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Free health screenings for women

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Sunday, October 2nd, 2011, 12:00pm

(KFVS) - In support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Sam's Club announced they will be offering free women's health screenings.

On Saturday, Oct. 8 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., every Sam's Club Pharmacy will be offering all women, members and non-members, free and simple tests that check thyroid health.

“The estimated number of people with undiagnosed thyroid disease may be 10 percent. For women, the risk is even higher. A woman faces as high as a one in five chance of developing thyroid problems during her lifetime, and that risk increases with age and for those with a family history of thyroid problems,” said Jill Turner-Mitchael, senior vice president, Sam’s Club Health and Wellness. “Our free thyroid screenings are a quick and easy way for women to make sure their bodies are functioning and will continue to function in a healthy way.”

The free screenings will include a TSH test, blood pressure and BMI tests.

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National Child Safety Passenger Week in Mo.

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Tuesday, September 20th, 2011, 2:28pm

National Child Safety Passenger Week in Mo.

(KFVS) - The Missouri State Highway Patrol joins the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and other safety advocates for National Child Safety Passenger Week September 18 through 24.

The State Highway Patrol says the primary goal of this program is to remind all parents and other adults responsible for children traveling in cars the importance of child safety seats and seat belts. The patrol says every year children suffer needless injuries. In 2010, eight children under the age of eight were killed in a traffic crash and another 1,630 were injured.

Troopers issued citations to 2,130 drivers who failed to secure children less than eight years old in a child restraint/booster seat in 2010.

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Red Cross helps families, businesses prepare for emergencies

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Tuesday, September 6th, 2011, 2:58pm

Red Cross helps families, businesses prepare for emergencies

BUTLER COUNTY, MO (KFVS) - For National Preparedness Month the Southeast Missouri Chapter of the American Red Cross is calling on families, businesses, schools and organizations to take steps now to become better prepared for the next emergency or disaster.

National Preparedness Month provides the nation with the opportunity to both remember the victims and honor those who responded, and to make a renewed commitment to being better prepared for the future.

“We all must do what we can to prepare our families and make our communities ready for the next emergency” said Jamie Koehler, Emergency Services Director. “Everyone can take three key action steps to get started: build a kit, make a plan, and be informed.”

According to the Red Cross, emergency preparedness kits should include enough supplies for at least three days in case you have to evacuate.

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Immunization requirements for back to school

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Thursday, August 11th, 2011, 6:29pm

Immunization requirements for back to school

MISSISSIPPI COUNTY, MO (KFVS) - With more schools opening their doors for the fall, you child may need to be immunized.

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services has provided the 2011-2012 Missouri Immunization Requirements. The document includes things like doses required by grade and type of vaccinations required.

You can find the list of requirements by clicking here.

For more information, you can visit the health department's website.

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KFVS12 Summer Blood Drive event

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Wednesday, August 10th, 2011, 2:23pm

CHARLESTON, MO (KFVS) - The KFVS12 Summer Blood Drive event will be Friday, August 12 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.

KFVS12 will be partnering with Subway and the American Red Cross to sponsor the 5th Annual Summer Blood Drive at 14 different locations in the heartland. This year donors are strongly encouraged to schedule an appointment to reduce wait times.

You can call 1-800-RED-CROSS or click here to schedule an appointment. Don't forget to enter the sponsor code: KFVS12.

Blood drive locations include:

Missouri

Cape Girardeau - Plaza by Rays (formerly the Conference Center behind Holiday Inn Express)
Charleston - First Baptist Church
Dexter - Eagles Lodge
Fredericktown - St.

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August blood drives

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Monday, August 1st, 2011, 5:18pm

MISSOURI (KFVS) - The American Red Cross is still looking for blood donors.

The following blood drives will be in August in several areas around Southeast Missouri.

Upcoming blood drives include:

Aug. 1 - Perry Co. Memorial Hospital, 343 North West Street in Perryville, Mo. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Aug. 1 - Oak Tree Inn, 1608 U.S. 60 Business West in Dexter, Mo. from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Aug. 1 - Delta Community Center, 211 Rear State Street , P.O. Box 12 in Delta, Mo. from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Aug. 2 - First General Baptist Church, 1506 South Farmington Road in Jackson, Mo. from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Aug. 3 - Church of Christ, 310 North Shawnee in Jackson, Mo. from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Aug. 4 - Dexter Church of Christ, 1014 North One Mile Road in Dexter, Mo. from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Aug. 4 - Concordia Lutheran School, 1099 PCR 444 in Frohna, Mo. from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
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Red Cross: Blood supply remains seriously low

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Monday, July 25th, 2011, 2:19pm

Red Cross: Blood supply remains seriously low

MISSISSIPPI COUNTY, MO (KFVS) - The local Red Cross reports their blood supply remains seriously low and reminds eligible blood donors to make and keep appointments.

On Monday, the American Red Cross said their supplies remain low even after thousands of area supporters responded to the national appeal for blood donations. They say blood products are going out to area hospitals just as quickly as donations are coming in.

According to the Red Cross, the massive heat wave overtaking most of the country is hurting blood collection at a time when the Red Cross has been working to rebuild its inventories.

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