Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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I / Jl rcwH Marshall Vaughan observes all safety p Mills Maintenance Department. Grinders < ly hazardous to the eyes and other parts operation, presenting even greater dange \\ Our number one health problem is and there is very little relief in sight Hospital costs now comprise abo penses. This is why most health care \ hospital care. This is also a strong rea contain hospital costs. Hospital care necessary. In many instances, certa can be done on an outpatient basis. Hospital room rates have gone ui medical care. If we would all use health care necessary, we could hold down heal ? What Can I fV? fn MaIH (Vwm r*cl A good place to start is doing a few get enough sleep daily, exercise pr should become better informed aboi pre-admission testing, second medi< prescribed treatment, and inquire al You should never passively accep health care provider can make a mist< you have received the treatment anc By working together, we can do 01 ^ VJ 1 W* GOGGLES .-ess? W m r* i. ? Jem | wi^ft R * y'l w II - * * " ^^flLH 'a L h.v m|M I * II TBk^. recautions in operating grinders in the Clinton :ause flying chips and sparks which are particularof the face. Wheels occasionally shatter during tr unless safety precautions are taken. An ImDortant - " Message From Clint Mills | cost. Medical Care costs keep going up ut 40 percent of most health care exxjlicies place considerable emphasis on son why each of us should do our part to should onlv be utilized when ah?^lntplu ? tin diagnostic, X-ray, and other testing p faster than any other component of facilities more wisely and only when th care costs. Is? simple and easy things to stay healthy; operly, eat wen balanced meals. You ut the value of such things as hospital :al opinions when there is doubt about bout alternative health care programs. >t a hospital or medical care bill. Any ike. Check all charges and make certain I services indicated, jr part to lower health care costs. . Danger Grindei Hurt Y< When 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 piace People have been seriously injured by failing to follow safe operating procedures. Grinders in Clinton plants should be operated only by skilled personnel. Facts About c 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 HERE IN SOUTH CAROLINA EVERY 2.3 HOURS? In 1982 approximately A fton : ? r,v_.ww uuuui v^aium iioiib Will aie OT 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 Indigest'on or difficulty in swallowing Obvious change in wart or mole Nagging cough or hoarseness Page 7 rs Can )U When operating grinders always: Wear goggles to keep flying particles from hitting the eyes. Make sure the tool rest is no more than Vsth of an inch from the grinding wheel. This prevents the object being worked on from being trapped between the wheel and tool rest, a situation that can injure fingers. Make sure the shield on the gimuiiig wneei is in position Tor 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. ancer 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 ii ijui y 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 by ACS Lung: Reduction and ultimate elimination of cigarette smoking Colon-Rectum: Proctoscopic exam for male and female over 50 every 3-5 vears after two initial npoativ/p p^mma. tions 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 all adults.