Health

Lakeland gauging interest in men’s tennis league, while women’s league continues

Saturday, May 18th, 2013, 5:11pm

The Lakeland Women’s Tennis Group will resume meeting on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Windward Slopes Park. The group’s goals are to exercise, enjoy playing tennis and improve their game.

For more information on the Women’s Group contact Peggy Young at peggyyoung7@comcast.net or 606-8269.

The City of Lakeland would also like feedback on resident’s interest in forming a men’s tennis league to play at Windward Slopes Park.

A Lakeland Men’s Tennis League would be open to the public, include varied skill levels and a meeting time that will be determined after residents indicate the level of interest in the community for a men’s league.

Anyone interested in forming and playing in a Lakeland Men’s Tennis League or for more information, contact City Commissioner Randy Nicholson at (901) 521-0558, ext. 23 or brn@attorneynicholson.com.

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Spray schedule for May

Submitted by Bernadette Davis, Freelance Writer

Tuesday, May 14th, 2013, 5:13pm

The Shelby County Health Department (SCDH) has received confirmation of mosquitoes infected with West Nile virus (WNV) within the areas of ZIP codes 38018, 38104, and 38109. Mosquitoes carrying West Nile Virus have been previously found in ZIP codes 38116, 38122, 38127, 38133, 38125, 38017, and 38141.

Since April the SCHD Vector Control Program has treated areas by applying larvicides to standing bodies of water. As an additional precaution, the SCHD will also conduct truck mounted spraying of EPA approved insecticides weather permitting, in portions specific ZIP codes according to the following schedule:

Tuesday, May 14

8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

ZIP Codes: 38108, 38111, 38112, 38117, 38120, 38122, 38128, 38134

Wednesday, May 15

8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

ZIP Codes: 38002, 38053, 38133, 38135

Thursday, May 16

8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

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Mid-South physiotherapy firm shares running stretches, exercises

Submitted by WMCTV Web Staff

Wednesday, March 27th, 2013, 4:19pm

Just in time for the spring running season, a Mid-South physiotherapy firm introduces stretches and exercises all runners should include in their training.

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Permission granted to “KICK BUTTS”!

Submitted by Jerica Phillips, JCFN Social Marketing Coordinator

Monday, March 18th, 2013, 9:39am

The Shelby County Health Department (SCHD), in collaboration with other local organizations, will encourage youth to take a stand against big tobacco companies and educate their peers about the importance of not smoking on Kick Butts Day, Wednesday, March 20.

Kick Butts Day is a national day of activism which empowers youth to stand out, speak up and seize control against big tobacco companies. Health officials want to raise awareness of the tobacco problem, encourage youth to stay tobacco-free and urge strong action to protect kids from tobacco.

Representatives from the health department will be at the following locations on Wednesday, March 20, to distribute information and tips on smoking cessation:

• Benjamin Hooks Library
3030 Poplar Ave.
10 a.m. to noon

• University of Memphis-University Center
499 University
1 p.m.

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Rise in drug costs to hospitals, clinics slowing in 2013

Submitted by Lyle Bontrager on Sunday, March 10th, 7:56 am

Even though costs for medications will continue to rise in 2013 by as much as four percent, the increase is projected to be less than in previous years.

"Projecting Future Drug Expenditures in U.S. Non-Federal Hospitals and Clinics" is to be published in the American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy, projects drug expenditures for this year and examines factors likely to influence drug expenditures.

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital led the analysis.

James M. Hoffman, Pharm.D., the report's principal author, said "In the aggregate, drug expenditure growth is moderating, especially in the hospital setting."

However, some specific drugs used in clincs are still increasing.

"Cancer therapies in particular stand out as costly drugs," said Hoffman.

ASHP has published this report since 1992, with Hoffman leading the team producing it since 2004.

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Valentine's Day competition calls hospitals to sign up organ donors

Submitted by Jenn Allmon, News Producer

Wednesday, February 13th, 2013, 12:46pm

Hospitals across the Memphis area are competing in the second annual 'Show Me Your Heart' Competition on Valentine's Day.

The Mid-South Transplant Foundation is sponsoring the competition where 14 hospitals compete to sign up people to the organ donor registry, and see how many hospital staff members and visitors are currently registered donors.

The hospital with the most registered donors and the hospital who registers the most new donors that day will each receive trophies from Mid-South Transplant Foundation.

A booth will be set up in each hospital in the lobby or cafeteria. MSTF staff members and volunteers will be at the booth to answer any questions. They will also offer a heart shaped candy to all who show their heart or organ donor on their driver’s license or register as an organ and tissue donor during the event that day.

Here's this list of participating hospitals:

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