| Meadowgreen school gets pediatric clinic
A school-based pediatric clinic is opening at W. P. Bate Elementary today in the wake of a successful clinic at St. Mary Community School. W. P. Bate principal Sheila Pocha says kids sometimes wait months to see specialists and inner-city doctors taking patients are hard to find. She is "elated" at the development. "We were just absolutely in great joy at having a doctor in the house," Pocha said. .
Health Summary
I Can Cope Online The free, interactive site by the American Cancer Society answers questions about diagnosis, treatment and coping with the daily challenges of cancer. Classes are self-paced and usually take 20-30 minutes to complete. Registration is required for each class. Go to www.cancer.org/docroot/ESN/content/ESN_3_1X_I_Can_Cope_Online.asp. American Red Cross You can give blood 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday; and 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at the donor center at 25 Tibet Ave. The donor center will be open the first and third Sunday of each month from 1-5 p.m. for platelet and whole blood donations. Call 961-5758 for questions. Blood drives: 1-6 p.m. April 11, Effingham Hospital, Springfield 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Eyeglass World and The LASIK Vision Institute Team to Promote Healthy, Happy Eyes With Top Ten Tips for Eye Care
With the snow melting and the first signs of spring emerging comes the inevitability of watery, itchy, red eyes for those who suffer from increased levels of pollen and other irritants in the air. To help reduce the impact of the change of seasons on your eyes, Eyeglass World has teamed up with The LASIK Vision Institute to offer tips on getting your eyes through this time of year: .
Health Calendar: 04/24/2008
The Health calendar is published weekly. Information to be included can be mailed to the Record-Eagle, P.O. Box 632, Traverse City, MI 49685; faxed to 946-8632; e-mailed to sbeach@record-eagle.com or delivered to: 120 W. Front St. Traverse City. MICHIGAN COMMUNITY BLOOD CENTER Manistee, 12:30-4:30 p.m. April 24, West Shore Outreach Lab, 332 First St.; 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. April 24, Little River Casino, 2700 Orchard Hwy., bus. Traverse City, 2-6 p.m. April 24, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1050 Peninsula Drive Brethren, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. April 25, Brethren School, 4400 N. High Bridge Road. Honor, 2-6 p.m. April 25, Honor Plaza, Main Street, bus. Frankfort, 1:30-6:30 p.m. May 1, Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital, 224 Park Ave.
Japanese firm uses cosmetics to treat patients with skin disorders
TOKYO, Japan: Cosmetic products are not just for beautifying oneself. They can also be used in therapy to treat those who suffer from skin disorders and scarring. A Japanese company is introducing products and techniques to help such customers with special needs. Privacy is guaranteed on one floor of Shiseido's building in Tokyo's Ginza. Customers with skin problems can schedule private counselling sessions in rooms set aside for them. Shiseido claims 3.3 million people, or about 3 percent of the Japanese population, suffer from skin problems such as blue birthmarks. And it has opened a centre where they provide services for people with such skin problems. So far, Shiseido has treated more than 700 customers. The Social Beauty Care Centre was opened in June 2006 to provide those in need of therapy make-up advice.
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