RAIDER HEALTH CONNECTION

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1 RAIDER HEALTH CONNECTION Volume 1 Issue 2 What s Happening on Campus. 11/05- Kids at Heart Gala 6pm-midnight 11/11- Interim 2 Ends 11/15- DQ Spirit Night Courtland location 530pm-830pm 11/16- Make up Picture Day (SAY CHEESE!) 11/21-11/27 Thanksgiving Holiday NO SCHOOL! What s Happening Around Town. 11/09- CPR and First Aid Training at Walter Cecil Rawls, Courtland at 6pm. Call to sign up. 11/15- Kids Day at Ruth Camp Cambell Library in Franklin at 4pm. Ages K-5 th. 11/19- Christmas Downtown Open House, Downtown Franklin 10am- 5pm. 11/26- Small Business Saturday 10am-5pm Downtown Franklin. 11/29- CPR and First Aid Training at Walter Cecil Rawls, Courtland at 930am. Call to sign up. Hello, Friends! November is shaping up to be a busy month here on campus and I am sure on the home front as well, as you prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday. I want to wish you all a very healthy and safe Thanksgiving as you travel to spend time with family. As you gather together to share a meal, remember that all hands are on deck. Stick a bottle of hand sanitizer by the plates to keep those germs away! REMINDERS 1. Get your Flu Shot! Visit your local Pharmacy, Health Department or Physician s office to get one. 2. Kids at Heart Gala is coming up! Reserve your spot with Julia Owens. Also, Donations are still being accepted. Please obtain a donor form so we can properly thank them for their support! Go Raiders! Your nurse, Ashley Protzman

2 NOVEMBER IS.. National Alzheimer s Disease Awareness month, American Diabetes Month, National Epilepsy Awareness Month, LUNG CANCER AWARENESS MONTH, National Family Caregivers Month, Prematurity Awareness Month, Child Safety and Protection Month. Show your support by making a donation to any one of the above. It s tax deductible and you are making a difference to someone or their family! Be the change you wish to see in the world. ~ Mahatma Gandhi

3 Diabetes Quick Facts

4 DID YOU KNOW? -"The human jaw can generate a force up to 200 pounds on the molars." ~Snapple Trivia # million turkeys are eaten each Thanksgiving, 22 million on Christmas and 19 million turkeys on Easter ~Turkey Facts extension.illinois.edu Recipe Feature [Sidebars are great for calling out important points from your text or adding additional info for quick reference, such as a schedule. Cornflake, Pecan, and Marshmallow-Topped Sweet Potato Casserole SWEET POTATO FILLING: 2 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes (about 5 medium) 2 tablespoons butter, softened 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1/2 cup 2% reduced-fat milk 1 large egg 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Vegetable cooking spray CORNFLAKE, PECAN, AND MARSHMALLOW TOPPING: 1 1/4 cups cornflakes cereal, crushed 1/4 cup chopped pecans 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 tablespoon melted butter 1 1/4 cups miniature marshmallows 1. Prepare filling: Preheat oven to 400. Bake sweet potatoes on a baking sheet 1 hour or until tender. Reduce oven temperature to 350. Let potatoes stand until cool to touch (about 20 minutes); peel and mash with a potato masher. 2. Beat mashed sweet potatoes, 2 Tbsp. softened butter, and next 5 ingredients at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth. Spoon mixture into an 11- x 7-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. 3. Prepare topping: Stir together crushed cornflakes cereal and next 3 ingredients. Sprinkle over sweet potato mixture in diagonal rows 2 inches apart. 4. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes. Remove from oven; let stand 10 minutes. Sprinkle miniature marshmallows in alternate rows between cornflake mixture, and bake 10 more minutes. `Sent in by The Porter Family Thanks, guys! Can t wait to try it out!

5 Helpful Tips before the Big Meal 1. Patti Rabil pre-games the big meal by drinking A LOT of lemon water before fixing her plate to avoid overeating.(thanks, Patti for this tip) 2. If you are a dessert lover and have a hard time deciding on which one to eat, then here is another tip.get a little taste of each to satisfy the craving. 3. Portion size is so hard to control, especially on Thanksgiving Day, so buy sectional plates and only scoop enough to barely fill each section. You will be surprised how quickly it fills up, but your gut will thank you. 4. Take a walk after you eat instead of napping to burn a few of the extra calories consumed. Here s to a Happy Thanksgiving!

6 As the cold and flu season arrives the Clinic will be needing donations. IF you are able, the following items are always appreciated. 1. Children s Tylenol and motrin (liquid and chewable) 2. Liquid, Dye Free Benadryl 3. Soft Peppermints 4. Cough Drops for 6-12 grades. 5. Tissues 6. Feminine Products (Thin and Regular) 7. Paper cups (Bathroom size) 8. Assorted Band-aids.

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