Gifts by Dr. Mitchell
During this season of gift giving, we must be mindful of toy safety. A child’s developmental stage can help guide us upon the type of present to purchase. For instance, infants explore the world through their mouths so we want to avoid small parts as they are a choking hazard. Toddlers are unsteady on their [...]
November 2011 Newsletter
Volume 7 November 2011 Greetings Rush Mayo, Thanksgiving greetings from DHA! As we approach this holiday season, we want to warmly express appreciation for our project partners and our many supporters. Most of all, we are very thankful for the opportunity to work with and provide services to the men, women, and [...]
Underactive Thyroid = Hypothroidism by Dr. Cohen
Think of the thyroid as the thermostat for your body. If your home [or body] was set at 50 degrees, you would be tired, cold, gain weight easily, sleep a lot have dry skin, constipation and a slow heart rate. You would want to wear extra sweaters and clothes, extra socks, and curl up on [...]
Flu Season by Dr. Dale
Flu season is around the corner! It’s time to get a flu shot! Do not be afraid of them, as in spite of what you may hear from others, they DO NOT cause the flu. Occasionally someone may not feel quite normal for a day or two afterward, but that is nothing compared to the [...]
Reading by Dr. Mitchell
Reading to your children is one of the best gifts you can give them, and it’s never too soon or too late to start! Reading to babies and young children helps with the development of their brains and prepares them for skills in learning to talk, read, and understand. Studies show that early steps of [...]
Annual Verine Burnett Community Health Fair
Thursday, October 27, 2011 at Drew High School Gymnasium 10 Swoope Road 3:30-6:00 p.m. Free health screenings (glucose, cholesterol, BMI, blood pressure) and free information about health (breast cancer, hypertension, hospice, mental health, cardiovascular, etc.)-Session on aerobics Sponsored by: Church of Christ of Ruleville & Drew School District
Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge
[Audio clip: view full post to listen] Click on the blue play button to start the audio book. You can move to any point in the story, pause, and adjust the volume. If you have the book with you then read along with the story as it is read. When you hear the tone, [...]
