Gas and flatulence in daily life
A Texas Tech health column by Chariie Fisher, Ph.D., discusses flatulence as a common issue. The piece explains typical gas production, differences between men and women, and how bacteria in the colon generate most of the gas.
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Texas Tech University
Amasrillo
Chariie Fisher
Texas Tech School of Pharmacs
Gas in the Colon and Ways to Reduce It
A Texas Tech Health brief explains the intestinal gas produced by bacteria. E coli is a tiny fraction of gut flora. methane producers vary by person and are not common. Diet and beans drive gas. OTC meds with enzymes or charcoal can help. bismuth subsalicylate can bind hydrogen sulfide but should not be used beyond eight weeks.
Community Education and Training Lineup Planned
Baptist St Anthony's Hospice offers a free summer volunteer training and education class from June 22 to July 9 with evening sessions and Saturday mornings. Amarillo College will issue continuing education units. Northwest Texas Healthcare System hosts a mother care class. TPMHA conducts Third Thursday workshops for families. Amarillo College Center for Continuing Healthcare Education runs ethics, coding, and ambulatory care sessions with expert speakers. Contact numbers provided for registration and information.
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Baptist St. Anthony's Hospice
Amarillo College
Northwest Texas Healthcare System
Northwest ‘Texas Healthcare System
Amarillo College Center For Continuing Healthcare Education
Ted Dons
Sumeson
Jacqulyn Hall
Virginia Sicola
Amarillo College Business and Industry Center
S. Polk St
Gail Graham
RRA
Community health notices cancel June Grand Rounds and seek study volunteers
June Ob/Gyn Grand Rounds are canceled. Starting July they move to 7 30 a.m. Fridays. contact physicians if needed. Posicor prescription questions go to the dispensing pharmacist. Avondale Pharmacy callers should reach Doyl Richard or Jim at 352 2708. TRIO meets 6 30 p.m. Monday at First Presbyterian Church Wilkins Parlour for organ donor families with facilitator Charlie McMordie L.C.D.C. M.Ed. For TRIO information call Dusty Milanes at 358 0606. A nationwide hyponatremia study seeks adults. two month study, no charge for care. Call 405 272 8481 or visit www corelinical com for details. Strike Out Stroke Day promotes awareness and blood pressure control. call American Heart Association at 374 8291 or Amarillo Public Health at 351 7220. Home Health Coalition of the Panhandle meets 11 30 a.m. Wednesday at Hoffbrau Steaks. call Dwayne Dubberly at 353 9907. Panhandle Diabetes Educators host 1 p.m. Saturday program at Texas Tech Pharmacy School. Kay Morgan will discuss glucose monitoring. bring meters. Free program. info 58 0206.
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Transplant Recipients International Organization
Wilkins
First Presbyterian Church
1Th Avenue
van Buren St
Charlie McMordie
Clinton Corder
Corelinical.com
The
Panhandle Diabetes Educators
Harrington
Texas Tech Pharmacy School
S. Coulter St
Kay Morgan
Doctor of Optometry Degrees Awarded at Southern College
Stuart R. Berry of Amari lo among 118 graduates receiving the Doctor of Optometry degree from Southern College of Optometry on May 30 at Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church. Berry is son of Mary K. Berry of Amarillo. LifeGift honors recipients with a $250 donation to the Arlington Ministerial Association and offers organ donor cards via 817 870-0060.
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Stuart R. Berry
Amarilo
Southern College of Optometry
Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church
Berry
Mary K. Berry
Amarillo
LifeGift
Hubert Moss
Arlington Ministerial Association
LifeGift Organ Donation Center
Community breast screening schedule at multiple Texas sites
The Women's Center of the Harrington Cancer Center with Baptist St Anthony's Health System maintains breast screening clinics at several locations including Harrington Center in Amarillo, Coon Memorial Hospital in Dalhart, and Stratford Medical Clinic. Fees total 75 dollars with Texas Health Department aid for eligible residents. exams by appointment. Contact numbers provided. Prostate screening hosted by Harrington Center with Amarillo Urology in Amarillo on Tuesday evening. physicians listed. Appointment required. Sponsors include American Cancer Society and others. Kathryn Hughes contact for screening information. Cliff Johnston receives Hubert Moss Memorial Award at LifeGift's Critical Difference conference. Award announced by LifeGift official Ron Ehrle.
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Women’s Center of
the Don
Sybil Harrington Cancer Center
Baptist St. Anthony's Health System
Harrington Cancer Center
Wallace Blvd
Coon Memorial Hospital
Denver Ave
Dalhart
South Plains
Muleshoe
Stratford Medical Clinic
Perell
Stratford
Palmer County Hospital
Cleveland ‘Ave
Piiona
Hemphill County Hospital
S. Fourth
First Baptist Church
S. Omohundro
White Deer
Borger Bank
W. Sixth St
Borger
Texas Department of Health
Texas
Don & Sybil Harrington Cer Center
William A. Anthony
Richard G. Kibbey
Virgil A. Pate
Don and Sybil Harrington Cancer Center
Amarillo Urology Associates
The
Americ Cancer Society
Urocor Inc
Zene Pharmaceuticals
Tap Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
Kathryn Hughes
Cliff Johnston
Hubert Moss
LifeGift Organ Donation Center
Ron Ehrle
Dialogue support group at Harrington Cancer Center
The Supportive Care Division hosts a weekly cancer support group called Dialogue from noon to 1 p.m. each Thursday in the board room. This week's talk is Questions and Answers About Radiation Therapy presented by Dr. James Stafford. For information call 359-4673.
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Don and Sybil Harrington Cancer Center
Harrington Cancer Center
James Stafford
Diabetes Diner Talk partners Bristol-Myers with Talk America Radio
Bristol-Myers Squibb teams with Talk America Radio Network for Diabetes Diner Talk to educate Americans about Type 2 diabetes. The program features host Phil Paleologos, local doctors in each market, and stops at multiple diners nationwide to discuss diagnosis and management while inviting listener questions.
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Bristol-Myers
Talk America Radio Network
Bonnie Jacobs
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