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New Cause for Obesity Found:
Sugar
Fructose implicated in
hypertension, diabetes, liver and heart disease
Here at Chestnut Place, we
are screening all children for excess weight, which is the first
sign of metabolic syndrome. This is a defect of energy and fat
control, caused by the bad effects of sugar on the brain.
[learn
more...]
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IMPORTANT !
New Medicaid System Starting
NOW
!
Starting at the end of 2011, Kentucky Medicaid has been replaced by three
MCO's. If you are not signed up for "WellCare of Kentucky", you will no
longer be able to see Dr Voakes on Kentucky Medicaid. [Be sure to read the
health-byte on New Medicaid]
New Bowling Green Magazine Focuses on Parents and Kids
October 2010 marks the first issue of BG Parent, a locally published
magazine similar to SOKY Happenings but geared toward parents and
kids. Pick up a free copy at my office. A new issue will come out quarterly.
[bgparent.com]
Your Family History Matters! Know it. Log it. Share it.
Many health problems are hereditary, so it's important to know what health
problems your relatives have had. Many families are starting to keep a
medical log, with all the medical problems listed, including the medical
terms, so that this information will be more useful to your doctors. Make
copies to bring to your doctor.
Fun Health Quiz
Got a few minutes? Try your
hand at the interactive Health Quiz!
Or sample a few Health Nibbles!
New Web Site for Parents
The AAP (American Academy of Pediatrics)
has just launched a web site with information for parents about all stages
of childhood. The information is generally very good, though a bit soft on
nutrition, since it is "old school" on sugar (see Health-byte on
fructose). The AAP web site is
www.healthychildren.org.
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What is Health-bytes?
Health-bytes is written by Rick Voakes MD, a board-certified
pediatrician in Bowling Green, Kentucky. He emphasizes wellness and
prevention in his practice, and he is willing to share this important
information with you! If you are a patient, you will want to catch up on the
News from Chestnut Place (the location of Dr Voakes' office).
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Extra Years of Health
(are available to you for free!)
The technology which
can greatly prolong your life and health already exists, but in order to
benefit from it, you have to learn scientifically proven preventive
information and how to apply it.
Health-bytes promotes a philosophy of prevention in health, by providing
easy to understand "bytes" of information, ready for you to choose at your
convenience. Click on
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See also
Philosophy of
Health-bytes.
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Mended Little
Hearts
Support Group for
Children with heart surgery
A new chapter of MLH has just
opened in Bowling Green, headed up by Lara Barnhouse.
In 1951
the non-profit support group, Mended Hearts, formed. Since their
formation they have been providing hope and support to heart
patients and their families. In 2004 they wanted to do something for
the “littlest heart patient of all”, so they formed Mended Little
Hearts. There are now approximately 50 Mended Little Hearts chapters
nation wide and we are continuously growing.
Mended Little Hearts gives hope and support to children,
families, and caregivers impacted by congenital heart defects in
order to improve and extend quality of life.
We hope to raise awareness and educate about CHD and the great need
for research. We also want to be there for other people who are
finding out that their child or relative has a heart problem and let
them know they aren't alone as they go through this journey.
If you or
anyone you know has been affected or touched by someone with a
congenital heart defect and you would like to learn more about our
group please contact Lara Barnhouse – Group Coordinator at
(270)392-4839 or email
lara.mlhbgky@att.net or Venica Pollard –
Co-Coordinator at (270)303-0377 or email
venica.mlhbgky@att.net.
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HPV Vaccine Approved for Boys
New recommendations for HPV vaccine (summer 2010) now include the use for
boys. This has the benefit of possibly preventing cervical cancer in a
future spouse, and also prevents venereal warts which can be painful. The
vaccine also greatly reduces the chance of getting cancer of the penis. Both
boys and girls can get the vaccine anytime after age 9, but we usually start
around the 6th grade check-up.
Center for Courageous Kids Opens
Camp for Children with Chronic Diseases
We are very fortunate to have the Center for
Courageous Kids opening this year in the neighboring town of Scottsville.
They can accommodate 128 children each week for 5-day sessions, all year
long. They accept children with many different conditions, including asthma,
cancer, sickle cell, arthritis, cystic fibrosis, seizures, Crohn's disease,
autism, heart disease, and many others. The best news: It's FREE!
More info on their web page:
Courageouskids.org
Healthy Babies are Worth the Wait!
New studies show that babies born before 37 weeks gestation are at risk for
much more than low birth weight. They also have more risk of SIDS, behavior
problems, learning disabilities, and much higher chance of neonatal death!
Learn more at: www.prematurityprevention.org.
Food Allergies Present a Special Danger
Certain food allergies, such as peanuts and tree nuts, are far more likely
to result in a fatal allergic reaction than other allergies. Special
precautions should be taken whenever these children eat away from home, and
they should always carry injectable epinephrine with them.
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