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Health & Wellness ??????? ? - ? ? - ? * Healthbeat Smiley producer Flowers loses battle with cancer LOS ANCjELES - Shetyl Annette Flowers. 42, whose drive and passion tor news and expertise in story telling Tavis Smiley credits w ith the success of his broadcast career on public radio, has died. She passed away at Cedar's Sinai Medical Center i ? a l i ? - - o ? Ill LTO /MlgCICN UI1 JUIlC O KM lowing a ijpariy two-year bat tle with triple negative breast cancer, her family said Flowers was the director of communications for The Smiley Group. Inc.. a commu nications company founded by Smiley. But until May 2<X)9 she had spent nearly five years as the executive producer of "The Tavis Smiley Show," which distributed by Public Radio International (PRI). Prior to that, she was the senior supervising producer of "The Tavis Smiley Show" from National Public Radio (NPR). Flowers* media career spanned nearly 20 years and touched on nearly every facet in communications. She was born in Chicago but grew up in California's Bay Area and graduated from Monterey Bay Academy . Rowers began her career in radio in 1985 as an on-air announcer for the campus station at Oakwood College in Huntsville. Ala., where she majored in mass communications. After transferring to Clark Atlanta University to complete her bachelor's degree in journalism, she began writing for several publications including. The Atlanta Tribune, and Upscale Magazine while doing freelance production and voice-over work for Black Entertainment Television. AHA's Cindy Logan receives national honor Winston-Salem's Cindy Logan, senior area direc tor of the American Heart Association's Mid- Atlantic Affiliate Triad Office, was recently awarded the pres tigious Rome Betts Award of Excellence. This nation al award is given to only 24 people each year through out the country. Logan received tfiis award for raising $103,192 in new dollars- making the Start! Tanglewood Heart and Stroke Walk No. 1 in the country in new event dollars for the Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) 101 200 in 2008. Since joining American Heart Association in January of 1999. Logan has primarily worked on the Start! Tanglewood Heart and Stroke Walk. "It started with 150-200 participants and raised $123,000 in October 1999." Logan recalled. "In 2008, we raised $580,(XX) and now, 3.500 people are involved." The Rome Betts Award of Excellence is in mem ory of the executive director of the American Heart Association from 1949 to 1968. To be nominated for the Rome Betts Award of Excellence, a person must exemplify consistent high performance in his or her area of expertise and be recognized for leadership, professionalism and dedication. "Cindy's collaborative spirit with internal partners and external customers and her "mission first" atti tude has led to high performing fund-raising events as well as customer loyalty and satisfaction," says Nancy Brown. CEO of the American Heart Association. HTV outbreak in porn industry LOS ANGELES - State health officials are look ing into the latest HIV case reported in California's multibillion-dollar porn industry, fearing that reckless practices on film sets might be raising the risk of new infections. It was revealed this week that a woman tested pos itive for HIV immediately after making an adult film. The state Division of Occupational Safety and Health is attempting to identify the filmmaker, at which point a formal investigation would begin. The actress's positive result was reported by the Adult Industry Medical (AIM) Healthcare Foundation, which declined to reveal her name. AIM tests hundreds of actors each month in the San Fernando Valley, where the U.S. porn industry is headquartered. It grants those who pass certificates allowing them to work. Los Angeles County health officials say there have been 22 confirmed HIV cases in industry per formers since 2004. UConn coach OK after collapse HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) - UConn men's basket ball coach Jim Calhoun has been hospitalized after he collapsed following a 50-mile charity bicycle ride during which he fell and broke five ribs. Calhoun Calhoun was taken (o the UConn Health Center in Farniington on Saturday, where he was to he held overnight for observation and released Sunday. A spokeswoman for the hospital said he was listed in gixxJ condition. Calhoun fell 12 miles into the race in Simsbury. Moments after he crossed the finished line, he slumped over and fell to the ground. At the hospital. Calhoun was told he had broken ribs during the fall. The hospital said he tainted because of dehydration and trauma from the fall. Calhoun missed the Huskies' first NCAA tourna ment game in March after being hospitalized for dehydration. Is saying 1 do' bad for your health? Wedded bliss brings weight gain, inac tivity, according to UNC researchers SIM ( I \l 1(1 I Ml CHKONK I I CHAPEL HILL - It's June, the month when manj couples promise to stay together "in sickness and in health." But research shows both men and women tend to gain weight right after marriage - so as brides and grooms-to-be prepare to tie the knot this summer, nutrition experts from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have some suggestions for how couples can help each other stay healthier together. P(?nni; n?\r/L\n I ari.?n ? ? vini j viuiuuirL.uisviit | Ph.D., an associate profes sor of nutrition, and f Natalie The, a nutrition doctoral student, both with the UNC Gillings School \ of Global Public Health, found people face the fol- i lowing risks of becoming j obese, compared to people ? in romantic relationships I who are not living togeth- I er: Married women and I men are both more than twice as likely to become obese; women" living with a romantic partner are at a 63 percent increased risk; and men living with a romantic partner are at no ? increased risk. . Gordon-Larsen first reported these findings in October 2007 at a meeting , of the Obesity Society, a I group of weight-loss scien- [ tists and professionals. Since then, additional analysis of the data also shows the risk of obesity rises the longer peo ple live together. The findings are available now online and will be published next month in the journal, "Obesity." "We're trying to find out some of the reasons why this might be happening." The said. "There are a number of health benefits to marriage, including decreased cigarette smoking and lower mortality. But we also see greater weight gain than in Others of the same age, and greater risk of obesity." "A number of studies have shown that teens tend to put on weight as they become young adults," Gordon-Larsen said. "This is a time when people are facing significant changes in Sec Marriage on A9 Heart and Soul AHA PtKHo Guilford County residents broke the attendance record late last month for the annual Start.' Guilford Heart and Stroke Walk. More than 4,000 took part in the American Heart Association event, raising $273,000 for heart disease and stroke research and prevention education. (Funds are still being collected through June 30.) Here, students from UNCG dance during a pre -walk warm up event. Survey: Blacks with high blood pressure aren 't too concerned about it CHRONtCl I STAFI REPORT Nearfy 63 percent of African-Americans with hypertension say they are more concerned about their finances than their personal health. It is a statistic that members of the Association of Black Cardiologists finds troubling. l)r. Fergus cievaieu oioou pressure in the African-American community has been prevalent for quite some time," said Dr. lcilma Fergus, chief of Cardiology at Harlem Hospital Center in New York. "This treatable condition contin ues to result in catastrophes such as stroke and endstage renal dis ease." Association of Black Cardiologists and drug company Daiichi Sankyo commissioned the recent "My Pressure Points" sur vey to gauge how blacks cope with high blood pressure. The survey found that despite having hypertension, blacks admitted stressing over work and family pres sures, while losing sight of their critical health issue. The cardiologists and Daiichi Sankyo has now launched a "My Pressure Points" public awareness campaign to encourage blacks with high blood pressure to take better care of themselves. "The survey findings reaffirm the critical need for African Americans to work with their doctors and focus attention on their heart health, making sure it remains a priority in their lives." said said Dr. Fergus. "That's why we're ... (launching) this campaign (to) ignite the See Hypertension on A 10 What to Expect During Pregnancy Last week we discussed how to plan for a healthy pregnancy, getting pregnant, and signs that you may be pregnant. This week, we'll talk about what to expect for you and lor the bab\ as yOu move into the second and third- trimesters - (months 4-6 and 7-9 of your pregnancy). Remember, it is very important to talk to your doctor as soon as you think you may be'pregnant to increase your chances of having a health) pregnancy. At your first prenatal care visit. yOur doctor should start you on prena tal vitamins, perform a physical exam. and draw blood to C^nic The ITIfiVfi flnKiouJc$E?RCH [iiher , on (HinodiTY Health \ Wake Forest University Baptist MEDICAL CENTER test for any blood disorders, viruses (such as HIV or Hepatitis B), or to see whether you need any vaccinations (like chicken pox or measles/mumps/rubella). You and "your doctor should also discuss having a healthy pregnancy, arty existing health concerns/problems you have, and your plans for labor and delivery . What should 1 do during pregnancy? Living a healthy lifestyle is one of the most important things you can do for yourself and your baby. According to the American Pregnancy Association, the following list is of things you should and should not do during pregnancy. Most women can exercise during their preg nancy: you should discuss with your doctor the best plan for you. When exercising, do not exer cise to exhaustion, wear footwear that gives plenty of ankle and arch support, avoid contact sports, and. during the second and third trimesters, avoid lying Hat on your back for extended periods of time. There are certain foods you should avoid during pregnancy: raw meat/seafood, fish with mercury, deli meat, and soft cheeses all have a risk of being contaminated w ith bacteria such as listeria, salmonella, and coliform. ail w hich can cause miscarriage or severe health problems for mom and baby. Don't smoke or drink any alcohol during pregnancy; these behaviors can have severe health effects on baby and mom. Unless your doctor tells you .otherw ise, sex See Pregnant^ on \>) UNC Charlotte moving quickly to develop e-medical records degree CHRONICLE STAFF REPORT UNC Charlotte believes that it is on the eutting edge with its newest degree program. The school's College of Computing and Informatics and the College of Health and Human Services arc collab orating on a new electronic medical records curriculum. E-records have been touted as a way to save money, time and lives. The new program will offer a professional science master's degree in health information technolo gy. "Electronic medical records are coming." said Larry Mays, chairman of the Department of Bioinformatics and Genomics. "The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2(HW" calls for $19 billion in expenditures to help with the computerization of health records by 2014." Karen Schmaling. dean of the College of Health and Human Services, says that electronic records arc more reliable than traditional paper ones. "Computerized health records facilitate more timely access to patient information, leading -to improvements in care and decreases in medication errors." she said "They also facilitate population-based health services research to investigate healthcare effec tiveness and quality, which can be used to improve access and develop health policy." According to the school, estimates Sec Records on A 10
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