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Hauptman: Cutting budget to detriment of children's health |
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Written by Ari Hauptman
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Sunday, 14 June 2009 |
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While I understand the severity of our state’s budget deficit, and the need to cut spending, I am saddened that the governor has proposed balancing the budget to the detriment of children’s health.
Accessible, affordable and adequate health care is necessary for all people, including children. By eliminating or reducing the number of children eligible for the Healthy Families program, California will put more children at risk for chronic illnesses.
Obesity, high blood pressure and high cholesterol – diagnoses previously reserved almost exclusively for adults – will go unchecked as parents are forced to forgo preventative care for their children, only seeking care in emergency situations.
As a pediatrician, I know that regular well child visits support a healthy childhood. All children have a basic right to a "medical home" where there is continuity of care that includes preventative health and anticipatory guidance (on issues such as healthy eating, active living, immunizations, safety, age appropriate issues) as well as a relationship with a health care provider built upon trust.
We’ll all pay a much higher price years from now, when heart disease, stroke, diabetes and other preventable illnesses shorten the lives of our next generation.
Ari Hauptman, M.D., F.A.A.P., is a North Bay board member with the American Heart Association. He works with the Department of Pediatrics at Kaiser Santa Rosa. |
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Fergussons: Appreciation for new farmers market |
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Written by Linda and Cade Fergusson
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Sunday, 14 June 2009 |
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We had such a great time at the Hidden Valley Lake Farmers Market near Mugshot's on Thursday!'
We ate a delicious chicken Caesar salad wrap with potato and fruit salad that was only $5. We bought some fresh greens to make salads and salsa and carrots from local farmers, we listened to a terrific band that played my favorite Johnny Cash song, we also caught up with several friends and had some great conversations.
We are so happy to have a social venue like this to go to. Very refreshing.
Thank you to the vendors and Star Laurence for putting this on! Linda and Cade Fergusson live in Hidden Valley Lake. |
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Raymundo-Schmidt: A powerful experience |
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Written by PatriciaAn Raymundo-Schmidt
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Friday, 12 June 2009 |
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As I went to the Lake County Fairgrounds to see The Moving Wall Thursday afternoon, I entered into an atmosphere of stillness. I am not able to explain without being irreverent.
Being around the veterans and volunteers setting up for the dedication Friday reminded me how much I have taken life for granted.
This photo of this child by this powerful memorial may say it all.
PatriciaAn Raymundo-Schmidt lives in Lakeport. |
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Hovde: Ask Thompson to support Lung Cancer Mortality Reduction Act |
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Written by Gloria Hovde
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Wednesday, 10 June 2009 |
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After decades of stigma, high death rates and neglect, people with or at risk for lung cancer have reason to hope.
The Lung Cancer Mortality Reduction Act (HR 2112) is the first-ever federal legislation that provides research funding for the most lethal and neglected of all cancers.
Lung Cancer is the No. 1 cancer killer above all others. It kills three times as many men as prostate cancer and twice as many women as breast cancer. It has been declared a national health epidemic.
Yet because of the smoking stigma, people are blamed for the disease, so research funding remains abysmally low and death rates high.
Sixty percent of people diagnosed with lung cancer have either never smoked or quit many years – or decades – earlier. I lost my spouse to this disease, who had not touched a cigarette in 23 years.
This bill begins to finally give lung cancer the attention and funding it deserves.
Lung Cancer Alliance is asking Congressman Mike Thompson to co-sponsor the bill. We ask that you call Thompson’s office (707-226-9898) and ask him to support the Lung Cancer Mortality Reduction Act (HR 2112).
We at Lung Cancer Alliance believe that No One deserves lung cancer.
Gloria Hovde lives in Lower Lake. |
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Peters: A big thank you for Clean Up Clearlake |
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Written by Lori Peters
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Monday, 08 June 2009 |
 Volunteers worked to clean up the city of Clearlake on Saturday, May 9, 2009. Courtesy photos. 
On May 9 we worked the Clean up Clearlake day, which was started last year by Cathy Wilson from Small Business Development Center, who partnered with the City of Clearlake and the Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce.
This year we had many volunteers who spent their day cleaning along Lakeshore Drive and Olympic Drive. After getting those areas complete volunteers moved onto areas of Old 53 and 40th Avenue.
I want to say thank you to all who volunteered and/or donated much needed items: Bay Berry Inc., Second Sunday Cinema, Upward Bound students at Lower Lake High School, Hot Spot Youth Center, Clearlake Waste Solutions, Foods Etc. Sunset Fishing Resort, Rutherford & Associates Realty, Griffin’s Furniture, Safeway, Rays Food Place, Walmart, Lakeshore Bait & Tackle, Jones & Lewis Funeral Mortuary, Shannon Ridge Winery & Vineyards and Wild About Books.
It is a pleasure working beside those who love the City of Clearlake and want it to look its best!
Lori Peters is executive director of the Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce. |
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