National Poison Prevention (Continued from front) |
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Reasons for calling the Poison Control Center are: Treatment for poisoning, bites and stings, food poisoning, occupational poisoning, drug overdose, pill identification, plants, drug interactions and adverse reactions, animal poisoning, poisoning prevention, and to learn about public education programs.
To receive a free packet of poison prevention publications, write to "Poison Prevention Packet, CPSC, Washington, DC 20207, or visit www.poisonprevention.org. |
"Sisters Care" — 6th Annual Women's Health Day |
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The 6th Annual MCMC Auxiliary Women's Health Day - "Sisters Care", attracted 47 participants this year. Door prizes are donated by the American Cancer Society and the Mecosta County Medical Center Auxiliary Gift Shop.
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Women of all ages showed up to hear General Surgeon Jerry Pearson, M.D., and Oncologist Lawrence E. Paul, M.D. discuss new treatments available for breast cancer, including a breast stereo tactic biopsy machine now available at MCMC. Women walked away with tips on caring for themselves and for each other.
 MCMC Education Coordinator, Amy Wemple spoke on myths and facts about nutrition and cancer. Cynthia Shafer, from Migun Company of Bay City offered demonstrations and information about the Migun Thermal Massage Bed and how it increases circulation and provides detoxication. Migun offered to pledge $200 to MCMC for every massage table purchased by attendees.
Thanks to Pere Marquette Catering for the wonderful lunch and to the planning committee....Joan Wellnitz, Marilyn Loomis, Rita Shafer, Jean Haldeman, Jan Williams, Amy Wemple and Gail Bullard. Sponsors include MCMC's Auxiliary, Mecosta Health Services and Mecosta County Medical Center.
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Jeffrey Chapman, M.D. — New Urologist |
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Mecosta Health Services, Inc. welcomes Jeffrey Chapman, M.D., Board Certified Urologist to their Big Rapids office. He is now accepting new patients. Dr. Chapman is specialty trained and has been diagnosing and treating patients of all ages with genitourinary and adrenal gland diseases for 19 years. |
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 Treatment of kidney and ureteral stones
Kidney, prostate, and bladder cancer
Urinary tract infections
Children's urological problems
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Female urinary incontinence
Vasectomy procedures
Various dysfunctions
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Dr. Chapman completed Medical School at Wayne State University School, and residency program at the University of Minnesota and William Beaumont Hospital. He is a member of the American Urological Association and is Board Certified by the American Board of Urology. |
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