Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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few. I V , 'V 1' i >w ? fe^ Marshall Vaughan observes all safety ( Mills Maintenance Department. Grinders ly hazardous to the eyes and other part! operation, presenting even greater dang " Our number one health problem i< and there is very little relief in sigh Hospital costs now comprise atx penses. This is why most health care hospital care. This is also a strong re contain hospital costs. Hospital care necessary. In many instances, cert ran ho Hnno on art nutnntion* hacic wwti i w wviiv vi i vail vu v|-rw k i Wi 11 ua Jiw Hospital room rates have gone i medical care. If we would all use health care necessary, we could hold down hea What Can I Do to Hold Down Coi A good place to start is doing a fev get enough sleep daily, exercise p should become better informed afcx pre-admission testing, second med prescribed treatment, and inquire ? You should never passively acce health care provider can make a mist you have received the treatment an By working together, we can do c rrwrc ifflDin"* ill I m \. bS^Il 1 I ^Hf ^BS^r'* k. W V PjQ Vv9 ^v/r m*W' jrecautions in operating grinders in the Clintoi cause flying chips and sparks which are particular s of the face. Wheels occasionally shatter durim er unless safety precautions are taken. An Important Message From Clint Mills I ?cost. Medical Care costs keep going up t. )ut 40 percent of most health care expolicies place considerable emphasis on ason why each of us should do our part to s should only be utilized when absolutely ain diagnostic, X-ray, and other testing k jp faster than any other component of i facilities more wisely and only when ilth rare mst* its? v simple and easy things to stay healthy; troperly, eat well balanced meals. You >ut the value of such things as hospital ical opinions when there is doubt about ibout alternative health care programs, pt a hospital or medical care bill. Any :ake. Check all charges and make certain d services indicated. >ur part to lower health care costs. | Danger i Grindei J Hurt Yi iWhen you use a grinder, you can be exposing yourself to unnecessary hazards unless you follow a few safety rules and procedures: Wear goggles Check proper adjustment of tool rest Make sure necessary guards are in place i . | People have been seriously injured by failing to follow safe operating n procedures. Grinders in Clinton plants should g be operated only by skilled personnel. Facts About ( Do You Know South Carolinians are developing cancer at the rate of 26 new cases each day?9,400 NEW CASES a year? ONE PERSON DIES OF CANCER ncr\c l IN 3UU I n LMKULIINA tVtKY 2.3 HOURS? In 1982 approximately 4,800 South Carolinians will die of cancer? CANCER will strike in TWO OUT OF THREE South Carolina families? Do You Know More than 1,600 South Carolinians die each year of cancer NEEDLESSLY who could have been saved if the disease had been detected and treated EARLIER? Today, one-in-three cancer patients is being saved?AND ONE-INTWO COULD BE SAVED WITH EARLY DETECTION AND PROMPT TREATMENT? Cancer's 7 Warning Signals For Adults Change in bowel or bladder habits A sore that does not heal Unusual bleeding or discharge Thickening or lump in breast or elsewhere Indigestion or difficulty in swallowing Obvious change in wart or mole Nagging cough or hoarseness Page 7 rs Can ou When operating grinders always: Wear goggles to keep flying particles from hitting the eyes. Make sure the tool rest is no more than Veth of an inch from the grinding wheel. This prevents the object being worked on from beinp trannprl ?. o -?rrww between the wheel and tool rest, a situation that can injure fingers. Make sure the shield on the grinding wheel is in position for added eye protection, if the grinder has a shield. Make sure that the metal wheel covers are in place to prevent injury should the wheel shatter. Jancer Cancer's 7 Warning Signals For Children Any firm mass of swelling that fails to disappear Unexplained paleness and lethargy Sudden tendency to bruise without injury Persistent, localized pain or limping without apparent cause Prolonged, unexplained fever or illness that fails to follow the usual expected course Frequent headaches, especially when associated with vomiting Any sudden eye changes, loss of vision, swelling, bulging, or abnormal eye movement The 7 Safeguards Urged bv ACS Lung: Reduction and ultimate elimination of cigarette smoking Colon-Rectum: Proctoscopic exam for male and female over 50 every 3-5 years after two initial negative examinations a year apart. Breast: Self-examination as monthly female practice. Year apart?at least every 3 years Uterus: Pap test after two initial negative tests one year apart?at least every 3 years. Skin-. Avoidance of excessive sun Oral: Wider practice of early detection measure Basic: Regular physical examination for ail adults.