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? ___________________ w ??:?~ ' ? Health & Wellness I Health beat | [East Carolina University to [build dental center at DCCC | |; The Triad will soon be home to a facility that ami Jcials say will bring dental cane to low-income uadBlC%] | served residents while providing educational opportuni-j East Carolina University dental students.^ That was the message today as leaders of Davidson | County Community College and the ECU School of I Hi Dental Medicine monaiHI RUtling plans to build a community] service learning center" on die DCCC campus. IX.'U will build the on land donated by DCCC. Thel Davidson County HtifpJ Department has also been ? partner on the project.] Construction dates will be announced later. At the center, the sixth ECU has announced- uaeMM J began its new dental school in 2008, fourth-year cfcn-1 ^^?jtfmts andtfentai residents will hone their patient [care techniques and lean the ins-andouts of operating Btoommunity practice under the eyes of experienced faculty members. ; The $3 million, 8,000-square-foot center is one of who 10 ECU plans to build across the state. The first ?per is scheduled to open in Ahoskie later this month. Others are planned for Elizabeth City in east em North Carolina, Lillington in the central part of the state, and Sylva and Spruce Pine in the mountains. Mary Rittling, president of DCCC, said she's excited about the partnership with ECU. "At DCCC, we are truly a central gathering place for the county, and we look forward to offering yet one more service to the community," she said "'Community' is the most important part of our name, and this dental clinic epitomizes our mission to serve the people of this region." Federal plan to reduce asthma racial disparities U.S. federal agencies have unveiled the Coordinated Federal Action Plan to Reduce Racial and Ethnic Asthma Disparities. : Nearly 26 million Americans are affected by this chronic respiratory disease, inducing 7 million chil cken, especially minority children and children with family incomes below the poverty level. Asthma rates of African American children are currently at 16 per cent, while 16.5 percent of rtalll/ISM Puerto Rican chilcken suffer from the chionic respiratory I disease, more than double the rate of Caucasian childen in the United States. The annual economic cost of asthma, inducing direct medical costs from hospital stays and indirect costs such as lost school and wuk days, amounts to approx imately $56 billion. L The action plan will coor dinate efforts to improve asth Jackson ma management ana prevention oy reducing Darners to asthma care; enhancing the capacity to deliver integrat ed, community-based asthma care systems; identifying children, families and communities most impacted by asthma cSsparities; and increasing understandng of the cause or causes of asthma and test interventions ttrat ] may prevent the onset of asthma. "As the mother of a child with asthma, I know] what it means for our childen to have den audi healthy air to breathe," said EPA Administrator Lisa] P. Jackson. 'This Action Plan enables federal agencies] and our partners to work more collaboratively and comprehensively on tackling a major health threat, so that we can protect all Americans, no matter what community they call home." A&T scientist appointed to federal committee Dr. Abolghasem Shahbazi, professor and drector I of the Biological Engineering Program at North] Carolina A&T State University, has been appmaCOflH serve on the federal Biomass Research ?d Development Technical Advisory Committee. Thtj appointment was made by Secretary of Energy Steven] Chu and Secretary of Agriculture Thomas J. Vilsak. f The comm ttee advises two departments on tech-] nical issues surroundng theI industries in the United States. I Biobased industries are thoaej forestry biomass into manyffljfj the same products dsiVH^^H fuels, chemicals and plan^g These industries have ttlM potential to play imp?tfl| roles in spurring ecotXM^|g| growth, reducing the iu*i|iiiw i u i >_> _? Shahbazi dependence on imported 011. and aonessing gioom uj-i Hte change by lowering greenhouse gases, ''d f 'I am extremely honored to have been sdectSflH serve in this capacity," Shahbazi said industries present tremendous economic oppodjH|| ties, but they also present technical and logMlMB Uplcnges which require coordination betwoaf^^fl eminent. private industry and acadbmia. I am looUjH IJbiward to contributing to this worthwhile tSH HSbahbazi has had more than 20 yean experienced jbiomass processing research. He is a former dSH HEK.C. Sustainable Eneigy Association, mia^^H las a convening board member for Biofuels Center qH Free screenings offered for National Men's Checkup Day SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE The Piedmont Health Services and Sickle Cel Agency will give men free health screenings on Saturday, June 16 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Hayes Taylor Memorial YMCA, 1101 East Market St. in Greensboro, as part of National Men's Checkup Day. More than 200 men are expected to take part and walk-ins are welcome. Health screenings will be J conducted by nurses and physicians for the sickle 1 cell trait, high blood pressure, diabetes, high cho- ? lesterol and HIV/syphilis. Prostate exams and j mental health evaluations will be performed as well. Fitness activities and nutrition advice will also be offered. A A relaxation comer will offer chair massages M and facials. Organizers says that these services have been added to compliment the usual health v| screenings and to emphasize the importance of ? relaxation and body image in the total scope of V good health. The Piedmont Health Services and Sickle Cell ^ Agency (PHSSCA), founded in 1970, provides sickle cell disease 1 testing, education, genetic counseling and support services to resi- ' dents in Guilford, Forsyth, Alamance, Rockingham, Randolph and Caswell counties. Irinity Glen to be dedicated on Sunday CHRONICLE STAFF REPORT Mayor Allen Joines and Rev. Dr. Leonard Bolick, bishop of the North Carolina Evangelical Lutheran Synod, will be among the hundreds who will dedicate the city's newest nursing and rehabil itation center on Sunday, June 10. Trinity Glen has been under construction at 849 Waterworks Road, next door to the Winston Lake ^^??????_?,P'imili/ A f/\r mrtro tkon o ? cxiiiiiy iitivn, iui imik iiiaii a year. The $10.2 million facility is now complete and will be unveiled at the 2 p.m. ceremony. Trinity Glen will replace the aging Lutheran Home - Winston Salem, which is located at Old Walkertown Road. A sister facili ty, Trinity Elms, is due to start construction in Clemmons in late 2012. Trinity Glen is owned and operated by Lutheran Services for the Aging, a not-for-profit health care organization based in Salisbury. Trinity Glen will serve 117 res idents and will feature a neighbor hood design, state-of-the-art reha bilitation services, beautifully appointed rooms and gathering places, a chapel, Internet cafd, outdoor courtyards and gardens, a playground for children, buffet-style dining and wireless Internet. After a dedication program, the community is invited to take self-guided tours of the new facility. A Personal Cause PRNewsFouVBonnic J Addano Lung Cancer Foundation NFL and reality show star Hank Baskett and his father, Henry Randall "Hank" Baskett Jr., appear in a PSA for the Bonnie J. Addario Lung Cancer Foundation. The younger Baskett hosted the May 21 Hank Baskett Classic Golf Tournament in San Francisco to raise money for the cause. The elder Baskett is currently being treated for lung can cer. Celebrities at the event included Alfonso Ribeiro, Antonio Pierce, Jermaine Dye, Kris Humphries, Marcellus Wiley and Baskett's wife Kendra Wilkinson. Ball raises funds for heart health, stroke prevention CHRONICLE STAFF REPORT Nearly $210,000 was raised at the American Heart Association's Winston-Salem Heart Ball on Friday, May 11 through sponsorships, table sales, silent and live auctions and individual donations. Business and community leaders packed the Millennium Center in downtown Winston Salem for an evening of dinner, dancing and functaising. "It was wonderful to see the overwhelming support for the Winston-Salem Heart Ball this year," says Scott Boyles, owner and president of Logan Heating and Air Conditioning and chair man for the 2012 Winston Salem Heart Ball. "It resulted in an amazing night of funckaising and the largest attendance in the history of the event." All funds raised through the Ball benefit heart disease and Submitted Photo Keith and Lydia Vaughn look over auction items. stroke research and prevention education. Since 2005, nearly $4.6 million in American Heart Association-funded research grants has come back to the Forsyth County community. Forsyth Medical Center and Wake Forest Baptist Health were the event's Premier Sponsors, while BB&T, BlueCross BlueShield of Noith Carolina, Hatteras Financial Group, and Womble, Carlyle, Sandridge and Rice were the Ambassador of Heart Sponsors. Belk was this year's Benefactor Gregory Nant on of Heart Sponsor. Womble, Carlyle Managing Partner Keith Vaughn and his wife, Lydia, served as vice co chairs for the event; they will serve as co-chairs of the 2013 Winston-Salem Heart Ball. Dr. Chere M. Gregory, medical director of neurosciences and neurocritical care at Forsyth Medical Center, was the 2012 medical chair for the Heart Ball. Hanesbrands' Jim Nanton acted as Open Your Heart chair for this year's event. Staying Safe in the Sun and Heat JhfPiopk'b, QhtibbT A North ticv/mo Minority Jhj/tfi Education Co/ln^orofhr The Mjya Angetou Center for Health Equity wwm.wfubmc.edu/mocht ?? Wake Forest UNIVERSITY SCHOOL ?/MM>lCINE In the spring and summer months, many people come outside to work and to play, but are often not aware of the possible hazards of that can be caused by the sun and heat. Too much exposure to the sun and heat can cause dangerous and sometimes life-threatening health prob lems, including burns, blis ters, skin cancer and even death. To safely enjoy the warm, sunny days ahead in North Carolina, it is impor tant to know how to protect yourself and your family. How can I prevent sunburn? ? When possible, avoid the sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when the sun's rays are strongest. ? Seek shade. ? Cover up with protec tive clothing when exposed. ? Use sunscreen of at least 30 SFF or higher [SPF means Sun Protection Factor, how well it protects you from the sun.] ? Children should wear at least 45 SPF sunscreen. ? Sunscreen should be applied generously and re applied after swimming, tow eling, or sweating. ? Wear a hat to protect your face, ears, and neck. ? Wear sunglasses to pro tect your eyes. If you do get sunburned, taking cold showers, and applying moisturizing creams, lotions with aloe, or cold cloths can help ease the discomfort. Call your doctor immediately if you have fever, fluid-filled blisters, dizziness, or difficulty see ing. How can heat exposure harm me? Over-exposure to the heat can cause serious health problems, even death. Most often, the victims of heat related illnesses are those who work outside, remain in the heat for long periods of time or are dehydrated. Heat exhaustion is the most com mon type of heat-related ill ness. If not treated, it can lead to a much more danger See Heat on A9
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