SRMC Offers Orientation Program
for New Parents
Date Correction
Expectant parents are invited to attend new parent orientation on
Tuesday, April 30 and May 28 at 7 p.m. in the Assembly Room at
Southeastern Regional Medical Center. A video presentation on labor
and childbirth and a tour of the New Life Birthing Suites are included
Free admission and refreshments. For more information, call 671 5341.
Support Group Meetings in May
Alzheimer's Support group meets the second Thursda> ol each
month at 6 p.m. in the dining room of WoodFlaven Nursing and
Alzheimer's Care Center. 1150 Pine Run Dr., Lumberton. Families,
caregivers, and friends of persons suffering from Alzheimer's disease
or related disorders are invited to attend. For more information
call 671-5703. Next meeting: May 9.2002
Unique Surviving Sisters, a female canter support group, meets
the second Tuesdav of each month at 6 p.m in the Obbie Lee Com.
munity Education Room of the Southeastern Cancer Center, 1200
Pine Run Dr.. Lumberton. The group, open to all women who have
been diagnosed with breast cancer and other cancers of the icpioductive
system, is free and noptmregistration is required. For more
information call the Southeastern Cancer Center at 671 - 5730 or the
American Cancer Society at 737-6222. Next Meeting: Ma> 14.2002
Super Lungs, a support group for persons with breathing problems
or lung disorders, meets the second Tuesdav of each month at 5
p.m. Call 738-5403 for location and more information. Next meeting:
May 14, 2002
The Compassionate Friends support group, designed to offer
friendship and understanding to bereaved parents, siblings, stepparents
and grandparents, meets the third Monday each month at 7 p.m
at Southeastern Home Health. 2002 N. Cedar St. in Lumberton. The
group is a mutual assistance, self-help organization. There is no charge
for these sessions. For more information, call (910) 671-5600. Next
Meeting: May 20. 2002
Man to Man, a prostate cancer support group and lecture series
for men who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer, meets the
third Tuesdav of each month at 7 p.m in the Obbie Lee Community
Education Room of the Southeastern Cancer Center, 1200 Pine Run
Dr., Lumberton. Call the Southeastern Cancer Center at 671-5730
or the American Cancer Society at 737-6222 for more information.
Next Meeting: May 21. 2002
The Stroke support group for people who have suffered a stroke
and their families, friends and caregivers meets the third Tuesday of
each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Rehabilitation Services lobby of Southeastern
Lifestyle Center for Fitness and Rehabilitation. 4895 Fayetteville
Rd. in Lumberton. For more information call Community
Health Services at 671-5595. Next Meeting: May 21, 2002
Southeastern Home Health sponsors a Diabetes support group
at 7 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of each month. Meetings are held at
2002 N. Cedar St. in Lumberton. Health care professionals speak on
topics helpful to persons with diabetes and their families. For more
information, call 671-5600. Next Meeting: May 23, 2002
Narcotics Anonymous (NA), a self-help group for people recovering
from drug addiction, meets Mondays at 8 p.m. at Carolina
Manor Treatment Center, 1100 Pine Run Dr. For more information,
call 738-1191. Meeting Dates: May 6,13, 20 and 27
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). a self-help group for recovering
alcoholics, meets Tuesdays and Fridays at 8 p.m and Thursdays
at 6 p.m at Carolina Manor Treatment Center, 1100 Pine Run Dr.
For more information call 738-1191. Meeting Dates: Tuesdays, May
7, 14, 21, and 28, Thursdays. May 2, 9. 16, 23 and 30 and Fridays,
May-JrlO. 17, 24 and 31.
Al-Anon, a weekly support group for family members of alcoholics,
meets Tuesdays at 8 p.m. and Thursdays at 6 p.m at Carolina
Manor Treatment Center, 1100 Pine Run Dr. For more information
call 738-1191. Meeting Dates: Tuesdays, May 7, 14,21 and 28 and
Thursdays, April 2, 9,16, 23 and 31.
PREPARED CHILDBIRTH SERIES BEGINS MAY 6
Prepared Childbirth classes will be offered on Monday evenings
beginning May 6, 2002 from 6:30 until 9:30 p.m. at Southeastern
Regional Medical Center. The five weekly classes are taught by registered
nurses and comer these topics: fetal development, pregnancy,
labor and delivery, relaxation and breathing techniques, and the postpartum
period. Art additional cfass, Infant Care and Breast-Feeding,'
on Monday. June 10 is fee to persons registered for this series; cost is
S10 for those not registered.
The cost for the entire series is $50 per couple; Medicaid is accepted.
Advance registration is required. Expectant mothers who are
due to deliver between June 10,2002 and August 5,2002 can register
now by calling 671-5011.
FREE HEALTH CHECKS IN LUMBERTON
Free health screenings will be held Thursday, May 2 from 10 a.m.
until 4 p.m. at the Central Fire Station, 600 N. Cedar Street, Lumberton.
Checks for total cholesterol/HDL, blood pressure, blood sugar
and glaucoma will be offered to all adults 18 years and older. Only
one fingerstick is required. Results are available in Five minutes. These
free screens are sponsored by Robeson Coupjy Partnership for Community
Health. Call 671-5595 fori^nwe-fnformation.
I
Northside Trio's 1st Anniversary
Singing and Plate Sale
When: Friday May 10th and Saturday May l lth
Where: Northside Independent Church located on 301 S on Circle
Dr.
Time: The plate sale will begin each day at 11:00 am. The singing
will begin at 7:30 pm Friday night and 7:00 pm Saturday night
Featured Singers
Friday May 10: The McNeil's Sat. May 11: The Locklear Bros &
Wendy
The Oxendines Felix Deal & Family
Sufficient Grace Sounds Of Praise
For more information please call: 910-521 -8155 or 910-522-1017
SOME FUN!
'? SHE THR WINED TO SHUT
THF DOOR IN MY FACF!*
TWO MINUTES $
WITH THE BIBLE - /
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BEREAN BIBLE SOCIETY
PO BOX 7M 7 Y>
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FULL ASSURANCE
It is wonderful to have
the full assurance of
salvation, and it is God's
will that every one of us
enjoy this assurance
Toward the close of his life
the Apostle John wrote b>
divine inspiration:
"These things have 1
written unto you that
believe on the name of the
Son of God, THAT YE
MAY KNOW that ye have
eternal life..." (I John 5:13).
There are three bases
upon which believers in
Christ may enjoy the full
assurance of salvation:
First, God urges every
true believer: Lei us draw
near, with a sincere heart,
in FULL ASSUR.4HCE OF
FAITH..." (Heb 10:22).
This is the full assurance
that results from simply
believing God; much as a
child implicitly believes
what his father has said and
is absolutely sure it is true.
God says: "He thai
* believeth on the Son hath
everlasting life" (John
3:36). We may simply?
and with good reason?
believe His Word and enjoy
the full assurance of faith.
Second, we may enjoy
what Hebrews 6.11 calls
THE FI LL ASSURANCE
OF HOPE . The hope of
the Bible, however, must
not be confused with
wishing. The Christian's
"hope'' is "an anchor oj the
soul. both sure anil
stedfast" (Ver. 19). It comes
from having proved God.
Thus the full assurance of
hope is the confidence that
results from having
accepted God's Word.
But third, and best of
all. is what Colossians 2:2
calls riches of THE FULL
ASSUR.4NCE OF
UNDERSTANDING". This
full assurance is God's
reward to Christians who
study His Word and His
purposes, beginning with
His plan of salvation as
revealed in "the gospel of
the grace of God". When
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understand it he cannot but
be gripped by its sublime
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needs, and thus he comes to
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OF UNDERSTANDING
FirstHealth Mobile Health Services Van
Schedules Pembroke Screenings
A FirstHealth Mobile Health
Services van will be at the
FirstHealth Family Care CenterPembroke
for osteoporosis or
mammography screenings once a
month from early May through late
August. " .
The following screenings have
been scheduled:
"Osteoporosis, Thursday, May 2,
from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
"Mammography, Thursday, June
6, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
ff
Osteoporosis, Thursday, July 11,
from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Mammography, Thursday, Aug.
22 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Appointments are required. For
further information, or to schedule
an appointment, please call l888-534-5333.
For more information on
FirstHealth Mobile Health Services,
visit the FirstHealth of the
Carolinas Web site at
www.firsthealth.org.
Pediatric Pointers
by Dr. Joey Bell, Pembroke Pediatrics
It seems like anytime is a bad time for flu and stomach v iruses. One
of the main sy mptoms that has gone along w ith these two illnesses has
been vomiting. Vomiting is the forceful ejection of a large portion of
the stomach's content through the mouth It occurs when strong stomach
contractions push against a closed stomach outlet, forcing food
upward through the food tube and out of the mouth. This is different
from spitting up which is the effortless spitting of one or two mouth
fulls of stomach contents that is commonly seen in babies less than
one year of age.
Most vomiting is caused by a viral infection of the stomach or if a
child eats something that does not agree with their stomach. Lots ol
times vomiting cased bv a v irus is also accompanied bv diarrhea. Vomiting
usually stops in 12-24 hours as the v irus begins to leave the body.
There are some simple recommendations that can be done at home to
help kids w ith vomiting. The first is to give clear liquids without solids
for about 8-12 hours. No milk should be given during that time.
"For vomiting without diarrhea, the best fluid is usually water or ice
chips. For older children, soft drinks or kool-aid are acceptable. The
key is to give small amounts until the vomiting subsides, The oneswallovv-at-a-time
approach rarely fails.
After a child has gone 8-12 hours without vomiting, bland foods
can be given if the child is hungry for solids. For older children, start
w ith foods such as saltine crackers, white bread, soups such as chicken
noodle soup, rice and mashed potatoes. The child usuallv can be back
on a normal diet w ithin 24 hours after stopping vomiting. Not eating
much solid food for a few days will not hurt the child as long as they
are drinking fluids.
For bottle fed infants less than one vear of age a good liquid to
drink is Pedialyte or Ricelye. This could be given lor 8-12 hours.
After this period of time w ithout vomiting the child can return to regular
formula. Once the vomiting has subsided for at least 8 hours, infants
can get back to eating cereal ad strained bananas and can return to a
normal diet within 1-2 days after the vomiting starts.
For breast feed babies, the kev is to provide breast milk in smaller
amounts than usual. This would mean feeding the baby for a shorter
period of time on one breast instead of both. After a baby has gone 8
hours without vomiting, the child can return to nursing on both sides.
If the vomiting continues despite shorter periods of breast-feeding,
the child should be placed on water or Pedialvte. As soon as four
hours has passed without vomiting the child may return to nursing,
but again in smaller amounts.
It is important during the first eight hours of vomiting to discontinue
all unnecessary medications for at least eight hours. Oral medications
can irritate the stomach and make vomiting worse. If a child
has a very high fever you can use Tylenol suppositories instead of
giving it by mouth.
The key to handling vomiting in a small child is to be patient. A
common error is to give as much clear fluids as the child wants rather
than gradually increasing the amount that they should take. This almost
always leads to continued vomiting. Remember, it is not alway s
what they take but sometimes how much they take. Vomiting alone
rarely causes dehydration unless you give drugs by mouth, milk or to
much clear fluid at a time. So again, be patient and work at having the
child take the essential fluids they need until the virus passes away.
Thats all on vomiting. We will talk with you again next time.
T.G. Sheppard to perform
at Strawberry Festival
T.G. Sheppard will be performing
at the 2002 Strawberry Festival
on Sunday, May 5.2002 at 3:00
p.m. at the Southeast Flea Market.
This is a FREE concert. The Southeast
Flea Market is located on Hwy
410 North between Hwy 74 &
Hwy 76 in Chadbourn. NC.
T.G. Sheppard has had several
Number one singles, including
"Devil in the Bottle." "Trying to
Beat the Momin Home," "Loving
You." "Mister DJ," "Last Cheaters
Waltz," and others.*
,il
News
from
the
INDIAN
EDUCATION
PROGRAM
ii ill .
The After
Hours
Academy classes are alive
and well. Mr. Bruce
Barton, and the students
and teachers ,are having
an exciting time each
Tuesday and
Thursday evening from
5:30 - 8 p.m. Students
are having fun learning
about American Indian
history, art, writing, drum
and dance and more.
Students' work will be
showcased on May lb at
the IERC with a spectacular
program for
parents and the public.
Come and join us. Call
521-2054for more
information.
High School
NASA Day
was held at the
Indian Education
Resource Center on
Tuesday, April 23,
3-7p.m. Lots of
crafts, Indian history,
and entertainment. It
was a cultural and
educational learning
experience for the
students.
Vol. 1, No. 6
April 25, 2002
PSRC Indian Education
encourages SAT improvement
In an effort to improve SAT scores among American Indian
students, Dr. Joseph Aicher, Jr., a professor at North
Carolina Central University, conducted a three day .SAT Prep
Session at the Indian Education Resource Center April 1214,
2002. Twenty students attended. A lunch was served to
the students on Saturday. All 20 students were tested with a
real practice SAT test. All students increased their scores from
50 - 240 points. Their overall scores were higher than the
State average. Dr. Aicher has already been scheduled for 4
(four) more sessions in the next school year. On Saturday,
June 22, he will present a 2-hour workshop at the Indian Education
Resource Center on Scholarships and How to Study
for the EOCi and EOC. Eleven of the twenty students qualified
for scholarships. We look forward to his return.
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Indian Education
Project of the Public Schools
of Robeson County is holding
parent committee elections
tonight (April 25, 2002 at 7
p.m.) at each of the Robeson
County Public High Schools.
All parents of Indian students
are encouraged to take part in
| the democratic and
J electoral exercise. *