Archive for Wednesday February 25, 2004

Lewd halftime show? By GREGORY K. MOFFATT, PH. D Child's Play

I’m assuming there is no one left in the nation who has not seen or heard about the Janet Jackson/Justin Timberlake interchange during the Super Bowl halftime show. I never watch the halftime show during the Super Bowl, but even for people like me, one couldn’t help but hear about it.

Bringing back the carbs

A Fayette County resident who has spent years helping people around metro Atlanta lose weight has written a book that he hopes will make his techniques available to an even larger audience.

Heart fair set for tomorrow

In honor of Healthy Heart Month, Southern Regional Health System is conducting its annual Heart and Vascular Care Health Fair tomorrow from in the hospital’s Women’s Life Center atrium. The free Lunch and Learn session begins with lunch at noon and the fair starts at 1 p.m.

FCH announces new board appointments

The Fayette Community Hospital Board of Directors has announced the appointment of Frank N. Cole, M.D., and Cindy D. Lester as members.

FCH welcomes back Hedenstrom

Fayette Community Hospital has announced the return of Lisa Hedenstrom, RN, MSN, MBA, CNAA, as vice president of patient care services and chief nursing officer. Hedenstrom served as executive coordinator of nursing services at FCH since early 2002, before moving to Warner Robins for family reasons in June 2003.

Mammography technicians earn certification for osteoporosis

Amy Brown, R.T. and Pam Garner, R.T., mammography technologists at Southern Regional Health System, were recently recognized as Certified Densitometry Technologists by The International Society for Clinical Densitometry. “We are extremely proud of Amy and Pam’s dedication,” said Mammography Manager Lisa Jones. “They proved their dedication by attending classes and taking a rigorous exam during their personal time.” As CDTs, the two mammographers are responsible for all bone density testing for osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a bone disorder that can lead to fractures, and affects 44 million Americans. Early detection of low bone density before fractures occur is the key to successful management.

Pain between your shoulder blades?

Have you ever experienced a continuous, nagging pain between your shoulder blades that just won’t go away? No matter what you try, it continues to keep tormenting you. Well, throughout this article, you will gain a better understanding of some of the causes of mid-back pain and what can be done to prevent it.

SRHS lab receives national accreditation

Southern Regional Health System has been awarded national accreditation with Distinction by the Commission on Laboratory Accreditation of the College of American Pathologists, based on the results of a recent on-site inspection.

SRHS, UnitedHealthcare reach contract agreement

Southern Regional Health System has reached an agreement with UnitedHealthcare of Georgia to continue providing health care services for customers in all UnitedHealthcare products in metro Atlanta. The contract was scheduled to expire Jan. 31 and the recent announcement means there will be no disruption of service for members.

About body restoration technique

Body restoration technique, unlike hormone replacement therapy, is a method of bringing the hormone system into balance naturally. It does not involve giving a person hormones or medications. It uses the body’s acupuncture points to rejuvenate and revitalize a person’s hormones and endocrine glands as well as all the related body connections.

Southside staging “God’s Man in Texas”

It’s a battle of wills, God’s will, that is being staged at the Southside Theatre Guild starting tomorrow night. “God’s Man in Texas,” a two-act play by David Rambo is set in present day Texas and deals with the televised 10 a.m. service of a Baptist church and the two ministers who €nd themselves at odds in front of the camera. Keith Williams plays Dr. Jeremiah Mears who comes to audition for the pastor’s position which is being €ercely clung to by Dr. Philip Gottschall as portrayed by Bill Hearnburg. Brad Boseman completes the cast as Hugo Taney, the studio’s camera man and the production’s main source of comic relief. Sarah Davenport is in the director’s chair and chose the play because she “liked the storyline and how the powers of fate collide.” Davenport added that basically it’s about an 81-year-old minister stepping down from his post, but it’s also much more than that.

Mama Mia comes to the Fox

On its way to becoming the biggest grossing musical of all time, “Mamma Mia” comes to the Fabulous Fox Theatre in Atlanta this week. Having raked in $750 million worldwide, the Abba-esque musical has graced stages in London, Hamburg, Toronto, The Netherlands, Australia, Seoul, Edinburgh, Japan, Las Vegas, New York, and now Atlanta. It will soon be playing in Dublin, Stuttgart and Stockholm.

Samantha and Charlotte and Miranda and Carrie

Sarah Jessica Parker aka Carrie Bradshaw has closed the book on sex and the city of Manhattan. Along with her three cohorts, she rethought the idea of what it means to be a modern woman in the modern world. On Sunday night, HBO ran the €nal episode of “Sex and the City.” In just under an hour, the loose ends of these four women’s lives were neatly tied into a pretty bow. For a show that has been misconstrued as shallow and vulgar, the lovey-dovey denouement capped what has turned out to be an honest look at life and love.

Pancake Breakfast this Sat.

The Fayette County High School Marching Band Boosters are sponsoring their second annual Pancake Breakfast this Saturday from 7 a.m. until noon in the high school’s cafeteria on Tiger Trail in Fayetteville.

Lewis, Kimbrough to speak at PTC Black History event

The Peachtree City Library will mark the end of Black History Month on Sunday, from 2-4 p.m. with a program entitled, “We All Need Each Other,” featuring renowned speakers Nancy J. Lewis and Dr. Walter M. Kimbrough Jr. on Sunday.

Merchant Marine poet speaks on "Origins of the English Language"

One of Fayette County's most colorful characters has been elected to give the Writer's Group his interpretation of how the English language originated. Joe Spensley, an award-winning poet is a regular at the Writer's Group meeting which is open to all who are interested in writing. The group meets at 10 a.m. most every Saturday at the Fayette County Library behind the Administrative Complex at the corner of highways 54 and 85.

Miss Sandy Creek pageant is Saturday

This year's Miss Sandy Creek Pageant is February 28 at 7:30 p.m. in the Commons Area of Sandy Creek High School in Tyrone.

Local teen set to explore role in U.S. National Security

Mari Ribeiro of Fayetteville, was recently selected to participate in the National Youth Leadership Forum on Defense, Intelligence and Diplomacy from February 17 through February 22 in Washington, D.C. Having demonstrated academic achievement and an interest in a career related to national security, Ribeiro will join approximately 400 outstanding high school juniors and seniors from across the United States at the forum.

Clayton State music major fills in on tour for Mexican quartet

As the result of recent changes in immigration procedures, Bulgarian pianist Elena Cholakova, a music student at Clayton College & State University, was recently asked to perform three concerts in a regional professional performing arts series. Cholakova performed as a four-hand piano duo with her teacher, Associate Professor of Music Dr. Michiko Otaki, director of Keyboard Activities at the University.

Tea party is March 5

Break out of the winter doldrums by attending a “Garden Par-tea” at Southern Oaks March 5.