Protect kids from the sun's harmful rays
Sunny weather has arrived, and we need to remember to protect ourskin, and our children's, from its dangers. Here are some tips toprevent the risk of sun damage: Apply a full, egg-sized amount ofsunscreen with an SPF of at least 15 before they head outdoors; uselaundry additives that rinse sun protection right into clothes(clothing only protects with an SPF 5); get your child a pair ofsunglasses with UV-ray protection; encourage children to play in theshade between the hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Relay for Life under way
The American Cancer Society's signature fund-raiser, Relay forLife, is under way. Relay for Life is a 24-hour team walk that raisesmoney for cancer research and education. One member of a team will beon the track at all times. Twenty-two relays will be held throughoutthe Miami Valley through August: Friday and Saturday this week; alsoMay 26-27; May 28-29; June 4-5; June 11-12; June 18-19; June 25-26;and Aug. 6-7.
For locations and times, call (888) 227-6446 or go to@www.cancer.org.
Last year Relay for Life teams in Ohio raised more than $10million.
Gifts of Love: A Cookbook Dedicated to the Support of Relay forLife is available for $10. Proceeds benefit Relay for Life, theAmerican Cancer Society's signature fund-raiser. Mail payment to: Relay for Life Cookbook, in care of the office of Dr. Nuthakki andDr. Kulkarni, Suite 107, 3130 N. Dixie Hwy., Troy, 45373. Include $3for postage and packing per book.
Health District offering AIDS tests
The Greene County Combined Health District will provide free 20-minute AIDS tests through August. Appointments are required for theOraQuick test, which is a finger stick. Results will be providedwithin 20 minutes.
The health district also provides HIV/AIDS education, confidentialand anonymous testing and free counseling services to anyone 14 andolder.
Additional HIV/AIDS testing sites include: TCN Behavioral HealthCenter, Xenia, 375-8870; Fayette County Health Department, WashingtonCourt House, (740) 335-5910; Clinton County Health Department,Wilmington, (937) 382-7221; and Warren County Health Department,Lebanon, (513) 695-1229. The following testing sites are availablefor college students: Antioch College, Yellow Springs, 769-1130;Central State University, Wilberforce, 376-6134; WilberforceUniversity, Wilberforce, (937) 708-5506; and Wright State University,Fairborn, 775-5252.
To Your Health
LOCAL HEALTH NEWS AND WELLNESS ACTIVITIES
Childhood immunizations are available 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday atHarrison Twp. Community Center, 5945 N. Dixie Drive, Harrison Twp.; 1to 4 p.m. Friday at Miamisburg Civic Center, 10 N. First St.,Miamisburg; 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Sunset Kids Care HealthConnection, 614 Xenia Ave.; 1 to 4 p.m. next Tuesday at WestCarrollton WIC, 113 E. Central Ave., West Carrollton; and 1 to 4 p.m.May 26 at Charles R. Drew Health Center, 1323 W. Third St.Immunizations are for diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, measles, mumps,rubella, HIB, polio and hepatitis B. Child's shot record is required.There are no family income requirements. For information, call 225-4550.
Family Fun Festival: 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Hamilton Hall, WrightState University, 3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy., Fairborn. There will bemusic, games, food and a visit from the Miami Valley Hospital's CareFlight helicopter and crew. Cost is $5 for adults; free for children17 and younger. A formal dinner dance will be from 6 to 11:30 p.m.Saturday at WSU's Student Union Apollo Room. A social hour will befollowed by dinner, performance by a harpist, a silent auction and anaward presentation. Tickets are $40. Call 775-5512. The events markthe 30th anniversary for the Wright State University-Miami ValleyCollege of Nursing and Health's 30th anniversary celebration.
Strike Out Prostate Cancer Health Fair: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Saturday, True Vine Missionary Baptist Church, 32 Malden Ave. Freeprostate cancer, mammograms, lipid, HIV, diabetes and cholesterolscreenings will be available. For information, call Cara Nolan orHelen Greenlee, 268-0058.
Kick for a Cure : 10 a.m. Saturday, Dees Taekwondo, 490 WindsorPark Drive, Centerville. Participants will kick balls for an hour toraise money for the American Cancer Society. The top fund-raiser willwin four box seats to the July 18 Dayton Dragons game. Checks shouldbe made payable to the American Cancer Society. For information, callVaughn Hensley, 545-6953.
Submit items for To Your Health three weeks before the event toHealth Calendar at the Dayton Daily News, 45 S. Ludlow St. Dayton,Ohio 45402, or via fax at 225-2241. Because of space limitations,publication isn't guaranteed.
