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Vicky Jones: Protect yourself from skin cancer and melanoma
Sunshine and warmer weather have returned to Yakima! North Star Lodge oncologist Vicky Jones shares some tips on how to protect yourself from skin cancer and melanoma
From Our Gift Shop: Statement Pieces
Ladies, those statement pieces will grow your wardrobe from drab to fab in seconds. Assorted accessories available-Memorial Hospital Gift Shop
How sweet are you?
How Sweet are You?
The latest research from the National Center for Health Statistics show that a shocking 13% of adults’ daily calories come from added sugars (processed and prepared sugars versus naturally occurring sugars found in foods like apples or milk). The research shows that men consume about 335 calories a day from added sugars while women consume about 239 calories. The American Heart Association recommends that men consume no more than 150 calories daily from added sugars (about 9 teaspoons) andwomen no more than 100 calories a day (about 6 teaspoons). Children shouldn’t consume more than 3-4 teaspoons daily depending on their age.
Fact: A study done by the American Heart Association found children as young as 1-3 years of age consume 12 teaspoons of sugar daily and by the time they reach 4-8 years of age, their sugar consumption reaches anaverage of 21 teaspoons a day!
Calories from added sugar per serving:
| Carbonated Soda, 12 oz. can |
132 |
| Canned peaches in heavy syrup, 1 cup |
115 |
| Jelly beans, 10 large |
78 |
| Non-fat fruit yogurt, 6 oz. container |
77 |
| Chocolate puff cereal, 1 cup |
56 |
| Vanilla ice cream, 1/2 cup |
48 |
| Pancake syrup, 1 tbsp. |
26 |
Where are your added sugars coming from? Is it a grande latte with two pumps of hazelnut syrup? Did you have a piece of cake or a cookie with your lunch? Was it in your salad dressing?
Here’s your challenge for the week: Pay attention to what you are eating by keeping a food log and track the number of added sugars you are eating on a daily basis. Ask questions about the menu if you are eating out or read the nutrition labels on packaged food. And then consider how you can reduce your added sugar intake.
References: American Heart Association, 2013.
Meet Daniel Kwon, MD
Specializing in physical medicine rehabilitation and pain medicine, Daniel Kwon is a physician at Water’s Edge Pain Clinic. Daniel got into medicine because he likes the challenges of science; the fact that everything is dynamic and moving. He also enjoys the diversity associated with helping patients get to a better place than their current situation. For fun, Daniel enjoys spending time with his family, outdoor related activities, and interacting with the Yakima community.
Meet David Doornink, MD
David Doornink has been an internist at Cornerstone Medical Clinic ever since he graduated from medical school. He has an appreciation for the effects of disease on people and how as a physician he can help people deal with an illness. David likes getting to know his patients, understanding their likes and dislikes while helping them solve their health problems. As a resident of Yakima, David enjoys outdoor activities and has done quite a bit of backpacking in the Cascades.
Time to protect your face from harmful rays!
Time to protect your face from harmful rays! Check out our gorgeous selection of new hats-prices vary. Memorial Gift Shop
It’s a “pouchee”!
Insert one of these versatile wallets into your purse or tote and you won’t be endlessly searching for essentials! $32.95 ea. Comes in black, saddle and chocolate. Gift Shop @ Memorial.
May is Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month
May is Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month – For those of us that know or work with teens during pregnancy, it is critical we continue to spread the word about prevention of subsequent pregnancies until they are older. In 2010, 1 out of 5 teens had another baby within 2 years. At Memorial, we offer a Young and Pregnant class to pregnant teens 19 and younger and have partnered with Pacific Northwest University to educate teens on their birth control options and the importance of finishing their education before having another baby. Empowering these teens to finish their education so that they can provide for themselves and their children is a message they can’t hear often enough.
Related Links:
This May, along with identifying new adolescent health resources from across the federal government, the Office of Adolescent Health recognizes Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month with a series of events and the launch of a new Teen Pregnancy Prevention Resource Center. Read about the new resource center, other new adolescent health resources, and a Twitter chat on adolescent physical fitness and sports below!
- Teen Pregnancy Prevention Resource Center. OAH’s new online resource center is a collection of federal training materials and resources for professionals working to reduce teen pregnancy. Along with skill-building materials, you’ll find direct service resources, podcasts, e-learning opportunities, and much more.
- What’s Your HIV Infection Risk? If You’re Under 24, Probably Higher than You Think. This op-ed from OAH’s Director Evelyn Kappeler covers the high incidence of HIV infections in young people, new U.S. Preventive Services Task Force HIV testing recommendations for persons 15 to 65 years of age, the connection between HIV and STDs, and what young people can do to learn more about preventing HIV infections.
- StopBullying.gov on Tumblr. Tumblr, an easy-to-use microblogging site, is taking off among youth. StopBullying.gov is using the platform to spread inspirational and informative messages about bullying and bullying prevention.
- Child Exposure to Trauma: Comparative Effectiveness of Interventions Addressing Maltreatment. This review from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality synthesizes the best evidence in the field of child maltreatment (including parenting interventions and enhanced foster care approaches) and identifies critical areas to address. Also, attend a free webinar from FindYouthInfo.gov on Tuesday, May 21 at 2pm ET, “Implementing a Trauma Informed Approach for Youth Across Service Sectors.” Register here.
- Finding the Right College for You – Tools & Resources. As adolescents navigate the college decision process, the U.S. Department of Education provides tools for youth and their families to compare important information such as college costs, average student loan debt, and graduation rates across different institutions.
- Healthy People E-Learning. HealthyPeople.gov’s e-learning opportunities take participants beyond the data to explore the challenges, successes, and processes involved in creating and sustaining healthier communities. Each features a case study of a community working to achieve Healthy People 2020 objectives (such as those related to childhood obesity) and provide free continuing education credit.
Twitter Chat on Adolescent Physical Fitness and Sports
It’s National Physical Fitness and Sports Month! Join a #MoveInMay Twitter chat on physical fitness and sports during the teenage years, Tuesday, May 14th from 3:30 – 4:15pm ET. The chat is co-hosted by the Office of Adolescent Health (@TeenHealthGov), the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition (@FitnessGov), the Office on Women’s Health (@WomensHealth and @GirlsHealth), and the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (@GoHealthyPeople). Special guest GENYOUth Foundation (@GENYOUthNow) will also join! Learn more about the chat.