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ealthbeat receives three-star rating Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center has | received die designation of Three Stars and Higher _ as a UnitedHealth Premium Cardiac - Cardiac Surgery Specialty Center for 2007. "This designation is truly a testimony to the collab I orative and multidisciplinury care team approach the I Heart Center uses in providing high quality cardiovas- J * said Rich Lundy, administrative director of JCitldsology Diagnostic Services at Wake | Baptist. "This is particularly meaningful for the people for region, as North Carolina has a high incidence of | heart disease " The designation is based upon a review of the high quality of care and cost efficiency of the Heart Center at Wake Forest Baptist. According to UnitedHeahhcare. the program supports die efforts to help patients and consumers make health care decisions based on evidence-basodl and cost information. The Heart Center's desi; will be included in the insurer's online directories iS all material sent to consumers , employers and physi - Novant's Teague receives national fellowship \ C. Edward 'Ted" Teaguf in, assistant :1 of Novant Health, has been awarded the pres _j Marshall Memorial Fellowship. Teague is oi& ) American leaders representing 17 states and the of Columbia to receive the fellowship for will spend 23 days in Europe visiting insti societies and cultures while learning about , political and social issues facing the United, and Europe The goal of the Marshall j is to educate the next generation of European leaders on the importance of ific relationship and encourage them to each other on a range of international and policy challenges. joined Novant in early 2007 provides legal advice to senior executives on all of the oiganization 's operations, with a partic ihasis on real estate transactions. An under of the University of North Carolina at Chapel he completed the JD/MBA program at Wake University. . Marshall Memorial Fellowship recipients are through a competitive nationwide process and politics, government, media, business, and it sector. surgeon named ;nt of the association Kimberiey J. Hansen, MX)., professor of i i head of the section on vascular and en surgery at wane University Baptist Medical "Center, has been named presi dent of the Southern Association for Vascular Surgery (SAVS). Hansei* was elected to the position at the 31st annual meet ing of the SAVS held in Rio | Grande, Puerto Rico. ' At Wake Forest , School of Medicine, as program director accredited vascular i Dr. Banten idency training program and director of the clinical vaft* cular laboratory at Wake Forest Baptist, a world-class noninvasive imaging center. Hansen is a fellow in the, American College of Surgeons. The SAVS was established to promote the art and science of vascular sufgery and to further education i& the comprehensive care of vascular disease, including disorders of the arteries, veins, lymphatics and micro circulation exclusive of the heart and brain. 698-pound man dies after stomach surgery GUATEMALA CITY (AP) - A man who i I pounds died Friday of heart failure after I operation to remove #0 percent of his s a desperate effort to reduce his weight. Marmquin, 47, was so heavy at the I I last Thursday's operation that hospital workers i to place him on the operating table, Sandigo, who participated in the ] : Associated Press. had two heart attacks in 20 minutes, I we could have done for him," Sandigo l ' i's heart and kidneys had begun the procedure in'a family checked him in to the San J Hospital's obesity clinic for treatment after t that nothing more could be done for him .1 tal in his home town of Santa , southwest of Guatemala City. tea may cut cancer risk fO (AP) - Drinking several cups of _ day may help keep prostate cancer from g, according to a study funded by the vamment of nearly 50 /XX) Japanese men aged 40- 1 it those who drank five or more cups Of j day reduced their risk of having ptogW " cancer by half, compared with mow a cup or less, according to the ?nd Prevention Division of the Center in Tokyo. Baptist to use grant to offer healthier food within hospital SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center is one of three medical centers in the state to receive grant money to help continue its effort to offer healthy food and beverage options throughout the hospital. The N.C. Hospital Foundation has asked the.N.C. Prevention Partners (NCPP) to assist in the execution of this project, which is to address growing rates of preventable illness caused by overweight and obesi ty. "This initiative is timely, as it is now, common, knowledge thai good dietary habits can improve one's wellbeing and reduce the risk of many chronic diseases," said Lynn Black, manager of Wellness ActionHealth at Wake Forest Baptist. "As a major teaching hospital and. one that takes a proactive approach to wellness, we see this initiative as a basis for healthful lifestyles, not only for our employees but for the community at large. We are honored to be in the forefront of this movement." Wake Forest Baptist, FirstHealth of the Carolinas in Pinehurst, and University Health Systems of' Eastern Carolina in Greenville will serve as regional Centers of Excellence in the Healthy Foods Environment project. These medical centers will serve as role models for healthy eating environments within their communities by conducting outreach to other local businesses and organizations. They will also share resources, expertise and technical assis tance with other North Carolina hospitals. The $1 million grant was announced last week by The Duke Endowment. This program is an expansion of the Healthy Hospital Initiative that originally began in 2006 td help all statewide hospitals become tobacco-free campuses by 2009. Lexington school honored for footwork Students won statewide contest by walking, biking to school SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE The N.C. Department of Transportation honored South Lexington School and its students on Thursday, Dec. 20, for winning the "Walk & Roll to School Contest." The new contest, which kicked off Oct. 3 'in conjunction with the seventh annual "International Walk to School Day," helps promote walk ing and bicyclingfW school. Forty-sevenif North Carolina's elementary and Middle schools par ticipated in "International Walk to School Day," making them eligible to compete in the "Walk & Roll" contest. The winning school was selected for having the highest aver age of miles walked or bicycled by its students during that month. NCDOT plans ^ hold the event annually. South Lexington School is a pub lic school that includes 502 students from pre-kindergarten to third grade and has an ongoing program that encourages physical activity among students on and off campus. Students logged 3t350 miles by walking, bicy cling or skating to school at an aver age of 6.7 miles per student. In addi tion. Madeline Green's kindergarten class will also be recognized for hav ing the highest average of miles logged by a single class. The class of 21 students logged about 245 miles, averaging 11.7 miles per student. Students who could not walk or bicycle to school during the length of the contest were encouraged to log miles by walking on and around the campus before and after school and during recess. The contest was sponsored by NCDOT's Saffe Routes to School Program, whicfoencourages elemen tary- and middle school-aged chil dren to walk and bicycle to school as a healthy transportation alternative. SRTS also provides grants for the construction of sidewalks, other non motorized infrastructure improve ments and traffic education pro grams to help make these travel modes safer for students. "I applaud South Lexington School for promoting- walking and biking among children at a young age," said NCBOT's Safe Routes to School Coordinator Leza Wright Mundt. "These children will grow up understanding that active travel is a fun and viable alternative to cars." Acne: Myths and Realities What is Acne? Acne vulgaris, or acne, is a common skin problem that principally affects adolescents and young adults. It can began at infancy or appear in the mid 20s. Generally speaking, the most severe forms of acne are seen among young adult and adult men. The main factor involved in the development of acne is the sebaceous glands, which produce an oily substance called sebum. Sebaceous glands are usually found in hair-covered areas, where they * are connected to hair follicles. The glands deposit sebum on the hairs, and bring it to the skin's surface along the hair shaft. When this takes place in large amounts, the follicle can ? become infected and thus lead to acne. Acne forms when the follicles fill with sebum, dead cells, small hairs and bacteria. Blackheads are most common form of acne; these can be open or closed (which are called whiteheads). Other types of acne include papules, pustules and nodules. Papules are solid and elevated acne, pustules contain a yellowish material called pus, and nod ules are inflamed, painful acne that usually are deep and can cause scars. Hormones called andro gens, which increasef during puberty in both men and women, can contribute to acne #and cause an increase in sebum production. Genetics, certain medicines and greasy cosmetics can also "aggravate hair follicles and cause acne. Acne appears most frequently on the face, but it can also affect the back, chest and shoulders. Although no one knows why, many people notice a breakout of acne when they are under stressful conditions. Also, a popular myth is that diet can aggravate acne; this is not known for sure, and experts do not con sider chocolate a cause of acne. How can Acne be treated? ' The first step to treatment is to identify the type of acne. Medications called topical retinoids are the first option in the treatment of blackheads. They can cause irritation, but in general they are well-toler ated. Other effective products are salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide, which can be used in combination with the retinoids See Acne on A9 UNCG students tackle sex in new book SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE ' GREENSBORO - Counseling stu dents at The University of "North Carolina at Greensboro have written the book on sexual well ness. The workbopk, that is. "DoiiT It Well," a workbook that is available online, takes 'a holistic approach to sex and sexu ality. Seven grad students in Dr. Christine Murray's sexuality counseling course chose the idef as . their semester project. Their goal was to apply a general wellness model developed by UNCO counseling Professor Dr. Jane Myers to sexuality counseling. "This workbook is their unique take on that model and its application to sexual relationships," Murray said. "Often people don't think of how sex is related to all the other aspects of their J* * ? . t I lives." ? Students designed "Doin' It Well" as a resource for professional coun selors in Guilford, Davidson and Alamance counties, and its availability online also makes it accessible beyond that geographic area. The site also targets people who might need guidance but are too embarrassed to seek counseling. "They wanted to make it something that could be used as an adjunct to counseling or for individuals or couples to use on their own," Murray said. The site will be a perma nent part of the^ounselor edu cation department s web site, it includes information and questions about physical well-being, social well being, spiritual well-being and creativ ity as they relate to sex. Download "Doin' It Well" at ? http://www.uncg .edu/ced/swbk . Murray
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