Wednesday, August 29, 2001

Health Wise
Reading critically
By GREGORY K. MOFFATT, PH. D
Child's Play

In the past few months, I have received quite a few comments, some critical and some complimentary, especially about my article on Harry Potter in March and my most recent column on religion.

Straight talk about head lice
 
School is back in session, and those pesky head lice have already made their appearance.
 
Foundation names new directors

Edward J. Bonn, CHE, president and CEO of Southern Regional Medical Center, has appointed Sabina Hutcheson as executive director of SRMC's Foundation and Shane Short as associate director.

Fayette doctor offers new birth control option

In an effort to meet the birth control needs of women in Fayette County, Dr. Jennifer Freeman of A Woman's Place has completed an accredited training program to learn about newly available contraceptive methods and provide the latest options to her patients.

Joint discomfort has no age
 

It can happen at any time and at any age.

Experiencing nicotine demands firsthand

If your child comes home from school this fall with something that looks suspiciously like a pack of cigarettes, don't instantly jump to fearful conclusions. That "pack" may be a school-approved device that is part of a comprehensive new smoking education program designed to give your child such "real world," negative, firsthand exposure to the demands of nicotine addiction that he or she will be far more ready to resist smoking temptations.

Working with tinnitus

Tinnitus represents one of the most elusive mysteries facing audiologists and other hearing health care professionals. It refers to an auditory perception not directly produced by an external sound.

HMC cardiac classes set

Henry Medical Center is offering "Your Hearts Desire" cardiac education classes Sept. 4, 6, 11 and 12 from 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Protecting your family from asthma

For many homeowners, avoiding allergy and asthma triggers begins at home.