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• START THE NEW YEAR RIGHT
schedule A pap test to check for cervical CANCER
...Approximately 10,000 American women will learn they have cervical cancer/HPV this year, and nearly 4,000 will die from an advanced form of the disease. This January, during Cervical Health Awareness Month, the National Cervical Cancer Coalition (NCCC) is focused on educating women about the importance of the Pap test as a screening tool for cervical cancer/HPV and about vaccines that can further reduce the burden of this devastating disease.
It's the start of a new year - a time many reflect on their health. To start the year right, we encourage women to contact their health care provider to schedule a Pap test to check for cervical cancer. This screening is a crucial part of a woman's health care regimen, yet one that many overlook. "It's important to remember that cervical cancer is a preventable disease - as long as it's caught early enough," says Ms. Sarina Araujo, Executive Director of the NCCC. More

• January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month
Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness in the United States and while anyone can develop glaucoma, the risk of glaucoma increases with age. Early detection and treatment of glaucoma, before it causes major vision loss, is the best way to control the disease. For More Information CMS has developed a variety of educational products and resources to help health care professionals and their staff learn more about coverage, coding, billing, and reimbursement for preventive services and screenings covered by Medicare. Glaucoma Screening Brochure


....The National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW), January 10-16, 2010, is a national observance that was established to highlight the importance of continuing influenza vaccination, as well as fostering greater use of flu vaccine.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and AARP will team up for a vaccination event in Washington, DC on Seniors Flu Vaccination Day this Friday, January 15, 2010. HHS Assistant Secretary for Aging Kathy Greenlee, HHS Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response Nicole Lurie, and AARP DC President Denise Rolark Barnes will visit the Congress Heights Senior Wellness Center to encourage senior citizens to get vaccinated against the H1N1 flu.

• jan. 8- 16 • County health oficials announce:
H1N1 MASS VACCINATION CLINICS
five large clinics around San Diego will offer all residents the H1N1 vaccine
San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) announces a series of five H1N1 mass vaccination events for San Diego County residents
The H1N1 vaccine is now available to everyone, regardless of age. “Immunization of the community is a shared responsibility,” said Wilma Wooten, M.D., M.P.H, San Diego County Public Health Officer. “We encourage everyone to do their part in protecting their communities, families and themselves against H1N1.”
The five clinic sites located throughout San Diego County and dates are:
• Friday, Jan. 8
2:00 – 8:00 PM - Qualcomm Stadium, 9449 Friars Road, San Diego, 92108 •Saturday, Jan. 9
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM - East Valley Community Center, 2245 East Valley Parkway, Escondido, 92027
• Friday, Jan. 15
3:00 – 7:00 PM - Ronald Reagan Community Center, 195 East Douglas Avenue, El Cajon, 92020
•Saturday, Jan. 16
> 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM - Kimball Senior Center, 121 D Avenue, National City, 91950
> 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM - Westfield Plaza Camino Real, 2525 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, 92008

• mon. jan. 11 • seniors expo
PHYSICAL AND FINANCIAL SELF-DEFENSE
LEARN TO DEFEND YOURSELF from being attacked physically or financially by attending one of our award-winning “Senior Expo: Protect Yourself & Your Wallet” events. Karate black belt Mary Davis shows how to avoid trouble and what to do if you are physically attacked. Representatives from the District Attorney’s Office and Adult Protective Services alert you to scams and fraud. Lunch provided. WHEN- Jan. 11 (Monday) -TIME-11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. WHERE-County Library, Lemon Grove Branch, 8073 Broadway, Lemon Grove 91945-INFO-To RSVP, call (800) 510-2020 and press “4.” Leave your name, phone number, plus which date/location of the event.

• TUES. jan. 12• Eartquake ON THE ISLAND OF HAITI
THE 7.0 magnitude earthquake caused widespread damage on the island of Haiti
....As with most earthquakes, is an immediate need for food, water, temporary shelter, medical services and emotional support.


• THURS. jan.14• PREVENTING SUICIDE AMONG CAUCASIAN MALES
....A team of four students from the Problem Solving in Healthcare class at Cal Western Law School researched the topic of the high incidence of older Caucasian males committing suicide via firearms in San Diego County over the Fall semester. Their investigation and research into the subject included review of primary source data studies, review of numerous articles from medical journals, and face to face communication with several clinical experts in the field who provide services to elderly Caucasian males at risk of committing suicide.
The team completed their study and will present their proposed solutions and recommendations to address this very important social issue to interested parties on January 14, 2010 from 1:30 to 2:30 PM. The presentation will be held at the County’s Health Services Complex at 3851 Rosecrans, San Diego, 92110 in the Coronado Room.

• SAT. jan. 16 • 12th Annual Multicultural Festival
....The Center City Development Corporation presents their 12th Annual Multicultural Festival, a free downtown festival that celebrates diversity. There will be a variety of ethnic performances. The event will also feature storytelling, music, fun activities and a variety of food, merchant, informational and educational booths ranging from local to international organizations. WHEN-January 16, 2010-TIME- 11am - 5pm-WHERE-Downtown San Diego, along the Martin Luther King Jr, Promenade (between Fourth Ave. to Market St. on Harbor Dr.)-INFO-For more information about the festival please visit www.ccdc.com and go to special events, or call (619)533-7145.

• sun. JAN.17• HUMAN BODY
....The Human Body film incorporates groundbreaking computer graphics with stunning real-life images to create a day-in-the-life of the human body.
Get an astonishing look at the daily biological processes that go on in our own bodies without our control and often without our notice. Follow the fascinating lives and bodies of children, teenagers and a couple expecting their first child. This film is part of a monthly series of Spanish IMAX films at the Fleet. IMAX EN ESPAÑOL is an opportunity for the Hispanic community in San Diego to enjoy IMAX films in Spanish. Admission: Children (Age 3-12) and Seniors (age 65+): $11.75- Adults $14.50 WHEN-January 17, 2010-TIME-6:00 PM -WHERE-at Reuben H. Fleet Science Center IMAX Films- 1875 El Prado • San Diego, CA 92101- INFO- (619) 238-1233 or http://www.rhfleet.org

• mON.JAN.18 • SAN DIEGO BLOOD BANK DONOR REGISTRY
....This Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, friends and family of Jennifer Jones Austin will host donor registry drives across the United States
San Diego Blood Bank joins nationwide MLK Day effort to increase African American marrow donors on Be The Match Registry®
This Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, friends and family of Jennifer Jones Austin will host donor registry drives across the United States, including a marrow and blood drive sponsored by the San Diego Blood Bank. The donor registry drives are an effort to raise awareness about the need for more African American marrow donors, and to perhaps find a matching donor for 41-year-old Austin and many other patients like her. WHEN-Monday, January 18,2010-TIME-from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. -WHERE-at the Hall of Champions in Balboa Park-INFO

JAN.20 • Luncheon with San Diego City Attorney
....The City Attorney Jan Goldsmith will discuss straight talk about pensions, managed competition and bankruptcy.WHEN-January 20, 2010-TIME-12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.-WHERE- At the Town & Country Resort.

JAN.23• San ysidro health center offering the h1n1 vaccine
THE FLU SHOTS are available at all SYHC clinics. In addition, SYHC will be offering H1N1 vaccine (free-of-charge) to all the persons whether or not they are registered patients of the clinic, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at both the Maternal Child Health Center and at Ocean View Clinic beginning. We will also be open Saturday January 23 from 8 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
The CDC recommends (and SYHC is obligated to follow) that medical providers give priority for the vaccine to: Pregnant women, Caretakers of infants under six months old, Children and young adults six months to 24 years old, Adults 25 to 64 years old with underlying medical conditions, and Health care workers.

JAN.24 • Conference On Child and Family Maltreatment
By The Chadwick Center for Children and Families at Rady Children’s Hospital
The San Diego Conference focuses on multi-disciplinary best-practice efforts to prevent, if possible, or otherwise to investigate, treat, and prosecute child and family maltreatment.This event is supported in part through funding from the Office for Victims of Crime, Office of Justice Programs, United States Department of Justice. Points of view expressed in this event are those of the organizers and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice.
The conference is directed to a multidisciniplary audience from the fields of medicine, mental health, interviewing, child welfare, advocacy, law, investigations, domestic violence, education, family support, administration, public policy and research.
Sponsored by: Rady Children's Hospital of San Diego. WHEN-Sunday, January 24 through Friday, 29, 2010--WHERE-Town and Country Resort & Convention Center. 500 Hotel Circle North San Diego CA 92108 -INFO-For more information, contact: Linda Wilson, lkwilson@rchsd.org or visit http://www.chadwickcenter.org |