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BE Healthy | November/December 2010 | Volume 1, Issue 5
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FOCUS ON HEALTH
WHEN YOUR CHILD
HAS DIABETES
The swelling number of cases
By Todd Senters
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SAFETY
TOY STORIES
Buy smart for holidays
By Cathleen Cole
15
HELPING HANDS
MAN ON A MISSION
Dental care for Haitians
By Kirsten Matthew
12
SPECIAL SECTIONS
SETX HOSPITAL
PROFILES
Find the specialties you need
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EDITOR’S LETTER
BE GRINCHY?
Know about “No”
By Cheryl Rose
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EATING RIGHT
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Ward off colds
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BE grinchy ?
from the editor
M
y house is exploding with toys. No
matter how many I donate, pass down,
and toss, there are still jammed toy
boxes and overfowing closets. I’d like
to blame someone else for this condi-
tion — overly indulgent grandparents,
maybe “society” — but really, it’s my fault. I love shop-
ping for toys and, yes, I get a little thrill out of fulflling
my kids’ whims apparently.
But this month’s story on toy safety made me pause
to consider the results of overindulgence. About the long-term attitudes rather than
the short-term satisfactions. Even if you have strict limitations on your own gift-giving
within a family, it can be difcult to manage the incoming deluge from other relatives
and friends. Find good tips for determining your giving guidelines for both safety and
psychological reasons in the article beginning on page 7.
Of course when mentioning overindulgence at this time of year, food is what perhaps
leaps frst to mind. ’Tis the season of tempting treats, bufets and once-a-year special
foods that often seem to have a lot of butter and sugar. While many of us adults will be
ruefully sucking in tummies and planning all kinds of stringent New Year’s resolutions
while we have one more mini-cheesecake, we may not be considering how our eating
habits are being transferred to our children.
Repeatedly, we are seeing warnings from health professionals that childhood obesity
is exploding in the American population and represents a serious health threat. The
rise in childhood diabetes is certainly linked to this unhealthy trend. Diabetes, though
manageable and treatable, is a life-changing and challenging disease. No one should
volunteer to have it, because the treatments can be unpleasant, and the consequences
debilitating and possibly fatal. And yet, that’s what a growing percentage of the popu-
lation is doing by overindulgence in unhealthy food and a sedentary lifestyle. Type 2
diabetes, once an adults-only disease, is now increasingly diagnosed in children.
I’ve had a glimpse at how overwhelming coping with childhood diabetes can be
through watching the ordinary days of some friends whose young son has Type 1 dia-
betes. A typical day can have all kinds of literal highs and lows as they monitor blood
sugar. I hope you will read the article about childhood diabetes this month, and learn
more about prevention and treatment for this disease.
Am I really advocating for you to be a Grinch? No toys, no treats? Of course not. I
once interviewed famous cook Paula Deen and asked about her free hand with but-
ter. She said, “I come from the school that everything is okay in moderation. I mean,
what’s the point?” Chant it with me now so our New Year’s resolutions won’t be so
onerous: Moderation, Moderation, Moderation! •
Cheryl Rose,
Executive Editor
Editorial
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CHERYL ROSE
Contributing Writers
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KIRSTEN MATTHEW
TODD SENTERS
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Buy the right toys and the right
amount for safety and sanity
By Cathleen Cole
S
ome toys and
child equipment
might look
awesome but
have hidden
dangers. Avoid
hazardous toys with a little
common sense and research.
Be choosey
Keeping children safe is the number-one
priority of parents, guardians, teachers
and caregivers. So when a toy that’s
supposed to give a child pleasure
turns out to be a danger, they need
to know about it – ASAP.
As director of Lamar University’s
Early Childhood Development Center in
Beaumont, Margaret Swope makes sure the
children in her care are safe. As part of that
mission, she uses her best judgment when
selecting toys and equipment for the center.
Part two of that task is checking up on toy
and equipment recalls.
“I choose toys that are well made with
no sharp parts or points and do not pinch;
are painted with nontoxic, lead-free paint;
are shatter-proof and can be cleaned eas-
ily,” she said. “I avoid toys with long cords
and strings and propelled toys such as
arrows and darts. They can easily injure
eyes.” The director also bans balloons.
When they pop, the pieces fy and create a
huge choking hazard, she warned.
She also selects toys for children that
match their stages of development and
abilities. “I recommend parents look at
their child’s age, interest and abilities,” she
said, adding that parents and caregivers
must remember that each child develops at
his or her own pace. >>
Holiday Toy Joy
safety
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When buying toys and equipment for children,
read the labels. Swope’s advice: “Look for and heed
age recommendations!”
Too many toys?
How much is too much when it comes to holiday
gift giving for children? Oney Fitzpatrick, an associ-
ate professor of psychology at Lamar University
who specializes in developmental psychology, un-
derstands the parental urge to provide as much as
possible. Some parents give too much to make up
for a perceived lack of gifts as a child. Some want to
be liked and this is a way to “buy” approval and to
be seen as “the best” parents. However, Fitzpatrick
warned, while you may have good intentions, you
can spoil a child by giving too much. “Especially
during this time of year, we think buying a lot of
toys and gifts will build fond memories,” he said.
“But, that is not necessarily going to be the case
and we must guard against going overboard during
the holidays.”
Unfortunately, the more children get, the more
they tend to expect, the psychologist explained.
If they are accustomed to always getting a lot, it
becomes hard for them to be grateful for what they
are given. “Instead, we should focus on the tradi-
tions of the season, not just on the gifts the season
may bring,” he said. “It is a time when parents can
help children learn to create their own fun and
meaningfulness.”
There are several negative impacts of spoiling
children, Fitzpatrick said. First, it can foster ad-
dictive behavior in children because of the lack of
the development of the inner self. One result is an
adult with the habit of spending to feel fulflled.
Secondly, spoiling children teaches them that it
is appropriate to be demanding and to disregard
the needs of others. Finally, by giving children too
much, they learn to evaluate their self-worth based
on what they have (and the approval of others) and
not based on their inner qualities. “We should want
children to develop a strong sense of self that goes
beyond the possessions and approval of peers to
one that develops from the value of who they are,”
Fitzpatrick said.
Regarding gifts from friends and family mem-
bers, the psychologist says the key is to explain
and discuss in advance the lessons you are trying
to teach your children. “Consistency is the key,” he
said. •
“ … we should focus on
the traditions of the season,
not just on the gifts the
season may bring.”
Oney Fitzpatrick,
Associate professor
of psychology,
Lamar University
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Safety check
Check out these sites for toy and equipment recalls:
U.s. Consumer Product safety Commission
www.cpsc.gov
Consumer Reports school safety Alert Program
www.clickcheckprotect.org
For information on lead poisoning and other
child-health issues:
American Academy of Pediatrics - www.aap.org
For information about buying toys and equipment:
national Association for the Education of Young Children
www.naeyc.org
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At 4 years old,
Chandler mcCarson
enjoys creative play
with building toys.
Birth to 6 months
Rattles
Large rings
Textured balls
Mirrors (not breakable)
7 to 12 months
Large, soft blocks
Push and pull toys
Nesting toys
Toys that pop up (Jack in Box)
Soft, washable dolls
Things to drop and take out
1 year
Board books (photos of real objects)
Toy phones
4 piece puzzles with giant knobs for
little hands to grip
Mini rainsticks
Things to pretend with — soft puppets
2 years (toddlers)
4-12 piece puzzles
(good for problem solving)
Snap together toys
Large items to sort
(by shape, color, size)
Baby safe peg boards
Dress up clothes
Kitchen sets (pretend food)
Fingerpaint (non-toxic) washable paint
3 to 6 years
(preschool and kindergarten)
12- to 20-piece puzzles
Small objects to sort by length, width,
height, shape, and color
Rhythm instruments: xylophones,
maracas, keyboards
Magic writing boards
Balls (small and large)
Plastic bowling pins
Things for pretending and building-
blocks, construction sets, dress-up
sets, dolls with accessories, puppets
and puppet theater, sand and water toys
Things to create with: clay, dough, con-
struction paper, preschooler scissors,
cloth scraps for a collage
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Children Who Are Too Sweet:
Childhood Diabetes
focus on health
By Todd Senters
“One little stick, one small drop of blood, completely changed
our lives.”
Dr. Deborah Sherman, an obstetrician and gynecologist with
Southeast Texas OB/GYN Associates in Beaumont, became
emotional when she recalled the day she discovered her own son
had developed diabetes. “Sometimes it is hard to be both a physi-
cian and a mother,” she said. “As a doctor I knew something was
wrong, but I didn’t want to admit it was diabetes. I knew what
that diagnosis would mean. But after several weeks of denial, I
fnally checked his blood sugar. Seconds later, my worst fears
were confrmed.”
Initial Diagnosis
When picturing an individual with diabetes, it is easy to
conjure up an image of someone who is older, overweight and in
relatively poor health. Today, the face of diabetes has changed
signifcantly. A study conducted in 2000, The National Health
and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), frst shed light on
an alarming trend. NHANES demonstrated that the average age
of those diagnosed with diabetes fell by six years to 46 years of
age. Though this study focused on adult-onset diabetes, the fnd-
ings were a clear indicator that children are now at greater risk of
contracting a disease once linked with advanced age.
“There are signs I look for that may indicate the presence of
diabetes, including excessive thirst and urination,” indicated
Dr. T. Renee Brown-Nembhard, a pediatrician with Beaumont
Pediatric Center. “With Type 1 diabetes, there is often signifcant
weight loss as well. If you notice any of these symptoms, the
child must be seen by their physician immediately. If diabetes is
not caught early it will progress to a critical state called ketoaci-
dosis, or DKA, which can be fatal.”
Childhood diabetes can take two forms. Type 1, classifed as an
autoimmune disease, typically develops in childhood and can be
treated but not cured. Approximately 14,250 American children
will develop Type 1 diabetes this year. Type 2 can develop at any
time and can be controlled or even reversed with medication and
lifestyle changes. Less than ten years ago, the incidence of Type
2 diabetes in childhood was extremely rare, but now accounts for
one in every four children diagnosed with diabetes.
According to Brown-Nembhard, the startling rise in the inci-
dence of childhood Type 2 diabetes correlates with the increase
in childhood obesity, which has also led to increased occurrences
of other glandular disorders and high blood pressure. Though
most of her patients diagnosed with insulin resistance, or pre-
(Type 2) diabetes are in their pre-teens, Brown-Nembhard said
she also has patients as young as 8 years old with the disease.
Defning Diabetes
The pancreas is a gland that produc-
es the hormone insulin, which aids
the absorption of sugars consumed
as part of dietary intake. Diabetes
(Mellitus) is a general term for several
disease processes which block the
effective absorption of sugar. Accord-
ing to the Mayo Clinic, there are two
forms, or types, of diabetes that can
occur in childhood.
Type 1 Diabetes: Commonly re-
ferred to as juvenile-onset diabetes,
Type 1 is a disease state where
the pancreas produces little or no
insulin. Type 1 diabetes, classifed
as an autoimmune disease, is where
antibodies attack insulin-producing
cells in the pancreas. Type 1 diabetes
must be treated with insulin.
Type 2 Diabetes: In this form, the
pancreas does not produce enough
insulin, or the body becomes resis-
tant to insulin. Type 2 diabetes often
occurs later in life and is commonly
associated with obesity. Type 2 dia-
betes can often be treated with oral
medication, diet and exercise.
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Treatment Options
“It can be overwhelming to be told your child has or might
develop diabetes, but it is important to remember that Type 2
diabetes doesn’t have to be a life-long condition; it is reversible,”
Brown-Nembhard emphasized. “In fact, it is almost 100 percent
preventable. It starts with eating healthy and going outside the
house to exercise. At my home, the crockpot is my best friend.
Because of my schedule I have to plan and pre-cook meals in
advance to maintain healthy eating habits.”
Unlike Type 2, Type 1 diabetes is not reversible nor is it pre-
ventable, but treatment options are becoming more advanced.
In the Sherman family, 12-year-old Jake is able to monitor his
condition through a lifeline the size of a small cell phone. “My
son is currently on a pocket-sized insulin pump, which provides
a continuous infusion of insulin 24 hours a day,” Sherman said.
“He checks his blood sugar before each meal and before he goes
to bed and simply gives himself a bolus of insulin with the pump
to adjust for his blood sugar, or the amount of carbohydrates he
may be eating.”
Another advance on the horizon is an ‘artifcial pancreas.’
Brown-Nembhard indicated that this device, currently in devel-
opment, will sense when insulin is required and automatically
calculate and deliver the correct dose.
The Life Ahead
“Those who live with diabetes face an uncertain future,” Sher-
man said. “Heart disease, kidney disease, stroke, vision loss and
amputation are just some of the potential health concerns if you
fail to control your blood sugar,” she explained. “Young women
who are diabetic and become pregnant will be at a higher risk of
miscarriages, birth defects and issues related to fetal growth and
birth injury.”
Regardless of whether the disease is Type 1 or Type 2, a dia-
betic who appropriately manages and controls his or her blood
sugar can expect to live to a normal life expectancy. A healthy
lifestyle can help control blood sugar and even prevent Type 2
diabetes.
“Our whole family now lives much healthier,” Sherman said.
“We will never know what caused his Type 1 diabetes, but we
all play a part in ensuring his continued health and well-being.
He refuses to let his diabetes defne who he is. He participates
in several sports and he has decided he wants to go to medical
school.”
A life lived with diabetes is a life lived continually planning
ahead and thinking about things others take for granted, but it
can also be a life lived to the fullest.
Postscript: Writer Todd Senters is a hospital administrator who
is also the parent of a 4-year-old child who has Type 1 diabetes.
He knows frst-hand the fear that grips you when you learn your
child has been diagnosed with this disease. Though it has been
three years since his son’s diagnosis, the events of that day will be
ingrained in his memory for years to come. It was the moment when
his child’s life was forever changed. •
Resources
National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse
diabetes.niddk.nih.gov
National Diabetes Education Program
www.ndep.nih.gov/index.aspx
The National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse
(NDIC) states that over 1.5 million adults will be
diagnosed with diabetes this year; almost all will
have Type 2 diabetes. In contrast, 19,000 children
will develop diabetes this year; 75 percent will be
diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes.
“One little stick, one
small drop of blood,
completely changed
our lives.”
Dr. Deborah Sherman
with son Jake
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There are six acute care facilities located in Jeferson and
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Specialty services vary by facility, but often include inpa-
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When considering where to seek treatment, it is important
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While new services are continually being added, this overview
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hospitals are best able to meet your specifc needs.
Baptist Beaumont Hospital
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Ambulatory Surgery Center Baptist Beaumont Surgical Affliates is
a six operating room ambulatory surgery center that provides outpa-
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Medical ICU/Cardiovascular ICU Specialized critical care services
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the wait time before surgery and simplify the recovery and discharge
process.
Pediatric Services Pediatric services include an inpatient unit with
child life specialists to help acclimate the child to the hospital at an
age-appropriate level.
Plastic/Reconstructive Surgery In addition to common cosmetic
surgery procedures, Baptist also offers post-cancer reconstructive
surgery and simultaneous reconstructive surgery for those who have
or are undergoing surgery as a result of a cancer diagnosis.
Comprehensive Therapy Services Inpatient and Outpatient Re-
habilitation includes OT, PT, cardiac rehab and speech therapy with a
focus on returning patients back to a functional state so they are able
to perform daily life and occupational skills.
Renal Services Services include inpatient and outpatient
hemodialysis.
Sleep Lab For those suffering with insomnia or a disruption in sleep
pattern the sleep lab will help pinpoint the problem.
Stroke Dedicated stroke team responds to any potential stroke to save
critical time, expedite diagnosis and immediately initiate treatment.
Urology Services include urodynamic studies, prostate procedures,
bladder suspension and management urologic cancers.
Renaissance Hospital Groves
www.renaissancehospitalgroves.com • Licensed for 91 beds
Cardiology/Cardiac Cath Lab Emergency cardiac care includes non-
invasive and interventional cardiology, thoracic and vascular surgery.
Diabetes and Endocrine Inpatient and outpatient management of
complications related to diabetes and diabetic education services for
risk prevention and overall disease management.
Emergency Department 24-hour emergency department staffed with
emergency room physicians.
Endoscopy/GI Endoscopy services including EGD (upper endoscopy/
gastroscopy), and colonoscopy.
Medical ICU Specialized critical care services for medical patients.
Advanced Imaging Imaging technology includes MRI, CT, nuclear
medicine, general radiography, mammography, ultrasound and fuoro-
scopic procedures.
Neurology Services include EEG, EMG, MRI.
Orthopedic Surgery Services include most orthopedic surgical procedures.
Plastic/Reconstructive Surgery All common cosmetic surgery proce-
dures are available.
Comprehensive Therapy Services Inpatient and Outpatient Reha-
bilitation includes OT,
PT, cardiac rehab and
speech therapy with a fo-
cus on returning patients
back to a functional
state so they are able
to perform daily life and
occupational skills.
Urology Services include
urodynamic studies,
prostate procedures and
bladder suspension.
Baptist Orange Hospital
www.mhbh.org • Licensed for 94 beds
Cardiology Cardiac care includes non-invasive cardiology.
Emergency Department 24-hour emergency department
staffed with emergency room physicians.
Endoscopy/GI Endoscopy services including EGD (upper
endoscopy/gastroscopy), and colonoscopy.
Medical ICU Specialized critical care services for medical
patients.
Advanced Imaging Imaging technology includes MRI,
64-slice CT, nuclear medicine, general radiography, mammog-
raphy, ultrasound and fuoroscopic procedures.
Neurology Services include EEG, EMG, MRI.
Obstetrical/GYN Services Dedicated unit for Labor and
Delivery, post partum and GYN surgery.
Orthopedic Surgery Services include most orthopedic surgi-
cal procedures.
Comprehensive Therapy Services Therapy services includes
OT, PT with a focus on returning patients back to a functional
state so they are able to perform daily life and occupational skills.
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The Medical Center
of Southeast Texas
www.medicalcentersetexas.org • Licensed for 224 beds
Cardiology/Cardiac Cath Lab/Open Heart Surgery Emergency
cardiac care includes non-invasive and interventional cardiology,
bypass, valve, thoracic and vascular surgery.
Diabetes and Endocrine Inpatient and outpatient management of
complications related to diabetes and diabetic education services for
risk prevention and overall disease management.
Emergency Department 24-hour emergency department staffed
with emergency room physicians and mid-level practitioners.
Endoscopy/GI Full endoscopy services including EGD (upper
endoscopy/gastroscopy), colonoscopy and ERCP (gallbladder and
pancreas).
Hyperbaric Medicine/Wound Management Comprehensive
wound healing program is staffed with a physician specializing in
wound management.
Medical ICU Specialized critical care services for medical patients.
Advanced Imaging Imaging technology includes MRI, 64-slice CT,
nuclear medicine, general radiography, digital mammography, ultra-
sound and fuoroscopic procedures.
Neonatal ICU Level II neonatal ICU is staffed with a physician
neonatologist and NICU nursing staff capable of providing transitional,
intermediate and ICU-level care for premature infants.
Neurology/Neurosurgery Services include EEG, EMG, MRI.
Obstetrical/GYN Services Dedicated unit for Labor and Delivery,
LDRP, post partum and GYN surgery.
Orthopedic Surgery Services include comprehensive orthopedic
surgical procedures.
Outpatient Surgery Dedicated outpatient surgery unit to reduce
the wait time before surgery and simplify the recovery and discharge
process.
Plastic/Reconstructive Surgery All common cosmetic surgery
procedures are available.
Renal Services Services include inpatient and outpatient hemodialysis.
Comprehensive Therapy Services Therapy services includes
OT, PT, cardiac rehab and speech therapy with a focus on returning
patients back to a functional state so they are able to perform daily
life and occupational skills.
Urology Services include urodynamic studies, prostate procedures
and bladder suspension.
CHRISTUS Hospital —
St. Elizabeth’s Campus
www.christushospital.org • 438 beds
St. Elizabeth specializes in spine and orthopedics, cardiology,
oncology, general surgery, birthing, neonatal care and bariatrics.
Designated as a Primary Stroke Center by The Joint Commission and is
a Cycle III Certifed Chest Pain Center.
Trauma care: St. Elizabeth has trauma surgeons on staff and is the only
Level III Trauma Center in the area.
Physicians work at the forefront of research, clinical trials, treatment, and
care. The nursing staff has received the American Heart Association’s “Get
with the Guidelines” awards for Heart Failure and Coronary Artery
Disease, as well as numerous other recognitions.
The campus also features the Kate Dishman Rehabilitation Hospital
and the Spine and Orthopedic Specialty Center within St. Elizabeth,
the Wilton P. Hebert Health and Wellness Center, the Mamie McFad-
din Ward Cancer Center, and multiple medical offce buildings.
The Christus Outpatient Pavilion offers a coordinated setting for digital
imaging, pain management, hyperbaric medicine and wound care treat-
ment, and outpatient surgery. It is also home to the Joint Commission
certifed diabetes education program and the Christus Health Living Spa, a
Murad Inclusive Health Center.
Clinics and Outpatient Centers Christus Communication and Swal-
lowing Center, Christus Minor Care Center, Christus Outpatient Cardiac
Rehabilitation Center, Christus Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, Christus
St. Elizabeth and St. Mary Medical Group Southeast Texas Bariatric Center,
Christus Spine and Orthopedic Specialty Center, Christus Wound Care and
Hyperbaric Center
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CHRISTUS Hospital —
St. Mary’s Campus
www.christushospital.org • 227 beds
St. Mary provides an array of services — including orthopedics,
cardiology, oncology, general surgery, birthing, and neonatal care —
and is a provider of state-designated trauma services.
Cardiology technology: St. Mary’s physicians utilize the heart
bypass surgery program and cardiac catheterization services capable
of 3-D rotational angiography. Members of the nursing staff have
received national recognition, including the American Heart Associa-
tion’s “Get with the Guidelines” award for Heart Failure.
The Outpatient Center provides diagnostic, lab and physical
therapy services.
The Women’s Imaging Center located within the Outpatient Center
offers a relaxing, spa-like environment for advanced diagnostic imag-
ing, including digital mammography, breast ultrasound, bone density
screening, and computer-assisted detection.
Physical rehabilitation, diabetes education and other services are also
available at the Outpatient Center, which is a Certifed Participant in
the National Quality Measures for Breast Centers Program.
Clinics and Outpatient Centers Christus Minor Care Center, Chris-
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helping hands
It was Labor Day weekend 2009. Dr. Alan Coleman, a Beau-
mont dentist and city council member, was out for a run on the
Delaware Extension when, just like that, he heard a message:
“You must travel and help my children across the world with the
blessings I have given you.”
In that moment, Coleman knew he was going to form a min-
istry to go to villages and orphanages throughout Central and
South America to restore children’s teeth. “It just popped into
my head. Some people get a message from God. I got one,” he
explained.
Coleman began pursuing his vision, but got derailed in July
of this year. He had to cancel his planned trip to Mexico due to
family illness. Initially discouraged by the setback, he found that
it was a turn in the road rather than a dead end.
Last month, after much hard work raising thousands of dol-
lars to purchase the basic equipment necessary to travel abroad
and deliver full dental care, Coleman and his wife, Julie, put the
closed shingle up at his Beaumont private practice and set out for
Haiti with his special carry-on piece housing just about every-
thing from a dentist ofce. He admitted that at frst he was “half
pumped, half scared” to go to this dangerous land of severe pov-
erty, but then realized he’d have to step out of his comfort zone.
Coleman arrived at Port au Prince in Haiti bearing food and
clothing to distribute to its people ($4,000 of beans and rice were
donated to a soup kitchen.) The devastation caused by the cata-
strophic earthquake that occurred in January was obvious, with
large tent cities blending crudely into the landscape.
Coleman was whisked away, along with two nurses and one
other dentist, to their small compound in Juampas, about 30
miles from the Port. There, he practiced four days of dentistry,
even riding in dugout canoes to a hilltop village to deliver school
supplies and soccer balls.
“We have hope; they have despair.” Coleman said. “These
Haitians have nothing and we, here in America, take electricity,
water, cars, for granted, not realizing they are a blessing.”
He and his assistant, Teri Timm, treated over 100 patients
in three and a half days, mostly extractions and a couple dozen
fllings. His wife assisted by sterilizing the instruments used by
the two dentists. “I extracted more bad teeth in that time than in
all my years of practice,” he said, describing a scene of less than
desirable conditions. Fans in windows blew construction debris,
temperatures were extremely hot and bugs flled the room as doc-
tors worked until sunset.
A reason
to smile
Extracting a meaningful purpose
from an international disaster
By Kirsten Matthew
Free/Low Cost Dental Care Our area hosts a number
of different free/low cost dental care providers:
• Gulf Coast Health Clinic – Orange 409.886.8400,
Silsbee 409.386.1222, Port Arthur 409.983.1161
• LIT Dental Hygiene Clinic 409.880.8860
• Ubi Caritas 409.813.1702
• Smiles on Wheels 409.735.2929
Coleman said he feels blessed with a gift of hands that can
serve, adapting his skills and plans to the need. In July, when
he was all set to go to the Mexican-Indian Training Center in
Cordoba, Mexico, Julie Coleman was diagnosed with precan-
cerous polyps of the colon that required surgical removal.
There were complications and the trip had to be canceled. But
she would be deemed cancer-free and make a full recovery.
“When I thought my dream to travel this year was shat-
tered, He (God) opened the door to Haiti.”
Coleman has formed a nonproft group called Southeast
Texas Hands for God Ministry, whose mission is “to bring
dental care, medical care and the Word to the children of God
and to provide those who wish to serve God the opportunity to
travel to those in need.”
Next stop? Coleman may take the clinic on the road to the
Appalachians area, where he can practice setting up a dental
clinic using the information and techniques he learned on the
trip to Haiti.
“I never thought I’d have a dream where I could help fulfll
other people’s dreams,” he said. “People need to understand
that there’s a whole world out there that needs help.” •
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Cheryl Forberg, R.D., consulting dietitian to NBC-TV’s “The
Biggest Loser,” The New York Times best-selling author and James
Beard award-winning recipe developer, has partnered with Cano-
laInfo to create a heart-smart, diabetes-friendly holiday recipe
collection that allows people to have their cake (or pumpkin flan)
and eat it, too.
“A diabetes-friendly diet is really how everyone should eat,”
Forberg says. “That’s because heart disease and Type 2 diabe-
tes are largely preventable with a good diet, exercise and other
healthy habits. These recipes prove that nutritious is delicious.
Now that’s something to celebrate during the holidays!”
Hol i day cooki ng
for the heart
healthy choices
T
he holiday season has always
been a time for celebration,
togetherness and most of all,
indulgent eating. However, with
heart disease as the leading cause of death
in the U.S. and about 24 million Americans
with diabetes, a healthier take on holiday
meals could benefit everyone.
Turkey Roulade
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Turkey Roulade
Yield: 8 servings
Serving size: 2 slices (4 ounces)
Plastic wrap
½ boneless, skinless turkey
breast, about 1½ pounds
1½ cups Cornbread and Dried
Fruit dressing
Kitchen twine
¼ tsp smoked paprika
¼ tsp black pepper
¼ tsp marjoram
¼ tsp thyme
¼ tsp sage
1 tbsp canola oil
Preheat oven to 350° F. Place large
piece of plastic wrap on countertop.
Place turkey breast half on plastic and
cover. Cover with additional plastic
wrap. Using meat mallet, pound tur-
key to rectangle about 10 x 6 inches,
about ¼-inch thick.
Remove plastic wrap from top of
turkey and spread dressing evenly
lengthwise over surface, almost to
edge. Roll turkey lengthwise. With
kitchen twine, tie roulade lengthwise
once and in several places across
turkey. Discard plastic wrap.
In small bowl, mix together spices.
Rub canola oil over all surfaces of
roulade; rub spice blend evenly over
roulade.
Place roulade in shallow roasting pan,
then place in oven. Roast for 45 to 60
minutes or until internal temperature
measured with an instant-read ther-
mometer reads 155° F.
Remove roulade from oven and
let rest 15 minutes before carefully
removing twine and slicing into 16
half-inch slices. Serve with Porcini
Mushroom Gravy, Warm Apple and
Cranberry Sauce and extra Cornbread
and Dried Fruit Dressing.
Nutrient Analysis per Serving:
Calories 140, Calories from Fat 35,
Total Fat 3.5 g, Saturated Fat < 1 g,
Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 150 mg,
Total Carbohydrate 5 g, Fiber 0 g,
Sugars 1 g, Protein 22 g
Porcini Mushroom Gravy
Yield: 2 cups (8 servings)
Serving size: ¼ cup
½ ounce dried porcini mushrooms
2 tbsp warm water
1½ tbsp canola oil
3/8 cup white whole-wheat four
2 cups fat-free, low-sodium
chicken broth
3/4 tsp salt (optional)
1 tsp onion powder
¼ tsp freshly ground
black pepper or to taste
Soak mushrooms in warm water for 5
minutes.
In 2-quart saucepan, heat canola oil
over medium heat. Whisk in four until
blended and continue stirring until
roux is lightly browned and develops
nutty aroma.
Whisk in broth, optional salt and onion
powder. Bring to a gentle boil until
just thickened, stirring. Cook and stir
for 1 minute. Remove from heat and
season with pepper. Add softened
mushrooms and any soaking liquid.
Purée gravy in food processor or food
mill. Return mixture to saucepan. Heat
just to a simmer.
Nutrient Analysis per Serving:
Calories 50, Calories from Fat 25, Total
Fat 3 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol
0 mg, Sodium 115 mg, Total Carbohy-
drate 5 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein
1 g
Cornbread and Dried
Fruit Dressing
Yield: 6 cups
Serving size: ½ cup
4 cups cornbread cubes, dried
4 ounces lean Italian turkey
sausage, casing removed
1 tbsp canola oil
1 cup chopped yellow or white
onions
¼ cup chopped celery
¼ cup chopped carrot
1 small garlic clove,
crushed
4 each dried apricots and pitted
dried plums, coarsely
chopped
½ tsp dried thyme
3/4 tsp dried sage
¼ tsp dried marjoram
1 cup fat-free, low-sodium
chicken broth
¼ cup minced fresh parsley
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp ground black pepper
Canola oil cooking spray
1 egg, lightly beaten
In small nonstick skillet, cook sausage
over medium-high heat, crumbling
and stirring until brown and cooked
through. Drain well and set aside.
In large nonstick skillet, heat canola
oil over medium heat. Stir in onions,
celery and carrot; cook 5 minutes,
stirring frequently. Add garlic and
cook for 1 minute longer, but don’t
allow garlic to brown. Stir in sausage,
apricots, plums, thyme, sage, marjo-
ram and ¼ cup broth. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer 3 minutes.
Remove from heat; pour vegetable
mixture over cornbread. Add parsley
and stir well. Season with salt and
pepper. (Dressing may be prepared to
this stage a day ahead and refriger-
ated, covered.)
Whisk together egg and remaining 3/4
cup broth and pour over cornbread
mixture, tossing well. Spray 2-quart
baking dish with canola oil cooking
spray (use larger baking dish if not
reserving dressing for Turkey Roulade)
and transfer all but 1½ cups of dress-
ing to baking dish. Cover dish with foil
and set aside.
After Turkey Roulade has been in oven
30 minutes, place covered baking dish
of dressing in oven. After 15 minutes
(or when internal temperature of rou-
lade, measured with instant-read ther-
mometer, is 155° F), remove roulade
from oven and remove foil from baking
dish with dressing. Continue baking
dressing for about 15 minutes or until
top begins to brown.
Nutrient Analysis per Serving: Calories
100, Calories from Fat 35, Total Fat
3.5 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol
30 mg, Sodium 310 mg, Total Carbo-
hydrate 12 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugars 4 g,
Protein 3 g
— Family Features •
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Eye makeup tips for eyeglass wearers
By Cathleen Cole
A
re eyeglasses a part of
your look? Whether
it’s because you can’t
wear contacts or you
like the look of spectacles as
fashion accessories, you can
still wear eye makeup for an
eye-catching effect.
Grace Mathis, a
Beaumont-based
makeup artist, has
some tips for girls who
wear glasses. Don’t
let them dictate your
fashion, she advised. “If
you are a bold fashionista,
don’t let glasses intimidate
you,” she said. “Use them
as an accessory and do your
eyes up all the way!”
Keep it simply pretty
If you are self-conscious about how
your eyes look behind glasses, she noted,
keep it simply pretty. With a fufy or
angled crease brush, sweep a medium tone
beige or neutral shade for your skin tone in
your crease area under the brow bone. Pat
a brightening shade such as champagne
or warm gold, depending on your skin
tone, all over the lid. With a fufy
brush (not the same one used for the
crease color) blend a matte vanilla
or bright color under the brow
bone, blending it into the crease
color. Emphasize the lash line
with a liner in plum, brown,
or black and set it using a
small brush dipped in eye
shadow. Don’t forget to
curl the lashes!
beauty
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Lash out
And speaking of lashes, Mathis ofers this tip: “If you are
about to purchase glasses and are going to get them ftted, make
sure you curl your lashes that day,” she instructed. “Wear your
eye makeup like you normally would and curl your lashes to their
full potential to make sure the lenses don’t touch them. I learned
this the hard way!”
Frame it up
Eyebrow care is vital, Mathis insisted. Eyeglass frames usu-
ally rest right below the eyebrows, so there’s no hiding them. In
her opinion, brows should be tamed but not too thin. They frame
the face and show expression. “If anything, most women need to
grow in more eyebrows rather than shape or tweeze them,” she
said. Of course, uni-brows are not allowed.
As for frames, Mathis believes there are no rules. Have fun and
express yourself.
Ah-Ah-Ah-Choo!
For all women who sufer from severe seasonal allergies, make
sure to invest in an eye-shadow base and waterproof mascara,
Mathis advised. She likes Paint Pot eye-shadow base by MAC and
Maybelline mascaras. “You may have to try out several before you
fnd one that works for you,” she said. •
Clear and Bright
Your eyes won’t be pretty if they are irritated or infected from your eye
makeup. Wendy Broussard, an optometrist at Texas State Optical in
Beaumont, knows this all too well.
“A lot of people avoid washing their eyes well because it’s irritating,”
she said. “But that’s where an infection can start.” She uses a “no
more tears” baby shampoo to remove her eye makeup. Be careful
not to be rough on your eyes when removing eye makeup, Brous-
sard advised. Beware of oil-based removers, too. Eyelids have gland
openings, she explained. If they get plugged, which can happen with
oil-based removers, a sty might form. If you use an oil-based remover,
wash your eyes after with soap such as a gentle baby shampoo. This
will remove the oil from your eyelids and help keep the glands open.
To avoid skin irritation and infection, change the applicators frequently
and throw old makeup away. (Check the expiration dates.) For bacte-
rial growth, liquid makeup is worse than powder makeup. “Anything
with liquid is the worst,” Broussard said. The optometrist’s fnal piece
of advice: “Never share makeup.”
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are known to prevent disease and increase
longevity — versus eating a poor quality
diet that might increase your chances of
becoming ill.
“We should eat a diet high in antioxi-
dants, zinc and omega 3 fatty acids,” said
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istered dietitian with the Christus South-
east Texas Bariatric Center. “Antioxidants
help remove free radicals from our body
that damage or kill cells. So, of course,
consuming foods high in antioxidants can
help promote overall health.”
So what should we eat? Start in the pro-
duce section. Support a diet rich in fruits
and vegetables of any kind that can help
you ward of a cold or fu and are loaded
with immune-boosting antioxidants. The
three major antioxidant vitamins are beta-
carotene, vitamin C and vitamin E, found
in colorful vegetables and fruits like broc-
coli, carrots, Brussels sprouts, cantaloupe
and berries.
Should we be taking dietary supple-
ments? “First and foremost, it’s best to get
as much nutrition as possible from food,
but sometimes it’s hard to get enough of
certain vitamins and minerals through the
diet alone,” Rodriguez said.
Some common supplements that can
potentially help ward of illness include
vitamin C, vitamin E, fsh and fax seed
oil. There are other antioxidants, such
as selenium, and phytonutrients, such
as beta-carotene and lycopene, that are
available as supplements. However, before
flling your shopping cart with a bunch
of supplement pills, be sure you know
the potential interactions. “You should
always check with a doctor before start-
ing a supplement because you never know
what might react with a medication you’re
taking,” Rodriguez emphasized.
Responsible for 70 percent of the im-
mune system’s work, the digestive tract
is crucial to maintaining core health.
Adding probiotics to the diet to protect the
healthy bacteria that reside in the colon
can be benefcial for boosting the immune
system. Rodriguez said many studies
have shown that probiotics can be a good
supplement for overall health.
Certain foods, however, should be
avoided, she warned. “High amounts of
sugar, fat and alcohol can all have negative
efects on our white blood cells. These are
the cells that help fght of illness,” she said.
Good nutrition is always the frst step for
a healthy body. Although good nutrition can
help prevent many illnesses, it is never a
guarantee that someone will not get sick. •
Food Fight!
eating right
By Kirsten Matthew
Prepare your immune system for seasonal germs
Wash and Go
Getting the fu vaccine is the best
way to protect you and your family
this season. But if the fu raises its
weary head, then it’s washing hands
often with soap and water that’s
effective, especially after cough-
ing or sneezing, according to the
American Academy of Pediatrics.
Antibacterial soap is fne, but not
necessary. Washing hands for at
least 20 seconds has been shown
to kill the fu virus.
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