Poison control centers offer help for families
Bonnie Marx reports a 24 hour poison control center based at St. John’s Mercy Hospital in Springfield covers Southern Illinois. The center fields many calls about children under five with poisoning from medicines and household products, with aspirin and acetaminophen highlighted as major risks and iron in children's vitamins posing serious danger without doctor supervision.
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Bonnie Marx
Illinois
St. John’s Mercy Hospital
Springfield
Venda Kelley
Kelley
Poison Control Center
Ms. Kelley
Doc
Poison safety tips from Ms Kelley urge prompt action
A reader letter compiles guidance on poison control, storage, and first aid. It stresses removing the poisoned person from fumes, keeping medicines locked, rinsing bleach containers, and calling medical help if ingestion occurs. It also advises giving water or milk to dilute stomach contents and irrigating eyes, with specifics on time frames and cautions for children.
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Ms. Kelley
Poison Control Center
Kelley
Syrup of ipecac urged for home use by poison control
A health professional advocates keeping syrup of ipecac at home for potential poisoning, noting its eight year shelf life and need to consult poison control or a doctor before use. The piece lists common household items dangerous if ingested and urges calling for help 24 hours a day, detailing risks from aerosols to plants and berries.
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Ms. Kelley
Poison Control Center
Ann Landers
Ann Landers letters on anniversary and unexpected news
A reader recalls marrying at sixteen and eighteen and running a small manufacturing plant. She recounts a long relationship facing a breach as she discovers her husband involved with a homosexual partner amid plans for their 50th wedding anniversary. The letter hints at strain but no final resolution.
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Ann Landers
Miners Gain Help for Breathing Disorders in SI Hospitals
The Coal Miners Respiratory Disease Program provides patient and family education and outpatient care for active and inactive miners with breathing disorders. Services run at Herrin Hospital Pinckneyville Community Hospital Union Hospital West Frankfort and Good Samaritan Mount Vernon. The program receives partial funding from a Department of Health and Human Services grant.
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Coal Miners
Southern Illinois
Herrin Hospital
Pinckneyville Community Hospital
Union Hospital
West Frankfort
Good Samaritan Hospital
Mount Vernon
Department of Health and Human Services
Nutrition for the Elderly and local dietetic talk at Herrin Hospital
Notices announce a 7:30 p.m. meeting of the Southern Illinois Dietetic Association at Herrin Hospital with Dr. Mary Richardson of Anna on Nutrition for the Elderly. For details call Barbara Lynch or Sara Anderson.
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Mary Richardson
Anna
Southern Illinois Dietetic Association
Herrin Hospital
Barbara Lynch
Sara Anderson
Pasta Verde Gourmet Recipe by Cecily Brownstone
Artichokes and anchovies with capers folded into macaroni and butter. Cook hearts, chop, and mix with warmed pasta and saved cooking liquid. Reheat briefly and serve with pepper. Makes four small servings.
Scotts Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Scott of Bush will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Sunday with a 2 p.m. reception at the Lions Club Building in Hurst. They were married Feb. 7, 1931, in Bush. Both are retired from Elgin State Hospital and have five children, 13 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren. Families invited.
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Bush
Lions Club
Hurst
Scott
Lula Davie
Elgin State Hospital
Margie Wilson
Warren Riley
Theron Scott
Hurst Bush
Tom Scott
U.S. Army
Germany
Charlotte Eddy
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