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3/16/2006
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Who to contact if your wallet is stolen
Now, here are the numbers you always need to contact about your wallet, etc, has been stolen:
1.) Equifax: 1-800-525-6285
2.) Experian (formerly TRW): 1-888-397-3742
3.) Trans Union : 1-800-680-7289
4.) Social Security Administration (fraud line): 1-800-269-0271
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3/16/2006
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Free Medicare Perscription Drug Plan information
The Access to Benefits Coalition (ABC) and The National Council on
the Aging released the new BenefitsCheckUpRx for People with Medicare
(http://www.benefitscheckuprx.org {http://www.benefitscheckuprx.org}).
This Web-based service has been enhanced to help anyone with
Medicare--regardless of income--decide if signing up for a Medicare
Prescription Drug Plan is the right choice for them.
A short online questionnaire assesses current prescription drug
coverage and tells beneficiaries what their rights and options are
based on their situation. The service also indicates whether someone
might be eligible for the extra help available to people with limited
means, and then helps people take the next step, including enrollment
in a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan--if that is the right decision
for them individually.
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11/7/2005
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Fainting - What to do.
With the Advent season comes some fasting practices. Often we become weak during the Church Service because of fasting practices. Sometimes we feel faint at work or at home. What is Fainting …passing out … syncope (from the Greek meaning “to cut off”) … you lose consciousness, feel your legs turning into Jell-O…your brain gets ‘fuzzy’, and some swear they can suddenly ‘hear the ocean’.
Fainting occurs when the blood supply to the brain is momentarily inadequate. This loss of consciousness is typically a brief, one time occurrence, yet it is still important to attempt to pinpoint its cause. Triggers can range from not eating for long periods of time, simply standing up quickly, to heart or brain disorders, so it is important that any fainting be treated as a medical emergency. Other causes of fainting include: sitting or standing for long periods of time (blood pools in the legs), medication for high blood pressure, drop in blood sugar, dehydration, prolonged coughing, breathing too fast (hyperventilating), or cardiac arrest. Fainting is seen twice as often in adults 70 years and older, and 3-4 times as often in adults age 80 and older.
What should you do? If you feel faint, lie down with your feet elevated. If you cannot lie down, sit down, and place your head between your legs (both positions allow the heart to pump blood back to the heart and brain more easily). If you are in worship, it is fine to remain seated throughout the service. Let someone know that you are not feeling well. Do not drive – have someone else take you home.
If you are prone to fainting, avoid prolonged sitting – get up and walk every 45 – 60 minutes. When sitting, flex and contract your calf muscles to keep blood flowing. If driving a long distance, take hourly breaks – get out and walk around. Ask your doctor if you should consider wearing support stockings/hose to assist leg circulation. Finally, follow his/her advice regarding any medication changes or adjustments.
If someone else faints:
Position the person on his/her back with legs elevated.
Watch the airway carefully for blockage or vomiting.
Follow through on emergency assessment A-B-Cs – airway, breathing, circulation
If breathing has stopped, the problem is more than a simple fainting spell. Get emergency medical help immediately by dialing 9-1-1
Help restore blood flow. If the person is breathing keep legs elevated, loosen restrictive clothing (belts, collars, ties). He/She should revive quickly. If the person does not regain consciousness in 1 –2 minutes, call 9-1-1, and keep watch on airway, breathing and pulse.
Make sure he/she follows up with a physician. The doctor needs to know if there was any chest pain, shortness of breath, palpitations, heart racing, as well as what the person was doing prior to passing out. He/She will then decide if further testing is warranted.
This is a situation, in which, it is better to be safe than sorry! Keep ammonia inhalants (smelling salts) on hand in your first aid kit. Make sure your parish nurses; priest, and tutors are trained to administer CPR. If you have a pacemaker or an implanted heart defibrillator, be sure someone in your congregation knows about it. If in doubt, call 9-1-1.
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10/31/2005
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Clean those filters and change your batteries
Daylight savings time has come to an end. We fell back on October 30. If you have not done so yet, it is time to change the batteries in your smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector. You also need to either change or clean your furnace filters. The weather is changing as quickly as the leaves have changed colors and fell to the ground. Your furnace will be in full swing soon as the temperatures dip and the air quality in your home will be poor if your filters are dirty, dusty, wet or clogged. These can lead to poor health as you breath in air from filters such as these.
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10/2/2005
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Cold or Flu
COLD or the FLU: Colds are a nuisance, but the flu bug can be downright nasty. A variety of bugs that can cause either the common cold or the flu come from exposure to one or more of these viruses. With the colder weather, people move indoors and bring with them many of these viruses. The viruses are spread through droplets from the saliva of infected people who sneeze or cough in your direction or get their secretions on you. Keep your distance. If you eat, drink, hug, kiss or touch something after an infected person, you could also become ill. Wash your hands often and don’t touch your face or ears with your hands.
Colds usually starts with a scratchy throat, usually followed by sneezing and a runny nose. You may get a cough or become fatigued, or you may have a fever. You should be able to function at work and round the house with a cold. The best advice is to get rest and drink plenty of liquids. You can take decongestants, antihistamines; cough suppressants and anti febrile medication. You should feel better in 5-7 days.
The Flu on the other hand can include a scratchy throat and a runny nose. Will include a fever, headaches, body aches and pains, chills and pronounced fatigue. It can last up to two weeks and you may be too ill to attend work or school. The best advice is again getting plenty of rest and fluids. You might also find that anti febrile medication, cough suppressants, decongestants or antihistamines might help.
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7/4/2005
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Flying the American Flag
· The flag is never allowed to touch the ground or the floor.
· The flag should be displayed at half-staff until noon on Memorial Day then raised to the top of the staff.
· The flag is never flown in inclement weather except when using an all-weather flag.
· The flag can be flown every day from sunrise to sunset and at night if illuminated properly.
· The flag should be hoisted briskly and lowered ceremoniously.
· The flag should never be festooned, drawn back, nor up, in folds but always allowed to fall free.
· When vertically hung over the center of the street, the flag always has the union stars to the north in an east/west street, and to the east in a north/south street.
NEVER fly the flag upside down except as a signal of distress in instances of extreme danger to life or property.
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7/4/2005
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FOOD SAFETY TIPS FOR A SAFE AND HEALTHY 4TH OF JULY
Before you fire up that grill to celebrate Independence Day, here are a few reminders to prevent food-borne illness or food contamination: -- Food safety begins with hand-washing even in outdoor settings. And it can be as simple as using a water jug, some soap, and paper towels. -- Rinse fresh fruits and vegetables, including those with skins and rinds that are not eaten, under running tap water before packing them -- Marinate foods in the refrigerator, not on the counter or outdoors. If some of the marinade is to be used as a sauce on the cooked food, reserve a portion separately before adding the raw meat, poultry, or seafood. Don't reuse marinade. -- Don't use the same platter and utensils that previously held raw meat or seafood to serve cooked meats and seafood. For more food safety tips, check out: http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/fssummer.html
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7/1/2005
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Thank You
To everyone who, in any way, gave me support during my illnessnes in the past 2 years, I can't thank you enough. May God Bless you richly. Diane<>-<
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7/1/2003
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Focus on Health
West Virginia University is working with churches through out the Appalacian region in a three year study on colon-rectal cancers. Those participating in this area are Holy Resurrection Serbian Eastern Orthodox Church in Steubenville, Ohio. Diane Vukelich RN Parish Nurse Coordinator; Mercy Baptist Church in Weirton, WV. Kitty McFarland RN Parish Nurse Coordinator and Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Bernice Pitcock RN Parish Nurse Coordinator also in Weirton, WV.
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6/19/2003
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Health Ministries 2003 Annual Conference
6/19-22-2003 Making a Differance through Health Ministries. Hilton Valley Forge, King of Prussia, Pa 800-280-9919 to register.
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5/19/2003
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Basic Parish Nurse Course
5/19-23/2003
Parish Nursing Connecting Faith & Health - A Christ-centered, Basic Preparation Course at Malone College • Canton, Ohio 44709 330-471-8330 - 38 contact hours of continuing nursing education. Course fee is $875. Diane will be an instructor at this course
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2/1/2002
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T’ai Chi Classes:
Starting in February T’ai Chi Classes will be held on Tuesday’s from 5:30-7pm @ Sacred Heart of Mary Cafeteria on 200 Preston Ave. in Weirton, WV. The Classes will be free to the public and taught by Diane Vukelich RN from OVPN and will be continued through November 2003.
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6/18/2001
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Health Ministries Association 2001 Conference
June 18-20, 2001 @ Xavier College in Cincinnati, Ohio will be an event to remember and learn from with keynote speakers such as Benjamin S. Carson, M.D., Rabbi Irwin Katsof, Diann Uustal, R.N., Ed.D., and the Friends of the Groom Christian Drama and Education Troop. More details coming soon. Can't wait call 1-800-280-9919.
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3/29/2001
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Helping Yourself Spring into Spring
A Wellness Trade Fair for your Body, Mind and Soul Sponsored by Diane Vukelich March 29, 2001 11AM – 9PM at the Weirton Holiday Inn in Weirton, WV Free Admission Information for the entire family as well as free give-a-ways and health screenings. More information @ E-mailing diane@ovpn.org for an e-mail of the information or you can Tune your radio to 1430AM or 106.3FM. to hear daily updates on the Fairs Participants.
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3/21/2001
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A Systems Approach to Congregational Leadership Workshop
Wednesday March 21, 2001 8:30am – 4:30pm Riverside Health Center 500 Thomas Lane Columbus, Ohio Conference Fees without Continue Nursing Education $50 -- Fee with CNE $60 -- Ohio Health Employee or Student $30 -- Fee is waived for Pastors, Parish Nurses, and Health Ministers of Grant/Riverside Methodist Hospital Covenant Congregations (Lunch,Breaks,Handouts) are $15 for these individuals).call 614-566-5980 to register.
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3/9/2001
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Parish Nursing Workshop
March 9, 8AM-5PM and March 10, 8AM-1PM CEU’s 1st Baptist Church #1 Neville Street, Beckley, WV call OVPN for Registration details.
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9/1/2000
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Wheeling Walks
West Virginia University is working on a one year study to see effects of walking 30 minutes daily on health. Those organizations Participating in this area include Holy Resurrection Serbian Eastern Orthodox Church in Steubenville, Ohio; Weirton Business and Professional Womans Club in Weirton, WV: Sacred Heart Of Mary Catholic Church in Weirton, WV; and Mercy Baptist Church in Weirton, WV. view website at www.Wheelingwalks.org
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12/1/1999
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Greeting Cards Recycled by Children at St Jude Childrens Home
Cards you received can be sent for recycling to:
St. Jude’s Ranch for Children
100 St. Jude’s Road
Boulder City, NV 89005
To save postage you can send the fronts only if you like.
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12/1/1999
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Cancelled Postage Stamp Project
Cancelled postage stamps can be sent to:
Veterans National Stamp and Coin Club
SC 135
3601 South Sixth Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85723
The stamps are used in therapeutic projects for the veterans. Please leave an inch of the envelope paper around the cancelled stamp.
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