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J RECITAL — The students front Tlie Barbttr? ,vc llieir Annua! Piano Recital, Suncitty, J une 10, in ate PeJ.vsv,- f White Rock Bapitst Church. pictured (L to R) first row: Lauren Hunter, Theresa Profeta, Marva laiiey, Shannon Howey, Luisa Profeta; second ^ow Jonathan Perry, elicia Scoiton, Felicia Hamlett, Tanesha Nobles, Marla Richardson, (arcus Scotton, Karen Brown; third row: Eugenia Collins, Kisha cotton, Pamela Anderson, Kenya Davis, Cheree Williams, Tuesday [obles and Mrs. Cooke. fsjew Hosiery Product To Give Men Extra Support WASHINGTON, D.C. — Lottie Watkins of Raleigh is Ipportive of men. In fact, she has jnie up with a new product that ill offer even more support — jpport for men with knee (Obleras, that is. Watkins calls her Iioduct Men’s Support Knee losiery. It is a special garment to ijjvide support to reduce and to jevent aching knees. With the changes in social j^cture and attitude providing ,jjner equality between the sexes, ' is surprising how much men are Iccted in some ways, the iventor said. Watkins has designed Men’s Jiipport Knee Hosiery, an item that lould provide relief for men with loublesomc knees and help close- it gender gap to boot. Men’s Support Knee Hosiery ■ould provide extra support in SATURDAY, JUNE 30, 1990—THE CAROLINA TIMES-;. crucial areas both at and around the knee. It would also do this job without creating any noticeable bulges or creases under the wearer’s trousers. In fact. Men’s Support Knee Hosiery could be worn under virtually any type of paints without anyone’s being able to detect the hosiery visually. Men’s Support Knee Hosiery would, according to Watkins, "give the knees a real lift with the stimulating action of ‘all-day massage,’" After all, men need support, too. National Idea Center, with headquarters in Washington, is acting as a publicity and licensing agent for Watkins while working directly with licensed registered paten' attorneys, engineers, technical writers and graphic artists. ■ • V?‘I I Share our pride We’re a mulU-cultural employer that’s large enough to be modem and progressive, but small enough to be personable. Our flagship, Durham County General Hospital, a teaching and community hospital, is a strong AA employer supportive of growth opgxjrtunities in a progressive environment with partici- pithv, management. We believe we can provide the best quality of health care through the richness of melding varied tijents, experiences and knowledges. Our greatest need is for professional and technical ap- dicants in such areas as nursing, medical technology, pharmacy, rtdiology, and physical therapy. We offer competitive salaries and merit pay and a generous benefit package including retirement, insurance, paid time off »»ittnuing education and tuition reimbursement, tax umuityano scholarships/loans. There are additional incentives for health care professionals who work non-traditional sched ules. Call or write about career possibilities: Human Reaoiucet DcpaiUnent Duraan County Hotpjtal Coiponiion JM3N Ronbora StreM^ Dwlun Noith Carolina 2T7(M (91914^720 Ai EEO/AA Employer Durham County Hospital Corporation Due to a production this picture was reversed in last week’s edition. iiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiMiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiniMiiiiiiiiimiiiiumiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiMMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiniiiiiiiMNiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimniiiiiiiiniMiiMiiiiMiiimiiiiiiiiffliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimnmniii Premature, Low Birthweight Babies Can Be Helped With Early Intervention PRINCETON, N.J. — The outcome of premature low birth weight infants known to be at risk for developmental, behavior and health problems can be significantly improved if an intensive array of services is provided from hospital discharge until age 3 according to a research report published Tuesday. The largest study ever done of an intervention for low birth weight infants, the Stanford University led national randomized clinical trial studied nearly 1,000 premature infants from birth to age three in eight U.S. cities. According to the study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, IQ scores improved as much as 13 points on average for infants weighing 4.4 to 5.5 pounds at birth to an average of 6.6 points for infants bom at less than 4.4 pounds when services such as regular home visits, parental training, and enrollment in child development centers were provided to them early in life. Low birth weight infants in a comparison group, who did not receive early education and developmental services, were nearly three times more likely to When You’re Ready To Go Home... ...We’U Be Going With You. Durham County General Hospital Now Makes Housccalls We know that you want to leave the hospital as soon as possible... •“ go home... to your family and your friends. Hospital stays are getting shorter, and we are ready to help you leave as soon as possible by following you home and giving you the kind of health care service we have become well known for. Whether it’s high-tech nursing, physical therapy or one of many other health care services, lye are ready to work with your doctor. Home Treatment and Life Care, A Home Health Care Service of Durham County General Hospital continuing the tradition of high quality health care you’ve come to expect. Call 493-3220 or N. C. Toll Free 1-800-433-7511 have IQ scores in the range of mental retardation, the researchers said. A $33 million, four year effort, the study was conceived and principally underwritten by the Princeton, N.J.-based Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the nation’s largest health care philanthropy. The findings represent the first conclusive evidence that an early, comprehensive intervention for low birth weight infants, who make up 6.8% of ail U.S. births, can reduce the high risk of developmental delay and behavior problems that arise because of their birth weight, said Ruth T. Gross, MD, professor of pediatrics at the Stanford University School of Medicine and director of the national study. Earlier studies have shown that such children are more likely to nave behavior and learning problems and to score lower on standardized IQ tests as preschoolers. Once in school, they are at high risk for learning problems and poor scholastic achievement. Gross said. "Until now, we’ve had no proof of the effectiveness of early interventions for biologically vulnerable infants," said Leighton E. Cluff, MD, president of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Cluff noted that infants from a range of demographic groups were observed iiom the time they were discharged from the hospital until age three by researchers at medical schools in eight cities: Little Rock, Ark.; New Haven, Conn.; Miami, Fla.; Boston, Mass.; New York, N.Y.; Philadelphia, Pa.; Dallas, Texas; and Seatfle, Wash. The study showed that the comprehensive intervention services for low birth weight infants resulted in: an overall improvement in IQ scores for infants of all birth weights who received the intervention services; and * consistently fewer reported behavior problems. The findings also provide conclusive evidence that high quality group day care can be both safe and beneficial to low birth weight infants, despite their increased vulnerability to illness and special developmental needs, noted foundation vice president Ruby P. Hearn, Ph.D, who was responsible for the grant project. However, she noted that the infants in the study were not enrolled in the child development center programs before 12 months of age. The findings are particularly timely as states and the federal government consider how best to allocate benefits for at risk children 1 their earliest years. A recent amendment to federal legislation (PL 99.457) allow: states to extend benefits under the Education for All Handicapped Children Act to include children as of birth rather than as of age five, and includes benefits for early intervention services, he added. All infants enrolled in the study weighed 5.5 pounds or less at buth and had a gestational age of 37 weeks or less, according to Gross. Immediately after discharge from the hospital, infants in the study were randomly assigned to two groups, both of which received extensive pediatric follow up care — including medical, developmental and social assessments — throughout their first three years, she added. According to the study, families whose infants were assigned to receive the early inlcrvention being tested in the study were provided with three additional types of services: weekly home visits in the first year and biweekly visits thereafter; attendance for the child at special child development centers after twelve months of age; and * bimonthly group rreetings for parents. Both the home visi'' and llie specialized centers used learning activities tailored to tlic infants’ developmental levels, the researchers said. Home visits and parent group meetings were used to train parents in learning and play activities to aid the children’s development, as well as to provide information on child rearing and health and safety concerns. Gross noted that children in the study attended the centers — which were designed for the sole use of the study — for at least four hours daily, five days per week from ages one to three. Low teacher child ratios and stringent health and safety procedures were maintained Watts Nursing School Gets Grant The Watts School of Nursing was awarded a $10,000 grant from the Helene Fuld Health Trust on May 30. The grant will be used to purchase computer equipment for the school’s learning center, located at Durham County General Hospital. The grant was made "in recognition of the outstanding contributions to the nursing profession being made by Watts School of Nursing in educating undergaduate student nurses to render bedside care to patients," said a spokesman for Marine Midland Bank, the New York- based trustee of the Health Trust. "For today’s adult learner, the use of computer technolgy is extremely important. We are extremely grateful for this type of funding and for the interest of the Helene Fnid Health Trust in nursing education," said Beverly Smith, director of the Watts School of Nursing. Enrollment in the four-semester program has risen significantly in the past two years, according to Smith. The next class, scheduled for August, is already filled and the following class, scheduled for February, has only a few remaining spaces. The $10,000 must be spent before January 31, 1991. This grant is the second awarded to the nursing school from the Helene Fuld Health Trust. A previous grant, for $10,900, was received in 1986. Subscribe 1 o The Carolina Times Call Today!! 682-2913 at each center. The study was conducted at eight U.S. medical schools: the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Yale University School of Medicine, the University of Miami School of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, the University of Texas Health Sciences Center, and the University of Washington School of Medicine. The educational intervention wa.s developed by the Frank Porter Graham Child Development Center of the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, under the direction of Craig T. Ramey, Ph.D., professor of psychology. Additional support for the study was provided by the Pew Charitable Trusts, the federal Bureau of Maternal and Child Health, the National Institutes of Child Health and Development, and the Stanford University Center for the Study of Families, Children and Youth. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation was established as a national philanthropy in 1972. Since then, it has awarded more than $1 billion in grants to improve health care in the U.S. Discount Drugs 206 W. Main SL 688-1368 Four Questions to Ask i ¥our Phartnacis t j 1 A large number of consumers j routinely ask their phiarmaev ! i aboutover-lhe-counter(0'rC)pri«j- | uctsforheadache,cough,cold,skin | rash, PMS, arthritis - the list goe,s ^ on and on. When talking witliyOur | pharmacistaboutsuchprodiicts,ask | these four questions: 1. Will this medicine cun'e my health problem? While most OTCs do not cure health problems, relief of bothersome symptoms mtty be achieved. 2. How much should I take? The U.S. Food and Drug Adminisitra- tion r-quires that doses for adirlts and c. udren be printed on OTC product package materials. D is cuss the dose with your pharm acisit. 3. How long should I take tht' medicine? This has much Ito do with the nature of the condition. If symptoms “come and go,” as i n the case of fever, headache, and colds, a few hours or days of therapy is usually adequate. 4. Are there activities or other medicines I should avoid while taking this medicine? Medicines which cause drowsiness may inter fere with driving or the operauon of equipment. And some prescription medicines may interact with OTC medicines.
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