Health & Fitness 2013

America’s Wild Rivers Coast

Look alive! Find health and fitness advice from regional sources inside this section.

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Your one-stop full-service pharmacy and gift shop Chetco Pharmacy & Gifts, a locally owned and operated pharmacy and gift shop, offers a little something for everyone in the Brookings-Harbor area.

New this year, we have expanded pharmacy savings including our Lil’ Tigers Vitamin Club offering Kids under 12 free vitamins every month – plus exclusive monthly savings. Our Prescription Savings Program allows cash paying customers a great discount. Along with our savings programs, we provide free coffee and comfortable seating while you wait for your prescriptions!

The pharmacy offers a wide selection of homeopathic, organic and natural products to keep up with the demand of the area. Stop in and see the great selection and competitive pricing.

“Special orders” can be requested, and 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 vitamins and supplements, which also includes a pet line.

New mom? We offer Medela rentals for mom and baby! 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 and more!

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Cal-Ore Life Flight is your locally based air ambulance company for Curry, Del Norte, and Humboldt counties, standing by 24/7 to fly patients to higherlevel medical care. Cal-Ore is also the 911 ground ambulance service provider for Curry County.

Cal-Ore’s 60-plus highly trained and dedicated staff members are focused on one thing: the best outcome for their patients.

Cal-Ore Life Flight is pleased to offer a membership program to greatly reduce out-of-pocket costs for emergency transports. For a very low annual fee, a Cal-Ore membership can save patients several hundreds, even thousands, of dollars. Residents and frequent visitors are encouraged to join, and if already a member, renew annually to keep their benefits active.

Cal-Ore Life Flight has operated aircraft locally for over 30 years and has been flying medical configurations since 1990, saving many lives. Says Herbert of Gold Beach, “They saved my life, literally. Had it not been for their quick thinking, fast actions and excellent training, I would not be here today. My family and I are very grateful.”

In addition to ground and air ambulance service, Cal-Ore Life Flight provides non-emergent wheelchair van services to residents as well as offering local CPR and first-aid certification courses.

Cal-Ore Life Flight has experience and dedication you can depend on!

For more information call 541-4697911, 707-465-3804, or visit www.cal-ore. com.

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Video shares research on yoga’s effectiveness A growing body of evidence says yoga can help back pain. Studies on yoga for arthritis have shown mixed results.

The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, part of the National Institutes of Health, has released a video that features research on yoga, how yoga works, its safety and its effectiveness in treating certain health problems.

The video, available at http://nccam.nih.gov/video/yoga, highlights the work of two yoga researchers. It says yoga is generally considered to be safe in healthy people when practiced appropriately under the guidance of a well-trained instructor. However, people with high blood pressure, glaucoma or sciatica, and women who are pregnant, should modify or avoid some yoga poses. Also, yoga postures should be modified based on individual abilities, and instructors need to know about any medical issues practitioners have.

A 2 007 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention survey reported that 13 million American adults — 6 percent — practiced yoga in the previous year, and the number is on the rise as mind-body therapies are becoming increasingly integrated into the health care system. — WesCom News Service

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A great night’s sleep is a study away

Advanced Sleep Disorders Center offers customer quality and satisfaction 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 Ccare 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 performed by wwwOregon licensed registered polysomnographic technologists (RPSGT’s). All sleep studies are

performed using state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment, supervised, and analyzed by Oregon licensed 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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Wine, cheese a good combo for health, too Consuming moderate amounts of wine and cheese may indicate that you’re on a path of good health, at least more so than if your diet includes much in the way of sweetened beverages and desserts.

According to a recent study, people who drink wine and eat higher-fat foods such as meat and dairy are less likely to develop abdominal obesity — an indication of health risks — than people who eat foods high in calories but lower in nutritional value (junk food).

The study, published in The Journal of Nutrition, followed 1,146 women for seven years.

The women were between 25 and 77 at the beginning of the study and had no history of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer or metabolic syndrome, which is a complex and unhealthy condition characterized by abdominal obesity, hypertension, elevated blood sugar and unhealthy blood lipid levels. Researchers explored the relationships among various dietary patterns, body fat distribution, smoking and metabolic syndrome.

At the beginning of the study, women provided information about their food and

beverage consumption. Dietary patterns were categorized based on the women’s food habits. Participants were periodically tested for various disease risks, such as body weight, hypertension and blood lipids.

Women whose diets were categorized into a “wine and moderate eating” group consumed comparably more wine, organ meats, eggs and high-fat dairy products than other groups.

The group categorized as having a “higher fat” dietary pattern consumed a lot of animal fats, sweets, refined grains, soft margarine and oils.

The “empty calorie” group consumed notably higher amounts of sweetened beverages and desserts than the others.

In comparing various health benchmarks, researchers found that the “wine and moderate eating” and the “higher fat” clusters of participants had lower odds of abdominal obesity compared with the “empty calorie” cluster.

Previous studies, according to the authors, have associated higher dairy and cheese in-

take — low-fat and high-fat products — with lower amounts of abdominal obesity.

Dr. Ruth Kimokoti, an author of the study, said the mechanism by which higher-fat diets reduce the risk of abdominal obesity is not clear.

Dairy foods and meats were key foods in the “wine and moderate eating” and “higher fat” patterns, but that doesn’t suggest that cheese and meat are responsible for less abdominal fat.

“Their effect on abdominal obesity needs to be considered in the context of the overall diet. They may interact with other foods or, conversely, other foods may counteract the effects of meats and high-fat dairy foods,” she said.

As for the wine, she suggested, “Alcohol reduces the inflammation that is associated with obesity. Phytochemicals in wine may likewise reduce the size of fat cells.”

“This is indeed an interesting and somewhat provocative paper,” said Shelley McGuire, an associate professor of nutrition at Washington State University and national

spokeswoman for the American Society for Nutrition, in reference to the study.

It was an epidemiologic study, she emphasized, which means one can’t conclude that high fat diets prevent abdominal obesity.

A controlled intervention study would be required to make such a statement.

On that same note, the study cannot make any definitive conclusions about alcohol and its relation to health. (However, McGuire said, quite a few studies suggest that moderate alcohol consumption is beneficial in terms of factors involved with heart disease and metabolic disorders, such as Type 2 diabetes.)

As for wine, she said, the authors didn’t set out to look at alcohol. It just turned out that people who drank alcohol and consumed high-cholesterol foods such as eggs and organ meats tended to share common dietary patterns, McGuire said. They happened to drink very little in the way of sweetened beverages, too.

– WesCom News Service

College supports nursing training Informational meetings will be hosted by Susan Walker, director of Allied Health Nursing, at noon Tuesday, Feb. 5. The Brookings campus will participate via internet television. Applications and information are available online at www. socc.edu/catalog/ASS_nurse.html. The deadline for applications is Feb. 15.

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

Submitted by Southwestern Oregon Community College

Fitness success at The Club The club is a clean 24-hour access health and fitness facility with racquetball courts! Drop-in rates are available if you’re just visiting.

We offer a full line of cardio-vascular equipment including treadmills, stairsteppers, elliptical trainers and recumbent bikes. Weight training equipment includes Nautilus and Quantum resistance machines and an entire free weight room. We also offer group exercise class-

es such as spin, body flex, sport circuit & yoga. Personal training is also available.

The Club has extras such as Kids Club, tanning, free towel service and WiFi. Both locker rooms have saunas. New owners Gina and Dennis invite you to take a tour today!

Staffed for sign-ups: Monday through Friday 9 a.m. -12 p.m. and 4 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. -12 p.m.

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Class Starts Spring Term Train to be a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). Class starts in April.

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

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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.

Applications are due March 1.

Southwestern offers many of the prerequisite classes required for students applying to Registered Nursing programs.

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Ocean Park

Making Your Family Our Family…

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

Ocean Park has been in operation for over 13 years; being the most established & largest memory care community in Curry & Del Norte counties.

Residents enjoy luau in the courtyard.

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

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Residents enjoy secured freedom with doors opening to walkways & patios with fruit & vegetable gardens.

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

READ WHAT SOME MEMBERS OF OUR FAMILY HAVE TO SAY ABOUT OCEAN PARK… I love the friends I have made here at Ocean Park.

I consider Ocean Park my home. I love to see the deer outside my apartment window in the morning. I have pictures taken by the staff of the deer hanging in my apartment. Ocean Park & everyone here is like one big family. I always compliment the staff & make up poems for them, they do their jobs so well & happily. I ask them, “where do you hide your angel wings?” ~ Harold Whitson

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I’m Robert Sova. My dear wife, Eve, of 38 years has Alzhiemers & I have not been able to physically care for her the last year and a half. I feel so relieved & thankful for the care she has been receiving from the people at Ocean Park. Sharing her smiles & laughter I know she is getting the care & special attention she needs.To anyone with a loved one in a similar situation, I sincerely recommend Ocean Park’s Special Care. ~ Robert & Eve Sova

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Ocean Park is now my husband's home.

Home is where the heart is & the staff and residents of Ocean Park are now his family and mine. One of the characteristics of a home is how the “family members” treat one another.

Care & loving attitude are an integral part of life at Ocean Park & are displayed continually by the staff. My son-in-law, who is a surgeon, visited & was immediately impressed by the staff's knowledge of the personal needs & interests of those they were caring for. Home life at Ocean Park is displayed by the positive attitudes, energy, & warmth of the staff at a sometimes very difficult time in our lives.

I always feel welcome there. ~ Michael & Joanne Massa

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Good for you: Fish, veggies and fruit

A healthy body starts at Express Fitness!

Since 2002, Express Fitness has offered women a fun, safe, positive environment to improve their health.

We offer a hydraulic circuit, treadmills, ellipticals, bikes, weights, yoga, Pilates, ZUMBA, and personal training. Our ACE certified personal trainer and health coach will train you on our equipment and give you a free weight loss consultation.

Our key-tag entry system means you workout on your schedule, not ours.

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ment to burn calories, and reduce fat and cellulite while relaxing in our Spa Capsule.

Now with the addition of Hot Rollers Salon we offer hair cuts and color, pedicures, waxing and air brush tanning services for the entire family!

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A local denture service that you can trust Always learning to better meet your needs 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 47 years of experience, learning many different techniques, and is continually taking new courses to further his education and to better meet your needs.

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Researchers asked 31,546 adults with cardiovascular disease or organ damage how often they consumed milk, vegetables, fruits, grains, fish, meat and poultry in the past 12 months. They were also asked about lifestyle choices such as alcohol consumption, smoking and exercise. At a five-year follow up, participants had experienced 5,190 cardiovascular events.

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healthy diet had a: • 35 percent reduced risk for cardiovascular death • 14 percent reduced risk for new heart attacks • 28 percent reduced risk for congestive heart failure and • 19 percent reduced risk for stroke. — WesCom News Service

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Medicine isn’t enough: For a healthier heart, don’t skimp on fish, veggies or fruit A diet rich in vegetables and fruits with a higher ratio of fish to meat can protect people with cardiovascular disease from having recurrent heart attacks and strokes, according to research published this month in the American Heart Association journal Circulation. “At times, patients don’t think they need

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Love, value and peace at Good Samaritan Society - Curry Village

“Your smile is our only business.”

We are the only Medicare certified 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 shortterm 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 541-469-3111.

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Professional, personalized care waits at PTL Denture Service

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

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

“We try to personalize the appearance of your dentures to suit your ego, not ours. After all is said and done, the

secret to our success is your smile!”

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

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

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Good food, friendly staff at Wild Rivers Market Our Wellness and Whole Body departments offer a wide array of quality products to support healthy living and a natural lifestyle. In our Global Goods department you will find Fair-Trade items from around the world along with locally-crafted gifts, organic textiles, incense and candles, juicers, housewares and much more.

A word about food allergies: Many common ailments can be traced back to food allergies including digestive problems, immune system deficiencies, skin disorders, migraines or other illnesses.

The most common foods are the most common food allergens: wheat, milk, soy, corn etc. At Wild Rivers Market you can find hundreds of delicious products that are free of gluten, lactose, sugar, and other common allergens.

Enjoy the hospitality of our friendly staff and warm atmosphere at Wild Rivers Market for a rewarding shopping experience!

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Promoting health and wellness at Del Norte Senior Center The Del Norte Senior Center is dedicated to providing a variety of activities and services to promote health and wellness in our community, especially among our area’s seniors.

We invite the community to stop in and enjoy a delicious meal and lively conversation in a family-like atmosphere.

Suggested donations are only $3 for seniors over 60 and $5 for guest under 60.

The Senior Center also houses a gift shop with gently used items and is the site of many social and educational activities. Whether you want to learn basic computer skills, attend a seminar on health and wellness topics, or learn line and folk dancing, we have the classes for you. We invite you to make a selection from our book and video lending library, join a knitting circle or play a lively game of pinochle, bunko or bingo. Gentle

floor, chair and yoga exercise classes can help keep you active and healthy for life.

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

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

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Like a Trader Joe’s or a Whole Foods Market, over 16,000 of the most popular, delicious and affordable natural and organic products are on display.

Farmers-market style produce from local and organic farms brings the best flavor and quality of fruits and vegetables imaginable. Local grass-fed meats, free-range chicken and turkey and seafood specialties provide quality protein. The grocery department includes a huge bulk foods display, dairy, cereals, breads, chips and snacks, beverages, microbrews and organic wines.

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High quality health care at St. Joseph Hospital St. Joseph Hospital offers high quality health care for the North Coast. For more than 90 years, we have been committed to our mission of extending the Catholic health care ministry of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange by continually improving the health and quality of life of people in the communities we serve.

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

St. Joseph Hospital’s Cancer Program is recognized by the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons as offering the very best in cancer care and treatment. The Cancer Program offers comprehensive services for diagnosis and treatment.

Completed in 2012, St. Joseph Hospital’s new 100,000-square-foot Northeast Wing is a stateof-the-art medical care facility. It features an

Emergency Department, Diagnostic Imaging, expanded Surgical Services, ICU, Progressive Care Unit, Cardiac Catheterization Lab, expanded lobby and family lounges, enhanced patient and visitor comforts, and more.

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

Learn more about St. Joseph Hospital at www. stjosepheureka.org.

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Physicians recommend special help for obesity A new study by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health said doctors aren’t the best source for weight-related counseling.

Researchers surveyed 500 general practitioners, family practitioners and general internists and found only 44 percent of primary care physicians reported success in helping obese patients lose weight. The physicians identified nutritionists and dietitians as the most qualified health care providers to help obese patients.

Primary care physicians with fewer than 20 years since completion of medical school were more likely to identify lack of information about good eating habits and lack of access to healthy food as important causes of obesity.

“There are few differences in primary care physician perspectives about the causes of obesity or solutions to improve care, regardless of when they completed medical school, suggesting that obesity-related medical education has changed little over time,” said Sara Bleich, the lead author of the study, in a news release. But “physicians who completed medical school more recently reported feeling more successful helping obese patients lose weight.”

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Women’s Health Center of Southern Oregon is the premier center for compassionate, comprehensive women’s healthcare in our region. WHCOSO offers a unique blend of state-of-theart, best-practice medicine that you might find in major metropolitan areas and the personal attention you expect in your own community.

Our providers are dedicated to your comfort and health.

At WHCOSO, the provider you select will be a trusted partner who works with you to give you the highest quality care. You can choose to see a physician, certified nurse-midwife, or nurse practitioner for your primary women’s health care: Dr. Richard Battey, Dr. Felicia Cohen, Dr. Marlene Covey, Dr. Thomas Eagan, Dr. Raymond Gambrill, Dr. Lindsay Kern, Dr. Tamara Medley, Melanie Turner, FNP, Brenda Woods, NMNP, CNM. Please visit our website www.womenshealthso.com to see our provider profiles. You can read about each of us and pick the one who suits you best.

We want to be sure the women of our Southern Oregon and Northern California communities have all the health care options they want.

Services available are: – Annual health exams – Family planning/contraception – Gynecologic and bladder surgery – Hormone replacement therapy – Hospital-based/in-office surgery – Obstetrical Care – Osteoporosis – Patient education – Premenstrual therapy – Sterilization options – Ultrasound- OB and GYN – Urinary Incontinence – Cosmetic Services and Products We are the region’s top providers of women’s health care, committed to constantly improving our knowledge and skills. You can be confident you are getting excellent care. We warmly welcome women of all ages. You will be comfortable with the experience of being our patient. We respect you as our patient and also treat you like a valued customer. You will feel special because you are special.

Please call for more information or to schedule an appointment: 541479-8363 or visit www.womenshealthso.com Submitted by Women’s Health Center of Southern Oregon

Providing compassionate, expert women’s healthcare

Sugar, carbs may increase risk of cognitive impairment mal age-related changes.

Those who reported the highest carbohydrate intake at the beginning of the study were 1.9 times likelier to develop mild cognitive impairment than those with the lowest intake of carbohydrates.

Participants with the highest sugar intake were 1.5 times likelier to experience mild cognitive impairment than those with the lowest levels.

Those whose diets were highest in fat, compared to the lowest, were 42 percent less likely to face cognitive impairment.

Those who had the highest intake of protein had a reduced risk of 21 percent.

Source: The Mayo Clinic

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CARE: It’s what we do best

WE SPECIALIZE IN HELPING THE ONES YOU LOVE

Specialized in caring for the ones you love

COASTAL

Brookings 541-469-0405

Gold Beach 541-247-7084

Port Orford 541-332-0273

HOME HEALTH & HOSPICE

Crescent City

Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Where you’re not just a resident....YOU’RE FAMILY! Our business office staff will assist you in receiving your government benefits. We are willing to work with you to help make your stay with us pleasant.

Many of our residents enjoy frequent visits from a variety of pets. Visiting with the animals gives our residents an increased sense of calm and relaxation as only the purr of a furry feline or the cuddle of a trusted dog can provide.

Working with the staff of CCNRC is the Resident's Council.

This active ongoing council was formed to give residents a forum where they can voice their needs, likes and dislikes.

The council is open to all residents.

Crescent City

1280 Marshall Street, Crescent City, CA (707) 464-6151

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, physical therapy, pain management or complex healing procedures can also benefit from calling Coastal Home Health & Hospice.

Coastal Home Health & Hospice is very proud of the recent specialized training our nurses received in optimal wound care. Optimal wound care addresses every need of the patient in order to maximize their quality of life while they have a wound.

Occupational therapy has been added to the services offered by Coastal Home

Health & Hospice. Occupational therapy is the use of treatments to develop, recover, or maintain the daily living and work skills of patients with a physical, mental or developmental condition.

Hospice care is end-of-life care provided by health professionals and volunteers. They give medical, social, environmental care, and spiritual support. The goal of the care is to help people who are dying have peace, comfort and dignity.

Costs for Coastal Home Health & Hospice are covered by Medicare, Medicaid and private commercial insurance programs. Donations are also welcome.

For more information on the services provided by Coastal Home Health & Hospice please contact our team of professionals at 541-469-0405 or 1-800535-9472.

Submitted by Coastal Home Health & Hospice.

Where you’re not just a resident ... YOU’RE FAMILY! Crescent City Nursing & Rehabilitation provides active retirement living and rehabilitation, where our residents are considered family!

Our services and activities are designed to help you or your loved one live life to the fullest while in our care. With vision, commitment and keen attention to the details that make life special, Crescent City Nursing & Rehabilitation is an exceptional choice demonstrating our pride, commitment to quality, and service excellence.

Our goal is to provide optimum care to our community’s residents in need of our varied and comprehensive services. As a key member of the area’s health care continuum, we strive to continually meet the medical and personal needs of our population.

Every room has a view looking out onto the garden areas, which are

wheelchair accessible. A spacious dining room with two fireplaces can accommodate every resident. The staff serves nutritious meals which include breakfast, lunch and dinner to residents daily.

At Crescent City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center we employ Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI).

CQI utilizes the expertise of a medical director, a licensed staff, a rehabilitation team and a pharmacist consultant. These CQI professionals and patient data help us ensure excellence of care.

Working with the staff of CCNRC is the Resident’s Council. This active ongoing council was formed to give residents a forum where they can voice their needs, likes and dislikes and is open to all residents.

Submitted by Crescent City Nursing & Rehabilitation

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Gonna eat that? Apps tell how much you’ll have to sweat If I were to order the chicken alfredo for dinner at the Olive Garden — 1,440 calories and 82 grams of fat — and I wanted to burn it off, I’d have to jog for 132 minutes (for me, that’s farther than a half-marathon), or swim for 185 minutes (I would rather starve than swim for three hours), or walk for 330 minutes (I must point out that would take 5½ hours).

These exercise conversions come from the AltheteInMe.com website and its associated smartphone app.

After entering your body weight, the program calculates how many minutes of exercise are needed to burn off the calories in specific menu items from dozens of franchise restaurants as well as hundreds of other food items.

It’s an alternative way to consider the caloric content of food. It’s an incentive to skip the alfredo or the steak and instead choose Subway’s Veggie Delite on wheat, hold the cheese (which equals 31 minutes of biking, 20 minutes of jogging, 28 minutes of swimming or a 50-minute walk).

The idea behind it, its creator said, is to encourage people to make healthier menu choices and to motivate them to exercise.

Thousands of websites and mobile apps are available to help the conscientious eater track calories, said Stan Reents, the president and CEO of AthleteInMe.com, based in Phoenix.

“I wanted to create something different. The whole point is to get people moving,” he said.

“A lot of people count calories, but no one has any perspective on how to relate calories to minutes of exercise. When you give people that information, their jaws drop. It tends to have a bigger impact on them,” he said.

The concept was boosted by a study that said providing the physical activity equivalent — such as minutes of jogging — for sugar-sweetened beverages reduced the consumption of such drinks.

The study, published in the American Journal of Public Health in December 2011, suggested the physical activity equivalent was a more effective way to encourage healthy lifestyle choices than just posting the calorie content of various foods.

Researchers from the School of Public Health at Johns Hopkins University posted the caloric information of sugar-sweetened beverages in three different ways near their point of sale: 1) A basic calorie count, 2) the percent of total recommended daily intake or 3) the activity equivalent (“Did you know that working off a bottle of soda or fruit juice takes about 50 minutes of running?”).

Researchers found when the physical equivalent was posted, beverage sales dropped. They concluded the physical activity equivalent may have the greatest effect on food selection.

Reents, who has an education and work ex-

perience in clinical pharmacy and an interest in fitness, said he came up with the exercise calculations for AthleteInMe.com by averaging data about expended calories from exercise from at least six physiology textbooks.

This provides an average, but not an exact number of minutes of exercise needed for any individual, he admits. No two people burn calories the same. The rate at which an individual burns calories depends on many factors, including their body type and their effort expended.

The website and app, for example, don’t say whether you should run fast or jog slow for some number of minutes to burn off a burger. Reents used an average between the fast and the slow paces for various exercises.

The system’s other weakness that Reents noted was that, so far, the database mostly includes exercise equivalents for restaurant items — not many grocery items.

He obtained the calorie content of menu items from chain restaurants, which must disclose the calories of their food. He is building up his database, he said, and adding more groceries. The U.S. Department of Agriculture provides an online nutrient database from which Reents — or anyone — can acquire the calories for, say, a banana, a tablespoon of peanut butter,

a slice of bread or a cup of milk.

Reents noted that his system did offer a unique category: beer.

“It might be kind of humorous, but people need to realize that alcohol is a high source of calories,” he said.

I had already discovered this section. The list doesn’t appear to include local microbrews, so it was hard to find the ones I drink. But I’ve been known to enjoy a Tecate (146 calories) on a hot summer day, which equals 21 minutes of biking, or 13 minutes of running, or 19 minutes of swimming or a 34 minute-walk.

In the winter, when a Guinness Extra Stout is more appealing, I’m going to have to work harder. To burn off that 176 calories, I’d have to bike 26 minutes, or jog 16 minutes, or swim 22 minutes or walk for 40 minutes.

And that’s before eating a chicken alfredo.

“Dieting (calorie restriction) is clearly important for success,” Reents said in an email. “My app may help with calorie restriction by causing people to make different choices. However, it hopefully motivates people to exercise, which is way more important. Dieting does absolutely nothing for aerobic fitness, bone density, or brain health, all important health issues for everyone as they get older.”

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

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

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

free weights. A licensed personal trainer is available, 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 both senior and student discounts.

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

Submitted by South Coast Fitness

Quality care at North Bend Medical Center North Bend Medical Center (NBMC) is comprised of 60 physicians, physician assistants and family nurse practitioners with clinics located in Coos Bay, Bandon, Coquille, Myrtle Point and Gold Beach, offering lab, EKG and X-ray services.

Our physicians specialize in family practice, internal medicine, osteopathic manipulations, gynecology, obstetrics, surgery, pain management, acupuncture, otolaryngology, orthopedics, hematology and oncology plus audiology and physi-

cal therapy. We are excited to announce complete cardiology services with Dr. Satyendra Giri joining our staff.

Preventative medicine is an important aspect of health care at NBMC. We not only treat patients when they are ill, but we keep them healthy as well.

For the best care possible, contact NBMC in Gold Beach at 94180 Second St. or call 541-247-7047.

Submitted by North Bend Medical Center

Back Row: Lisa Fava, Office Manager/ Team Leader DJ Storns, Dr. Williams Medical Assistant Christiana Helgesen, Dr. Williams Medical Assistant Kim Rucker, Tamara Tuttles Medical Assistant Rebbecca Ede, Dr. Taylors Medical Assistant Tish Crosser, Office Assistant Front Row: Dr. Williams, MD, P.C. Not Pictured: Tamara Tuttle, PA-C Mike Madaris Dr. Taylor, D.O. Lab/Xray Tech

Clinic Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8 am - 5 pm • Walk-In Hours: Mon. - Fri. 10 am - 4 pm 94180 Second Street, Gold Beach • 541-247-7047

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Introducing Curves Complete©: A new weight loss program

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541-469-1960 97980 Shopping Ctr. Ave. #100, Harbor (Off Hwy 101 & W. Hoffeldt) *Price reflects 6 month commitment, billed monthly, only at participating locations. ©2013 Curves International, Inc.

Most people who are serious about losing weight know they won’t get desired results by dieting alone. Curves Complete is a revolutionary new program that includes Curves circuit exercise, customized meal plans and personal coaching for as low as $12.95 a week – with no joining fee! It also includes an online componet and the online membership is 100 percent free for life.

Better long-term results are achieved

with lean muscle preservation and better metabolism since nearly 100 percent of weight lost is body fat compared to conventional diets that typically includes up to 30 percent muscle tissue.

For more information about Curves Complete, contact Curves of BrookingsHarbor, 97980 Shopping Center Avenue, Harbor, call 541-469-1960 or visit www. curves.com.

Submitted by Curves of Brookings-Harbor

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.

Submitted by CC’s Clothes for Cancer and Resource Center

★★ CC’s Clothes for Cancer★★ A beautiful haven for women ★ ★ Resource Center Located in CC’s Clothes for Cancer

A beautiful haven for women

Brookings Harbor Shopping Center

Tues. - Sat. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. • 541-469-2072

“We care about your well being”

Counseling, Resources, Wigs, Mastectomy Bras, Prosthesis, Survivor Support.

Upscale Resale Clothing for Women

We commonly treat conditions such as: • Arthritis • Back and neck pain • Muscle strains/sprains • Post-surgery rehab, • Shoulder, knee, hand and sports injuries.

Physical Therapy

Del Norte Physical Therapy was established in 1986.We have been committed to helping the residents of Del Norte and Curry counties better their quality of life for the past 27 years.

Physical Therapy is a health care specialty that uses a variety of methods and exercises to help improve patient’s movement and function, relieve pain, and minimize disability that has resulted from injury or disease.

Aquatic Therapy

Del Norte Physical Therapy 440 L Street, Crescent City CA 95531 For an appointment please call

707-465-3311

Put your Health in our Hands. Our Passion is your Quality of Life.

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Aquatic therapy helps to protect injured and recuperating joints and muscles in a reduced gravity environment.

Aquatic exercise reduces pain, increases flexibility, reduces blood pressure, stress and risk of injury. We have a warm water pool on site.

We treat a wide variety of conditions ranging from arthritis to sports injuries.

Our goal is to get you better!

Submitted by Del Norte Physical Therapy

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Our goal is to get you better!

Our passion is your quality of life

In addition to your home and auto insurance, Niblack Insurance Services can assist you with your life and health insurance needs.

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

Do you need to know the differences between Medicare plans, or what kind of

individual health policies are available, we can help.

What benefits do you need versus what fits your budget? That 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.

Give us a call at 707-465-2075 or stop by for more information. We’re looking forward to being of service to you.

Submitted by Niblack Insurance Services

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Visit The Health Shop

604 Railroad Ave. • Brookings • 541-469-4184

BEACH MEDICAL & SKIN CARE CENTER Carol Oliver, NP Jennifer Boyle, NP

541-412-8700

Wellness Exams Preventative Screenings Ongoing Care for Chronic Medical Conditions

Taking Care of Brookings & Crescent City One Patient at a Time âœŞ Fred Meyer

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

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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.

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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

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mins, minerals and immune system supplements perfectly suited for your personal health situation.

This year plan to rejuvenate, destress, and take control of your health.

The Health Shop also has two heavenly warm infrared saunas privately located in the shop. Plan to spend one hour on yourself detoxifying and relieving pain.

Check out the extensive inventory of organic, gluten free grocery items and natural skin care products! You’ll feel better! Come visit The Health Shop at 604 Railroad Ave. in Brookings.

Submitted by The Health Shop

A visit to The Health Shop in Brookings may bring some happy memories! Store owner Cindy Sheppard is a former Brookings-Harbor school teacher who spent 20 years with fourth through sixth grade students, many of whom still stop by to say hello!

Cindy’s nurturing instincts were perfectly suited to the study of homeopathic and herbal healing. With the purchase of The Health Shop nine years ago with husband Bob, a whole new calling began. Helping people improve their health in natural ways has been her reward.

You are invited to enjoy a free consultation to help you find the vita-

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Sutter Coast Hospital

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, behind the hospital. Phone 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, 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 Fifth Street in Brookings. The Health Center was developed to provide Brookings-Harbor residents better access to ambulatory medical care.

Medical services at Sutter Coast Health Center @ Brookings-Harbor are provided by board certified Internal Medicine physicians, 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 @ BrookingsHarbor Monday-Friday. Patients are seen by appointment only; however, same-day appointments are available for established patients as needed. Telephone 541469-9205. 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 (M RI), 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 E R, a written report of the findings is available. In the case of abnormal results, the E R 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 707-4648741.

Sutter Coast Home Care’s Advanced Illness Management Program (AI M): 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 AI M 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 AI M 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 AI M 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: 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, 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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Promoting healthy living and wellness

Del Norte County Health and Human Services 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 wellchild exams and specialty care for children with disabilities, offers home visits from Public Health Nurses, does smoking cessation support, organizes youth programs and teaches parenting classes. Additionally, we can assist with referrals to other county and commu-

nity partner programs, such as Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs, and primary and specialty health care. We can also assist with referrals to the Birth and Beyond, Cal-Fresh and WIC programs.

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. Another

Health law saves seniors cash Health law saves seniors $4.8 billion.

Elements of the Affordable Care Act intended to ease the costs of prescription drug coverage have saved $4.8 billion for consumers so far since the law’s enactment, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recently announced.

The money has been saved by the nation’s roughly 5.6 million Medicare beneficiaries, who are seniors and people with disabilities. Health and Human Services data shows that in Oregon, 26,150 people saved roughly $52.2 million.

The health care law created savings by

tackling what has been called the “doughnut hole,” which is a gap in what Medicare will pay for prescription drugs. For example, in 2010, beneficiaries who hit a $2,800 limit got stuck in the gap until reaching the maximum annual out-of-pocket spending limit at about $4,500.

The law attempts to mitigate the doughnut hole: The agency says in 2010, anyone who hit it received a $250 rebate. In 2011, discounts on certain drugs were provided.

For 2013, other savings are in place for people who hit the doughnut hole.

— WesCom News Serivce

Yo-yo dieting can hurt the heart Yo-yo dieting can hurt the heart For women who are postmenopausal and overweight, losing weight is optimal only if they can keep it off. Regaining lost weight may increase risk for heart disease, according to Wake Forest University researchers.

The researchers studied factors that indicate a person’s risk for Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, including blood pressure, cholesterol, triglycerides, blood sugar and insulin, before and after a fivemonth weight loss intervention, and again at six and 12 months after the intervention.

The study of more than 100 wom-

en, published online in the Journal of Gerontology: Medical Sciences, said even partial weight regain following intentional weight loss is associated with increased risk for Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. When women regained weight a year after losing it — when they regained about 70 percent of what they had lost — several risk factors were actually worse than before they lost weight in the first place.

The take-home message from the study was that slow and steady weight loss should be done via permanent lifestyle changes, and that yo-yo dieting is harmful. w

new program is the Nurse-Family Partnership, which provides education and support to young mothers during their first pregnancy and after the baby up to their second birthday.

Positive youth prevention programs are available with our very successful Friday Night Live and Reach for Success programs. These dynamic youth programs provide youth-to-youth mentoring and life skills building.

If your family needs help with communicating and setting boundaries,

then our Strengthening Families Program may be just what you need. This innovative parenting program provides classes to parents and youth in promoting mutual respect and healthy life choices.

Our Tobacco Use Prevention Program is available to provide prevention education services as well as providing Quit Kits and education materials on the dangers of tobacco use.

Submitted by Del Norte County Health and Human Services

Reality salt check: Processed foods Most Americans consume too much sodium, according to a recent FDA Consumer Update, and excess sodium contributes to high blood pressure, a leading cause of heart disease, kidney disease and stroke.

But it’s not really the salt shaker that people need to worry about.

“Approximately 75 percent of the total sodium intake for most individuals comes not from people adding salt to their food but from packaged and restaurant foods,” said Michael Taylor, the FDA’s deputy commissioner for foods, in a written statement.

The Consumer Update advises consumers to limit these foods, which are typically the highest sources of sodium: • Breads and rolls; • Luncheon meat, such as deli ham or turkey; • Pizza; • Poultry, processed as well as fresh, which is often injected with a sodium solution; • Soups; • Cheeseburgers and many types of sandwiches; • Cheese, natural and processed; • Pasta dishes; • Meat dishes, such as meatloaf with gravy; and • Savory snacks such as chips, pretzels and popcorn.

On average, Americans consume about 3,300 milligrams of sodium every day. Dietary guidelines recommend no more than 2,300 milligrams daily. For those 51 and older, and people of any age who are African-American or have high blood pressure, diabetes or chronic kidney disease, sodium intake should be capped at 1,500 milligrams daily.

— WesCom News Service

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When you need care‌ the ‘Guardians’ are there

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, Inc. 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 Medication

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

Guardians By The Sea, Inc., an inhome care agency established June 2010

by Vickie Howell and Sandra Wonacott, fills a need on Oregon’s South Coast.

Vickie and Sandra have over 30 combined years of expertise, knowledge and experience providing the highest quality care to seniors and disabled. Starting early in life as caregivers to loved ones, they soon realized this service was a “life calling.�

Their goal is to enrich seniors’ lives, giving their families peace of mind knowing loved one(s) are well cared for and safe in their own homes, by providing a personal caregiver to help them maintain an independent, dignified lifestyle.

A wide range of services tailored to individuals are provided, taking into consideration particular needs, desires, likes and dislikes. Beginning with an initial

screening, including a comprehensive, personalized care assessment, the care coordinator and client create a personalized plan fitting their lifestyle, allowing disabled and seniors to remain in their homes. They hire only those who truly love working with seniors and have the highest standards, integrity and compassion.

Caregivers participate in a thorough, multi-phased training program ensuring nothing but the best for your loved ones.

They also do background criminal history checks and drug screening.

When you cannot be there yourself, rest assured that our caring, qualified staff will give the highest quality care.

Reach us 24 hours a day, because when you need care, you need us: 541-661-7011 Submitted by Guardians By the Sea, Inc.

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Pharmacy Express, located in Harbor at the Brookings-Harbor Shopping Center, is a full-service retail pharmacy. Locally owned and operated, our aim is to provide quality care for each patient.

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

The pharmacy also offers the Lil’ Tigers Vitamin Club offering children under 12, vitamins every month along with exclusive monthly savings! For the cash paying customers we offer the Prescription Savings Program for great discounts on prescriptions. The pharmacy carries a wide range of durable medical equipment, such as canes, walkers and mobil-

ity assistance devices. Many of these are covered by insurance 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.

Submitted by Pharmacy Express in Harbor

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With You. For Life.

Sutter Coast Hospital,

an affiliate of Sutter Health, one of the country’s leading not-for-profit health networks, offers the resources of a multi-hospital health system with local access and compassionate care to the citizens of Del Norte and Curry Counties.

Services Available: General medical

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, offering patients direct access to a full range of laboratory and radiology services. Your care will be coordinated by our providers.

Services Available: • Diagnosis & treatment of medical conditions • Complete obstetrical care • Preventive care exams • Complete “Well Child” care including exams and immunizations • Newborn exams in the hospital • Management of complicated gynecological problems • Surgical services

780 E. Washington Blvd., Crescent City, CA Family Practice/Pediatrics • 707-464-6715 Obstetrics/Gynecology • 707-464-5974 Mon.-Fri. 8-12 & 1-5

care, intensive/cardiac care, obstetrics/ maternity care, emergency care, surgery, diagnostic imaging, home health, pediatrics and physical and occupational therapy are among the services provided. These advantages are available to all residents and visitors of America’s Wild Rivers Coast. Sutter Coast Hospital digital imaging offers

Sutter Coast Rehabilitation Department provides both physical

and occupational therapy to inpatients, outpatients and through home health.

The goal of the rehabilitation team at Sutter Coast Hospital is to provide our community with exceptional therapy services for all ages.

Our team of professional therapists have extensive training including cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological and geriatric populations. They utilize evidence-based practice methods to deliver care. Our therapists provide one-to-one patient care for the entire treatment time and we accept all forms of insurance.

Sutter Coast Health Center @ Brookings Harbor Sutter Coast Health Center @ Brookings Harbor is staffed by two board-certified internal medicine physicians and a licensed nurse practitioner.

Patients can be seen at Sutter Coast Health Center @ Brookings-Harbor Monday-Friday.

Sutter Coast Health Center @ Brookings-Harbor 555 5th St., St. 2 Brookings, OR • 541-469-9205 Mon.-Fri. 8-12 & 1-5

800 E. Washington Blvd., Crescent City, CA 95531 (707) 464-8511 From Brookings: (541) 469-9611

800 E. Washington Blvd.

Crescent City, CA 707-464-8905

modern diagnostics with advanced technology such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), lithotripsy, digital mammography, ultrasound and CT.

Sutter Coast Hospital 800 E. Washington Blvd Crescent City, CA 707-464-8511

Sutter Coast Health Center — Walk-in Clinic offers prompt treatment

for non life threatening medical problems. Located across the street from the hospital in Crescent City. Open everyday except Thanksgiving and Christmas. Patients are seen on a walk-in basis.

785 E. Washington Blvd., Crescent City, CA 707-464-8818 Mon.-Fri. 8:30-6:30 • Sat. & Sun. 9:45-6:30

Sutter Coast Home Care brings a variety of services into the home. Licensed home health nurses work under the direction of a physician to assist with patient teaching, wound care, IV therapy, pain management, catheter care, other complex nursing procedures and Advanced Illness Management (AIM). Licensed physical therapist, occupational therapist, medical social workers and certified home health aides are also available to provide care in the home setting.

707-464-8741 or 541-469-1828

Sutter Coast Hospital in Crescent City