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POPULATION EXPLOSION... Medina Community Hospital’s Obstetric Department was filled to capacity
Thursday, June 10, with six newborns arriving at the hospital within a 29-hour period. Due to the fact that
the average length of stay for a normal delivery is 24 hours or longer, the mothers who delivered on June
9th were still hospitalized when three newborns arrived on June 10, at 2:52 a m. 3:34 a.m. and 6:45 a.m.
A total of eight babies were born at MCH during the five-day period from June 9 to 14. The Anvil Herald
was contacted on Friday morning to photograph the babies in the nursery. Pictured are (l-r) Roberta Lynn
Gandara, born to Enedina Cortinas and Robert Gandara of Pearsall: Sergio Jose Jr., born to Sabrina
Alvarado and Sergio Velasquez of San Antonio on June 10; and Austen Ray, born to Estella and Aniseto
Alejandro of Sabinal on June 9. Xavier Isaac, born to Sandra and John Henry Contreras Jr. of Kmppa, was
out grabbing a bite to eat when the photographer arrived. Gena Chernak, RN. supervisor of the OB De-
partment, said her staff was very busy but managed the baby boom quite well.
Counting fat grams is
an easier alternative
Houston — Counting fat grams is
more effective than keeping food
records, according to researchers at
Baylor College of Medicine.
Dietitians have used the food-
record rating system for years as a
way to determine how much total fat
a patient is eating. Food-record rat-
ing can take up to ap hour and re-
quires the help of a computer data
base.
But according to Dr. William
Insull, professor of medicine and
Lipid Research Clinic director, fat- *
gram counting is a simpler and less
time consuming alternative Study
participants used one of the two
methods: fat-gram counting or food-
record rating.
The researchers found no signifi-
cant differences in dietary adherence
in the two groups. However, Insull
says counting fat grams is easier to
teach to patients and is an effective
sell-monitoring tool.
"Patients don’t need a computer,
they can look at a table of foods." he
said.“The new food labels make it
even easier to w atch your lat intake.”
‘Starting Right, Comenzando Bien’
prenatal education program set
Medina Community Hospital and
Community First Health Plans arc
pleased to announce the availability
of a Free Prenatal Education pro-
gram in Hondo.
Beginning on Tuesday, June 22,
and running the next three Tuesdays,
expectant mothers and their partners
can learn how to give their babies a
great start in life.
The classes will be held in the Ad-
ministration Conference Room at
Medina Community Hospital from
11 a.m. until noon for four weeks.
Topics include: "Starting right - ex-
ams and tests," "How does your
baby develop?," "Eating right; Nurs-
ing your baby," "Including your hus-
band or partner," “Medicines and
avoiding risks,” "Caring for you and
your baby,” and "What to expect
from your delivery.”
The classes will be conducted by
Martha Gonzales, Community First
health educator. The program was
developed by the March of Dimes
and the National Coalition of His-
panics’ Health and Human Services
Organization. First time mothers and
teenage mothers are encouraged to
attend, Spouses or partners are also
welcome. The class is presented free
of charge and is open to anyone.
Unlike Lamaze class, the target au-
dience for this program is women in
the early stages of pregnancy, Health
educators work in conjunction with
the woman’s physician to give her
as much information as possible
about proper care lor herself and her
child.
For more information or to regis-
ter for the class, please call Martha
at I (800)434-2347,extension6144,
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to
4:30 p m. Or call Christina Garcia
at Medina Community Hospital.
741-6358.
FUTURE OF MEDICINE... Junior Volunteers this summer at Medina
Community Hospital will get an inside look at the medical field. The
Junior Volunteer program can help students decide what type of ca-
reer they would like to pursue. Some will be helping “on the floor,"
doing such things as reading to patients, and others will do office work,
etc. Pictured are Jennifer Martinez, Marissa Pena, Mark Anthony, and
Marina Sanchez.
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Medina Community Hospital
Admissions -June 7 - June 14,1999
Name
Residence
Admitted
Dismissed
Gonzales. Anicasio
Hondo
6/6/99
6/8/99
Neil, Eloise M
Lytle
6/7/99
6/12/99
Gonzales, Natividad
Natalia
6/7/99
6/8/99
Briscoe, Nana
Devine
6/8/99
6/10/99
Brown. Debra
Hondo
6/8/99
6/9/99
Neudek. Linda
Leakey
6/8/99
6/10/99
Diles. Cassandra
Utopia
6/9/99
6/10/99
Alejandro, Blanca Estella Sabinal
6/9/99
6/12/99
Contreras, Sandra
Knippa
6/10/99
6/11/99
Cortinas, Enedina
Pearsall
6/10/99
6/11/99
Alvarado, Sabrina
San Antonio
6/10/99
J12/99
Newborns
Raine Ryan Neudek, born to Linda and Randal Neudek of Leakey
on June 9, 1999 at 2:23 a.m., weight: 7 lbs, 5 oz., length 19 1/2 inches.
Adam Jeffrey Diles, born to Cassandra and Jeffrey Diles of Utopia
on June 9. 1999 at 7:43 p.m., weight. 8 lbs, 0oz., length 19 3/4 inches.
Austen Ray Alejandro, born to Estella and Aniseto Alejandro of Sa-
binal on June 9, 1999 at 8:28 a.m., weight: 8 lbs, 8 oz., length 20 1/2
inches.
Roberta Lynn Gandara, bom to Enedina Cortinas and Robert Gandara
of Pearsall on June 10, 1999 at 2:52 a.m., weight: 7 lbs, 3 oz., length
20 inches.
Xavier Isaac Contreras, born to Sandra and John Henry Contreras.
Jr. of Knippa on June 10, 1999 at 3:34 a.m., weight: 6 lbs, 9 oz.,
length 18 1/2 inches.
Sergio Jose Velasquez, Jr., born to Sabrina Alvarado and Sergio
Velasquez of San Antonio on June 10. 1999 at 6:45 a.m., weight: 7
lbs, 13 oz., length 20 inches.
Fundraiser to help family
of victim of brain tumor
After waging a long battle with a
brain tumor and spending three
months in the Intensive Care Unit at
Methodist Children's Hospital. 12-
year-old Ashley Ann Billings of
Tarpley died May 15. Ashley entered
the hospital Feb. 23. underwent sur-
gery Feb 25. and lost her hard-fought
battle nearly three months later
On top of the tragic loss of one of
their identical twin daughters. Clay
and Linda Billings were left with as-
tronomical medical bills.
To help relieve some of the finan-
cial burden for the lifelong Tarpley
family, which has since moved to
Lampasas, friends have organized a
dance and auction.
The fundraiser will be held Sunday.
June 27. at the Cabaret Dance Hall in
Bandera, from 3 to 10 p.m. Tickets
are $8 if purchased in andvance ($10
at the door) and are available at
McBee’s Beverage Barn and Radio
Shack in Hondo.
Among the entertainers who have
agreed to donate their talents and time
are Frenchie Burke. Billy Mata. Ri
chard Hailey and The Neon Stars.
Mayers Anderson Band. Arkie Blue
and The Blue Cowboys. Jodee
Preston, Robin Mimms. Johnny
Lyons. Dottsy. Travis Matheny. and
more.
Columnist Wiley Alexander and DJ
Jerry King will emcee the event.
Donations for the auction are wel-
come. Call James Smith 830-426-
3218 in Hondo to make arrangements
to have your donation picked up.
Monetary donations may he mailed
to Fundraiser for Ashley Billings.
Norwest Bank. PO Box 308. Bandera.
TX. 78003-0308.
Cup of ‘Joe’ won’t keep you on the go
Houston -Starting the day off with
only a cup of coffee might be sabo-
taging your work performance,
weight control and even your social
skills.
“It’s difficult to concentrate when
your stomach is growling, let alone
remain pleasant and patient in a
stress-filled work environment," said
Dr. Debby Demory-Luce, a regis-
tered dietitian with the USDA's
Children’s Nutrition Research Cen-
ter at Baylor College of Medicine in
Houston. A growling stomach, irri-
tability and poor concentration can
be signs that the body's blood glu-
cose levels are running low.
Skipping breakfast doesn't help di-
eters. either."Calories skipped at
breakfast are almost always re-
couped later in the day, often through
high-fat snacks and less nutritious
foods." said Demory-Luce. On the
other hand, breakfast eaters tend to
be leaner and have a diet that's lower
in fat and cholesterol and higher in
fiber.
An ideal breakfast is rich in car-
bohydrates. contains some protein
and fat and provides about one-
fourth of your daily caloric needs.
"Your brain and body need more
than caffeine and a little sugar for
peak performance,” she said.
A stroke can
be a mind-
blowing thing
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