Health

State helping smokers kick habit

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Wednesday, November 10th, 2010, 2:42pm

Tennessee smokers are urged to join the Great American Smokeout on Nov. 18, an opportunity to join millions of others in saying “no thanks” to tobacco for 24 hours.

The Tennessee Department of Health encourages tobacco users to call the Tennessee Tobacco QuitLine at 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669) to set a plan for how to quit.

“It’s true that quitting tobacco use is not an easy feat, but the Great American Smokeout provides individuals the needed opportunity to get started,” said Health Commissioner Susan R. Cooper.

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Flu shots offered at South Tipton Chamber

Submitted by Justin Hanson, West Tennessee Reporter

Friday, October 15th, 2010, 5:46pm

Its time for Tipton County residents to get their flu shots.

And this year, it may be a little more convenient for residents of south Tipton County, particularly the areas of Drummonds, Munford, and Atoka.

Baptist Memorial Hospital - Tipton will be in the Chamber Office on Thursday, October 28, from 8:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. to administer flu shots.

Cost will be $25.

Call today and let us know if you will be getting a shot.

The Chamber number is 901-837-4600.

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Mini med school offered at Dyersburg State

Submitted by Justin Hanson, West Tennessee Reporter

Wednesday, August 11th, 2010, 11:32am

Understanding the maze of health care issues, and navigating health care procedures and legal issues can be overwhelming.

To help you become better informed and able to take charge of your own health care, the Dyersburg State Division of Continuing Education is offering a two-part Mini Med School at the DSCC Jimmy Naifeh Center at Tipton County.

While the classes will not enable you to practice medicine, you will gain practical information through fun and exciting instruction about matters that are important to us all.

Each series runs for ten weeks.

The first series of two-hour classes is called The Human Body. This course will teach how the body works or fails, will provide an overview of how your body functions, and how your body matures and ages.

You will learn basic anatomy and physiology, as well as the socio-economic, political and ethical aspects regarding health care reform and end of life issues.

The s

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Mrs. Harriet Bynum Celebrates 100 years

Submitted by Jerica Phillips, JCFN Social Marketing Coordinator

Tuesday, July 27th, 2010, 4:42pm

Mrs. Harriet Bynum of Covington, TN will celebrate her 100th birthday on August 8, 2010. She was a farmer in her early years and employed by the "Peabody Hotel" until her retirement.

To commemorate 100 years, Mrs. Lou Boyd, niece, has arranged a celebration in her honor. The festivities will take place August 8, 2010 at the Graceland Nursing Center located at 1350 Farrow Rd. in Whitehaven (room across from station C) at 3pm.

Please contact Mrs. Lou Boyd at 901-946-0347 or the nursing center at 901-332-7290 for additional information.

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Free seminar set for knee and hip replacement questions

Submitted by Steve Crain, WMCTV.com

Wednesday, July 14th, 2010, 3:43pm

If your knees or hips just don't work as well as they used to, you've probably already started to drop out of some of the activities that you used to enjoy. But it doesn't have to be this way.

Total joint replacement can help you get back into life and scientific advances are making it more effective that ever.

Maybe you've been hesistant to talk to a doctor about the possibility because you have questions about the procedure, recovery time, or something else.

Saint Francis Hospital has just the event for you.

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Vet discusses dangers of canine heat stroke

Submitted by Brittney Goo on Wednesday, July 14th, 10:48 am

The summer heat has set in, which means pet owners need to take precautions to ensure their dogs do not suffer from heat stroke.

According to Dr. Carr Kelsey of the Kelsey Canine Medical Center in Collierville, dogs struggle with heat just as much as humans. They can suffer from heat stroke and heat exhaustion in just a short period of time.

Dogs already have a higher normal body temperature than humans of around 101.5°F. Unlike people, dogs have very limited sweat glands located in the pads of their paws. These glands can not sufficiently cool the dog off, which is why they also pant.

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Susan G. Komen for the Cure grants

Submitted by Tracey Rogers, News Director

Monday, May 17th, 2010, 5:51pm

MEMPHIS-MIDSOUTH AFFILIATE OF THE SUSAN G. KOMEN FOR THE CURE FUNDS COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS

Volunteers Help Serve Unmet Breast Health Needs of the MidSouth’s Medically Underserved

Memphis, TN – May 1, 2010 – The Memphis-MidSouth Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, one of over 100 Affiliates nationwide dedicated to putting an end to breast cancer, recently announced community grants totaling $851,358 to support Shelby, Desoto, Tunica, Tipton and Fayette county breast health education and breast cancer screening and treatment programs.

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