4* BENNETT BANNER • OCTOBER 24, 1997
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Health Center to sponsor
breast cancer program
Walk away from stress
By Kamilah Bennett
Banner Reporter
The month of October has been
designated as National Breast Can
cer Awareness month. More
women in the United States are
diagnosed with breast cancer ev
ery year than any other cancer.
The Health Center is sponsor
ing a program to inform the fac
ulty and students about preven
tion and early detection of breast
cancer, Oct 29.
This year about 180,000 cases
will be diagnosed 44,000 will die
of the disease, according to the
American Cancer Society. Breast
cancer is the leading cause of can
cer death among African-Ameri-
(N APS)—Pay now or pay more
later. Thai’s the reality of oral
healthcare. While you may not
enjoy a visit to the dental hygien-
ist, it’s a preventive measure that
can mean the difference between a
mouthful of natural teeth or a
mouthful of implants.
For every $1 spent on pre
vention in oral healthcare, $8 to
$50 are saved in restorative and
emergency treatment. That’s sig
nificant when you consider that
consimiers dig deeper into their
own pockets to pay their dental
bills than other medical bills. The
primary source of payment of oral
healthcare services is out-of-
pocket, even though industry fig
ures do show that in 1995 over 40
million Americans were covered
under some kind of dental plan.
If untreated, gmn disease causes
bone deterioration and eventual
loss of teeth, loss of oral functions,
and possible systemic infection re
quiring expensive treatment. Un
like many medical conditions that
are self-limiting, untreated oral
diseases typically become more
serious, and more difficult and ex
pensive to treat.
Luckily, oral health preventive
services like those provided by
dental hygienists are some of the
can women. African-American
women develop breast cancer at a
younger age than women of other
racial backgrounds.
By the age of 20 a young woman
should be performing regular breast
self-exams once a month. As well
as a clinical breast exam by a health
care professional every three years.
"The major thing is developing
a habit of checking your breasts
once a month.” said Dr. Preston
Clark, campus phsycian.
"If you detect something un
usual such as a lump in the breast
that has been there for over a
month then it is best to see a pro
fessional.” said Lynda Watkins,
campus nurse.‘"The youngest re
ported case was a young lady who
was only 16."
least costly health services avail
able.
The cost-effectiveness of oral
healthcare services provided by
dental hygienists was recognized
in a recent report to Congress on
the health professions.
For every $1 spent on
prevention in oral health
care, $8 to $50 are saved
in restorative and emer
gency treatment.
Regular oral health care is re
quired to detect and treat problems
promptly. Yet currently, only 50
percent of all Americans receive
regular oral healthcare. Oral
healthcare providers know that
preventing cavities and periodon
tal disease is cheaper than treating
them; it’s essential to promote pre
ventive interventions to the public
so consumers will understand
them, too. Dental hygienists are
preventive specialists who provide
direct patient services and educate
patients to follow preventive mea
sures at home.
(NAPS)—^Need a “pick me
up?” Can you spare 10 minutes?
Put on your shoes and walk. WaUc-
ing revs up metabolism, boosts
energy and relieves tension. Plus,
people who incorporate consistent
walking as a weekly routine may
lose weight and experience other
benefits.
Taking the first step is easy.
Tops Club, Inc.,
the leading non
profit weight
management
group, offers a
free brochure,
“A Common
Sense Guide for
Walking.”
The brochure features tips on
how to get started, how to over
come excuses, what shoes and
clothing to wear, ho w to determine
your target heart rate zone and
expected benefits from regular
walking.
Studies show that over one-third
of American adults get little or no
exercise. The Surgeon General’s
Report on Physical Activity and
Health calls for greater physical
activity among Americans. It
shows that moderate and consis
tent physical activity—such as
walking—can provide life-long
benefits.
Some people believe exercise
involves exf>ensive health clubs,
custom equipment, and intense
physical exertion. Not necessar
ily. Walking is free, and a great
exercise for burning calories, ton
ing, strengthening muscles, and im
proving self-esteem—while woric-
ing at a modified pace.
Founded in 1948, Tops (Take Off
Pounds Sensibly) is the oldest non
profit weight
management
organization,
with over
300,000
members
worldwide.
Last year.
Tops members collectively lost
over 874 tons of weight.
Tops embraces the philosophy
that change comes from within an
individual and is sustained by a
supportive environment. Tops’
members work with their personal
physicians to develop a nutrition
and exercise plan to fit their per
sonal medical needs and lifestyle.
Members work together to main
tain this lifestyle through a system
of positive reinforcement and
friendship. Many chapters have re-
cendy adopted a walking program
as another part of Tops’ support
system.
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