Health

Blood drive to be held at Dyersburg State

Submitted by Justin Hanson, West Tennessee Reporter

Thursday, March 8th, 2012, 11:30am

The Dyersburg State Community College Student Government Association (DSCC SGA) will sponsor a blood drive on Monday, March 12 in front of the E. H. Lannom Gymnasium on the Dyersburg campus. Donations will be accepted from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The DSCC SGA sponsors blood drives each semester. For more information about the blood drive or the DSCC SGA, please contact Assistant Coordinator of Student Life George White at 731/286-3332 or white@dscc.edu.

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January is National Cervical Cancer Awareness Month

Submitted by Joan Carr, Planned Parenthood Greater Memphis Region

Tuesday, January 24th, 2012, 2:11pm

January is National Cervical Cancer Awareness Month

As part of National Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, Planned Parenthood Greater memphis Region is urging women in the Mid-South to put preventive checkups, including cervical cancer screenings, at the top of their lists.

Every year, approximately 13,000 women in the U.S. are diagnosed with cervical cancer and about 4,000 American women die of the disease.

Now is a perfect time to see if you're due for a checkup, said Leah Smith, WHNP, Planned Parenthood Women's Health Nurse Practitioner. "Regular screenings and preventive care, including the HPV vaccine, are the keys to combating cervical cancer."

Planned Parenthood's health center at 2430 Poplar Avenue in Midtown Memphis offers routine cervical cancer screenings, HPV virus screenings, and the HPV vaccine, which protects against the types of the HPV virus that most often cause cancer.

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January Is National Radon Action Month

Submitted by Brent Green

Tuesday, January 10th, 2012, 4:44pm

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has designated January as National Radon Action Month and encourages families to test their homes for Radon. Radon is a radioactive gas and is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. You can't see it, smell it or taste it and it can be found all over the U.S.. For more information on how to test your home for radon, visit http://www.epa.gov/

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Eco Expo!

Submitted by Kym Clark on Friday, January 6th, 12:50 pm

The hugely successful Eco Expo is back with even more exhibitors showing us how to treat our earth more gently with green products, materials, services, and organizations.

Exhibitors will be offering ideas and information, and some will be selling their products and services.

The Expo is Sunday February 5th, 2012 from 11am until 3pm at Temple Israel--1376 East Massey Road...Memphis, TN.

For kids and adults of all ages, there’s something for everyone!

Learn, eat, explore, or just visit with some really nice people.

Remember the proverb, “Treat the earth well: it was not given to you by your parents; it was loaned to you by your children.”

We are working together with our fellow community leaders and congregations of all faiths to help save the planet.

E-mail TIMemphisEcoExpo@msn.com or call Linda Kaplan 482-6473 for more information.

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Tennessee Energy Star Appliance Rebates Still Available

Submitted by John Phelps, Community Blogger

Thursday, December 15th, 2011, 3:48pm

Tennessee Energy Star Appliance Rebates Still Available

Winter is upon us and more Tennesseans are flipping the switch on their heaters and discovering it is time to upgrade their systems. The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development’s Energy Division reminds Tennesseans that there is still more than $1 million remaining for energy efficient appliance rebates for consumers who have upgraded to a qualifying Energy Star® appliance since April 22, 2010.

Since October 30, ECD’s Energy Division reports that 17,491 rebates, totaling $4,131,760, have been paid to Tennesseans through the program. Tennessee consumers can still purchase and install eligible Energy Star Appliances to replace less efficient models and receive a rebate debit card on a first-come, first-served basis until funds are depleted. Applications must be postmarked by January 14, 2012. Tennesseans can track funds still remaining at http://teearp.efi.org.

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Lifeblood giving movie passes to platelet donors

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Monday, November 21st, 2011, 4:10pm

Lifeblood is giving each of its platelet donors a movie pass for donating platelets now through Monday, November 28. The movie pass can be used for any movie at any Malco theater.

The purpose of this promotion is to increase Lifeblood’s platelet supply, which is currently decreasing while the need for platelets is increasing. Patients with weakened immune systems like those with cancer who are undergoing chemotherapy or those having an organ transplant need platelets to survive.

For a complete listing of donor centers and the hours of operation, visit www.lifeblood.org or call 1-888-LIFEBLOOD.

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Turn in unused, expired prescriptions

Submitted by Krista Pennie Myers, News Producer

Wednesday, October 26th, 2011, 11:01am

The DEA has scheduled another National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 29. From 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., you'll be able to dispose of unwanted and unused prescription drugs safely.

Find a location near you here: http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drug_disposal/takeback/index.html

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