Mid-Shore Life

13-Year old boy was headache sufferer for four years

(March 9, 2010, Chester).  According to a case study published late last fall in the Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health, a course of chiropractic care was successful in completely eliminating headaches a 13-year old male patient had been experiencing at least five hours a day for four years.

            “Headaches are a common disorder affecting two-thirds of the world’s population,” said Chester-based Dr. John Jennings, D.C., “but we are still in the dark about all the causal factors and, in many instances, the most effective treatment options, which often depend on the mechanics of the specific type of headache presented.  Experts have recognized 14 distinct types of headache.”

March 2010 Events

Screenings

Blood Pressure Screenings

Every Monday through Thursday, except holidays, 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm, Diagnostic and Imaging Center, 10 Martin Court, Easton. FREE. Sponsored by the Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. No appointment needed.

Every Tuesday and Friday, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, Dorchester General Hospital, main lobby, 300 Byrn Street, Cambridge. FREE. Sponsored by the Dorchester General Hospital Auxiliary. No appointment needed.

Breast Cancer Screenings

Day and evening appointments available at Shore Regional Breast Center, Memorial Hospital, 219 S. Washington Street, Easton. Open to uninsured or underinsured women, aged 20-39 and over 64, who meet income guidelines. Call 410-820-9400 to schedule an appointment.

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(January 15, 2010; Chester) A study of public safety personnel placed under chiropractic care reveals and improvement in the overall health of these workers.

Changes in Physical State and Self-Perceptions in Domains of Health Related Quality of Life among Public Safety Personnel Undergoing Chiropractic Care – authored by Spartanburg, SC Drs. Wesley McAllister and W.R. Boone – was published in the Journal of Vertebral Subluxation Research. The firefighters , emergency and public utility workers who took part in the study averaged 5.5 months of chiropractic care. The patients ranged in age from mid-20’s to the late-60’s. They were assessed on a weekly basis and adjusted when necessary.

The research demonstrated that chiropractic care coincided with a decrease in back pain and other physical ailments after a relatively short period of time. The research also revealed that the patients themselves gave their general health and well-being a higher rating following care.

“Even in the short term, chiropractic care benefited the health of the study group,” commented Dr. John Jennings, a Chester-based chiropractor. “The study depicts the workers’ significant physical improvements and enhanced self-perceptions of their overall wellness – combining one’s physical, mental and emotional status,” added Jennings.

February 2010 Event/Screenings

Blood Pressure Screenings

Every Monday through Thursday, except holidays, 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm, Diagnostic and Imaging Center, 10 Martin Court, Easton. FREE. Sponsored by the Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. No appointment needed.

Every Tuesday and Friday, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, Dorchester General Hospital, main lobby, 300 Byrn Street, Cambridge. FREE. Sponsored by the Dorchester General Hospital Auxiliary. No appointment needed.

Breast Cancer Screenings

Day and evening appointments available at Shore Regional Breast Center, Memorial Hospital, 219 S. Washington Street, Easton. Open to uninsured or underinsured women, aged 20-39 and over 64, who meet income guidelines. Call 410-820-9400 to schedule an appointment.

Support Groups         

Cancer Support Groups  

Ask any runner, and he or she will say that running is one of the easiest and least-expensive ways to maintain lifelong fitness. Running is for everybody, no matter your age, gender, shape, or size. The benefits to your cardiovascular system, strength, and emotional well-being are worth their weight in gold, and joining a running club makes it a social outlet as well!

Running ROCKS brings together the old and the new, from seasoned athletes to beginning runners, from adults to kids, from marathon junkies to weekend warriors, from individuals looking for a running buddy to entire families.

Saturday morning runs will begin at Idlewild Park at 8 a.m., starting November 7.

Annual dues are $25 for individuals, $15 for students (preschool to college), and $30 for families.

Club Benefits*

• Saturday a.m. runs complete with maps, coaching advice, and running buddies.
• Training programs to meet your race or fitness goals.
• Kids’ programs, including training for fun runs and 5Ks and conditioning for spring or fall sports.
• Workshops and discussions on topics of interest to runners.
• Reduced registration for Marathon ROCKS.
• And more!
  

On Monday, October 19, Shore Regional Breast Center staff will visit the YMCA of Talbot County to provide information about breast health. Nurses and educators from the Breast Center will be available throughout the day beginning at 5:30 a.m. to offer free information about breast self-examination, mammograms and the latest developments in breast cancer prevention and treatment.

Shore Regional Breast Center is located at The Memorial Hospital at Easton. Services available include digital mammography, stereotactic and ultrasound guided core biopsies and fine needle aspirations as well as surgical services. The Breast Center’s genetic counseling program provides guidance for women who have been assessed to be at high risk for breast and ovarian cancer. The Wellness for Women program offers monthly screening mammograms and clinical breast exams at Shore Regional Breast Center for minority women and those who are medically underserved, uninsured and underinsured.

The YMCA of Talbot County is located at 202 Peach Blossom Road in Easton. For more information about Shore Regional Breast Center, call 410 820-1000 or visit www.shorehealth.org/services/breastcenter.

Learn to Take Charge of Your Life at Evergreen Cove Mini-Conference

Easton—On Saturday, October 17 Evergreen Cove will present “Your Whole Life Toolbox: A How-to Mini Conference on Taking Charge of Your Life.” The conference will offer sessions on building relationships, financial planning, sustainable food choices, and more. The daylong conference includes a homemade lunch featuring produce from Evergreen Cove’s Victory Garden.

Presenters (from left) Dr. Amber Golshani, Elizabeth Beggins, Elizabeth Spurry,

Linda Mastro and Anna Harding

“Participants will learn how to make small changes in their lives that can make a big difference,” says Naomi Hyman, Evergreen Cove’s Director of Programs, Mission and Communication. “It’s easier than you might think to find balance and simplicity.”