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Healthy Living Newsletter

September, 2002
Vol. 2 Issue 8

In this issue. . .

Preventive Health Care
Taking a more active role in your health care
Preventive Health Care Guidelines
Adult Immunizations
Health checklists for adults
A parent's guide to children's preventive health care
Childhood Immunization Schedule

This Month's Health Tip:
The ABC's of skin cancer

September's Birthdays, Anniversaries and other Milestones

Our Staff Recommendations:
What to do in a medical emergency
Getting to know your new doctor

September's Poll
How do you feel when you see someone in really GREAT shape?

September, 2002
Preventive Health Care

Taking a more active role in your health care

Research shows that people who are active participants in their medical treatment tend to get better results. Here are several ways to get more involved.

www.healthylivingonline.org/newsletter/200209/active.html

Preventive Health Care Guidelines

These guidelines are based on recommendations from national entities such as the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Diabetes Association, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.

www.healthylivingonline.org/newsletter/200209/preventive.html

Adult Immunizations

Have you had your immunizations? If you were born in 1956 or later, some of your childhood immunizations may not be working.

www.healthylivingonline.org/newsletter/200209/adultimmunization.html

Health Checklist for Adults

One good way to improve your health is to use a checklist to track preventive care.

www.healthylivingonline.org/newsletter/200209/checklist.html

A parent's guide to children's preventive health care

Preventive health care for your children starts early -- even before they are born! Review these guidelines for preconception and prenatal care, as well as preventive health care to keep your children healthy.

www.healthylivingonline.org/newsletter/200209/preventivechildren.html

Childhood Immunization Schedule

A handy Immunization schedule chart.

www.healthylivingonline.org/newsletter/200209/childhoodimmunization.html

This Month's Health Tip:

Know your ABCD's of skin cancer

In addition to protecting your skin with sunscreen, protect yourself from skin cancer by examining any suspicious areas. Use the ABCD's of skin cancer as a guide. If you notice any of these changes, see your doctor:

Asymmetry. The mole (or other growth) has an unequal division of halves, with one side larger than the other

Border. The growth has an irregular, uneven edge.

Color. Color varies throughout the mole. Different colors include tan, brown, black, white, red and blue.

Diameter. The growth is larger than a pencil eraser.

September's Calendar

September Birthdays, Anniversaries and/or Milestones:

Happy Birthday to:: Gidget - September 10; Cathryn - September 22

Anniversaries:: Belated! Healthy Living was 4 years old on August 20!

Special Remembrance:: September 11, 2001 - Remember those who perished in the attack on the World Trade Center in New York City and those who died trying to save them.

Our Staff Recommendations:

What to do in a medical emergency

If a medical emergency arises, don't let yourself be caught off guard. Preparing an action plan ahead of time can make all the difference when minutes matter.

http://www.healthylivingonline.org/newsletter/200209/emergency.html

Getting to know your new doctor

You and your new doctor have a common goal -- your wellness. So, after you choose your doctor, you'll want to start your new partnership off on the right foot.

http://www.healthylivingonline.org/newsletter/200209/newdoctor.html

Can you drink too much water?

In a word: yes. This, hopefully, will debunk the myth that you can't drink too much water.

http://forums.delphiforums.com/healthyliving/messages/?tid=7989

September's Poll

How do you feel when you see someone in really GREAT shape?

Encouraged and Motivated to work toward looking like that
Envious, and a little more determined to get there
I feel fine, I am happy with where I am physically
A little intimidated, I don't know if I'll get there
Discouraged - I'm too old/short/tall/whatever to have the body I want

To cast your vote, go to:
http://forums.delphiforums.com/healthyliving/messages?msg=8084.1

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