It has been a long

time since I wrote about discipline in this column so I suppose it is

worth bringing up again.

Stroke

awareness

Each year stroke

kills more than twice as many American women as breast cancer, yet only

one in three women can name a symptom or risk factor.

American

women reveal new attitude on health and fitness

Here's news in

which many women may take a healthy interest: a recent national survey

found a change in women's health practices and preferences over the

past five years.

Just

the facts: About the birth control pill

Despite its popularity

and 40 years of use, a recent, nationwide survey of women aged 18-35

found that many believe several myths about birth control pills.

Walking

to get to the heart of the matter

Here's

news women can take to heart as little as 30 minutes of walking and

running three times a week can benefit your heart health.

Health

officials: TB case no cause for alarm

The

public was never in any danger from the tuberculosis that struck an

employee of a local restaurant recently, health officials said.

Winstead

recent UF grad

Local audiologist

Timothy Winstead was among recent graduates of the University of Florida,

receiving the doctor of audiology degree from the College of Health

Professions May 5.

First

baby born at SRMC Women's Life Center

The

first baby born at Southern Regional Medical Center's New Women's

Life Center occurred at 10:21a.m. May 16, officially kicking off the

start of a new era in Women's Healthcare in the Southern Crescent.

The new center opened that morning after years of planning and preparation.

Ultimate

Drive coming to Hank Aaron BMW

The

fifth Ultimate Drive for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation

will make its way to Hank Aaron BMW in Union City Wednesday, June

20.

Christian

City seeks volunteers

Christian

City, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing for the needs

of children, the aged and infirm, seeks volunteers in a variety of

cap

Diabetes

program at Newnan Hospital

diabetes self-help management program is underway at Newnan Hospital.

Classes are being held June 8, 15 and 22 from 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.

at the hospital's Wound Treatment Center at 80 Jackson Street. The

program is sponsored by the United Way and the Diabetes Association

of Atlanta. Call 404-527-7150 for fee information and to reserve a

space in this three-session program. All classes are taught by diabetes

educators.

Christian

City hosts National Senior Health & Fitness Day

Metro

Atlanta seniors will gather for the eighth annual National Senior

Health and Fitness Day (NSHFD) today, May 30, at Christian City, the

official host site for Atlantans joining an estimated 150,000 seniors

at 1,500 sites across the nation to walk, dance, play and learn their

way to better fitness and health.

Vision

important to sports enthusiasts

Active

baby boomers, many of whom are shifting from team sports to individual

sports such as golf, still have vision demands which may differ from

their everyday activities.

Hospitals

important to state's economy

Georgia

hospitals contributed more than $26 billion to the state's economy

in 1999, according to a recent report prepared by the Georgia Hospital

Association.

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