Volume 1, Issue 2 |
June 30, 2003 |
Well, I got many positive feedbacks and good comments about our first newsletter that encouraged me to work on this new issue. I hope it will be more informative and of some help to everyone. I've changed the format to try to make it more readable. Let me know if it is better, and don't hesitate to comment! Thank you to all of you who gave me suggestions and ideas. I wish every one of you and your loved ones a safe and blissful summer!
V.B.
N.B.: This newsletter has been re-edited for the web posting.
This is the second part of our articles about getting ready for a possible emergency situation. This article will help you to know what you should have in your emergency or first aid kit. We recommend different First Aid kits for different levels of emergency. All kits should be locked at all time and out of reach of children and pets. Check every kits twice a year for 'use by' dates; for example each time change in spring and fall, at the same time you change the batteries in the smoke detectors in your house.
Basic kit (Common items to all kits)
Sterile gloves (2 pairs) Sterile dressings (box) Cleansing agent Antibiotic and burn ointment Adhesive bandages of different sizes (box) Eye wash solution (bottle) Thermometer Scissors Tweesers Petroleum Jelly or other lubricant (tube) Aspirin and/or non-aspirin pain reliever (box) Anti-diarrhea medication (box) Antacid (box or bottle) Laxative (box or bottle) Level 1 (To keep at home)
Basic kit Syrup of ipecac and activated charcoal (to use as directed by pioson control 303-739-1123 in Denver Level 2 (To take with you when you travel)
Basic kit Prescription medications and medical supplies (ask your doctor/pharmacist) Flash light Extra batteries Garbage bags (5) Map of the area Whistle Moist Towlettes Paper and pencils Cash Level 3 (To use or take with you in case of crisis)
Basic kit Prescription medications and medical supplies (ask your doctor/pharmacist) Flash light Extra batteries Garbage bags (5) Map of the area Whistle Moist Towlettes Paper and pencils Cash Goggles Battery powered radio Utility knife
| Ingredients | 2 servings of rice |
| 1 tuna fish can or package | |
| 1 small can of black olives | |
| 1 red pepper, chopped | |
| 1 stack of celeri, chopped | |
| Vinaigrette | 1/4 cup of wine vinegar |
| 2 Tsp. of water | |
| 1/2 cup of olive oil | |
| 1 Tsp. of spicy mustard | |
| Salt and pepper to taste | |
| Directions | |
| Cook the rice as directed on the package for two servings;
rice must be cooked but still firm. Let cool. Mixed rice, tuna fish, red
pepper, celery and olives. Mixed all vinaigrette ingredients in a separate
bowl. Add vinaigrette to salad and toss well. Serve it on a bed of lettuce
with garlic bread. Enjoy! |
Home Health Care Professionals has issued picture IDs to medical personnel that expressed their concerns that they did not have any identification while going to patients' home. We are glad we got a very positive feedback. We are looking forward to even better serve you in the future.
| Emergency | 911 |
| Non-Emergency Numbers | |
| Arapahoe County | 303-795-4711 |
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303-365-2844 |
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303-761-7410 |
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303-759-1511 |
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303-741-5960 |
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303-794-1551 |
| Denver City and County | 720-913-2000 |
| Poison Control | 303-739-1123 |
| Social Services | |
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303-795-4850 |
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720-944-3666 |
| Hospitals | |
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303-699-3000 |
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303-436-6000 |
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303-730-8900 |
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303-425-4500 |
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303-451-7800 |
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303-778-1955 |
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303-839-6000 |
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303-320-2121 |
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303-629-3511 |
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303-426-2151 |
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303-837-7111 |
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303-788-5000 |
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303-861-8888 |
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303-695-2600 |
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303-372-0000 |
| Colorado Allergy and Asthma Center | |
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720-585-7600 |
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303-795-8177 |
You are at greater risk if:
Prevention:
References: National Osteoporosis Foundation (www.nof.org), National Institutes of Health, Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases (www.osteo.org)
Animal-assisted Therapy consists in using animals (mostly but not always dogs) in the healing and rehabilitation of acute and chronically ill individuals.
Research studies confirm that Animal-Assisted Therapy helps many people with their physical, social and emotional well-being. Some of these benefits are:
In Colorado there are few groups that offer Animal-Assisted Therapy. They visit hospitals, Hospices, special education schools and adult day care facilities. Here are some of them: