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Program started to improve health of school children By LARRY HITCHCOCK News Editor "We as a hospital want to do all we can to improve the health of the children in Houston County," said Beth Jones, assistant administrator for community education at Perry Hospital. And the hospital took a big step toward that goal at the last Board of Education meeting when it was announced that in-school clinics would be opened at four schools, Perry High School and Momingside, Tucker and Kings Chapel elementary schools. The action expanded the current iu school health clinic program in operation at Perry and Lindsey elementary schools and Perry and Tabor middle sch<x>ls. Perry Hospital will be providing the funding for two licensed practical nurses (LPNs) through its Indigent Care Trust fund. The LPNs will work a half-day at the four schools added to the program. Kathy Shiplett, head nurse for the Houston County school system, and Diane Bannister, nurse manager for the Houston County Health Department, and the hospital staff will choose the LPNs and they will work under the supervision of Shiplett. Working with the Health Department and Family Connection, the LPN at each school will arrange for health checks to be done on each child in need of one. If the checks are performed at the sclxxd, the Family Connection registered nurse (RN) will conduct the check. If conducted at the Health Department, the department's RN will be responsible. While the RN is on a school campus, the LPN assigned to that school will provide services at either Perry Middle or Perry Elementary or services at her other assigned school. "The LPN will help with the paperwork and work-ups and identify children who have not h;id checkups," Jones said. "We met several times with the Health Department to determine the needs of the community," Jones said, "and children were the primary concern. We know there are children not receiving regular checkups and other health needs and this is one way we (the hospital) can help." "Staffing and setting up the new clinics will cost $42,427," Nadine Weems, interim administrator at Perry Hospital, said. "We've had STMBB3 - _ 3|gfa- j Co4*td- t&C yCA* if44*d- (^K4 In these uncertain times, an investment in your education is the best preparation for the future. Whether you're interested in keeping up with the growing demands of a current job, improving chances tor promotion or preparing for a new career, Macon College stands ready to help. Nearly half of America's college students are now 25 or older. At Macon College we enroll thousands of young working students and mature adults each year. 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M BjT H 'Vr if" Melanie Elliott of the Houston County Safe Kids program fits a child with a bike helmet at the Bike Safety program sponsored by Perry Hospital Dec. 20. tremendous cooperation with the schools in establishing the in school clinics. We are really excited about this joint venture with the Health Department, the schools, Family Connection and the hospital," Weems said. The examining tables needed at the schools may be built by one of the vocational classes, Weems said. The hospital will provide bandages and other medical equipment needed at each sclkxil. Should an emergency iirise, the LPN or RB will provide initial care (first aid) and then act as a referral service if additional services are needed. The in-school clinics are just one program the hospital is involved in to help the Perry community. "The hospital has just joined the National Safe Kids program," Jones said. "We held a bike safety night where we fitted each child with a helmet and held a bicycle safety program and gave them each a certificate. "Safe Kids is dedicated to childhood accident prevention," Jones said. "Accidents are the leading killer of children." "We'd much rather see illness or accidents prevented than treated," Weems said. The Safe Kids bicycle helmets are a good example. "It costs an average of $100,(XX) to treat a head injury," Weems said. "The cost of a helmet is $18." EduCare is Perry Hospital's prognun of community education. "We started EduCare in July 1993 and has 4,500 participants in the first year," Jones said. EduCare includes classes in CPR, first aid, nutrition, weight loss, cancer and heart disease prevention programs and support groups for Alzheimer’s disease and epilepsy and seizures. STORE CLOSING Consolidation Sole Strauther Harris, a 20 year family tradition d\ W for quality jewelry at honest prices is... HBciiOSING THE DOORS at the ). 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Sapphires Sale Prices Good At i i 1 Bridal and All 5 Locations! /^LIOLUIIOr “ , a feuarriA Lustrous Pearls JfO/*/ jr^~T lt^ > TFWFi s 14ktCold fr^ 9 [ anTchains (/ Jh^LERS atches GSSZZZ9B Perry Marketplace • Perry Houston Mall • Warner Robins Galleria Mall • Centerville ~ Houston Mall • Warner Robins Glttware ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED Hatcher Square Mall • Milledgeville Discounts Ofl Original Retail / Sugg. Retail Prlc«9. ©I994SJC® 'Monthly Ag Breakfasts' coming in 1995 As 1994 winds down, the Houston County Extension Service is busy planning for 1995. The Extension Service is planning the agriculturally related programs that will be conducted next year. According to County Extension Director, Duren Bell, "We're trying something a little different in 1995. We will be sponsoring what we are calling the 'Monthly Ag Breakfast.' Gentle Chiropractic Xs wr-jy erffe-c-ti z’z* z>z t rf/* tr£ 1. Back Pain 4. Whiplash 2. Neck Pain 5. Carpal Tlinnel 3. Headaches find out now 6. Arm/Leg Pain whether careful professional Chiropractic Care can relieve your pain. Perry Chiropractic Health Center pi. Dr. Veronique Desaulniers, D.C. *Any further treatment shall be agreed upon in writing, and signed by both parties EVERYTHING ON SALE!] Wednesday, December 28,1994, Houston Times -Joumd These breakfasts will be held on the second Tuesday of each month at the Holiday Inn and will feature speakers on various agricultural topics." Bell explained that most of the meetings will have a sponsored meal, while others may be dutch treat. However, the information that will be offered at the meetings will be well worth the time and what ever small cost may be incurred. ■ YOUR INITIAL C( >.YSi'LTATJOY WILL UK FREE OF CHARGE 987-9666 Main St. Shopping Center 1207 Houston Lake Drive Perry, Ga. "We're hoping that the meetings will turn into more than just production type meetings," Bell stated. "We hope that anyone who has an interest in agriculture will make plans to attend. It will be a good time of fellowship and an opportunity for an exchange of ideas.” Each of the breakfast meetings will begin at 7:00 a.m. Please seeBREAKFAST, page 8A Dr. John M. Magac, D.C. Page 7A