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a dime. This explains why it can be so difficult to notice one, so always have
someone else check your head, back and other hard-to-gef-to places after be
ing outdoors where ticks are prevalent.
(MS) - Amid crisp, autumn
days, many people revel in the
warmer weather that peeks
through from time to time. As the
climate continues to change, many
areas of the world have witnessed
GROUPS / CLASSES
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attack and how to perform CPR and the
Heimlich maneuver. All participants
will receive the American Heart Course
C certificate. Class size is limited. Pre
registration is required. Call 923-9771.
When: Saturday, September 29th
from 9am - lpm
Where: Houston Health Pavilion
EduCare Center
Cost: $35 in advance (includes
course book) Must prepay at Educare
Department.
above-average temperatures through
the fall and into winter. While this is a
boon to outdoor enthusiasts, it can also
be a downfall. That’s because warm
temperatures can also raise the risk of
Medical Classes/Programs Offered By HOUSTON HEALTHCARE
• AMERICAN HEART
ASSOCIATION CPR
Learn how to
recognize a heart
• ASTHMA
EDUCATION
Asthma education
is recognized as
a vital part of asthma management.
AsthmatiCare can help you take charge
of your asthma. For more information
on this free program, call Vicky
Alexander, RN, FNP-C, at 923-9771 or
Cindy Ireland at 988-1688.
DIABETES I
program specifically for adults with
diabetes who would like to learn
more about the correct times and
methods for exercising in relation to
diet and medication. The program
is administered by a team of nurses,
exercise physiologists and a certified
diabetes educator. A dietitian is also
available for one-on-one consultations
with each participant. Call 923-1731 for
Lyme disease.
Lyme disease is the most common
insect-borne ailment in America,
indicates research. Roughly 20,000
cases are diagnosed each year, with many
others going undetected. Most people
know that Lyme disease travels via the
deer tick. What many do not know is
the disease is found in bacterium called
Borrelia burgdorferi that is found in the
tick’s digestive system. Because deer
ticks thrive in warmer weather, says the
American Lyme Disease Foundation, the
longer the temperature stays above 30 F,
the greater the risk for deer tick contact
and Lyme disease.
In the spring and summer, deer ticks
are in their extremely small nymphal
stage. In the autumn they grow into
slightly larger adults and can transmit
Lyme disease when they attach to
unsuspecting pets or people. The female
ticks generally are very hungry at this
time, attempting to fuel the growth of
eggs for the following season.
When the disease is present in the
body it can cause a variety of symptoms,
most notably a flu-like weariness and a
bull’s-eye-shaped red rash. Some people
do not experience any symptoms, which
can be very dangerous. That’s because,
if left untreated, Lyme disease can cause
heart problems, arthritis, meningitis,
and inflammation of the brain. The
most common course of treatment is
antibiotics over a period of weeks or
months, depending upon severity.
Keep an Eye Out for Ticks
Because of their small size, deer ticks
are often masters of attaching to victims
without notice. But there are steps
• DIABETES
EXERCISE
PROGRAM
An exercise
more information and program fees.
VIET
DIETS
Taught by Sandra Brenner, RD, PhD,
CDE, this class is for individuals who
have been prescribed a specified diet by
a physician. Call 923-9771 for schedule
of classes and to pre-register. Please
state type of diet when registering.
Diet Related Dise€ises
Sandra Brenner, RD, PhD, CDE, and
Lynn Cochran, RN, CDE, will present
a different “diet-related disease”
each quarter. Examples include
diverticulitis, celiac disease, kidney
disease, liver disease, pancreatitis, and
more. Information on the physiology
SUPPLEMENT TO THE HOUSTON HOME JOURNAL
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A deer tick, the carrier of Lyme Disease,
the most common insect-borne ailment
in the United States
to take to help limit the possibility of
contracting ticks.
• Wear light-colored clothing
when frequenting areas known to
contain ticks. Long pants tucked into
socks or boots and long-sleeved shirts
are recommended.
• Use a tick repellent spray.
• Inspect all areas of the body,
especially behind the knees, behind
ears, the neck, and the groin for ticks.
They are often attracted to warm areas
of the body.
• Avoid tall grass and wooded
areas.
• Use a flea and tick repellent on
pets so they don’t bring ticks into the
house.
• DIET
INSTRUCTION
FOR SPECIAL
of the disease and the related diet will
be presented. Food served will also be
food recommended for that particular
disease/condition. Do not miss this
new program!
Congestive Heart Failure
When: Thursday, September 20 at
12 noon
Where: Houston Health Pavilion
EduCare Center
Call 923-9771 to pre-register.
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Join Houstop Healthcare for our
annual prostate cancer awareness
luncheon. Dr. Melvin Fussell, urologist,
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• ANNUAL
PROSTATE
CANCER
LUNCHEON