Indianapolis Recorder, Indianapolis, Marion County, 3 October 2003 — Page 18

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► Continued from Page 1 resell tat ivcota diversity olproplt' and organizations; someol wliieli are: Health Care Kxeel, Indiana Minority Health Coalition, and the American Indian Center of Indiana. When asked how does the Healthy Indiana plan benefit the individual and family and their everyday health. Dr. Marshall responded, “Racial and ethnic health disparities are costly to society and the current investment in the elimination of health disparities will generate future dividends to Indiana individuals and families in terms of improved health status, reduced rates of illness, disability and excessive deaths, enhanced quality of life, decreased health care spending m and increased opportunities for economic and social develop-

ment." “The Healthy Indiana plan produced a total of .‘$9 focal objectives and 112 Ideal strategies to address disparities in the seven disease areas. The plan also provided 14 public policy recommendations, l.i Indiana State Department of Health program development and/orexpansion recommendations and nine health services, and seven health promotion and communication strategics recommendations, and seven public/private/community partnership recommendation,” noted Dr. Marshall. As a strategy in the effort to get the I lealthy Indiana plan and its contents out to the public the direct involvement of the community and community-based organizations (beauty/barber shops.

churches, pharmacies, and groceries) partnerships is needed. Dr. Marshall said, "The elimination of racial and ethnic health disparities and the attainment of health parity can be achieved only through all parties, public and private working together with a collective consciousness and commitment. Sharingeconomic, technical and social capital to achieve the highest level of health, wellbeing and quality of life for all residents of Indiana. ’ For more information about "Healthy Indiana - A Minority Health Plan for the State of Indiana," call Danielle L Patterson, director. Office of Minority Health or visit w ww.in.gov/isdh/ publications/minority-health/ inhplunapril 2003.pdf.

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HEALTH BRIEFS

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Tobacco prevention seminar The Clarian Tobacco Coritrof Center presents Helping Teens Stop Using Tobacco (TAP) and Intervening with Teen Tobacco Users (TEG) training at Methodist Hospital, Oct. 16-17 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Registration begins at 7:30. The first program, TEG, is for schools and juvenile court to use with tobacco using teens who don't want to quit. The program motivates them to reduce, adopt a healthier lifestyle and move closer to stopping their tobacco use. The second program, TAP teaches young people specifically how to quit. For more information contact Hannah Thomason (317) 962-9662. Free stress test and prevention information The Marion County Health Department will offer free depressions screenings on Oct. 9 as part of a national depression awareness program. Free and confidential depression screenings will be offered on Oct. 9 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Marion County Health Department offices located at 3838 N. Rural St, first floor conference room. In addition to the screening, information will be provided on how to manage

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stress and recognize symptoms that often go hand-in-hand with various mental health disorders. For more information, contact Lori Nesbit, LCSW at (317) 221-7353. Free health fair The Sisterhood pf First Free Will Baptist Church invites the public to attend a free health fair Oct. 11, beginning at 10 a.m., at Riverside Community Center, 2420 Riverside Dr. Screening will be done for diabetes, sickle cell anemia, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. Information will be available about kidney and heart diseases. There will also be testing for AIDS. For more information, contact Terri Christopher at (317) 923-6667. Roche issues recall for CoaguChek PT blood clot test strips (AP) - A brand of test strips that heart patients use to test their blood's clotting time has been recalled after the discovery of packaging problems that could lead to false results. Roche Diagnostics Corp. said some of the foil packaging for CoaguChek PT was improperly sealed and perforated, allowing moisture and air to enter. The test strips give false results when exposed to moisture for more than a few minutes. Fewer than 5,000 people on blood thinning medication use the product at home. Medical professionals also use the strips. Customers may call the company at 1-800-428-4674.

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health ofbabies by preventing birth defects and infant mortality and this event proves that their mission is still in

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"Last year’s event raised over $68,000 and that money went back to fund March of Dimes pro-

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Volunteer chairperson Catherine Popp Hoffman adds, “We have businesses contributing exciting and choice packages for our event auctions and luminaries of the community all coming together to make an impact on the lives of infants,” she said. “It is a pleasurable way of doing the serious work of helping the March of Dimes saves babies

lives.”

The Star Chefs event is in its seventh year and each year it has grown in chefs, attendance and sponsorship. The honorees of this year’s event is Dr. Virginia Caine, director of the Marion County Health Department, and Dennis W. Casey, vice president and general manager of the Indiana Strategic Business Unit for Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield. “Ultimately by participating in this event the community can help the March of Dimes raise funds to further their mission,” said Reitz. “To promote the health of babies by preventing birth defects, infant mortality and premature birth. The community is given the opportunity to help save babies.”

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