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Page 1 The Wilbraham-Hampden TIMES January 17, 013 Health & Wellness Baystate Health reacts to influx of flu cases Changes involve all three hospitals, as well as outpatient settings SPRINGFIELD – In order to protect its patients from the influx of flu virus currently circulating in the region, Baystate Health has adopted changes to its Visitors Policy to provide the safest environment possible for patients, visitors and staff during the flu season according to spokesman Keith O’Connor. Effective last Wednesday: No visitors under 14 years old will be permitted in Baystate hospitals. Visitors who have been exposed to the flu at home, or who have symptoms of flu, are asked to refrain from visiting patients in Baystate hospitals. No more than two visitors at a time are recommended per patient. Additionally, to help reduce exposure to flu in the waiting rooms of our doctors’ offices and other outpatient settings: Patients should come to appointments alone or be accompanied by no more than one other person, if needed. Patients are discouraged from bringing children with them to their appointments. The health system’s three hospitals affected by the change in visitation rules include Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, Baystate Franklin Medical Center in Greenfield, and Baystate Mary Lane Hospital in Ware. “We are seeing a flu season which is peaking earlier and is more severe and widespread than last year. Flu shots are still widely available and remain your best defense against the flu, which can remain in the area through the month of April,” said Dr. Sarah Haessler of the Infectious Disease Division at Baystate Medical Center. For more information on Baystate Health, visit www.baystatehealth.org. Hearing Test Set for Senior Citizens Announcement- Free electronic hearing tests will be given from Monday-Friday 9am – 5pm at Avada Hearing Care Centers at 9 locations in Western Mass. Call to find the location nearest to you. The test has been arranged for anyone who suspects they are not hearing clearly. People who usually say they can hear but have trouble with understanding words are encouraged to come in for the tests. The testing includes newly-developed tests that determine your ability to hear speech in noisy environments. Everyone, especially those over 55 who have trouble hearing words clearly, should have a test annually. Demonstrations of the latest devices to improve clarity of speech will be available, on the spot, after the tests. You can HEAR for yourself if the latest methods of correction will help you understand words better. Call for your Appointment 1-888-798-8528 ©2012 HHM, Inc. 304 Our advertisers make this publication possible. Let them know you saw their ad in the Wilbraham Hampden Times Wing Audiology proclaims ‘Hear Ye, Hear Ye’ PALMER — The Audiology and Hearing Improvement Center (AHIC) of Wing Memorial Hospital and Medical Centers offer free monthly hearing services at its medical centers and local senior centers. The free services are provided by one of the AHIC’s audiologists and include hearing screenings, checking for earwax accumulation and cleaning and checking hearing aids. Pre-registration is required so call to reserve your space. The free services are offered according to the following schedule: For patients of all ages, the Audiology and Hearing Improvement Centers in Palmer and Ludlow offer routine hearing tests, specialized audiological testing and tests for middle ear function. In addition, the centers in Belchertown, Ludlow and Palmer have a comprehensive hearing aid program providing hearing aid evaluations, demonstrations, purchases, fittings, adjustments and cleanings. Special services such as swim plugs, noise protectors and musicians’ earplugs are also offered. Area medical and senior center options include: Skin Wellness Center at the Dermatology and Laser Center of Western Mass., Inc. JANUARY SPECIALS Laser Special: Purchase any laser package of 5 and receive a complimentary microdermabrasion. Rejuvenation Special: Vitamin C Facial. Improves dull and uneven skin tone and texture. Spa Special: One hour mini hydrating facial with microdermabrasion. TIMES photo by David Miles Donating blood in memory of Craig Campbell Son Nicky and mom Lauren Hummel donated blood at the Craig Campbell Blood Drive Jan. 7 at St. Cecilia’s Parish Center. Tiffany Lippman of American Red Cross helps out at the blood drive. N E W Y E A R , N E W Y O U ! 2013 It’s a new year and it’s time for a new you! At the Skin Wellness Center we have various treatments for all of your skin care needs. Book your complimentary consultation today! Purchase 3 Facials for $250 ($285 Value) And Receive a Complimentary Makeup Application ($50 Value)! Expires February 1, 2013 GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE 75 POST OFFICE PARK (NEAR THE YMCA) • SUITE 7501 • WILBRAHAM, MA • 413.596.8922 • First Friday of January, April, August and December at Belchertown Medical Center, 20 Daniel Shays Highway from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Call 413-323-5118. • First Friday of January, April, August and December at Belchertown Senior Center, 66 State St. from 11 a.m.-noon. Call 413-323-0420. • Second Thursday every month at Palmer Senior Center, 1029 Central ST. from 11 a.m.-noon. Call 413- 283-2670. • Second Thursday of January, April, August and December at Ludlow Medical Center, 34 Hubbard St. from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Call 413-589-0583. • Third Thursday of January, April, August and December at Monson Senior Center, 106 Main St. from 11 a.m.-noon. Call 413-267-4121. • Third Thursday of January, April, August and December at Monson Medical Center, 2 Main St. from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Call 413-267-9101. • Last Tuesday every month at Ludlow Senior Center, 37 Chestnut St. from 1-2 p.m. Call 413-583-3564. Scantic Valley YMCA to offer babysitting course WILBRAHAM – the Scantic Valley YMCA at Post Office Park will offer The Babysitting Academy on Saturday, Jan. 26 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The course is sponsored by The Parent Education Department at Baystate Health, the Babysitter’s Academy is a certified babysitting program for young adults ages 12-15. Topics include baby care, first aid, fire safety, home security, accident prevention, child behavior and CPR training. Space is limited ; the fee is $30. To register call Baystate Health Link at 413-794- BABY. People of All Ages Read Newpapers In a typical week twothirds of young adults age 18-34 read newspapers in print or online. Especially given the fragmentation of other media, newspaper advertising is the best way for advertisers to reach a critical mass of young people in a market. NOTICE ERRORS: Each advertiser is requested to check their advertisement the first time it appears. This paper will not be responsible for more than one corrected insertion, nor will be liable for any error in an advertisement to a greater extent than the cost of the space occupied by the item in the advertisement.
January 17, 013 The Wilbraham-Hampden TIMES Page 1 Benefit scheduled ‘For the Love of Celia’ 9-year-old Celia has incurable tumor disease By Nancy Piccin Special to the Times WILBRAHAM - For many years, Anita and Larry LaBarbera of Wilbraham organized fundraising events to benefit the Children’s Tumor Foundation, a cause close to their hearts because their daughter Celia, who just turned 9, suffers from Neurofibramatosis (NF2), a rare, incurable disease that causes tumors to grow throughout the body along the central nervous system. But as Celia’s medical issues have demanded more of their time and energy that activity had to be set aside. So this year, a committee of the family’s friends has shouldered the task. The dinner-dance event, “For the Love of Celia,” will be held in St. Cecilia’s Parish Center on Saturday, Feb. 2 at 6:30 p.m. and will be a fun event, with a DJ, cash bar, silent auction, “candy bar,” balloons, cake pops and other festive elements. “Anita and Larry have worked tirelessly for years to raise funds for the Children’s Tumor Foundation. We were thinking, as their friends, what could we do? We decided to have a fundraiser and to have the proceeds go to both the foundation and the family, to help with un-covered medical bills,” committee member Brenda Willard said. “They are always doing for others; I think it’s lovely that their friends can help them too. That’s what a small community is all about.” Doctors Were Shocked Celia began showing symptoms of the disease at a mere four weeks of age, J.M. Builders CUSTOM BUILDING & REMODELING New Homes • Additions • Restorations Bath & Kitchen Remodeling POST & BEAM HOMES • SUNROOMS Complete Bath & Kitchen Remodeling Website: JMBUILDERS.NET Email: JMBUILDERS@CHARTER.NET 413-589-7579 Offi ce • 413-636-5404 Cell MA CSL# 059253 MA REG# 109968 SKIN PROBLEM? Trust a Dermatologist! JOEL P. GORDON, M.D. Certified, American Board of Dermatology Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery Skin Cancer, Moles and Other Skin Growths, Acne, Warts, Rashes 85 South St., Ware • (413) 967-2246 Your Hometown Photographer WEDDINGS • SPECIAL OCCASIONS • SPORTS TEAMS To see your photos go to www.photobymiles.net “The man with the funny hats” David Miles Photography 596-4525 • milesphoto@charter.net when a CT scan showed an abnormality in her skull, and at 8 months old she underwent an 8-hour, life-threatening surgery to prevent the abnormality from crushing her eye socket and blocking her nasal passages. More tumors grew and were removed, but because the disease usually appears in young adults, NF2 was not diagnosed until she was 2 years old. Her team of doctors was shocked at the diagnosis because they had never seen a child as young as Celia diagnosed with NF2.Pain is the predominant symptom of the disease, which develops as tumors grow and compress nerves or adjacent tissues. There is no medical treatment for NF2 and there is no cure. Surgical removal of the tumors or ra- TIMES photo submitted “For the Love of Celia,” to benefit Celia LaBarbera, will be held in St. Cecilia’s Parish Center on Saturday, Feb. 2 at 6:30 p.m. diation therapy to shrink the tumors to relieve the symptoms is the only treatment. Research on the topic states that “most individuals with NF2 require at least one operation during their lifetime”….Celia has had 18 surgeries so far. Recent Surgeries Since her diagnosis her visits to Children’s Hospital Boston and Mass General Hospital continue on a regular basis once or twice a week. Her most recent surgery was last month: removal of a spinal tumor that left unchecked would have paralyzed her from the waist down. Despite her illness, Celia is a joyful little girl who loves school, plays the violin, practices archery in her back yard and loves arts and crafts and painting. “She’s very intelligent, which is a godsend because she’s missed so much school. Her lifelong dream has been to have gymnastics lessons, but the doctors always said no because of the tumors,” Anita said last week. “But this last surgery removed the most dangerous tumor, “So they reluctantly said she could have lessons.” Anita said she is overwhelmed by the effort going into the fundraiser. “It’s a very isolating disease because there aren’t a lot of people with it. To have somebody recognize this need is so amazing,” Anita said. “I really can’t believe it, and it will make Celia feel so special. That’s really good for her.” Tickets for the event are $35 per person and are available in advance only; no tickets will be sold at the door. To buy tickets or for more information, contact Karin Tranghese at 413-530-6636 or ciggaroom@charter.net; or Brenda Willard at 413-279-1513 or brendaswillard@aol. com. FOR BANKING ON THE GO... ...WE’LL BE THERE. Check your account balance and transaction history. Our mobile banking is fast, free 1 and secure! Pay bills on the spot. 2 Download our NEW app now! To learn more, visit us at countrybank.com www.countrybank.com • 1–800–322–8233 Belchertown • Brimfi eld • Charlton • Leicester • Ludlow • Palmer • Paxton • Ware • West Brookfi eld • Wilbraham MEMBER FDIC | MEMBER DIF | Transfer funds between eligible accounts. Contact us or locate an ATM quickly. 3 1 Message and data rates may apply from your wireless carrier. 2 For eligible customers. Not available with text message banking. 3 Contact us and ATM information not available with text message banking. TIMES photo submitted A “Candy Bar” will be set up at the fundraiser for people with a sweet tooth.
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