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People who have been putting off eye examinations may want to call their opthalmologists to schedule

an appointment. That’s because vision checkups can do more than protect your eyes. By examining the eyes, doctors may have a window into health problems affecting other areas of the body.

Researchers recently discovered a link between detected retinal amyloid plaques and the onset of Alzheimer’s disease. While evidence was found in lab mice, autopsies of at least eight Alzheimer’s disease patients have also shown amyloid plaques, which are known to interfere with memory and other mental functions, present in the retinas. Doctors at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles, Calif., are gearing up for larger studies of humans to determine if an Alzheimer’s imaging technique can be perfected.

Dementia is not the only thing that doctors may be able to detect through an

eye exam. Jaundice in the whites of the eyes may indicate liver disease, and early warning signs of diabetes may be detectable in the eyes. The American Academy of Opthalmology says the eye is the only place where doctors can see veins, arteries and a nerve without surgery, and eye examinations are increasingly being relied on to gauge overall health.

The following are a few additional conditions that may be detected through the eyes.

AllergiesPatients may be referred to an allergy

specialist if they exhibit dark under-eye circles. While this can be a sign of aging, dark circles, sometimes referred to as "allergic shiners,” also may indicate certain allergies. When clogged sinuses cause a blockage of blood flow in the nasal passages around the eye, darkness may result. This symptom in conjunction with persistent nasal congestion could be a sure sign of allergies.

High cholesterolThe presence of bumpy, yellowish

patches on the eyelid, known as xanthelasma palpebra, is a warning sign of high cholesterol, which is often initially diagnosed during a routine eye exam.

CancerSome cancer metastases can be detected

during an eye exam. The presence of a bump or brown spot on the eyelid also may be indicative of skin cancer. Many malignant eyelid tumors are basal-cell carcinoma. If the spot is brown, it’s more likely to be malignant melanoma.

Thyroid issuesWhen the outer one-third of the brow (the

part closest to the ear) begins to disappear on its own, this is a common sign of thyroid disease. The thyroid helps regulate metabolism, and thyroid hormones are essential to hair production. Hair loss may occur elsewhere, but is much more visible in the brows.

Clogged arteriesBlockages in the smaller veins in the

retina may indicate clogs caused by arterial plaque. This will show up as a retinal occlusion in a visual exam. If blood vessels in the eyes are blocked, clogged arteries may be present elsewhere in the body, so a cardiology workup may be ordered.

Bell’s palsyThe inability to close one eye or to control

tear production in that eye may be a sign of Bell’s palsy. This is a condition of the nervous system that controls facial muscles, causing temporary paralysis in one side of the face. Sometimes Bell’s palsy follows a viral or bacterial infection.

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Many people like to begin the new year with a fresh start, mak-ing resolutions to change bad habits improve their overall health. Others may be interested in changes they can make that will pres-ent new opportunities, such as career goals or relocating.

While health- and career-related resolutions are popular come the dawn of a new year, many men and women also ponder the benefits of buying a new car when the calendar year starts anew. Professionals in the automotive industry do not always agree as to when is the best time to buy a new or preowned car. Some will tell you to shop on rainy days or near closing time from the deal-ership, and some shoppers insist that they will only buy a new car at the end of a month.

Unfortunately, there is no magical day when buyers are guar-anteed to get the best bargains on new or preowned automobiles.

Oftentimes, the best time to buy a new car is when buyers are in the best financial position to make such purchases.

For a variety of reasons, the dawn of a new year may be a good time to buy a new vehicle. With the holidays behind them, buyers may have more disposable income to put toward down payments. Cash gifts received from friends and family during the holidays can go a long way toward financing a new vehicle purchase. What’s more, many businesses give their employees year-end bo-nuses as a token of appreciation for a year of hard work. When all of these financial factors are put together, buyers may find the new year is a great time to buy a new car.

New model year vehicles will need homes on dealers’ lots, mo-tivating dealers to mark down last year’s models at consumer-friendly prices. Dealerships often slash prices on older models beginning in October and December, but such discounted vehi-cles are often still available at even greater discounts come Janu-ary.

Promotions and holidays seem to go hand-in-hand. In the United States, Presidents’ Day, which occurs in mid-February, is a prime time for manufacturers to drum up business during a traditionally slow buying time. Prospective buyers can do their research now and begin comparing car features and pricing, and then be ready to take advantage of sales once they are announced.

As a new year begins, many consumers consider buying new cars. But before signing on the dotted line, prospective buyers should examine their finances and study the automotive industry to ensure they get an affordable bargain.

It can be hard for some people to pick up a book when there are so many distractions at the ready. But while books might not be as flashy as the latest must-have gadget, they can provide benefits that might surprise even the most avid readers.

In addition to the intellectual benefits of reading, indulging in a good book can also boost physical health. According to Ken Pugh, PhD, president and director of research at Haskins Lab-oratories, which is devoted to the science of language, when a person is reading “parts of the brain that have evolved for other functions connect in a specific neural circuit for reading, which is very challenging.” Just like muscles in the body, the brain ben-efits when it is pushed beyond its normal abilities, and reading is a great way to push those limits.

But the benefits of reading do not stop there. Reading can help reduce stress, benefitting the body in numerous ways. A 2009 University of Sussex study found that turning to a good book can be an effective relaxation strategy when things become too stress-ful. Reading fiction can stimulate the imagination and distract a person from the stressors in everyday life. Choosing a humorous or uplifting story can boost mood and help people relax, particu-larly when reading before bedtime.

Reading also can help men and women get a better night’s rest. People who are accustomed to reading books before going to bed actually train their mind and body for relaxation. Picking up a

book can send signals that it is time to settle down and get ready for sleep. Health experts often recommend developing a sleep routine to people who struggle to fall asleep at night, and reading for 30 minutes before bed each night can be an integral part of such routines.

Research has shown that reading and engaging the brain in other ways, such as through intellectual games and puzzles, can stave off dementia. These activities stimulate the cells in the brain to grow and connect, increasing the power of brain tissue. Ac-cording to the Alzheimer’s Association, keeping the mind active through reading can strengthen connections between brain cells and build up brain cell reserves. Mental activity might even gen-erate new brain cells. All of these factors can reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

According to a paper from researchers at Carnegie Mellon Uni-versity, reading can stimulate the brain to produce more white matter. White matter works together with gray matter and is re-sponsible for sending sensory and motor stimuli to the central nervous system to stimulate a response. Healthy white matter keeps the central nervous system working effectively and may reduce risk of learning disabilities as well as impaired motor functions.

The educational benefits of reading are widely known. But reading also provides a host of other benefits.

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Stacy Mathews • The Daily Jeffersonain

When I was asked to write a column for HerSide, I wasn’t sure what to write. I’m hardly ever at a loss for words, but I wanted to have the right words.

So to begin what, I hope, will be a regular feature in HerSide, I decided to share “My Side.” And what better way to start, then at the beginning.

Today, I am a 31-year-old woman that has a husband, two chil-dren, a dog, and two cats. I work a few part-time jobs. I am, on most days, comfortable in my own skin. I am busy. I am happy.

However, I haven’t always been this way.April of 1999, I was a sophomore in high school. This is when I

met my husband. We have had our share of challenges. In 2002, I became pregnant with my first child. I was only 20

years old. I wasn’t married. I was in college. I was scared but I was happy. Thankfully, I had support. My now husband and I were starting a family, given it was a little earlier than we planned, but we were going to make it work.

In May, 2003, our baby girl came into this world.Those first months when we were starting out are a blur. I had a

baby. We moved into an apartment. I had never lived away from my parents. I was homesick. Looking back, I might have been suffering from postpartum depression. But, at the time I didn’t want to admit to any kind of weakness. I wanted to be the mom I was supposed. I wanted to prove that I was able to take care of my baby, live on my on and be a grown up.

Now, I know I didn’t need to be so stubborn. I should have asked for more help. I should have talked about what was wrong.

As time passed, things got better. We had a healthy, beautiful baby girl. Our apartment became a home.

Together we grew.Fast forward a little bit to when our daughter began preschool. I

was faced with insecurities again. I was afraid that I was always being judged, always being looked at like I was too young to know what I was doing.

In 2005, I married my best friend. After my husband and I were married, I felt more comfortable.

As silly as it sounds, I thought we appeared to be more estab-lished. When someone would ask, and sometimes even when they didn’t, I would talk about my husband and my daughter.

In 2007, we welcomed another bundle of joy. This time, a big and healthy boy. Just before he was born we had purchased a house. I was a little worried the same sadness would come over me, but thankfully, it never did.

We all continued to grow.Now that my daughter was beginning elementary school, I was

afraid again that I would be seen as the ‘young mom.’ At times, this was OK. Other times, I was left out because the moms of the other kids were older than me. They had already had children in school together, they already had their friends.

I was left out. Of course, I had friends that have always been my friends. But,

you know as well I do, that once you have kids everything chang-es. Your friends that don’t have kids have different interests. They understand that you can’t go to the movies anytime you want, they understand you can’t afford going out to dinner because you have to buy diapers or formula, but they only put up with being cancelled on or told no so many times before they stop calling.

In an effort to fit in and make friends, I joined the PTAG (Par-ent Teacher Advisory Group or what used to be the PTA) at my daughter’s school. It helped. I became involved and felt accepted.

Still, I looked forward to the birthday that most women (and some men!) dread. I just wanted to be 30. It sounded like an adult age.

Over the years, through my daughter’s different grades in school, we were met with some “embarrassing” issues. For ex-ample, she had to complete a time line of her life. Not many kids got to include pictures of their dad turning 21 or pictures of their parents’ wedding - that they were in. But, on the positive side, she had both of her parents to include in her time line.

As I helped out at the school, I learned something. I learned that my worries were silly. Here I had been stressing over what people thought of me because I was younger than them. In reality, they saw a loving mother, a loving father, a home, a stable place for my children to grow up. Some children aren’t that fortunate.

I grew up.So, here I am. This is me. My story might not be perfect, it

hasn’t been easy and continues to prove to be challenging, but it is mine. My story will continue to grow and change as I continue to grown and change and as my family continues to grow and change. That is what makes it interesting.

In HerSide, I hope to share my side of many different stories and topics. If you have a suggestion, I can be reached by email at [email protected]. Snail mail can be sent to Stacy Mathews, The Daily Jeffersonian, 831 Wheeling Ave., P.O. Box 10, Cambridge, Ohio 43725.

It is important to find a career that you enjoy but not at the ex-pense of your long-term success. The United States Department of Labor has identified certain careers that may no longer be around in five years. Finding a job outside of these fields gives you a greater chance of creating a successful and long-term career. The following are a few careers that most likely have a limited lifespan.

· Desktop publisher: Advances in user-friendly desktop publishing software have made it less likely that desktop publisher will still be a viable career option over the next decade.

· Reporter: Consolidation of media companies has led to a decline in the number of reporter jobs available.

· Auto insurance appraiser: The development of safer cars that help prevent accidents has reduced the need for insurance adjusters.

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Children who are not regularly consuming a healthy and bal-anced diet may not be receiving the nutrients sufficient for sus-tained energy and mental acuity. Junk food and high-sugar snacks can affect the body in a number of ways. A 2009 study published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that children who routinely ate a diet high in junk foods were more likely to be hyperactive than those who did not. Hyperactive children may struggle to concentrate on simple tasks or find it difficult to focus on more complex matters, such as those presented in a classroom.

The Women’s and Children’s Health Network notes that diet can influence children’s study habits. Foods high in sugar can deplete energy levels and compromise a student’s ability to con-centrate for extended periods of time. In an Oxford University study published in FASEB Journal in 2009, researchers tested the cognitive effects a high fat and junk food diet had on rats. After nine days, the rats that ate the junk food were put into a maze and tested against rats that ate a more balanced diet. Rats fueled by the junk food struggled to navigate the maze and made more mistakes than the rats that were given a healthy diet.

Concentration is not the only problem linked to a poor diet. Children who regularly eat junk food have a higher risk for obe-sity and other conditions. According to the Prevention Institute, junk food shoulders some of the blame for rising rates of diabe-tes, high blood pressure and stroke, and children who regularly consume junk food have higher rates of chronic illness. Children who are routinely sick and have to stay home from school may

miss important lessons and fall behind in their studies.Children’s obesity that is linked to poor food choices may have

higher levels of depression and poor self-esteem. These psycho-logical conditions can have their own profound effects on learn-ing ability and concentration. Disinterest in school or in being around peers may set in. Nutritionists at The Mayo Clinic say that eating high amounts of junk food may result in depression.

The effects of junk food and other dietary choices can easily be changed by altering a child’s eating habits. Children who eat foods made from complex nutrients often experience a renewed ability to concentrate and focus. Diets high in complex carbo-hydrates, fiber, lean protein, fruits, and vegetables will release a stead supply of energy through bodily metabolism, and this will help prevent the blood sugar peaks and crashes associated with foods high in refined sugar and simple carbohydrates.

The addition of omega-3 fatty acids, which are found in wal-nuts, oily, cold-water fish, olive oil, and flax seed, can keep chil-dren feeling full and improve their mental acuity. All brands of baby formula currently sold in the United States are now fortified with omega-3 fatty acids in the form of DHA and ARA. Some studies in infants suggest that including these fatty acids in infant formulas may have positive effects on visual function and neural development over the short term.

It can be easy to blame declining school progress on insufficient study habits or poor connection with a teacher. However, a child’s diet can help or hinder his or her academic performance as well.

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Juggling a career and new motherhoodThe role women

play in society and within their own househo lds has changed dramatically over the last half-century. According to Pew Research Center analysis of the Decennial Census and American Community Surveys Integrated Public Use Microdata Sample files, in 1960 just 10.8 percent of married mothers were the primary earners in households that included children under the age of 18. That figure rose steadily over the next

50 years, reaching 40.4 percent by 2011. Though the steady rise in those percentages makes the 2011 figure less than surprising, the fact remains that today’s working mothers have more on their plate than ever before and are under more pressure to juggle those responsibilities than their predecessors.

J u g g l i n g a c a r e e r a n d m o t h e r h o o d is difficult for any woman, but the transition to wearing two hats can prove an especially difficult adjustment for new mothers. The following are a handful of tips for new mothers about to embark on the challenging task of juggling a career and a growing family.

Carefully consider career decisions. Some new mothers respond to motherhood by making changes with regard to their careers. While adjustments will almost certainly need to be made, it’s important that women avoid knee-jerk reactions. Some women feel guilty about not spending enough time with their children and ultimately allow that guilt to govern their decisions about their careers. But women who don’t give ample consideration to such decisions may grow to regret them when they find they miss their old jobs and the responsibilities and sense of purpose that comes with those jobs. When making career decisions as new motherhood is approaching or after it arrives, make a list of the pros and cons to each decision

and the motives behind each decision you might make. The more thoughtfully you approach each decision, the happier you’re likely to be with that decision once it’s been made.

Avoid going overboard at the office. Working mothers are often driven to show their employers that new mother-hood will not affect their on-the-job performance. In their haste to prove motherhood won’t prove a distraction, new mothers may take on more they can chew. Recognize that being a working mother does require an adjustment period, especially in the immediate weeks and months after maternity leave has ended and your body has yet to adjust to its new schedule. Accept help when it’s offered and recognize that good employers understand the adjust-ments you will need to make in the immediate aftermath of a pregnancy.

Look for ways to reduce your workload at home. Juggling a career and new motherhood won’t just have an impact at the office. Part of making a successful transition from working professional to working mother is recognizing that adjustments need to be made at home as well. Both new parents are in the same boat, but mothers are the ones who spend the first three months at home with their new child, and during those three months new mothers typically develop a certain rapport with their new babies that new fathers do not. Babies may prove more comfortable being fed or rocked to sleep by mom instead of dad. In such instances, look for ways to reduce your workload at home, whether that’s sharing cooking duties or other chores around the house that were once your responsibility alone.

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We start the month off with Bats and Backyard Critters…. The Good, The Bad & the UGLY! on October 7th. This presentation will begin at 6:30 in the main building. Guest speaker Joe

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On October 8th we will experience the first full moon of Octo-ber. Meet at the main building at 8pm, get some quick instruc-tions and then enjoy a little moon boating. Paddling by moon-light is an awesome experience to share with your family. Call to register for this free event.

We can’t talk about October at Deerassic without mentioning our very own Petrified Forest! Gaining in popularity over the years, this year will continue to impress with bigger and scarier effects. The trail will open at 8pm and anyone wishing to attend must be in line by 10:30pm. The trail is open this year on Sat-urday nights – October 11, 18, and 25. Remember: FEAR THE PARK AFTER DARK! The trail will cost $10 per person with area school groups earning money for attendees that turn in $2 off coupons that they are passing out.

Another staple of the Deerassic Fall schedule is the Fall Festival and Trail of Treats (both free). This Family Friendly old-fash-ioned festival provides the opportunity to help press apple cider, paint pumpkins and take hay rides. Games, crafts and vendors will also be there rounding out the activities. A costume contest

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When diagnosed with breast cancer, women are often filled with questions. What is the survival rate? Can breast cancer spread to other parts of my body? What

does this mean for my family?

Such questions are common, and it’s perfectly alright and even beneficial for women diagnosed with breast cancer to ask as many questions as possible to better understand the disease. Though each individual’s experience with breast cancer is unique, upon diagnosis the doctor will determine which stage that cancer is in. Determining the stage of the cancer is based on:

• the size of the cancer

• if the cancer is invasive or noninvasive

• whether or not the cancer is in the lymph nodes

• if the cancer has spread to other parts of the body

Upon diagnosis, the doctor will also discuss if the cancer is local, regional or distant. Local means the cancer is confined to the breast, while regional means the cancer has spread to the lymph nodes, most likely those in the armpit. If the doctor says the cancer is distant, that means it has been found in other parts of the body. If the tumors involve the breast skin, the underlying chest structures, have changed the breast’s shape, and enlarged the lymph nodes, the doctor will then likely determine the cancer is locally advanced or regionally advanced.

Survival rates have increased dramatically over the last 30 years. Much of this is thanks to research, but increased awareness of breast cancer has also played a role in the significantly improved survival rates. Part of that awareness includes taking steps as a young woman to reduce risk for breast cancer. Steps such as adopting a healthier diet, learning about family history with breast cancer and undergoing routine checkups can greatly improve a woman’s chances of beating breast cancer. Survival rates depend on a host of factors, including the stage of the cancer at diagnosis. Women who understand the stages of breast cancer and the role they play in surviving the disease might be more inclined to take steps that reduce their risk.

• Stage 0: Though the best breast cancer diagnosis is no diagnosis at all, women diagnosed with stage 0 breast cancer can breathe somewhat easy. Stage 0 means the cancer is noninvasive and there is no evidence that the cancer cells or the noncancerous abnormal cells have spread beyond the part of the breast where they originated.

• Stage I: A stage 1 diagnosis means the cancer is invasive, and the cancer cells are beginning to invade normal cells around the breast tissue. However, a stage 1 diagnosis means the lymph nodes have not been invaded.

• Stage II: Stage II is divided into the subcategories of IIA or IIB. A stage IIA diagnosis can mean any of the following:

- no tumor has been found in the breast, but cancer cells are in the lymph nodes under the arm; or

- the tumor in the breast is 2 cm or smaller and has spread to the lymph nodes under the arm; or

- the tumor in the breast is between 2 to 5 cm but has not spread to the lymph nodes under the arm.

A stage IIB diagnosis means the cancer is invasive and:

- the tumor is between 2 to 5 cm and has spread to the lymph nodes under the arm; or

- the tumor is larger than 5 cm but has not spread to the lymph nodes under the arm

• Stage III: Similar to stage II, a stage III diagnosis will be divided into subcategories. But stage III breast cancer will be diagnosed as IIIA, IIIB or IIIC. In stage IIIA breast cancer:

- no tumor is found, but cancer has been found in the lymph nodes under the arm; these lymph nodes will be clumped together or sticking to other structures or the cancer may have spread to lymph nodes near the breastbone; or

- the cancer is any size and has to spread to the lymph nodes under the arm, which are clumped together and sticking to other structures

A stage IIIB diagnosis means:

- the cancer may be any size and has spread to the skin of breast and/or the chest wall; and

- the cancer may have spread to the lymph nodes under the arm, where they will be clumped together or sticking to other structures; or the cancer may have spread to the lymph nodes near the breastbone.

Symptoms of stage IIIB breast cancer can include reddening of a significant portion of the breast skin, swelling of the breast and a warm feeling at the touch.

A stage IIIC diagnosis means:

- there may be no sign of cancer in the breast

- if the there is a tumor, it can be any size and may have spread to the chest wall and/or the skin of the breast; and

- the cancer has spread to the lymph nodes above or below the collarbone; and

- the cancer may have spread to the lymph nodes under the arm or near the breastbone.

• Stage IV: A stage IV diagnosis means the cancer has spread beyond the breast and local lymph nodes to other organs of the body. This can include the skin, bones, liver, lungs, distant lymph nodes, or even the brain.

A stage IV diagnosis might be a recurrence of a previous breast cancer, but it’s also possible to get a stage IV diagnosis at first diagnosis.

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Many a night’s sleep has been lost worrying about an upcoming job interview. Questions like “Will I make a good impression?” or “Am I qualified for the job?” can make for a restless night’s sleep on the eve before a job interview.

Writing a resume is another aspect of the job hunt that can stoke your nerves. Men and women may pour over job timelines and skill summaries for hours in an effort to ensure they have includ-ed the right mix of information to get noticed.

Though resume writing has changed considerably over the years, some conventional wisdom about resumes still prevails, and how closely potential applicants adhere to these rules goes a long way toward determining if they earn a chance at an inter-view.

* Me, myself and I: While the resume should showcase your professional accomplishments, it also should showcase how your skills relate to the job you’re applying for. This way the company understands you have researched the position and are in tune with what they’re looking for in an applicant.

* One document for all responses: A resume is not a static docu-ment. It needs to change depending on the job you’re applying to. Although there will be certain information that can remain the same, update the skills and other information based on each position.

* One page is best: Applicants were long told to keep their re-

sumes concise, limiting the document to just one page. However, if your experience is extensive or one page cannot contain a long job history, don’t be afraid to submit a two-page resume.

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Pat Reischman and 3 C Support Group giving hope to Belmont County residents diagnosed with cancer

Cathryn StanleyBARNESVILLE — There are few things in life are more devas-

tating than learning that you or a loved one have been diagnosed with cancer. For those living in the Belmont County area, that diagnosis is a little less scary thanks to the efforts of the 3 C Cancer Support Group, and its facilitator, Barnesville resident Pat Reischman.

Reischman herself was helped by the group when she was di-agnosed with breast cancer in June of 1998. Pat said she felt for-tunate that she did not need chemotherapy. In June of 2014, she was diagnosed with uterine cancer, which she again was able to beat with an early diagnosis. Her husband, Roger has had cancer three times.

The groups was started as 3Cs by Barnesville resident and can-cer survivor, Jo Ann Mott. Reischman joined the group after her first diagnosis, helping Mott organize its annual Cancer Walk held in May to raise money to help fund the group’s support ef-forts.

When Mott retired from the group in 2003, Pat took over. She said that the other eight members of 3 C are a “good group with whom to work”. Pat said Sandy Smith is her partner in the group.

“I am happy to give back,” Pat said. “I have been blessed.”Reischman said many people all over Belmont County are diag-

nosed with cancer. “There are days that it get to me. It is so sad,” she said.

A few years ago, the group changed its name to 3 C to match Internal Revenue Service records.

3 C does things that insurance companies won’t, such as pay-ing for food, transportation, utility bills, and even co-pays and chemo-therapy.

Pat said 3 C has been able to help more people than ever all over the Ohio Valley, thanks to increased donations. The group also works with Barnesville Convenient to send food to wakes for Barnesville residents who have passed away from cancer.

The May walk, now under the direction of the Rogers family, is the primary fundraiser for 3 C. Each year, the walk is held in memory of a local person who lost their battle with cancer during the previous year.

The group is also supported by memorial contributions from those who pass away and from family members of those who pass away and have been helped by the group.

Local groups that support 3 C include Eastern Star, Barnesville Fire Department, and the Cumberland Trail Fire Department. The Barnesville High School volleyball team holds a Volley For the Cure event each year to raise money for the group. Both the Union Local and Barnesville middle schools, and St. Mary’s Catholic Elementary School have raised money for the group.

Last year, Barnesville Middle School staff, students, parents and the community raised a record $13,000 with the annual “Cutting Class for a Cure” event, a day-long event in May in which students can donate money to “cut class” and participate in events to raise money for 3 C and raise awareness about the im-pact of cancer. The event was started by middle school teachers Lori Witchey and Bev McConnell in 2009 as “Coins for a Cure” in which students brought in change which was put in a decorated coffee can and given to Reischman. The first year, $400 in change was raised. Two years later, McConnell and Witchey, whose lives have been affected by cancer — Witchey is a cancer survivor and McConnell lost her first husband to the disease, decided to “boost up” the fundraiser, creating “Cutting Class for a Cure” .

Reischman retired from the middle school in 2004 were she was the secretary for 18 years after working 12 years at Barnesville Elementary School in the guidance department.

Pat loves local history and life in Barnesville, but also enjoys travelling. She and Roger will celebrate their 43rd wedding an-niversary in October. They have a daughter, Tarra Donathan of St. Clairsville, and two grandsons, Aiden and Luke.

Reischman and 3 C continue to touch the lives of area residents, giving hope to those battling cancer and comfort to the families of those who lost that battle.

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3 Remarkable Survivors

When she started collecting data for a cancer registry in 1985, she never thought she would become a one of its statistics.

Becky Wheeler was hired to work in the business office at Guernsey Memo-rial Hospital in 1970, but she did a lot more than send out invoices. She filled in or helped out wherever and whenever she could be of service.

“While working in the hospital’s qual-ity assurance department, Dr. Quentin Knauer asked me to start collecting in-formation about our cancer patients. I started the cancer registry in 1985 with information such as simple demograph-ics, date of diagnosis, type of cancer ... a

bare minimum data set,” said Wheeler. “I think the reason physi-cians wanted to start the registry was to be able to see what types of cancer were occurring in our community, and maybe find a way to treat and care for them better. They were always striving to promote prevention, earlier diagnosis, better treatment, quality of

survival and in the end, a better quality of life for the patients and the families. That has been the goal of the cancer program from the beginning.

“In 1991, I applied for the Cancer Registry to be accredited with the Commission on Cancer Accreditation, and was approved. The registry has received accreditation continuously since then.”

In 2006, Wheeler, now in her mid-50s, went in for her annual mammogram. Dr. Eke, the radiologist, told her “something just didn’t look right,” and ordered a second take.

The second mammogram confirmed a seven millimeter tumor, and on Dec. 28 Wheeler underwent a biopsy.

“Dr. Pavlov called me — it was positive for cancer. I immedi-ately called Dr. Sarap and made an appointment,” she said.

Wheeler said she told her family, “it’s not the end of the world ... I can do this ... Let’s take care of this.”

After the holidays in January of 2007, Wheeler underwent a lumpectomy and was told it was a multi-focal disease, which meant there could be more tumors. Wheeler said she has a sta-ble marriage, but in the back of her mind — she would have no breasts.

At first, she was stunned. “I did everything right (concerning my health). There is no history of breast cancer in my family. It never

Good advice from a cancer survivor: A three-pronged defense against breast cancer: Self-examination, a physician’s exam and annual mammogram

Becky Wheeler, registrar for the Ohio State University James Cancer Center Cancer Registry and a cancer survivor.

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Sometimes people are at the right place at the right time.

Kellie Brown is one of those people. For Brown is was Sept. 30, 2004 when she arrived at Southeastern Ohio Region-al Medical Center to deliver Mary Beam Christmas tiles to the hospital’s gift shop. She recalls having a bad taste in her mouth — something like iron. Then, without warning, she began coughing up blood. Her mother, who worked at

the hospital as director of nursing edu-cation, followed Brown to emergency. Brown had been previously diagnosed with chronic bronchitis. After the cough-ing stopped, she was sent home with the condition she would return the next day

for a CAT scan, which revealed the carcinoid tumor. Carcinoid tumors are cancerous tumors that appear in the gastrointestinal tract and the lungs.

Even with her difficulty breathing, Brown said she never gave

cancer a second thought. Thirty six-year-old Brown, a non-smoker who enjoyed a healthy

lifestyle, with a husband, two small children and a job she loved as at the Guernsey County Board of Developmental Disabilities, and no history of lung cancer, was blind-sided with the life-threat-ening diagnosis.

“Dr. Mahayri sent me to the James Cancer Center in Columbus, where they admitted me to the intensive care unit,” said Brown. “I had lots of tests. One week later on Oct. 9, I had surgery. The tests came back on Oct. 16. They removed one-third of my right lung and part of my bronchial tube. My doctor said because of its size, the tumor had been growing for approximately eight years.

After the surgery, Brown said, “I could finally breathe normally. It was wonderful!”

I thank God for the support I received from my wonderful hus-band, Tim, my family, and friends.

Eventually, life was back to normal for Brown and her family. Everyone was busy. The kids were growing up, Brown’s position at the County Board of DD advanced to superintendent, and life was good. Until May of 2012.

Brown checked in for her routine mammogram. She was vigi-

crossed my mind. I did what most working women do — I had a very busy life.”

But when it came time to make the decision, she never hesi-tated.

“There were no second thoughts, I told my doctor — let’s do it,” she said. “We were concerned that there were abnormal cells elsewhere in the rest of my breast. So, I didn’t have any second thoughts. I am not a gambler and I like to fix things and move on, so the mastectomy was scheduled right away. As it turned out there were no other bad cells and none in my lymph nodes, but, of course, we would not have known that if we didn’t go ahead and do it. I didn’t need any more treatment. I’m very blessed.

“Some people say I was lucky. Luck has nothing to do with it. I am blessed.”

And, if dealing with breast cancer wasn’t enough, she was also in constant pain from her second hip replacement in 2002. Wheel-er has had hip replacement surgery in both the right and left hip.

“No one could figure out what was wrong and why I was in pain five years after the surgery. In 2007 I had another steel shaft in-serted to replace the one that was responsible my pain. Everything worked out fine,” she said.

“In my perspective, what I went through is nothing compared to what other people have gone through.”

She said after her surgeries she just wanted to “get back to normal as soon as possible.” She credits the support of her fam-ily, friends and co-workers for her quick recovery, mentally and physically, and “having a doctor you trust and have complete con-fidence in his professional abilities. Everything healed fine.”

Asked if she was concerned that cancer might come back in an-other part of her body, she emphatically stated: “I would be lying if I said it doesn’t cross my mind at times. I realize that having

one type of cancer increases my chances of developing another cancer, even of a different type. Of course, I think about it ... Do I spend sleepless nights concerned about ... not at all. I know if it happens I’ll face it the same way I did the first time. I have endless support from my wonderful husband, daughters and grandkids, as well as many friends. I will face it with determination and al-ways remember what I have told our many cancer patients over the years, we all have to live one day at a time. None of us know what tomorrow will bring. Live life to the fullest.”

She said her strongest advice to women is three-pronged: self-examination, a physician’s exam and annual mammograms.

Wheeler retired from Southeastern Med in 2011, but has stayed on board as a consultant for the registry. She is now employed full time by Ohio State University for the James Cancer Registry. She is still active in Relay for Life, the American Cancer Society and several cancer-related fundraising events.

During the 2011 National Cancer Registrars Association’s an-nual education conference in Florida, Wheeler was honored as the Registrar of the Year. The award recognizes registrars who make valuable contributions to the success of their registry, as well as extend those contributions to benefit the broader medical facility and community.

Becky and her husband, Ernie, have been married for 42 years and live on small farm in Odell. They have two daughters and four grandchildren.

The National Program of Cancer Registries was established in 1992 and administered by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. By 1993, most states considered cancer a report-able disease. All information relating to cancer goes into a state and national registry.

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Positive attitude, support from family and friends puts life into perspective after battling cancer - twice

Kellie Brown, su-perintendent of the Guernsey County Board of Develop-mental Disabilities and a cancer survivor.

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lant about her medical appointments, especially the mammogram. There is a history of breast cancer in her family: her grandmother and one of her aunts died from breast cancer, and her mother and another aunt were both diagnosed with the disease within the last five years. But she wasn’t overly concerned, she said she does not carry the gene that makes breast cancer inherent.

But, after just eight short years since her bout with lung cancer, Brown was told there was a spot on one of her breasts. A biopsy at Southeastern Med confirmed her worst fear — she was facing another battle with cancer.

Brown said her family’s lives were challenged again, “but once again, God surrounded me and my family with a team of profes-sionals and caregivers to help guide us on this journey that I call ‘life.’”

“I was shocked — at first. I had all these emotion running through me,” she said. “I did nothing to contribute to getting can-cer ... I admit it, had a 20-minute pity party. Then I talked to my doctor and my husband about my best course of treatment. We decided complete removal of my breasts was the best decision. And, because it wasn’t in my lymph nodes, I would not need any chemo or radiation. Although there is no guarantee that breast cancer will not recur, we felt a mastectomy reduced the percent-age for re-occurance.

“There are always options, you have to decide what is best for you and your family.”

On July 5, 2012, Brown underwent 12 hours of surgery, which in addition to the mastectomy, included a complete breast recon-struction.

Reflecting on her medical history, Brown says with complete conviction, “I’m blessed. I’m cancer free for two years and count-ing. I’m blessed to live in this community ... I am truly thankful for all the support I received through both of my medical ordeals.

I thank God daily for the support I received from my wonderful husband, Tim, and my family. I truly believe I was on every prayer list east of the Mississippi. I will be eternally grateful for the sup-port my husband and my children received, from my family, friends, co-workers and church family. They were all there antici-pating my family’s needs. From delivering home-cooked meals and helping with chores, to helping my children with school work and all their everyday needs. Everything that has happened re-affirms my belief that I would not want to live anywhere else.

“I think cancer survivors come to the moment when its like peel-ing off the film on a piece of Plexiglas. Life becomes more clear and more colorful. Do I worry about cancer coming back ... Not any more than I worry about catching a cold.

“I am not a risk-taker, I’m a believer in prevention. You know your own body. Above all, get your mammogram.”

Brown was born and raised in Cambridge. She graduated from Cambridge High School, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Ohio State University and a Master’s of Arts in Education from Muskingum University, She received her post-master’s coursework in public administration from Central Michigan University.

She began working at the Guernsey County Board of Devel-opmental Disabilities in 1992, and has been the superintendent since May of 2006.

She currently serves as a trustee and a vice president of the Ohio Association of County Boards. In December of 2012 she was hon-ored by the OACB for her exemplary service to people with de-velopmental disabilities and presented the prestigious Partners in Excellence award. Kellie married her high school sweetheart, Tim Brown, in 1992. They have two children, Brandon and Samantha.

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Cancer is a cruel disease. Cancer doesn’t discriminate, it can affect people of any skin color, male or female and it doesn’t care how old you are. Julie Pe-trasko learned just how cruel cancer is when she was just 11 years old.

"On a cold day in November, in 1995, the Meadowbrook sixth grade class was participating in a track and field day,” she recalled. "This is the day my life changed forever.” While participating in the, what

should have been fun and special day, Julie began to feel woozy and blacked out on the track. Thank-fully, Julie’s mom, Theda, worked close by – at the middle school. Theda offered Julie a lollipop. When Julie just sat staring at the candy, Julie knew something was wrong. She took her tempera-ture. It was only 93-degrees.

Theda rushed Julie to the emergency room. After several tests, she was diagnosed with Hypothermia and life-flighted to Chil-dren’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.

At Children’s Hospital, Julie underwent more testing and had an

MRI. She was told that growing inside her brain was a cancerous tumor. The cancer is called Germinoma Glioma and was located almost perfectly in the center of Julie’s brain, surrounding her hy-pothalamus and her pituitary glands.

After just a few days, the doctors decided to perform surgery – a crainotomy.

Knowing that Julie enjoyed having her hair braided, the surgeon braided what remained of her hair before operating. This is one of the fond memories she has of just before her surgery.

Unfortunately, the tumor wasn’t able to be removed. They could only get a biopsy of the tumor.

The doctors were working hard to determine the best line of defense against Julie’s cancer. Her parents scoured the hospital’s large library looking for the best option of treatment. Theda and Julie’s dad, Steve, made suggestions. They were relentless in their searching. In the end, their diligence paid off.

Theda and Steve found a form of radiation that would only take six weeks of treatment. Three-dimensional Conformal Radiation Therapy. This type of treatment was only offered in two locations – Boston and Cincinnati. Right away, Julie began her radiation treatment at The Barrett Center in Cincinnati, Ohio.

"On February 13, 1996, I was told that I was cancer free! That is

Make each day your best day: It has worked for Julie, a 20-year cancer survivor

Julie Petrasko, a 20 year cancer survivor.

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my special day,” Julie said.After her battle, Julie went on to complete summer school to

keep up with her classmates. In seventh grade, she used her cancer in a science project.

"I focused on three-dimensional conformal radiation therapy for my seventh grade science fair project,” she recalled. "My radia-tion doctor printed out my scans and I even posted the mask I had to wear to my board. We almost made it to the State Science Fair with that project.”

In 2002, Julie graduated from Meadowbrook High School.Now, nearly 20 years later, Julie looks back and has both good

and bad memories of her time battling cancer. "I had a pink robe that I always wore while I was in the hospital,”

she remembered. "It was special because I had to wear it anytime I left my hospital room. The robe stands out in my mind the most when my sister was visiting. It was always special when family came to visit, but when my sister, Karen, would be about to leave, I would put on my pink robe and together we would walk around Children’s Hospital looking at the fish tanks on every floor.”

"The night before my surgery, I remember being scared. I didn’t want to tell anyone that I was afraid. My mom was sleeping in my room on a cot and I asked her to lie in bed with me. She curled up next to me and together we sang Winnie-the-Pooh all night long,” Julie said. "In a way it is a sad memory, but in another way it is a happy memory. I remember that my mom was always there for me. She was so strong and always fought for me.”

Another positive effect of Julie’s cancer that she looks fondly back on, is the amount of support and love that came from her family, friends, neighbors and even strangers.

Julie is the daughter of Steve and Theda Petrasko. She has a twin sister, Karen, and two older brothers, Greg and Ryan. Her family was and continues to be her biggest support system.

"To this day, I have a box that is labeled ‘Julie’s Box of Cancer.’ In it is all the cards, letters, notes and things that I have kept from

when I was in the hospital and fighting cancer,” she said.Julie described one item that sticks out in her memory, "What

might have been thought to be a small, kind gesture, was in fact very important to me and my family. We were given a stereo and some cassette tapes from my brothers’ coach at the time. Just a basic stereo and two Amy Grant tapes. One was a Christmas tape. We listened to those tapes all the time. We still listen to the Christ-mas tape every year at Christmas. Those tapes meant so much, Amy Grant’s words meant so much. Just a few years ago my sister took me and my mom to a concert. She didn’t tell us who we were about to see. As we sat there waiting, we couldn’t see anything but then the music began playing and we both burst into tears – she had taken us to an Amy Grant concert!”

As bad as those three-plus months were, Julie remained positive."Everyday going to radiation in the waiting room surrounded

by people older than me, they were so surprised by my attitude towards the cancer and my illness. I was positive and just kept continuing my life as usual. I hope that I gave them courage to push forward in their battle,” Julie said.

The cancer may have taken away from Julie, it did leave her positive attitude.

Her mom used to call Julie a "tough cookie.” Today, Julie uses the tough cookie in her to help others. As an active participant with Relay for Life, Julie’s team is called the "Tough Cookies.”

As Julie faces challenges, she remains strong. The tumor, can-cer and radiation left lasting effects on Julie. Nerve damage was done, leaving her with limited vision. Her body can’t produce hor-mones, so Julie has to take medicine daily. She can’t have chil-dren. But still, Julie carries on and continues to be positive.

"I’m living everyday with many obstacles, such as not being able to drive and not being able to have children, but I keep re-minding myself, as I always have, that you make each day your best day. No matter what. And that I have friends and family that love and care about me.”

Despite the prevalence of cancer, some information about this potentially deadly disease is not widely known. The following are some facts about cancer that may surprise you.

1. Cancer is officially known as “malignant neoplasm.”

2. Married people or those in steady relationships are more likely to survive cancer, which may be linked to couples’ increased con-cern and awareness of each other’s conditions and their push for cancer screenings.

3. Researchers believe that more than half of all cancers and can-cer deaths are potentially preventable.

4. Most cancers develop through a combination of environmental factors and heredity.

5. Ovarian cancer, colon cancer, and lung cancer are typically as-ymptomatic until they spread elsewhere in the body. That is why routine screenings for these diseases are so vital.

6. Those who sleep fewer than six hours a night are more likely to develop colon cancer than those who sleep more.

7. Despite what is known about protecting oneself from the sun, skin cancer is still the most often diagnosed type of cancer, and rates continue to steadily increase.

8. The highest rate of people diagnosed with melanoma, the most deadly form of skin cancer, are white men over the age of 50.

9. Men with a family history of breast cancer are at a higher risk for prostate cancer.

10. The left breast is statistically more prone to developing can-cer than the right breast. Unfortunately, doctors and scientists are unsure why.

11. Women of Ashkenazi Jewish descent are significantly more likely to carry breast cancer genes than the general population.

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Jonett Haberfield • Dickens Victorian Village

The holidays are just around the corner and plans are being finalized for the ninth annual Dickens Victorian Village season. Known as “The Most Unique Holiday Destination in the Midwest”, this year may be the best yet!

We are very excited about our new headquarters at 745 Steubenville Avenue.

The new Dickens Welcome Center and Curiosity Shop is stocked and ready to welcome visitors and locals who want to step back in time in this 200 year old home. Make plans to bring your family to visit the Imagination Station where you can dress up in Victo-rian costume for a photo or enjoy a Saturday afternoon tea party. Costumed volunteers are on hand to help you select the perfect Victorian gift, jewelry or Dickens souvenir. Visit the Creative

Team Exhibition to learn how local residents have created the 92Victorian scenes that line Wheeling Avenue each holiday season.

Pause in front of the building to listen to the caroling ladies before or after your visit to the Guernsey County Courthouse Music & Light Show. The Dickens Welcome Center and Curiosity Shop will open daily from November 1st thru January 3rd.

Hours are 10am to 6pm Monday-Thursday, 10am-8pm on Friday and Saturday, and 12pm to 5pm on Sunday.

Back by popular demand are the themed weekends with special events including Abbey Etiquette, a Titanic Era fashion show and tea party, Queen’s Parade, Whisker Wars, Victorian Ball, English Country Breakfast and themes from “Desperate for Downton” to “Family Traditions”. During Queen Victoria Weekend, No-

vember 7th-9th, not only will Queen Victoria be back in town but she will be joined by Gerald Dickens, the great, great grand-son of Charles Dickens. Mr. Dickens will perform his one-man stage adaptation of A Christmas Carol. Using his own interpre-tation of Charles Dickens’ classic Christmas tale, Gerald plays over 30 characters using his vocal and physical talents to bring each scene vividly to life. This amazing performance will take place at Pritchard Laughlin Civic Center on Saturday, November 8th at 7:00pm. Tickets are $18.00 per person and are available at www.DickensVictorianVillage.com .

Our mission is to create a destination with an old world atmo-sphere that preserves history, creates memories, and develops fam-ily traditions. I invite you to create memories with your friends and family this holiday season. Take time to stroll Wheeling Avenue to look closely at the Dickens characters, do a little shopping, enjoy a meal at one of our locally owned establishments, take a carriage ride and watch the music and light show.

To stay up-to-date on all things Dickens Victorian Village relatedplease sign up for the e-mail newsletter by logging onto

www.DickensVictorianVillage.com or follow us on Facebook for the latest updates, photos, and news.

Dickens Victorian Village: The Best Year Yet

Purchase Dickens and holiday souvenirs as you go behind the scenes to learn how it took a village to create this magnificent 10-week community event. Stop in for commemorative merchandise, original artwork, and event in-formation. Experience the Imagination Station and have your photo taken in period costume to take home to remember. Full tea is served in the Yellow Rose Tea Room each Saturday. While at the Dickens Welcome Center, take your chance at winning an opportunity to have a Dickens mannequin designed to look like you!

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Research from scholars at the Southwest Educational Develop-ment Laboratory found that students with involved parents, no matter their income or background, are at an advantage over their counterparts whose parents are not actively involved in their edu-cations. They tend to earn higher grades and test scores, enroll in higher-level programs, attend school regularly, have better social skills and adapt better to school, and are more likely to graduate and go on to post-secondary education.

There are many ways for parents to get involved at their kids’ schools. In addition to distributing routine progress reports and hosting open-school nights, many schools have some form of parent-teacher group. It may be an informal group of parental volunteers or a more structured parent-teacher association. PTAs exist all over the world and represent the voices of millions of parents and teachers. Moms and dads looking to contribute to the school often find joining the PTA is a great way to get involved, and membership has a number of benefits.

* Be the first to know. Involvement with a parent organization

at school enables you to get accurate, firsthand information about upcoming events and plans for the school. Very often news is shared first with PTA members and parents who attend regular meetings.

* Meet new people. A new school year is not just a time for stu-dents to make new friends. Parents often find their closest friends are parents with similar interests and ideals. Joining the PTA can put you in touch with others who enjoy volunteering and getting involved with the school.

* Get to know the educators. In addition to meeting other par-ents and creating a school-based network, getting involved with the PTA is great opportunity to develop a rapport with teach-ers, aides and even the principal. Being a familiar face inside of school walls can be advantageous to you and your child.

* Help raise funds. One of the primary goals of a PTA is to raise funds for special programs for the school. Parents who get involved can use their professional expertise to make fundraising even more successful.

Research has shown that parental involvement has a significant impact on kids in the classroom. Joining the PTA or becoming involved in other ways provides parents with the opportunity to make friends, serve as role models to their kids and facilitate change.

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There have been several significant changes at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center in the past year, some highly visible, some not so easily seen.

The most visible change was the offer-ing of cancer services close to home. In

2012, the hospital board of trustees made the decision to acquire Dr. Vasan and accepted its first medical oncology patient. Under the guidance of Dr. Alkhouri, medical oncologist, and Ron Cobb, director of ambulatory service, cancer services were expanded to include newer equipment for radiation oncology.

Finally, those who are diagnosed with cancer can avail them-selves of our ability to treat cancer locally. The prevention and treatment of health issues can no longer be the sole responsibility of the hospital and its physicians. Quality of life, a healthy life, must be an individual responsibility.

The Area Agency on Aging Region 9 and its coaches worked with Southeastern Med Case Management to address 30-day readmissions of Medicare patients. Many of our customers are discharged home with lack of support, an inability to purchase medications they have been ordered, and sometimes they are sim-ply afraid.

Coaching provided by the AAA9 staff enables discharged pa-tients to have a support network to address their concerns. The results are fewer returns to the hospital and improved mental and physical health.

We also worked with Shon Gress of the Senior Citizens Cen-ter, who obtained a grant to fund Meals on the Mend for people between the ages of 50 to 59 who were discharged from the hos-pital.

Southeastern Med is proud to be one of the 35 hospitals from across the country selected for a pilot program by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid to reduce hospital readmissions.

The mission of the Southeastern Med has been and will con-tinue to offer patient-centered, high quality, affordable health care in our community. The high rate of cancer diagnoses in our community and the need to keep those recently hospitalized from readmission have been recognized and addressed with the acqui-sition of the cancer center and collaboration with local agencies. The viability of our local health care industry is dependent on our population having faith in the skills provided by our local physicians, specialists and hospital. Every time a member of our community leaves the county to purchase services we offer lo-cally, the viability of the local health care network is affected. The addition of cancer treatment aligns with the outstanding pre-

ventive work by Dr. Michael Sarap and his team, noted nationally for both breast and colorectal cancer detection. Providing cancer services locally and working to keep readmissions low enables us to reinvest in updating technology throughout the hospital and local health care network. In return, the customer receives care from people they may know, in a comfortable, high quality, af-fordable environment.

The board of trustees, administration and physicians are cur-rently updating the hospital’s strategic plan.

Health care in the future will be as much or more about net-works than an individual hospital. No longer will physician and hospital responsibility for the customer cease after a visit, they will both assume responsibility for the customer’s continual care.

Southeastern Med, to date, has invested almost $10 million in building a new electronic health record. Lab tests, imaging tests and results will be available electronically as well as physician care notes. Hospital information can be quickly shared with a customer’s primary care physician, specialist or another upstream hospital.

The first item that will be addressed in updating the strategic plan is the need to make local health care more affordable and accessible. The second is more philosophical: Can the hospital and its physicians continue to meet the growing demands on their own.

The industry is undergoing consolidation to meet growing needs for new facilities, new technology and new information infrastructure. The goal of the Southeastern Med’s board of trust-ees, administration and physicians is to remain independent and locally governed.

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Technology is an important part of many people’s daily lives. Devices like computers, tablets,

smartphones, and video games are now so widely used that it’s hard to imagine a life without email, the Internet or text messages.

Even children are proving adept at using technology, which can be a valuable tool for educators attempting to reach today’s youngsters. Digital learning is learning facilitated by technology. Not only can digital learning be done in the classroom, but also it can extend to home life as chil-dren continue to explore lessons through hands-on interaction with digital devices.

According to data from Project Tomorrow’s "Speak Up” study, an ini-tiative of the nation’s leading educa-tion nonprofit organization, students are frustrated with the lack of technology in their schools and by the lack of sophisti-cated use of that technology. The study indicates that students want more of the following:

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The following are just a handful of the changes that figure to come about as a result of the transition to digital learning.

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• Increased availability of teachers and professors. Students and parents will be able to reach out to educators beyond school hours if assistance or further clari-fication of assignments is needed.

• Supplemental material that comes at the pace of the student, rather than the pace of an entire classroom. Interactive and adaptive software enables students to spend more or less time on lessons to achieve the best level of learning.

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Women are busier today than ever before. The demands of work and the responsibilities of family life can dominate a woman’s time, making it increasingly difficult to find time to kick back and relax. As their careers take off and families grow, many women find it challenging to make time for social interactions, particu-larly with their female friends. But ladies’ night out is a great way to relieve stress and maintain social contacts. Making time to hang out with friends can be good for the body and mind.

Give plenty of noticeWhen planning a ladies’ night out, give several weeks’ worth of

notice so more people can carve out time to attend. Begin plans for a get-together a month or more in advance, asking friends which dates work and which will not. Treat a night out with friends just like you would any important obligation.

Try something newIt may be tempting to lean on old habits and make ladies’ night

out the run-of-the-mill dinner and drinks. Instead, think uncon-ventionally and find ways to make time spent with friends more engaging. How about signing up for a cooking class where you can socialize and learn a few new culinary secrets? Otherwise, do something out of character. Attend a poetry reading or visit an art museum.

Have a planPlan activities before everyone leaves the house. Otherwise,

you may waste precious time brainstorming where to go or what to do. There is a good chance those participating in the night out are pressed for time, so maximize moments spent together by planning the night in advance.

Downplay the role of alcoholAlcoholic beverages are often at the center of social occasions.

Women are largely social drinkers, but alcohol does not need to be a part of the festivities. Overconsumption of alcohol has been linked to the development of breast cancer and may cause dam-age to the heart and liver. Look for ways to spend time together that don’t involve alcohol.

Hire a sitterA night out with the ladies is a chance to enjoy some adult time

with friends. Having kids in tow can make it difficult for women to relax. Rather than worrying about what the children are up to at home or if your spouse is going to call, hire a trusted sitter to stay with the children. This way everyone can relax and know the kids are well cared for.

Keep activities privateWomen who move between different social circles may have

some friends that overlap. Rather than risking hurting a friend’s feelings, try not to advertise social plans with everyone. This could mean restricting postings on social networking sites. Fla-grant check-ins or streaming photos from your night out could seem disrespectful of others and may lead others to feel left out.

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Obesity is a global epidemic affecting people of all ages. According to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than one-third of Americans are

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While eating a diet that is low in fat and high in whole-grain fiber, vegetables and lean proteins is important, exercise remains one of the key factors in maintaining a healthy weight. However, many adults and children simply do not get enough exercise during the day. An active lifestyle is often hampered by the prevalence of digital devices or sedentary jobs that encourage more screen time than fitness time. But there are ways for the entire family to get fit. Exercising together is not just a great way for families to get healthy, but also a great opportunity to spend time together. The following are a handful of ways families can work together to incorporate more exercise into their daily lives.

Tackle chores. Yes, tasks around the house can count as exercise. Working together not only gets you moving but also cuts down on the time it takes to tackle tasks around the house. Mowing the lawn, vacuuming the rugs, sweeping the floor - all of these

activities can get the heart pumping. Make it fun by setting chores to music or competing against one another to see who gets their task done first or the best.

Compete in the pool. Swimming is a low-impact activity that works many muscles in the body. Taking a dip in the pool can be both relaxing and beneficial to your health. Compete with family members to make the most of the time spent in the water. Host relay swimming races, see how long each member of the family can tread water or create any other competitions that keep everyone in the pool moving.

Create an outdoor obstacle course. Set up a series of obstacles in your yard and host your own triathlon. You can jump through tires, climb through tubes and scale trees. Make it fun by having adults try to ride tricycles or pair up an adult with a child for sack races. The opportunities for fun are only hampered by your imagination.

Go for family bicycle rides. Traverse your neighborhood or blaze new trails by riding bikes together. Young children can be strapped into trailers that are pulled behind the bike or ride in seats attached to the bike itself. This gives everyone a chance to enjoy the great outdoors and hone their cycling skills.

Go hiking. Hiking is another fun family activity that also happens to make for great exercise. Choose a trail that may not be level and push everyone’s endurance to the test.

Stroll the beach. Walking or running on sand offers more resistance than walking on pavement. Take a stroll at the seaside. Break up the walk by collecting shells or stopping by the water to observe marine wildlife.

Hit the dance floor. If you’ve been invited to a wedding or a Sweet 16 party, cut a rug and take advantage of the DJ and dance floor. When enjoying yourselves, you probably won’t even realize how much you’re exercising.

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A balanced diet, exercise, genetics, and even certain medica-tions can work in concert to make a person healthy. But a per-son’s demeanor also can factor into personal health.

The Mayo Clinic says that whether or not a person is an optimist or a pessimist can affect many areas of his or her health and well-being, and those who see the glass as half-full may ultimately be healthier than those who see it as half-empty.

Positive thinking can make it easier to manage stress. The body responds differently based on an individual’s mood, and it may produce stress hormones if a person’s outlook is negative. Such stress hormones can compromise the immune system, increase blood pressure and even reduce the body’s ability to burn fat effectively. Thinking negatively and being on edge also can in-crease a person’s risk for developing cardiovascular disease and aging prematurely.

Conversely, maintaining a positive attitude can be good for your health. Studies have shown that thinking positively can lower rates of depression and anxiety, increase life expectancy and pro-vide greater resistance to certain illnesses, such as the common cold. A 2012 preliminary study from researchers at Stanford Uni-versity found that daughters of mothers suffering from depres-sion were able to witness their own stress levels go down on a real-time brain scan as they switched from negative thoughts to happy ones.

Researchers are unsure why positive thinking has such pro-found effects. But in addition to limiting stress-releasing hor-mones, positive thinking may inspire people to live healthier life-styles that make them more likely to get routine physical activity and eat a healthy diet. Happy people also may be less likely to

use tobacco products or alcohol as a coping mechanism when dealing with elevated stress levels, and such people will not have to deal with the side effects that can come with these unhealthy behaviors.

Becoming a more positive thinker can take a little effort for those without a natural inclination for optimism. But because positive thinking boasts such significant health benefits, men and women might want to try the following methods to embrace their optimistic side.

* Exercise. Start an exercise regimen, as physical activity natu-rally reduces stress and can improve mood.

* Embrace humor. Surround yourself with others who bring a smile to your face. Look for ways to laugh as much as possible. Rather than go out to dinner or a bar with friends, head to a com-edy club. Choose comedies at the movie theater and find humor in everyday happenings.

* Identify areas that need change. Think about moments in life that may bring you down or inspire negative reactions. If work is problematic, figure out ways to make it better and work toward improving the situation.

* Be supportive of yourself. Consider what you would say to others and then treat yourself the same way. Would you be overly negative or derogatory toward a complete stranger? Probably not, and there is no reason to be harsh with yourself, either. Push negative thoughts away.

* Volunteer. One way to see the world in a more positive light is to help others who may be less fortunate than you. Volunteering not only helps others, but it also can help you put your own prob-lems in perspective. Volunteering also helps you feel good about your efforts, which can translate into positive thinking.

* Think like a child. Take a cue from youngsters and find joy in the little things. Let children be the leaders in activities and mimic what they do. You just may find yourself laughing more and enjoying yourself. Being silly for a little while is one way to recapture the feelings of youth.

Positive thinking is more than the subject matter of self-help books. It’s a viable way to improve personal health and live lon-ger.

Laughter is good medicineLaughter combined with positive thinking is a prescription for

good health. Research shows laughter relaxes the entire body, re-lieving physical tension and stress for up to 45 minutes. Laughter decreases stress hormones and increases infection-fighting anti-bodies. Endorphins that promote an overall sense of well-being and relieve pain can be released from a hearty bout of laughter. Furthermore, laughter can increase blood flow throughout the body, which protects against hypertension and heart attack.

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When invited to a friend or family member’s home for a dinner party or weekend getaway, custom suggests bringing a gift along for the host or hostess. Hosting is not always as easy as some hosts make it appear, so bringing a gift along is a great way to show your gracious hosts how much you appreciate their efforts. The following are a handful of ideas that make great host and hostess gifts.

* Coffee: Coffee makes a great gift when spending a night or weekend at your host’s home. Many adults prefer a hot cup of coffee when they wake up in the morning, so bring along a bag of fresh gourmet coffee for everyone to enjoy through the weekend. When bringing fresh coffee, it’s best to err on the side of caution, so make sure to have the beans ground before you arrive at the home of your host, who may or may not have a grinder. You can even go the extra mile and bring both caffeinated and decaffein-ated coffee so those who prefer decaf are not left out in the cold.

* Electric wine opener: For those who want to lend a help-ing hand with regard to nighttime beverages, consider an elec-tric wine opener. Such openers remove the struggle of opening bottles of wine with traditional corkscrews. Electric wine open-ers can remove both natural and synthetic corks at the effortless press of a button, which means hosts can quickly and easily open bottles of wine for the table without the fear of breaking the cork and having it sneak its way into the wine.

* Plant: Plants also make great gifts for hosts and hostesses. While flowers don’t have the longest life expectancy, a well-maintained plant can last a full season or longer. Plants can serve as pleasant accents to a home’s interior while improving the air quality within the home, but plants also can be placed outdoors to add an extra element to a host’s garden or yard.

* Scented candle: Scented candles strike a chord with people who love to relax at home or establish a serene environment with-in their homes and offices. Hosts work very hard when hosting friends or family members, and scented candles can help them to unwind once all the guests have come and gone for the night.

* Seasonal items: Seasonal items relevant to the time of year when you’re visiting or staying overnight with your host also make great gifts. For example, if a friend or family member is hosting a holiday party, then bring an ornament or decorative item he or she can hang on the tree or use to deck the halls in the years to come. If the party is a summertime backyard barbecue, then give some grilling accessories hosts can use when firing up the grill throughout the rest of the summer.

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