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Health briefs for Feb. 4
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FarkRural medicine discussed on medical show
The South Dakota Public Television program “On Call” will air a discussion by Custer physicians Joy Falkenburg and Joleen Falkenburg on rural medicine. The program will air at
6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7.
Doctor earns family medicine certification
Dr. Todd Officer has successfully completed his certification examination with the American Board of Family Medicine, earning board certification in family medicine. Officer provides obstetric care at the Lead-Deadwood Regional Medical Clinic in Deadwood.
Officer graduated from the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, N.D. He completed his residency at the Rapid City Regional Hospital Family Medicine Residency Program in Rapid City. He joined Lead-Deadwood Regional Medical Clinic in September 2007. Officer is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians. For more information about the Lead-Deadwood Regional Medical Clinic, call 717-6431.
Regional medical clinic opens today in Buffalo
Buffalo Regional Medical Clinic will open its doors beginning today, Feb. 4, at 209 Ramsland St. in Buffalo. The Harding County clinic is part of Regional Health Physicians and Regional Medical Clinics.
Medical providers at Buffalo Medical Clinic will include Dr. Patricia Stephenson, a family medicine physician, and Crystal Page, a certified physician assistant. Regular clinic hours are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. For more information, call 375-3744.
Grief recovery group to meet
Faith-Based Solutions, a nonprofit counseling group, will offer a support group for those who are mourning the loss of a relationship that has occurred because of divorce or death of a loved one. The Grief Recovery Group will meet from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. today, Feb. 4. The group will meet weekly for six weeks and will be offered on a donation-only basis. For more information, call Valerie Wilson at 431-1567.
The support group also will provide information about the grieving process, ways to cope with situations such as anniversary dates, how to take care of yourself, how to say goodbye, techniques for remembering your loved one, dealing with unfinished business and coping with emotions of sadness and anger.
Sioux San offers diabetes workshop series
The Sioux San Special Diabetes Program for Indians will offer “Balancing Life with Diabetes,” a free two-part program scheduled for two Thursday mornings at the second-floor conference room, Room No. 202, in Sioux San Hospital. The four-hour workshop will run from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7; the second part will begin at 9 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 14. Lunch will be served at both sessions.
Topics include medications, treatment of high and low blood sugars, nutrition, meal planning, exercise, foot care, complications and more. Those who have not been to the educator or dietitian before are asked to 8:30 a.m. to register for class. For more information and to register, call Phyllis or the diabetes educators at 355-2371, 355-2201 or 355-2340.
Lupus-Arthritis group welcomes new visitors
Friends, family or those suffering from lupus or arthritis are invited to the Lupus-Arthritis Support Group. It meets from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, the second Saturday of the month, at Black Hills Arthritis Association Office, 429 Kansas City St. Subsequent gatherings will be on March 8 and April 12. For information about lupus, call Nickie Steinback before 8:30 p.m. at 721-2864 or go to lupus@rap.midco.net. For arthritis information, call Kate at 343-5575.
Medical group offers stroke screening clinic
Stroke Detection Plus of Des Moines, Iowa, will screen people for stroke symptoms on Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb. 5 and 6, at the Holiday Inn, 505 N. Fifth St. Four screenings are available at the site:
n The stroke screen ultrasound, which shows the possible buildup of fatty plaque in the carotid arteries that can lead to stroke, 75 percent of which could be prevented with screening.
n The abdominal aortic aneurysm test, which screens for an aneurysm in the abdominal aorta that can rupture and be fatal. Abdominal aortic aneurysm risk factors include family history, high blood pressure and smoking.
n Peripheral Vascular Disease screening, which checks for blockage in the legs. Abnormal results indicate high risk of coronary artery disease. People with diabetes, high blood pressure and history of coronary artery disease are at risk.
n Osteoporosis screens, which measures bone mass density in men and women. Early treatment is painless and effective. Those at risk include people with a history of bone fracture, family history of osteoporosis, low calcium intake, lack of exercise and tobacco use.
Cost is $35 for one test, $95 for three tests and $114 for all four tests. Appointments are necessary. For an appointment, call 1-877-732-8258.
Restaurant hosts Miracle Network fundraisers
Boston’s Restaurant at 620 E. Disk Drive will host two benefits in the weeks leading up to Valentine’s Day to raise funds for the Children’s Miracle Network at Rapid City Regional Hospital.
A pizza-eating contest begins at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, at Boston’s to launch its Valentine’s CMN-fundraising campaign. Rapid City Rush Hockey League representatives will compete with Boston’s staff and CMN volunteers in the contest.
Also, from now through Feb. 17, Boston’s Restaurant will sell paper hearts for $1, which patrons can design and decorate for display. The winner of the best design will receive one free pizza a month for one year. In the Valentine tradition, heart-shaped pizzas will be sold from Feb. 14-17 with $1 per pizza going to CMN benefit. All of the money raised locally stays within the area. For more information or to make a donation to CMN, call the Rapid City Regional Hospital Foundation office at 719-5842.
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