Alice if you have any questions on your invoice.

Stacy Kreger, RN - Health Services Coordinator Stacy oversees and addresses all of the needs of our residents who live at Sea View, including both personal services and medical needs. Her responsibilities include ordering, storing and supervising the dispensing of medications and monitors our residentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health, including conducting quarterly assessments. She welcomes your questions anytime.

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Jan Ramelli - Community Relations Jan's main focus is to assist residents and families in making the best choice about where to live, whether it's Independent living, Assisted Living or Memory Care. Jan is very passionate about helping seniors make their lives easier, more comfortable and overall enjoyable.

Kathy Damron - Activities Director Kathy provides a full calendar of activities and events for all of our residents to enjoy.

She encourages everyone to participate in five areas: creative arts, activities of daily living skills, sensory, physical and cognitive stimulation. She also designs and writes our monthly newsletters and coordinates our remarkable monthly events.

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Our Chef Rob is in charge of our dining services and kitchen staff. He orders all the supplies and plans meals according to monthly menus and special dietary needs of our residents.

He also makes special meals for special events and holiday gatherings that include the family and friends of our residents.

Rick Kreger - Environmental Services Director Rick is responsible for keeping routine maintenance current and our community running smoothly.

He makes sure that weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re painted, all our lights are working and makes minor repairs to the building as necessary. He also has the responsibility of managing the housekeeping department which provides weekly housekeeping for all of our residents.

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You Deserve

A Remarkable Life At Sea View Senior Living Where you live the life you always wanted.

Fun • Fitness • Friendship “If I knew it was going to be this much fun, I would have moved to Sea View a long time ago!”

“No wonder people say Sea View has the best restaurant in town!”

“I get to pick from an extensive breakfast, lunch & dinner menu in addition to two daily specials & homemade soup selections.”

“My spacious new apartment is perfect for my busy lifestyle, I feel right at home without the responsibility of home maintenance.”

“I love to invite my friends & family to play cards with me and to attend our monthly fun events!

What you’ve heard is true…

Sea View throws the best parties!”

“I’m staying in great shape with the wonderful fun activities we have to keep happy, healthy & fit!”

“The staff at Sea View go out of their way to provide the best service, 24 hours a day!”

Call Today for a Personal Tour

Remarkable Place, Remarkable People. That’s Sea View Senior Living 98059 Gerlach Lane • Brookings, OR 97415 • 541.469.4500 • www.seaviewseniorliving.com

America’s Wild Rivers Coast

HEALTH & FITNESS Directory 2012