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There's
a new fitness trainer
at Lincoln Recreation Center
[OCT.
14, 2000] The
Lincoln Park District recently hired a personal trainer. Her name is
Pam Nemith, and she is available to assist you with a number of
fitness needs.
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Pam
is a veteran of the fitness industry. She has been teaching
aerobics for 18 years and in 1984 was certified by IDEA to teach
group exercise. She taught her own classes in Indianapolis for 10
years and was in "semi-retirement" before moving to
Elkhart 2˝ years ago, when her husband was transferred here for
his job. When the opportunity opened up to teach at the Lincoln
Park District, she couldn't say no.
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[Pam Nemith]
In
the course of her experience, Pam also developed an interest in
wellness issues and the more personal side of fitness. She studied
for and received a certificate as a personal trainer from the
American Council on Exercise in June of this year. With that
expertise, Pam can design personal exercise programs for her
clients and discuss general diet concerns — though she cannot
prescribe a specific diet, which must be done by a nutritionist.
Pam can also measure blood pressure and body fat and can make
general fitness assessments.
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In
her continuing quest for knowledge, Pam is working toward a
certificate to assist clients who have diagnosed cardiovascular
disease. She also is certified to teach exercise classes for older
populations. Pam is certified in CPR.
Philosophically,
Pam believes it is important to note that a number of health
problems can be helped with proper exercise and lifestyle choices
and that medications, while often helpful, are not the only
answer.
Pam
looks forward to working with more clients from Lincoln and the
surrounding communities. If you have questions or would like to
sign up with a personal trainer, Pam can be reached at the Lincoln
Park District, (217) 732-8770, or at (217) 947-2925.
[Cherie
Rankin]
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October
is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Informational
packets on breast cancer were distributed at the Eighth Street parking lot of
Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital and in the lobby at the Lincoln Wal-Mart on Tuesday, Oct.
3. Packets are also available at various other locations throughout the month. Click
here for more information.
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Free
depression screenings offered
Logan-Mason
Mental Health, Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital and Healthy
Communities Partnership offered a free presentation and
depression screenings at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital,
Conference Room A, as part of National Depression Screening Day on
Thursday, Oct. 5. The screenings focused on both adult and
adolescent depression.
The
program began at 7 p.m. and was presented by Dr. Ken Sagins
of Lincoln Health Care Specialists. In addition to the
presentation, individuals had the opportunity to ask
questions and privately review a confidential depression checklist with a
mental health professional.
According
to figures from the National Institute of Mental
Health,
depression strikes more than 17 million Americans each year.
Common symptoms of depression include feelings of hopelessness,
worthlessness, irritability, changes in sleep and appetite, and
thoughts of death or suicide.
Logan
Mason Mental Health is an affiliate of Mental Health Centers of
Central Illinois.
For
more information, call Logan-Mason Mental Health at (217)
735-2272.
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New
pulmonary rehabilitation
program starts at ALMH
[OCT. 6, 2000]
A
new pulmonary rehabilitation program has been implemented at
Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital to improve the quality of life
for people who suffer from chronic lung problems, such as
emphysema, asthma, chronic bronchitis, cystic fibrosis, pulmonary
fibrosis and other lung-related diseases.
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It's
a program that is really needed here, according to the pulmonary
specialists who see patients in Lincoln. Until now patients who
had chronic lung problems have had to go out of the area to get
pulmonary rehabilitation.
The
pulmonary rehab program includes education that is essential to
lifestyle changes needed to increase endurance and improve the
quality of life for these patients. Patients enjoy the stories
shared from other patients and see that they are not alone with
their problems.
Dr.
Dru Hauter, medical director of the pulmonary rehabilitation
program, provides consultative services for the new ALMH program,
which is modeled after the pulmonary rehabilitation program at
Memorial Medical Center.
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Sharon
Koester, RT, is the program coordinator. She explained that all
participants are referred to the program by their primary care
physician or specialist. She begins the program with three
educational sessions, and the safe exercise workouts begin with
the fourth session. The exercise equipment used in pulmonary rehab
is also used in ALMH's cardiac rehab program. Patients are
monitored on the heart monitor for the first month by a cardiac
rehab nurse. Each patient's program is individualized to meet his
or her particular needs.
For
more information, talk with your physician or call 217-732-2161,
Ext. 418.
[ALMH
news release]
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Flu
vaccinations will be delayed
Shortage of vaccine possible
[OCT.
2, 2000] Logan
County Health Department will not be administering any flu
vaccinations until November. Influenza flu manufacturers have told
the Department of Health and Human Services' Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) to expect delays in flu vaccine shipments. There
is also a possibility that there will be reductions of available
influenza virus vaccine for the 2000-01 season.
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Last
season, approximately 80 to 85 million doses of influenza vaccine
were produced for distribution in the United States. The exact
number of doses that will be produced this year is uncertain at
this time. There are four companies licensed to distribute
influenza vaccine in the U.S. These companies are Parkedale
Pharmaceuticals Inc. of Rochester, Mich.; Wyeth-Ayerst
Laboratories Inc. of Marietta, Penn.; Aventis Pasteur of
Swiftwater, Penn.; and Medeva Pharma Ltd. of the United Kingdom.
The
cause of the delay and potential shortage of influenza vaccine is
twofold. First, some influenza vaccine manufacturers have reported
that one of the three influenza virus components used to make this
year's vaccine has not grown as well as the corresponding strain
used last year. Secondly, two manufacturers licensed to distribute
this vaccine in the U.S. have been experiencing manufacturing
problems. Both manufacturers are working closely with the Food and
Drug Administration to address these problems.
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As
a result of this delay, Logan County Health Department is
following the recommendations of the CDC and the Advisory
Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). These recommendations
include:
- Implementation of
organized influenza campaigns should be delayed. Mass
influenza campaigns for the 2000-2001 season should be delayed
until early to mid-November. The purpose of this
recommendation is to minimize cancellations of vaccine
campaigns.
- Vaccine providers
should administer influenza vaccine to unvaccinated high-risk
persons after mid-November and throughout the influenza
season.
- Once vaccine is
available, routine influenza vaccination of high-risk persons
and their contacts should proceed normally.
- In the context of a
possible vaccine shortage, contingency plans for persons aged
50-64 years old should focus primarily on vaccinating
individuals with the high-risk conditions rather than the
entire 50-64-year-old age group.
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If
Logan County Health Department receives a significantly smaller
amount of influenza vaccine than ordered, those at highest risk
for complications from influenza will be given top priority in the
flu vaccine campaigns. Persons at high risk for complications from
influenza should receive annual vaccination and include the
following:
Other
persons who should be vaccinated each year include:
Logan
County Health Department will issue further press releases as more
information becomes available. Current information is also
available from the Centers for Disease Control at their website of
www.cdc.gov/od/media.
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Announcements
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Special
Deliveries sibling class scheduled [OCT.
11, 2000]
The
Lincoln Junior Woman’s Club, in conjunction with Abraham Lincoln
Memorial Hospital, is hosting a Special Deliveries sibling class on
Sunday, Oct. 22, from 1 to 3 p.m. in Conference Room A at Abraham
Lincoln Memorial Hospital, 315 Eighth St. in Lincoln. This class is
to help children become more comfortable with having a new brother
or sister. The afternoon will consist of safety tips for children, a
tour of the Obstetrics Department, craft time and refreshments.
All
ages are invited to attend. There is no fee for this class, but
reservations are required. For more information or to register for
the class, please call the Obstetrics Department, (217) 732-2161,
Ext. 235.
[ALMH
news release]
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Tami
Kennett is ALMH September Employee of Month [OCT.
9, 2000]
Tami
Kennett, LPN (Medical/Surgical) was named the ALMH September
Employee of the Month.
Tami's
nominator said, "Tami is so organized in her nursing. ALMH is
very fortunate to have this kind and considerate nurse on their
staff. Also makes good coffee!"
Tami
will be with ALMH for 20 years this December. She enjoys spending
time with family, reading, boating and caring for her dogs and
parrots.
Tami
enjoys the rural aspect of the hospital. She mostly likes knowing
that she can count on the people she works with, not just in
nursing, but throughout the hospital, to help us provide quality
healthcare.
ALMH
congratulates Tami!
[ALMH
news release]
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KidCare
insurance help available Oct. 10 at LCHD
[OCT.
3, 2000]
A
representative of the Department of Human Services will be at the
Logan County Health Department on Tuesday, Oct. 10, to assist
clients with the application for KidCare. KidCare is a health
insurance program for Illinois children 18 or younger and pregnant
women. KidCare matches the insurance plan to the family's income and
situation. It covers doctor visits, dental care for children,
well-child visits, prenatal care, specialty medical services,
hospital care, emergency services and prescription drugs.
Applications will be completed on a walk-in basis on Oct. 10 at the
Logan County Health Department, 109 Third St. in Lincoln, between 9
a.m. and noon.
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ALMH
announces October events
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Senior
Sunday
– Oct. 1 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Reservations required. Call 732-2161, Ext. 195.
Free
Blood Pressure Screening
– Oct. 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26 and 31 from 9 a.m. to noon in First
Floor waiting area. No appointment necessary.
Diabetes
Support Group
– Monday, Oct. 9, at 7 p.m. in Conference Room A. (Meets in conjunction
with the Congestive Heart Failure Support Group this month.) Call
217-732-2161, Ext. 443 for more information.
Congestive
Heart Failure Support Group
– Monday, Oct. 9, 7 p.m. in Conference Room A. (Meets in conjunction with
the Diabetes Support Group this month). Call 217-732-2161, Ext. 443
for more information.
Depression
Screening
– Thursday, Oct. 5, at 7 p.m. in Conference Room A. Call 735-2272 for more
information.
Lupus
Support Group
– Monday, Oct. 9, at 7 p.m. in
Conference Room B. Call 217-732-2161, Ext. 443 for more information.
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Breast
Cancer Awareness
– Tuesday, Oct. 17, at 7 p.m. in Conference Room A. Call 217-732-2161,
Ext. 443 for more information.
Parkinson’s
Support Group
– Monday, Oct. 23, at 7 p.m. in Conference Room A. Call 217-732-2161, Ext.
427 for more information.
"Always
In Our Hearts" Bereavement Support Group
– Thursday, Oct. 26, from 1 to 3 p.m. in Fifth Floor Physician’s Lounge.
Call 217-732-2161, Ext. 405 for more information.
Pain
Management Service
– Oct. 10 and 24 Physician referral necessary. Call 217-732-2162, Ext. 403
or 444 for more information.
Pediatric
Cardiology Clinic
– Tuesday, Oct. 17. Call 217-732-2616, Ext. 444 for more
information.
Elks
Clinic
– Tuesday, Oct. 3, at 8 a.m. on Fourth Floor. Call 217-732-2161, Ext.444
for more information.
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Area
resources for families are listed
[SEPT.
28, 2000]
A
family resource list to save and use is provided by the Healthy
Communities Partnership (732-2161, Ext. 409) and the Healthy
Families Task Force.
Resources
for Logan County families
Agency |
Phone number |
Address |
911 |
911 (Emergencies)
732-3911 (Office -- non-emergency)
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911 Pekin St.
Lincoln, IL 62656
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Abraham Lincoln
Memorial Hospital |
732-2161
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315 Eighth St.
Lincoln, IL 62656
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Aging (Department of) |
785-3356 |
421 E. Capitol, #100
Springfield, IL 62701-1789
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American Cancer Society |
546-7586 (24 hour) |
1305 Wabash, Ste. J
Springfield, IL 62704
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American Red Cross |
732-2134
1-800-412-0100
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125 S. Kickapoo
Lincoln, IL 62656
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Catholic Social
Services |
732-3771 |
310 S. Logan
Lincoln, IL 62656
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Chamber of Commerce |
735-2385 |
303 S. Kickapoo St.
Lincoln, IL 62656
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Community Action (CIEDC) |
732-2159
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1800 Fifth St.
Lincoln, IL 62656
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Community Child Care
Connection |
525-2805
1-800-676-2805
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1004 N. Milton Ave.
Springfield, IL 62702-443
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Crisis Pregnancy Center |
735-4838 |
513 Pulaski St.
Lincoln, IL 62656
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DCFS (Department of
Children & Family Services) |
735-4402
1-800-252-2873
(crisis hotline)
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1100 Keokuk St.
Lincoln, IL 62656
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Heartland Community
College GED Program |
735-1731 |
620 Broadway St.
Lincoln, IL 62656
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Hospice Care of
Illinois |
1-800-342-4862
(24 hour)
732-2161, Ext. 444
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720 N. Bond
Springfield, IL 62702
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Housing Authority |
732-7776
732-6312 (24 hour)
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1028 N. College St.
Lincoln, IL 62656
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Illinois Breast &
Cervical Cancer Program |
735-2317
1-800-269-4019
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LCHD - 109 Third St.
Lincoln, IL 62656
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Illinois Department of
Public Health |
782-4977
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535 W. Jefferson
Springfield, IL 62761
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Illinois Employment
& Training Center (JTPA) |
735-5441 |
812 Lincoln Ave.
Lincoln, IL 62656
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Legal Assistance
Foundation |
(217) 753-3300
1-800-252-8629
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730 E. Vine St., Ste.
214
Springfield, IL 62703
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Library - Atlanta |
(217) 648-2112 |
100 Race St.
Atlanta, IL 61723 |
Library - Elkhart |
(217) 947-2313 |
121 E. Bohan
Elkhart, IL 62634 |
Library - Lincoln |
732-8878 |
725 Pekin St.
Lincoln, IL 62656 |
Library - Mount Pulaski |
792-5919
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320 N. Washington
Mount Pulaski, IL 62548
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Lincoln Area YMCA
|
735-3915 |
319 W. Kickapoo St.
Lincoln, IL 62656
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Lincoln/Logan Food
Pantry |
732-2204
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P.O. Box 773
Lincoln, IL 62656
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Lincoln Parents’
Center |
735-4192 |
100 S. Maple
Lincoln, IL 62656
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Lincoln Park District |
732-8770 |
1400 Primm Rd.
Lincoln, IL 62656
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Logan County Department
of Human Services (Public Aid) |
735-2306 |
1550 Fourth St., P.O.
Box 310
Lincoln, IL 62656
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Logan County Health
Department |
735-2317 |
109 Third St., P.O. Box
508
Lincoln, IL 62656
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Logan Mason Mental
Health |
735-2272
1-888-832-3600
(crisis line)
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304 Eighth St.
Lincoln, IL 62656
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Logan-Mason
Rehabilitation Center |
735-1413 |
760 S. Postville Dr.
Lincoln, IL 62656
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Oasis (Senior Citizens
of Logan County) |
732-6132 |
501 Pulaski St.
Lincoln, IL 62656
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Project READ
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735-1731 |
620 Broadway St.
Lincoln, IL 62656
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Salvation Army |
732-7890
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1501 N. Kickapoo
Lincoln, IL 62656
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Senior Services of
Central Illinois |
732-6213
1-800-252-8966
(crisis line)
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109 Third St.
Lincoln, IL 62656
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Sojourn Shelter &
Service Inc. |
732-8988
(217) 726-5200 (24-hour hotline)
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1800 Westchester Blvd.
Springfield, IL 62704
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U. of I. Division of
Specialized Care for Children |
524-2000
1-800-946-8468 |
421 S. Grand Ave. West,
2nd Floor
Springfield, IL 62704
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U. of I. Extension
Service |
732-8289 |
122 S. McLean St.
Lincoln, IL 62656
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