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1 PAGE THE TRIBUNAT, AID WEDNESDAY, MAY 30, 1973 HIGH POINT NEWS ACTIVITIES SICKLE CELL PROGRAM The Model Cities project aimed at a painful disease called Sickle Cell Anemia is continuing operations at 402 East College Drive, (formerly Harrison Street). The project is sponsored by the High Point Business and Professional Men’s Club. It coordinates with the Guilford County Health Department, High Point Memorial Hospital, High Point City Schools, the Department of Social Services, Developmental Day Care, and Family Planning to spread the word about sickle cell disease throughout the community. Presently, testing is done at the Guilford County Health Department. The simple Sickle Dex test is done by drawing blood from a finger. These test results, however, show only that a person has sickle cell trait, sickle cell anemia, or just another abnormal hemoglobin. No definite diagnosis can be made from this test. When an individual reacts positively to the Sickle Dex test, this indicates that a more definite test needs to be performed. This test, hemoglobin electrophoresis, determines and distinguished sickle cell trait from sickle cell anemia and indicates which an individual has. It is performed by laboratory technicians at High Point Memorial Hospital. Tlie Sickle Dex test and the hemoglobin electrophoresis test are administered free, with no charge to the patient. A special Sickle CeU Clinic is held each Monday from 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. at the Guilford County Health Department. However, plans are being made to make testing available at the Sickle Cell office at 402 East College Drive, so that a larger number of persons may be tested more frequently and at more convenient times. Inherited Disease Sickle Cell Anemia is a blood disease which is inherited. It has been estimated that some 50,000 Blacks in the United States suffer from sickle cell anemia and that about 2 million carry the sickle cell trait. Trait carriers, thoueh they do DID YOU BUY YOUR MEDICINE from TRIBUNA.L AID, ADVERTISER ? not usually exhibit any symptoms, can pass it on to their children, especially if 2 people, carrying the trait, marry and have children. Sufferers of sickle cell anemia have red blood cells with a certain type of hemoglobin, the protein whose principal function is to carry oxygen from the lungs to the tissues and other vital organs of the body. Under some conditions, these red blood cells take on an abnormal shape and tend to clump together, clogging the blood vessels and disruptng the flow of blood and oxygen. When these cells clog in the blood stream, a crisis can occur - in any part of the body, such as the joints, the lungs, liver, brain, or even the heart. The previously given statistics, detection, information, and more about the treatment of sickle cell disease, are what Sickle Cell Outreach and Education is concerned about. The agency, which opened at the beginning of the Model Cities’ Third Action Year, is directed by Teresa Bodie. Her staff consists of herself, Ms. Anne Manning, and Ms. Verlee Baldwin. They are working with all residents of High Point, placing special emphasis on Model Neighborhood residents. They are informing them about sickle cell disease, how to identify a crisis, what to do when a child suffers from these symptoms, and assisting them to get medical care. In many instances, Ms. Manning will counsel the parents of children found to carry the sickle cell trait. Parents of those children with sicicie cell anemia will be referred for genetic counseling, to help them xo make a more intelligent decision about having more children. Ms. Bodie is available to speak to clubs, church groups, and other interested organizations, and has films and other audio-visual aids and printed Hterature about the disease, for which there is yet no cure. There are three good reasons why one should know about sickle ceU ^disease and be tested for it: j 1. For peace of mind. 2. For your own health. 3. For the future health of your children. THIS IS Your Paper USE IT OBITUARIES 1 Mrs. Ethel Boulware, a resident of 806 Evans Street, died in High Point Memorial Hospital following hospitalization of four days. Jhe funeral was held at Williams Memorial CME Church by Rev. R. L. Brown. Burial was in Carolina Biblical Garden. Haizlip Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Helen E. Norris, 56, of 1405 Davis Avenue, died in High Point Memorial Hospital. The funeral was at Haizlip Funeral Chapel by the Rev. Mrs. A.M. Smith and Rev. Joe Louis Doughridge of True Standard HoUiness Church. Burial was in Greenhill Cemetery. Haizlip Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mr. Thomas Hill, 69, of 503 Redding Drive, died in Wesley Long Hospital in Greensboro following three years of declining health. The funeral was held at Haizlip Funeral Chapel. Burial was in Piedmont Memorial Garden. Haizlip Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Rev. Eddie Singleton, 88, of 1427 Furlough Street, died in High Point Memorial Hospital shortly after arrival. The funeral was held at Oak Grove Christian Church by Rev. Ernest McCants. Burial was in Piedmont Memorial Garden. Haizlip Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mr. Joshua Bradley of Thomasville died at Community General Hospital. . ^The funeral was held at Zion Tabernacle HoUiness Church by Rev. J.A. Hargrove. Burial was in Carolina Biblical Gardens. Haizlip Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Dr. James C. Morgan died in High Point Memorial Hospital following a short illness. The funeral was held at St. Paul United Presbyterian Church conducted by Rev. Robert Massey. Burial was in Greenhill Cemetery. Moore’s Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Odessa R. Wall died in High Point Memorial Hospital following a sudden illness. The funeral was held at the Church of Christ conducted by Evangelist Clifford S. Davis. Burial was in Carolina Biblical Gardens. Moore’s Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. The Carl Chavis Y.M.C.A. Day Camp for the summer will begin June 11 to July 27. Time: 9:00 A.M. to 2:30 P.M. Ages 6-13. Program Content: Devotion, Reading, Swimming, Quite Games, Fundamental of Tennis, Softball, Basketball, Badminton, Ping Pong, Billiards and Trips. Cost: $8.00 Per Week - Free Lunches served daily. SPECIAL OF EVENTS: Overnight at the “Y”, Picnic and Trip to Carowinds. Summer Program at YWCA The annual Day Camp Program of the Mary Bethune YWCA will begin on June 11th this year. This is a seven week program which will conclude on July 27th. Registrations are now being accepted from parents of children 4 thru 12 years of age. Campers may attend on a weekly basis or for the entire seven weeks. The hours for this program are from 9 A.M. to 3 P.M. Monday thru Friday. Special “sitters” arrangements may be made for those children whose parents work until five o’clock. Special counselors will be on hand to work with the children in the areas of Modern Dance, Swimming, Music and Arts and Crafts. Outside trips here in our local community and in surrounding communities have also been planned for the Day Campers. Hot lunches will also be provided for the Campers daily. For further information please contact the YWCA Center 215 Fourth Street or call 883-1924. We are limited in space, so please register early. Freezone is for corns that hurt. Absolutely painless. No dangerous cutting, no ugly pads orplasters. In days, Freezone eases the hurt,,.safely helps ease off the corn. Drop on Freezone—take off corns. ■iFf^cssodii©’ REMOVES CORNS AND CALLUSES COMPLIMENTS OF CENTRAL SAVINGS BANK High Point, N.C. 100 IS. Main Your local Full Line Ford Dealer New Cars- New Trucks, Recreation Vehicles, Daily Rental- Leasing Complete Service Dept. Including Body Shop. Used Cars & Trucks PHONE 883-0181 re:sc:e:n’X' DEALER # 5583 100 OLD WINSTON RD. OPEN'Til 9 P.M. COMPLIMENTS OF FURNITURE WHOLESALE 205 N. CENTENNIAL AVE. 885-5419 HIGH POINT, N.C. COMPLIMENTS OF FIJRNIXIJRE CO. Owned and Operated by Kester Brothers & Sons , ^ "YOUR COMPLETE HOME FURNISHINGS CENTER” 214 S. ELM ST. CALL 882-6871 CONGRATULATIONS LOOK FOR OUR USED CAR ADS IN THE FUTURE! DON GILSTRAP JNC. Authorized Volkswagen Dealer 2703 N. Main dealer4782 Phone 869-2191
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