By Kristine Thomas Flu Summit Aug. 21, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Salem Conference Center 200 Commercial St. S.E. Free; public welcome. Register: www.flu.oregon.gov Flu talk Jamie Baxter and Mary Marschall of Silverton Hospital talk about H1N1 influenza Sept. 1, noon to 1 p.m. Mt. Angel Public Library 145 Elm St. Free; public welcome. Silverton Hospital registered nurses Mary Marschall […]
With Father’s Day approaching it is a good time to reflect on men – fathers, husbands, uncles, friends and brothers. They work hard, taking care of kids, taking care of home, taking care of cars and taking care of business.
But what about themselves? Do they do a good job taking care of themselves?
According to WebMD, the six top health risks to men as they get older are led by cardiovascular disease, also called atherosclerosis. “Atherosclerosis means hardening of the arteries, but it could just as easily be Latin for ‘man’s worst enemy.’”
Lung cancer is the second leading health risk to men as they age, followed by prostate cancer, depression and suicide, diabetes and erectile dysfunction.
Silverton High School seniors Jared Hilton and Becca Cross invite the community to a free Health Fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., April 18, at St. Edward’s Episcopal Church, Fairview and Center streets, Silverton. A senior project, the event is designed to answer questions and promote ways to stay healthy. There will be booths and guest speakers who will […]
