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Healthy Woman program in Crestview provides medical, wellness education

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During last year's Heels and Wheels seminar, Healthy Woman members visited Hub City Ford and learned about automobile maintenance, including how to change oil and change a flat tire.

CRESTVIEW — It takes women to truly understand women’s issues, so in 2005, female specialists at North Okaloosa Medical Center organized the Healthy Woman program.

“It promotes wellness in mind, body and spirit,” NOMC Director of Marketing and Community Relations Alicia Booker said. “It’s the medical side, the physical side and the wellness side. It’s about education and being a resource.”

The program’s 1,500 members, who range from their early 20s to their 70s, help drive its initiatives, which are not always about physical and emotional health, Booker said. That’s how Healthy Woman’s Heels and Wheels seminar started.

“We have people who are out and about and may have something going on with the car and they don’t know what to do,” Booker said. “They want to know enough not to be taken advantage of when they’re at a shop.”

NOMC has partnered with Hub City Ford, brought in one of the auto dealer's few certified female mechanics, and let members experience basic vehicle maintenance, including changing a tire.

Programs — many, open to the public — include the downtown Pink Street Party, which raises breast cancer awareness; and “Dance Your Heart Healthy.” Nationally renowned speakers entertain and inform at the program’s annual dinner, which last year featured humorist Jeanne Robertson under the theme “Fit, Fierce and Fabulous.”

Healthy Woman is a natural outreach for NOMC, Booker said.

“We want to have the tools and resources and people members can call,” she said.

“We want to be the community resource for a well-rounded approach to wellness.”

Healthy Woman members can attend free seminars, health fairs, educational programs and interactive events designed for women. Membership is free.

The program’s seminars cover topics including:

●Heart disease

●Diabetes

●Breast cancer

●Menopause

●Nutrition

●Osteoporosis

●Stress management

●Life balance issues

LEARN MORE

See http://bit.ly/1NqdqKD or call Alicia Booker, 689-8446, for more information about North Okaloosa Medical Center’s Healthy Woman program

HEALTHY WOMAN SERVICES

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Crestview church banquet to benefit band, youth group

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CRESTVIEW — Kingdom Life Worship and Training Center is hosting a banquet to raise funds for a band trip and youth ministry.

The "It's All About Love" celebration banquet, is 6 p.m. Feb. 13 at the center, 798 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. Semi-formal attire is required. Daycare will be provided on-site for a donation.

Elders Dewayne and Jacqueline Thomas, of Relate Ministries, are guest speakers for the banquet, and service will be provided by Men of Valor and Truth Youth Ministries.

Cost is $10 per person.

For more information call 417-7017 or email Kingdom Life Rev. Darlene Haynes Scheuermann at darlenes7@cox.net.

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LETTER: Muscular dystrophy 'truly a worthy cause'

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Dear editor,

During my years with a Muscular Dystrophy Association sponsor, ERA Real Estate, I had several opportunities to meet children suffering from this terror. 

Once, I used the fact that my son had been shot in the eye with a BB gun, but recovered fully, noting that children with MD never recover.

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At the end of my talk, I met a mother with two children suffering from Duchenne and myotonic muscular dystrophy. I started to apologize for stating a fact she was all too aware of — she stopped me and said, “You can say anything that raises money for MDA.” 

Next, her younger son, using his older brother as an example, explained how his body would one day suffer to the same degree as his brother. 

The mother told me her older son had broken an expensive leg support just after it was fitted. He was just attempting to play. Upon contacting MDA, the amazed mother heard, “We will just replace it!”

Dining with a National Poster Child and his family, I had an up close and personal opportunity to witness the courage required to meet this daily. 

MDA is truly a worthy cause.

What's your view? Write a letter to the editor or tweet us.

News Bulletin Editor Thomas Boni is raising funds for muscular dystrophy research and treatments in the greater Tallahassee area.

●Go to http://bit.ly/2067hzY.

●Click 'Donate to Me.' You will see a list of options, ranging from $30 to $1,480, and exactly how your contribution will be used.

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North Okaloosa hymn sing, Protestant women's bible study scheduled

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CRESTVIEW — North Okaloosa residents can celebrate their faith and grow closer to God during these upcoming events.

FIFTH SUNDAY HYMN SING: 9 a.m. Jan. 31, Laurel Hill Presbyterian Church, 8115 Fourth Ave., Laurel Hill. Congregation members choose favorite hymns from the church's current and traditional hymnals. Fellowship with refreshments follows.

EGLIN CHAPEL PROTESTANT WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY: 6 p.m. Mondays, starting Feb. 1, Eglin Chapel Center Annex, 202 N. 8th St., Eglin Air Force Base. Subject: "The Warrior Princess" series, based on 1 John 4:4.  Sarah Percy, 496-6697.

DIXIE MELODY BOYS CONCERT: 6 p.m. Feb. 13, Central Baptist Church, 951 S. Ferdon Blvd., Crestview. $10 donation at the door suggested. Love offering received. Libby White, 496-7106, www.libbyandfriendsgospel concerts.com.

RECURRING

PROGRAM FOR LAPSED CATHOLICS: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Saturdays and 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church, 550 Adams Drive, Crestview. Returning and inactive Catholics are welcome. Listen, be heard, ask questions, and reconnect with the faith. Details: Jim or Molli Pazienza, 398-8611, pazman33@yahoo.com.

AWANA PROGRAM: 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays, Joy Fellowship, 5978 Old Bethel Road, Crestview. Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed is for 3-year-olds through eighth-graders. Register: $35 for the uniform, book bag and book. Dues: $15 per year, with a $25 maximum per family. 682-6219.

REFORMERS UNANIMOUS: 7-9:30 p.m. Fridays, Central Baptist Church, 951 Ferdon Blvd. S., Crestview. Faith-based recovery program for people with any addiction. Directed by Wendell Morgan. 682-5525.

Email us your church's announcements!

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BROADHEAD: Crestview church's homosexuality series is necessary

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There has been a stir of controversy at First United Methodist Church in Crestview since the Rev. Michael Precht lined up speakers to talk about homosexuality and its effects on life and faith.

I, for one, applaud his effort.

As I have read Rev. Precht’s invitations and explanations, this series does not promote homosexuality. Nor does it condemn homosexual persons.

It is about learning and understanding.

In the Presbyterian Church (USA), the topic of human sexuality has dogged us for longer than my 36 years as a pastor. It has caused more division, anguish and heartbreak than any other topic.

Several years ago, our General Assembly — our national conference made up of over 700 representatives of varying ages and theological positions — voted to allow ordination of gay and lesbian persons who were called, trained and approved by their local council for the vocation.

More recently, Presbyterian pastors were granted permission to follow their conscience, as led by God’s Holy Spirit, to perform same-gender weddings — or not. Rejoicing on one side of the human sexuality issue was just as palpable as grief on the opposite side.

Many members have left their congregations as a result. Many congregations have withdrawn from the denomination as a result.  

The congregations I serve have not gone unaffected. Several families have left the church, no longer wanting to be affiliated with a denomination that allows such interpretations of the scriptures.

As the United Methodist denomination engages more deeply in the same types of debates, arguments and discussions that the Presbyterian Church (USA) has faced, education and understanding are paramount. Providing educational opportunities is necessary.

My hope and prayer is for a successful result for Rev. Precht's series.

What would make it successful? That people would attend, listen, ask questions and be informed; that actions and reactions would be made, not based on prejudice, but with understanding and knowledge; that persons would agree or disagree with the speakers and others without hostility, but by simply agreeing to disagree.

And, that all will remember that every person is a child of God and to be treated as such.

The Rev. Mark Broadhead is pastor at Laurel Hill Presbyterian Church and First Presbyterian Church of Crestview.

WHAT: "Fearless Conversations," the Rev. Michael Precht's interviews and discussions with nationally known authors on "what the gospel means for gay and lesbian Christians"

WHEN: 7-8:30 p.m. Jan. 28, featuring Alan Chambers; Feb. 9, Justin Lee; and Feb. 11, Eve Tushnet

WHERE: First United Methodist Church, Crossroads Center, 599 Eighth Ave., corner of Texas Parkway, Crestview

WANT TO GO?

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Relay for Life moves to Crestview High School

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CRESTVIEW — Relay For Life's April 22 and 23 American Cancer Society fundraiser will take place at Crestview High School.

“We’re hoping to expand our presence in Crestview this year,” co-event chairwoman Melanie Fullerton said.

After years at Spanish Trail Park, the overnight event moved to Shoal River Middle School, but “it was off the beaten path,” Fullerton said.

During the Jan. 25 City Council meeting, city staffers agreed to help publicize the event by inserting announcements in water bills and advising volunteers on permissible places to display roadside signs.

Fullerton also asked Mayor David Cadle to issue a proclamation asking residents and business to “paint the town purple" with streetlight ribbons along Main Street.

City Council President Shannon Hayes suggested Fullerton’s group focus some of its promotional efforts on Crestview’s black residents.

He said he felt there should be more cancer education in the black community.

“We have several (black people) on our leadership committee,” Fullerton said.

Learn more about the event, and sign up, here>>

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Bridgeway promotes program director to vice president

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Donna Morgan received a promotion at Bridgeway Center, Inc. Former Outpatient Services program director, Morgan is now Outpatient and In-Home Services vice president.

FORT WALTON BEACH — A program director at Bridgeway Center, Inc. has received a promotion.

Donna Morgan, former Outpatient Services program director, is now vice president  of Outpatient and In-Home Services. She was also appointed to the BCI Executive Leadership Team.

Morgan began working for BCI — which serves Crestview and surrounding areas — in July 2003 as an adult case manager. Since then she has been the Independent Living Program project coordinator; Independent Living Program project supervisor for the Community Services Program; Community Care program manager; and Community Care assistant program director.

Visit www.BridgewayCenter.org or call 833-7500 for more information.

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Northwest Florida health and protective services network achieves accreditation

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PENSACOLA — Lakeview Center, Inc. received a three-year accreditation from Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities International, the leading accreditation agency for rehabilitation and mental health facilities.

The three-day audit was performed in November 2015 by 11 surveyors. A three-year accreditation is the auditing agency’s highest achievement.

“We are very pleased with the survey results and also comments from the auditors who said that we have some of the best programs they’ve seen and they were very impressed by our team,” said Gary Bembry, Lakeview Center president and CEO. “They said it is evident our staff really cares about the people we serve and makes quality a priority.”

Accreditation signals that the service provider is committed to continually improving services, encouraging feedback, and serving the community.

An affiliate of Baptist Health Care, Lakeview Center is a network of behavioral health, vocational and child protective services that serves Northwest Florida residents. To learn more, go online to eLakeviewCenter.org.

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Crestview church schedules health screenings

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CRESTVIEW — Life Line Screening is providing affordable, non-invasive, painless health screenings.

Hosted by Crestview First United Methodist Church, the screenings are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 4 at the church Crossroads Center, 550 8th Ave., Crestview.

Services include scans for blocked arteries, a leading cause of stroke; abdominal aortic aneurysms, which can lead to a ruptured aorta; hardening of the arteries in the legs, a strong predictor of heart disease; atrial fibrillation — irregular heart beat — which is closely tied to stroke risk; and bone density screening, used to assess the risk of osteoporosis.

Attendees can register for the wellness package, which includes 4 vascular tests and osteoporosis screening from $149 ($139 with our member discount). 

All five screenings take 60-90 minutes to complete.

To register and receive a $10 discount off any package priced above $129, call 1-888-653-6441 or visit www.lifelinescreening.com/community-partners.

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Crestview healthcare provider supports Children in Crisis

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Ken Hair, Children in Crisis president and CEO, receives a $205 check from Venencia Townsend, representing Barnes HealthCare Services of Crestview. The donation will help feed, clothe and support at-risk children living at the CIC Children's Neighborhood in Fort Walton Beach.

CRESTVIEW — Children in Crisis has extra support for its programs benefiting at-risk children. Barnes HealthCare Services of Crestview donated $205 to the nonprofit organization.

The business, a division of Barnes Drug Stores of Valdosta, raised the funds through its employee donation program.

The CIC Neighborhood in Fort Walton Beach provides emergency shelter for children removed from an unsafe environment on short notice, and offers housing to help with foster home shortage. 

Learn more at www.childrenincrisisfl.org or call 864-4242.

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