First Call distributes 491 free backpacks; a few still available
The wait was finally over! Parents and children began lining up early at the First Presbyterian Church, 2900 Hall St., last Thursday, Aug. 4.
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Long-term use of cortisone increases risk of bone fractures
DEAR DR. ROACH: Is it true that a person over 55 years of age can have bone density problems? Does drinking milk and taking calcium with vitamin D help with this condition? Also, some people take oral cortisone for arthritis. Doesn’t this make the bones more susceptible to bone breakage? Some doctors don’t feel men can have bone density problems. -- B.W.
Step right up to the optimal step count; reengineering your body
Q: I want to lower my blood sugar levels so I don’t have prediabetes. Can I do that if I walk more? -- Amy G., Solon, Ohio A: Battling prediabetes should include physical activity, as well as a nutritional upgrade.
Pros of adding medication outweigh small risk of bleeding
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m 79 years old and have coronary artery disease. In 2006, I had a heart attack, followed by an angioplasty and a drug-eluting stent in my left anterior descending artery. I had that done again in the same artery in May 2021. I get an irregular heartbeat, and after I wore a heart monitor, they said I had atrial fibrillation from time to time. The cardiologist just took me off Plavix and said I could take Pradaxa, or not, on top of my daily aspirin. She said it was up to me to decide. I’m active and do as much as I can in the way of exercising every day. I have no idea if I should take it or not. She said I might have a heart attack if I don’t take it, or a bleed if I do. What do you think? -- V.E.
Wonderful guy might not be a good match
Amy Dickinson, Tribune Content Agency Dear Amy: I’ve been dating a man for seven months. He is absolutely wonderful.
Noyce Teacher Leaders Collect Air Quality Data
Noyce Teacher Leaders Collect Air Quality Data During an add-on day in conjunction with the annual Noyce Summer Summit in June, former Fort Hays State University Noyce Teacher Leaders received training on air quality initiatives thanks to a National Science Foundation grant. The “Learning Where We Live: A Focus on Air” Workshop, held on the FHSU campus, provided air quality initiative training to math and science teachers from rural districts in Kansas.
HaysMed Recognizes Nursing Staff
HaysMed recently recognized Kirsten Schroeder, Patient Care Technician (PCT) with the PCT of the Year award. A PCT is a vital part of the patient care team and are key in keeping processes running smoothly. She works on the Acute Care Unit.
Kansas Wetlands Education Center to offer Meteor Show Watch Party
The Kansas Wetlands Education Center (KWEC), located northeast of Great Bend on K-156 Highway, is gearing up for its annual “Out of this World” Perseid Meteor Shower Watch Party. The public is invited to join the KWEC staff for this free, family-friendly activity.
Local Senior Living Community Honored
Wheatland Nursing Center, skilled nursing by Americare was elevated to the Presidential Level of the company’s Honor Club for 2022 at Americare’s annual awards ceremony. Communities with Honor Club distinction meet very narrow award criteria in each of the four philosophy areas: resident service, employee service, community service and fiscal responsibility.
Deines Exhibit to open Friday
The next exhibition opens at the Deines Cultural Center on Friday, August 12th with a reception from 5-7pm. The Deines is proud to present the Artists at Large of Central Kansas with their show: Visual Delights.