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15 Me & Mine Staff Jennifer Jaeger Traynham PUBLISHER
Jessica Jaeger EDITOR
Heather Smith & Brooke Reading PHOTOGRAPHY
4G FOUNDATION
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RESCUING PETS
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BE A HELPER
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SCIENCE + MEDICINE + ANIMALS
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CLEAN SLATE
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CARDIAC REHABILITATION
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on the cover
HEATHER SMITH COVER PHOTOGRAPHY:
JENNIFER JENS
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We are flooded with news all day, every day. Whether through newspapers, our favorite TV news station, or online articles, we are constantly hearing about tragedy and hardship all over the world. In this social media world, it’s easy to react with a like, a love or maybe a sad face. But these past few months, I have really been moved by the tragedies surrounding our community. I’m reminded that that these “stories” I’m watching are happening to families just like mine. Instead of just reacting from behind my screen, I need to react in other ways. Donate when I can, write a letter, make the effort to grab coffee and chat, and most importantly, to be kind to the people around me. Life is short, so we need to be our very best while we're here. Let's make our lives truly count. Kindness will never go unnoticed, and could mean the world to someone. Let's leave this world a better place and choose to spread kindness and love.
Go out and make a difference!
YOUR FRIEND, JEN Publisher, Me and Mine
foundation An interview with JERRY HANDY
What inspired the idea of the 4G Foundation? The initial thought was to start a local foundation that had a simple yet broad focus, i.e. helping others in the Yuba Sutter Community. I wanted to be able to help both individuals and organizations, so the broad brush stroke worked.
Who is involved in this foundation?
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I am the founder and executive director. My board members are a group of guys that I have known since childhood who represent the same values that I do and have a heart for our community. They are Gabe Foster, Tony Carlos, Robbie Handy, Greg Wayne, and Josh Cook.
Late starting Spring Classes begin March 14th! 2088 North Beale Road, Marysville yc.yccd.edu (530) 741-6700
3301 E. Onstott Road, Yuba City yc-scc.yccd.edu (530) 751-5600
Jump start your education at Yuba College by earning a degree or certificate and begin a new career, like Marissa, a 2nd year Veterinary Technology student. To hear Marissa’s story scan the QR code. 17849 16th Street, Beale AFB bafb.yccd.edu (530) 788-0973
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What is your purpose? Who do you help? Our purpose is to help individuals and organizations in need. The cool thing is that we will help anyone. The goal is to use our connections, resources, gifts, and talents to find a need and meet it.
Tell us about your experience with the Camp Fire. God is the one who gets all the credit for putting this response in motion. We are the hands and feet that move around but God opens all the right doors, creates the relationships, and paves the way for us to be able to serve. Additionally, it has been really great to see the Yuba Sutter Community rally together to support Paradise. Volunteers were running to help, businesses were offering financial support, and churches were doing their part equally to all work as one. Amazing doesn’t describe it.
How can our community get involved and help? The community can get involved by texting 4G to 30500. This is a volunteer database that we tap into when we go out. You can also check us out on Facebook or go to 4gfoundation.org and donate. We don’t have paid staff so all donations go to help people in need.
How do we volunteer? What is your biggest need? Our biggest need right now is awareness and opportunity. We are a new nonprofit and we want to build something that our community will be proud of. Equally important is that we just want to help. So if anyone knows of an opportunity where we can serve, please reach out to us. Let us come alongside you and lend a helping hand.
An interview with HEATHER SMITH
TELL US ABOUT YOUR VOLUNTEER WORK WITH ANIMALS IN OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY. I have always tried my best to help a little in a lot of areas. My family's business, Pawformance, donates to our local animal shelters and many rescues, I photograph foster dogs for Northern Border Collie Rescue and any other rescues that contact me, and I try my best to assist where I can during emergency situations.
TELL US ABOUT YOUR INVOLVEMENT IN CARING FOR ANIMALS AFFECTED BY THE CAMP FIRE. Well, I guess I would call myself an information-and-donation-go-to. Needs and supplies changed by the hour, so I mainly just tried to stay in contact with people at NVADG (North Valley Animal Disaster Group), YSDADA (Yuba-Sutter Domestic Animal Disaster Association), and those rescuing or assisting with sheltering in place. I really did such a small part but tried my best to support the heroes that were out there working around the clock to care for and assist the animals.
WHAT MADE YOU PROUD OF YUBA-SUTTER DURING THE CAMP FIRE? We had so many amazing people step up from the beginning. Within hours Rob Upton, Hailey Daeumler, and Annie Houston were in Paradise with trailers helping pull out animals and didn't stop for weeks. Locally Vish Sharma, Mike Zigenmeyer, and their friends worked on an organized donation center; Jim King and the Handys supplied food time and time again to fire victims and first responders; James Gallagher organized the gift card drive; and John Nicoletti and many others worked and coordinated food and donations at the fairgrounds to assist the Red Cross with the evacuees. It was heart-warming to see the outpouring of support for our neighboring county.
HOW CAN WE HELP? I’d love to encourage anyone wanting to help in the future to contact the Yuba-Sutter Domestic Animal Disaster Assistance. They will be holding trainings over the next couple months. They have been working with very few people and a low budget, yet still doing a great job. It would be great to get a few more volunteers certified so that when an emergency situation arises, more people are able to help with setting up and carrying out the organizational needs.
IN GENERAL, HOW CAN PEOPLE HELP OUT WITH ANIMALS IN NEED OR DISTRESS? Donate money and/or gas cards to the groups like NVADG and YSDADA that are organizing volunteer efforts and providing experienced, on-the-ground emergency assistance and care. Volunteer in the emergency animal shelters. Assist with animal transport. Since children under 18 can’t work in the shelters directly—for safety and liability reasons—families might offer to do some of the shelter laundry. Children can host neighborhood or school fundraisers. All of us can do something.
WHAT ARE SOME OF THE NEEDS IN OUR AREA? Spaying and neutering is something that our area really needs. My mother taught me from a young age how important this was, and after she passed, my family and I created a foundation to raise awareness and money to assist with the costs of spaying and neutering. The other thing I can’t stress enough is to microchip your pets. From an emergency disaster situation to just running away during the 4th of the July, having your pet microchipped helps make sure your pet can make it back home to you. ME AN D MIN E MAG AZINE | W I NT E R 2 01 9
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You Work Hard to Raise a Healthy Family: Let WIC Help WIC is a nutrition program for Women, Infants, and Children.
You may qualify if you: • Are pregnant, breastfeeding, or just had a baby; • Have a child under age 5; and • Have a low to medium income; and/or • Receive Medi-Cal, CalWORKs (TANF), or CalFresh (Food Stamps) benefits; and • Live in California
WIC provides: • Nutrition education and health information • Breastfeeding support • Checks for healthy foods (like fruits and vegetables)
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• Referrals to medical providers and community services • You may qualify if your family’s income meets WIC guidelines. A family of four can earn up to $3,870* before taxes per month and qualify. *Income levels change annually.
Enroll early! Call WIC today to see if you qualify: Sutter County WIC 1445 Veterans Memorial Circle Yuba City, Ca 95993 530-822-7224 www.suttercounty.org/wic
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By Jeff Swanson, Executive Director Rideout Foundation
I’m often asked about the importance of philanthropy in our community. Of course we want to see an immediate impact when we do something charitable, yet sometimes the dividends carry on long after the initial gift, often in unexpected ways.
Long Term Dividends »
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With the Feather River Hospital in Paradise inoperable after the Camp Fire last November, hundreds of cancer patients immediately needed a place to continue their treatment. They couldn’t afford to have any significant break in their treatment, so came to Adventist Health and Rideout.
Geweke Ford has been part of the Yuba-Sutter business community for over 32 years. Together with their children, Larry and Dale Geweke also established the Geweke Caring for Women Foundation, which provides financial hardship assistance to the grandmothers, mothers, sisters, wives, and daughters in our community who are undergoing cancer treatment. This is augmented by their support for women’s health screening days and underwriting the purchase of 3D mammography units to detect breast cancer.
Margaret Murphy is the Administrative Director of the Cancer Center in Marysville. She lost her home in the Camp Fire last November and uniquely understands the effect this has had on so many of her neighbors. “I really feel very blessed to be able to make the personal difference that we’re making,” Margaret said. “Having the security that their care will continue, they just feel like it’s going to be OK.” Four days after the start of the Camp Fire, twelve patients from Paradise underwent their chemotherapy treatments in Marysville. Over the next two months, the number of patients from Paradise and Butte County who are treated at the Adventist Health and Rideout Cancer Center steadily grew. Today, the Cancer Center is serving 115 patients each day in medical oncology, a forty percent increase; and 29 patients each day in radiation oncology, a twenty-five percent increase.
In 2017, the Geweke Caring for Women Foundation donated a 10 passenger Ford Transit van to transport cancer patients to and from their treatment at Adventist Health and Rideout Cancer Center. The immediate impact of the gift was to support cancer patient transport needs in the community. Fortunately, the dividends continue to carry on long after the initial gift, allowing our community to support cancer patients who lost everything in the Camp Fire.
Having found a place to continue their treatment, cancer patients who had lost everything in the Camp Fire faced another hardship. Many are in emergency or transitional housing, living in hotels, or staying with family and need transportation assistance to and from Marysville. One patient travels three hours to receive treatment. Generous donations from as far back as 2017 have helped meet this transportation need. To learn more about the Adventist Health Rideout Foundation call (530) 751-4070 or visit adventisthealthrideout.org/giving To learn more about the Geweke Caring for Women Foundation, visit pink-october.org ME ME AN D ANMIN D MIN E MAG E MAG AZINE AZ I NE | W| I NT FAELR L 2 01 9 8
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science+medicine+animals the yuba college veterinary technology program By Teresa Aronson
Although Yuba College teaches all aspects of veterinary technology, our Veterinary Technology program specializes in large animal care and management, shelter medicine, laboratory animal medicine, and public health. The demanding nature of the Veterinary Program and one-on-one instruction accounts for the program’s success. Faculty member Bonnie Loghry, RVT, MPH, tells students: “the program requires an extensive amount of Marissa is a second year Yuba College Veterinary Technology student who decided to go back to community college after she received her Bachelor Degree in Animal Science from U.C. Davis. Many students don’t realize that Yuba College is not only a great starting place for new students, it’s also a sought-after choice for students transitioning into new careers. Marissa needed to acquire hands-on experience with large animal care when finding employment in the veterinary field. With recommendations from advisors and previous Veterinary Technology students, Marissa applied to the Yuba College Veterinary Technology program. Marissa’s career choice is smart, since according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, “employment will grow as more veterinarians utilize technologists to perform laboratory work and imaging services on household pets.” Projections for this career are expected to grow much faster than the average occupations, at a 20% increase in the next six years, making it a sought-after career. Yuba College Veterinary Technology Program, accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association, offers an Associate of Science Degree in this field. The program also has individual certificate specialization in Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist, along with nine program individualizations. Veterinary Technology Specialist Amber Kuykendall said that “over 85% of the 2018 class had a job before or shortly after graduation and historically, with 100% of students employed within 6 months of graduation.” Not only have students excelled in past years, students taking their national licensing exam have traditionally had pass rates of 96-100%, among the highest in the state.
studying and personal commitment, but in the end is a wonderfully fulfilling career choice.”
Employment for RVTs is very diverse and includes shelter medicine, laboratory animal medicine, laboratory diagnostics, military animal care, research, pharmaceutical sales, large animal medicine, practice business management, emergency medicine and critical care, anesthesia, exotic animal and wildlife care and general private practice. The Veterinary Technology Program can accept up to 30 students a year and currently has no wait list. Students can apply for the program by March 15 at vettech.yccd.edu/. Marissa also feels that “Yuba College offers many career specific training programs like vet tech and nursing. It’s also a great way to prep for a four year college. Completing g eneral education requirements before transferring saves time and money and mentally prepares you for the expectations of a higher level college.” Veterinary Technology is only one example of the Career Technical Education Programs Yuba College offers. Students can also consider careers in Administration of Justice, Automotive Technology, Business, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Fire Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Nursing, Psychiatric Technology, Radiological Technology, and Welding Technologies. If transferring to a university is your preference, Yuba College offers numerous transfer programs.
For more information about Yuba College and class offerings, visit yc.yccd.edu.
the bottom line:
Yuba College can assist students in choosing the right career or educational path. our faculty and staff are here to help them succeed. ME AN D MIN E MAG AZINE | W I NT E R 2 01 9
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Center for Women’s Imaging Comprehensive care tranquility and advanced technology dedicated to a woman’s needs
Our relaxing, warm and inviting atmosphere offers advanced screening, diagnostic tests and procedures, including: . 3D Tomosynthesis Mammography Computer Aided Detection . Breast Ultrasound . Bone Density Testing . Breast Cancer Risk Assessment . Highly Professional Technologists . Radiologist Consultation . A Designated Patient Navigator Adventist Health and Rideout’s Center for Women’s Imaging is a partnership with Sutter Buttes Imaging, Inc. For patient appointments or physician referral please call
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get your year off to an organized start! By Michelle Whiseant
The hot topic right now is
organization.
Many of us reading this are busy moms, living a busy life. Whether we live in a household as a single parent or with a partner, our lives are still in constant motion. Although we all have different circumstances, the one thing that most of us can relate to is the stress we feel when trying to organize our homes. The subject of organizing can be very overwhelming for many of us to think about. Although it can be stressful, I have developed a passion for helping people get their chaotic lives in order and their homes under control and organized. In the last year, I have had the opportunity to go into several homes and help families organize from the ground up. After finding my true passion, I have finally decided to open a business called Clean Slate. The services of my new business will include, but not be limited to teaching classes, doing consultations, and primarily helping people get their homes in order. I will also be offering help with budgeting, teaching, and tips about meal preparation, as well as how to come up with everyday routines to maintain an organized life. People have such a high desire to be able to live a simpler and more organized life, but do not know where to begin. I am here to help you get started, and help you along the way with whatever you need. ME AN D MIN E MAG AZINE | W I NT E R 2 01 9
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Adventist Health and Rideout Family Birthing Center
Delivering Joy! Right here at home
The expanded Adventist Health and Rideout hospital dedicates two floors to the celebration of new life, with our beautiful Family Birthing Center Featuring: •
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Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) for premature and ill newborns.
To sign up for our free childbirth classes register online at AdventistHEalthRideout.org/ChildbirthClass
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Whether you are trying to organize one room or the entire house, I always recommend getting some sort of help, whether you hire someone or ask a friend. Taking on a task with help makes it less overwhelming. In my organization guide for my clients, there are instructions on how to assess your situation, where to purchase labels and containers, and how to execute the process. Alone, the process may take up to a week or two, but with help it can be completed within a few short days.
OF COURSE THE TASK OF ORGANIZING YOUR HOME IS MORE COMPLEX THAN THIS, BUT HERE ARE A FEW BASIC TIPS TO GET YOU STARTED:
Address the areas of your house you want to organize, within a time frame that you want to accomplish it. Stick to it. Assess which tools and supplies that you will need to do the job. Once you have your supplies, you will need to begin getting rid of what you do not need. (If you have not used it or worn it in the last six months, do you really need it? If so, does it belong in the place that it’s at, or should it be stored away in storage?) After you have completed this, it’s go time. You can finally organize your home!
Organization is not a one-time deal. Personally, I organize my house 1-2 times a year. It is inevitable that no matter how well-labeled and organized things are, there is always need for maintenance. I provide assistance with how to make the process more manageable and less time-consuming. My ultimate goal is to help you get organized so that you will be able to spend more time with your family and less time having anxiety over being unorganized and unprepared. For more information regarding Clean Slate, visit: www.cleanslatemadesimple.com
An interview with KRISSY O’BRIEN
What is the Adventist Health and Rideout Cardiac Rehab program? The Adventist Health and Rideout Cardiac Rehab (AHRO-CR) Program is a customized outpatient program consisting of exercise and education. The program is designed to help patients improve their health while recovering from a heart attack, other forms of heart disease, or surgery to treat heart disease. This is done through heart monitoring during exercise training, emotional support, education about lifestyle changes to reduce the risk of heart disease, free dietician courses, and smoking cessation. By attending AHRO-CR, patients can lower their risk of another cardiac event.
How does one qualify to be part of this group? Qualifications include a recent heart attack, coronary artery bypass surgery, valve surgery, balloon angioplasty/coronary stenting, heart transplant, angina or chest pain, or congestive heart failure.
What does this program focus on? The program includes a combination of education and exercise to guide patients to a healthy lifestyle. Participants attend three times a week for up to 36 sessions. They will receive EKG monitoring during exercise while also being monitored by our trained cardiac staff. During the EKG monitor, our staff closely watches the patient’s heart rate and rhythm. Each patient’s sessions are tailored to meet their individual needs.
What does the program look like? Each patient will exercise for up to 50 minutes. We monitor their blood pressure while resting, during exercise, and at cool down. They will be on a continuous EKG monitor while exercising. We also do short educational programs at each session, and the topics change each week. They range from learning how your cardiovascular system works, providing information about their medications, helping make smart choices when eating out, and how to read labels. When each patient begins Cardiac rehab, we will sit down with them and create a personalized exercise plan.
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JANICE THOMPSON first attended AHRO-CR in August 2015 after having a mild heart attack. She continued to attend over the next few years in our maintenance program. In 2017, she had a pace maker placed and was diagnosed with heart failure. She was then able to participate in the monitored program again, getting back on track and building her stamina and endurance. Janice has worked so hard over the past year, following the nutritional guidelines and making the effort to attend 3 sessions each week. She attributes her health and heart failure survival to her attendance at Cardiac Rehab.
TELL US WHY YOU PARTICIPATED IN THE PROGRAM?
To help myself the only way I can. I can take the medications the doctors prescribe, but this is one way I can truly help myself. I have been told by many doctors how good this program is. What have been the biggest obstacles? Sticking to the program. I decided in the beginning I would treat cardiac rehab like it is my job. They are expecting me to be there each day so I go. It is the most important thing to me.
What do you want to tell someone that might be struggling with making a lifestyle change? I can’t imagine why anyone who has the opportunity to participate in Cardiac Rehab would not. It is about choosing to live.
What has been the most rewarding thing about participating in this program?
What inspires you to continue on your journey of a healthy lifestyle?
Gaining stamina and understanding how my body works. The program has taught me so much more than I ever knew about my body. Rehab gives so much more time to the patients here than the doctors can give. I really appreciate being able to get my questions answered and get help when I need it.
I have to have a goal to stay out of the hospital because heart failure will put you there. Cardiac Rehab’s diet and exercise goals help me stay out of the hospital. The Adventist Health and Rideout Cardiac Rehab staff encourages me to stay dedicated.
Adventist Health and Rideout Cardiac Rehab 401 I Street, Ste B, Marysville • To learn more, please call, 530 741-3840.
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