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Wellness Center to celebrate anniversary and communitv I< > M M RK I C K( K KI K \i-w \ kopoitor Hmployees and patients at In Jay's Woman Health and Wellness Center a> _? preparing to celebrate the center s one >ear anniversar\ vsith a Health 1 est Celebration. "1 his is a way of letting the community know that we are here, what services we have to otter. and thanks for 4, great \ear." said Linda Carter, the venter's director. According to Carter, coin munity involvement is an important factor in the center's ^access. Residents from the com inunit> were involved in the program trom the beginning," she said. "They were involved in the selection of furniture, and participated in the employee interviewing process-. Carter,said even she was Miter\ie\sed by the community residents. 1 he center's name is also a result ot community involve ment. "The name came from a resident's entr\ during a eon test to name the facility." Carter said. The center s community involvement makes it different from medical providers. "We do more than provide medical services, and care." Carter said. "We give emo tional and physical support, and t4*afV vrtnH- oi tht^ women need " The center1^ primary focus is on decreasing infant mortal ity, and promoting prenatal care. According to Carter, most women who are pregnant do not receive prenatal care until their third trimester. Since the program. Carter said she has seen an increase of women receiving treatment during their first trimester. There has also been an increase in the number of healthy births since the pro gram began. Carter said. Because ot close in\olve ment with the community. even those women who have deliv ered return and \isit the center, she said Although the program is geared toward reducing infant mortality. Carter said she would like everyone to know that the center is there for all women. "We give blood-pressure e 1 d c r I y a n d the y o u n g." s h e said: In an effort to promote that concept, mammograms, blood pressure and cholesterol checks will be performed during the Health Fest There will also be tree den tal examinations for the chil dren who attend the festival. Local exhibitors will include the NAACP, the Urban League, the Health Department and the Winston-Salem Police Department. Carter said she hopes these organizations will be able to distribute safety and health information that will be benefi The celebration is sched uled to be held June-15 from 3 to 7 p.m. The rain date is June 29. The public is invited I And a Carter is director of Today's Woman Health and Wellness Center. Alderman Nelson Malloy honored by Black Caucus Alderman Nelson Malloy recently received a leadership award from the North Carolina l egislate e Black Caucus for Ills job and service as the city's North Ward Alderman. I don t look lor aw aids." Malloy said. "The type of per son I am. I would rather not recci\e an award, hut I guess that comes vv ith the job " lie received his honor last week .it the ( aucus Founda tion s Annual convention winch was held in Durham last \\ eek \ccorilint! to Malh>\. the v. -mention is structured so that \''1 *?'ii American political leaders are given a chance to tell what is happening in then areas of the state and share ideas I try to make the conven tion every year. because I find n Jo be \ ery informative." he said M'i"o\ said he had no idea ?1 bo nt the award when he ri\ cd at the com ention I received a letter in the ; nail before I left, but I didn't icad ii I he letter was inform ing me about the award." he said W hen he arm ed. Malloy s>iiil he found it to be strange that everyone was congratulat ing him. but he did not know w hiit I < >r, Malloy was nominated by State Rep. Larry Womble, D l'ors\ th. "I thought he would be a good candidate, because of his service. dedication, and interest m giving back to the commu nity." Womble said. According to Womble. Malloy is interested in helping itl! people, but especially those people w ho arc disadvantaged. A native of Winston-Salem. Malloy is the oldest of six chil dren, He also said helping peo ple has always been a part of his life. Mallov says he and his brother were always involved in the various movements that focused on the betterment of mankind. VVe have been active in the liberation and self determina tion of African Americans." he said Malloy s a v s his awards Lome when he can sec where he has helped make life better for someone else "I ve been driven to try and make a difference in the com munity." Malloy said. Womble also admires Mal loy \ willingness to speak-out on various subjects and issues. Me speaks out on issues, because they are wrong, not becuase they are popular and Jfc # i\ Wilis to it-Salem North Ward Alderman \elson Mallow that s what everyone else Joes." Womhle said. Alter seven proJuetive years on the Winston-Salem Boar J ol Alderman. Nelson Mallo\ says there are still some improvements that nee J to he maJe. "I thjnk theve past years have been partially successful, but nothing has been 100 per cent;" he saiJ. began he haJ a list of goals an J things he w ante J to Jo. Malloy saiJ he sent the list ot iJeas out to people in his warJ. anJ the general consen sus was "if you get one or two of those things Jone you'll be doing good." Some of the things Malloy wanted to change were decent living conditions for poor a^A people on fixed incomes, reduce crime and violence in the community, and try to involve everyone in the politi cal process. According to Malloy one area of improvement would be the tearing down of dilapi dated houses along 23rd and 25th streets. "In 1992, 1 was able to declare that area a certified redevelopment area." Malloy said. "We do have some very good people who live in the 25th and 23rd street areas, and we're trying to make the com munity better for them." Mal loy said. Womb I e said, he thinks Malloy has accomplished as much as anybody else could have. "Although he has a disabil ity, he has done more than some people who do not have any disabilities." Womble said. African Americans, not just in Winston-Salem but world wide. need to improve on the basics of unity and love for one another, Malloy said. "What we need is a spiri tual rebirth." According to Malloy, African Americans need the basics before thev can try and solve the other problems that face the community. When I was 76. I injured my leg in an automobile accident. Over the years, my condition only got worse. In 1993. I fell on the ice and injured my leg again, as well as my hip When I had surgery at Forsyth, the doctors did a bone graft, replaced my hip with an implant and repaired my leg. Mow, after seven months of i jliW recovery and physical rehabilitation, I'm back at work again. At Forsyth I had the very best of care. The staff was just great. If you have to be in the hospital, Forsyth is where to go. I think they are the best at what thev do. w V*1 :? Gladys Hayes Former patient To Doctors, This Is A Hip Implant In 3-D. To Gladys Hayes, It's A Picture Of A Miracle u There's no way to describe how living with years of bone or degenerative bone diseases can recapture a quality of life joint pain affects your life. Simple things-like getting in and they thought they'd never enjoy again. That's our goal at out of your car become major challenges. Fortunately the Forsyth Hospital - relieve the pain and help people return orthopedic surgeons at Forsyth Hospital can do something fo a productive life. To our surgeons and surgical staff, it's which can help. Using advanced diagnostics, surgery and what they've been trained to do. But to our patients like rehabilitation, many people with bone and joint injuries or Gladys Hayes, it's nothing short of a miracle. Forsyth Hospital 3><? The Scirncr of llc<iliiw. The \rl <>l (\iriiw
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