Health

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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Diabetes for life

Submitted by Tracey Rogers, News Director

Monday, July 12th, 2010, 3:34pm

Action News 5 received this press release from Diabetes for Life:

Diabetes for Life is looking for men and women who have been diagnosed with type II diabetes within the last 10 years to participate in their free diabetes self-management program. Participants will receive free diabetes education, a personal trainer and meal planning/nutritional assistance from a registered dietician. You can find them at the following upcoming events or call 901.260.8586:

“It’s A Family Affair” Community Health Fair
Carver High School
1592 Pennsylvania Street
Memphis, TN 38109
Saturday, July 17, 2010
10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.

Destiny by Design Worship Center Health Fair
3183 Winchester Road (Mac Stell’s Banquet Facility)
Memphis, TN 38118
Saturday, July 24, 2010
10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.

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Orange Mound health fair

Submitted by Tracey Rogers, News Director

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010, 4:54pm

SECOND ANNUAL SUMMER HEALTH FAIR
BRINGS HEALTH SCREENINGS AND FAMILY FUN TO
ORANGE MOUND - JULY 10
Ruby Wilson and Dwight Fryer serving as Health Ambassadors
MEMPHIS, Tenn., June 25, 2010 – Presented by Orange Mound Community Center and the Tri-State Defender, the 2010 Summer Health Fair, A Family Fun Day will be held Saturday, July 10th, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Orange Mound Community Center, 2572 Park Avenue. Event sponsors include State Farm, AT&T, City of Memphis Park Services, Comcast, Soul Classics 103.5, WMC-TV and Real Times Media.

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Back to school health fair

Submitted by Tracey Rogers, News Director

Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010, 12:41pm

IT’S A BACK TO SCHOOL FAMILY AFFAIR EVENT
AT CARVER HIGH SCHOOL
A HOLISTIC COMMUNITY HEALTH INITIATIVE

The Healthcare Organizations of Greater Memphis Coalition, chaired by Mrs. Joyce Shaw of Omega Ministries, is a collaborative effort among several Mid-South health organizations and institutions: such as The Med, St. Jude Childrens Hospital, UT Health Sciences, UT Dental School, UT Preventative Medicine, Southern College of Optometry, Memphis & Shelby County Health Dept., Mid-South Transplant Foundation, LifeBlood, American Cancer Society, American Diabetes Association, American Stroke Association, American Heart Association, Tennessee Technology School – Nursing, Memphis Medical Society, Christ Community Health Services Memphis City Schools – Nutrition Services Dept.

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Calling all health fair participants

Submitted by Tracey Rogers, News Director

Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010, 12:35pm

The Greater Mt. Moriah Baptist Church and the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority are sponsoring its 3rd Annual Community-wide Health Fair, Saturday, August 7, 2010. Theme: “Keeping the healthy in you.”

The event is scheduled to take place at the Greater Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, 1098 South Wellington Street, from 9 a.m. thru 1 p.m.

If you have not responded stating your intent to participate please contact Ms. Marie Young via telephone (901) 751-0912 or email youngm47@aol.com not later than July 15, 2010, providing the name, specialty and telephone number of the attendee representing your organization at the Health Fair. Thank you so much for your support.

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Community health fair

Submitted by Tracey Rogers, News Director

Tuesday, June 8th, 2010, 12:14pm

ORANGE MOUND COMMUNITY CENTER AND
TRI-STATE DEFENDER UNITE
IN COMMUNITY HEALTH INITIATIVE

Second Family Fun Day in Orange Mound – July 10

For the second year, the Tri-State Defender and Orange Mound Community Center will host the Summer Health Fair, A Family Fun Day. The 2010 event will be held Saturday, July 10, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Orange Mound Community Center, 2572 Park Avenue.

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Swimming lessons offered

Submitted by Tracey Rogers, News Director

Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010, 6:49pm

City of Memphis
Offers Swimming Lessons
Division of Park Services
Memphis Park Services will be offering affordable swim classes starting June 14 at a cost of $25.00 for children ages 5—17 and $48.00 for adults 18 and older.
The swim lessons are in two week sessions and will also encompass water safety techniques. Lessons are offered Monday through Friday, 6:00—6:45 p.m. at the fol-lowing City of Memphis aquatic facilities: Bickford, Charlie Morris, Ed Rice, Hickory Hill, Lester and Westwood pools.
The City of Memphis strongly encourages citizens to learn to swim. Swimming is an activity that can be enjoyed for a lifetime with health and safety benefits.
For more information, or to sign up for swim classes call 901-547-8018 or 578-3732.

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