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HEALTH & WELLNESS May 26, 2006 LILLY OFFERS TIPS FOR DISASTER PREPARATION FOR DIABETES With hurricane season starting June 1 and tornado season in full force, Eli Lilly and Company, the worldwide leader in diabetes, is offering tips for people with diabetes to help limit interruption of their medical treatment if disaster strikes. People with chronic medical conditions that require daily medications are among the most vulnerable victims of natural disasters, as access to their homes, medical supplies and even medicines may be interrupted or compromised. In the wake of Hurricane Katrina last summer, people with diabetes faced particular challenges, especially patients using insulin, a hormone that the body needs for the correct use of food and energy. People using insulin need to take their medicine every day, often multiple times, to keep blood sugar levels in balance; meals and therapy routines are often carefully planned. Stress and erratic eating patterns can change blood sugar levels, and the chaos of a disaster or catastrophic event can confuse these routines and potentially seriously affect the health of people with diabetes. Diabetes affects an estimated 194 million adults worldwide and more than 20 million in the United States. “Patients with diabetes, especially those taking insulin injections, should make sure to have a reserve supply of medication and supplies for a period of several weeks in the event of a major disaster or evacuation,” said Dr. Carlos R. Hamilton, past president, American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists. “Experience with Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005 taught us that medical services, including pharmacies, may not be available and emergency care in shelters may lack the ability to give insulin injections. These emergency supplies should include equipment for selfmonitoring of blood glucose, including test strips and monitor batteries.” As a service to help people with diabetes and their caregivers prepare for a natural disaster, Lilly—one of the world’s leading manufacturers of insulin—offers special tips for Diabetes Disaster Preparation. These helpful suggestions can be applied no matter where you live, whether in a hurricane region, tornado alley, earthquake zone or elsewhere, and can be applied broadly to any medical condition. • Ensure that your medications and supplies are stored in a defined location and can be easily gathered if you must quickly evacuate your home or place of work • If you use insulin, keep cool packs or ice in your freezer that can be easily reached to keep your medicine cool while on the go • Compile an easy-to-identify, easyto-reach kit that includes: • Extra medical supplies, such as syringes, cotton balls, tissues, alcohol swabs, blood glucose testing strips, blood glucose meter, lancing device and lancets, urine ketone testing strips and any other items relevant to your therapy and blood sugar monitoring • An empty hard plastic bottle to dispose of syringes and lancets • Small cooler to store your insulin while away from refrigeration • Pen and small notebook to record blood sugars • Extra pair of glasses (if you wear glasses) • Extra copies of prescriptions and health insurance cards • Emergency medical information and emergency contact list, including your caregiver’s and physicians’ names and phone numbers. If you are a parent of a child with diabetes, keep a copy of the physician’s orders for your child’s care on file with the school, as well as in your disaster kit • Up-to-date glucagon emergency kit (if using insulin) and fast-acting carbohydrate (such as glucose tablets or orange juice) • Non-perishable items such as granola bars, unsweetened cereal, hard candies, peanut butter and crackers, and water • Typical emergency items such as a First Aid kit, flashlight, whistle, matches and candles, radio with batteries, and work gloves • Keep the kit up-to-date and ensure you have enough supplies to last at least a week • Keep something containing sugar with you at all times in case you develop low blood sugar • Maintain your meal plan to the best of your ability and keep hydrated. However, food and water supplies can often become contaminated during a disaster and it may be necessary to boil water before drinking • Monitor your blood sugar frequently and record your numbers • Increase your food intake during periods of excessive physical exertion (such as lifting heavy objects or walking longer-than-usual distances) by eating appropriate snacks between meals • Wear shoes at all times and examine your feet often, as people with diabetes are more vulnerable to developing infections. If you have a foot wound, seek medical attention immediately • If you are relocated or affected by a disaster, call your doctors as soon as possible to touch base and maintain the continuity of your medical care • If you are a parent of a child with diabetes, make sure that you clearly identify which school staff members will assist your child in the event of an emergency • If you are displaced or need to evacuate, identify yourself immediately as a person with diabetes and report any related conditions so that authorities can provide for proper medical care “No one can anticipate the effect of a natural disaster, but with proper preparation and care, people with diabetes can survive and manage their disease with limited interruption while dealing with the aftermath of a disaster,” said Dr. Sherry Martin, medical advisor, Eli Lilly and Company. “Taking the time to prepare now may make a huge difference in an emergency.” For more information, visit www.lilly.com. GIVING VOICE TO PEOPLE WITH SCLERODERMA The third volume of the Voices of Scleroderma book series continues to educate and inform readers through both world-renowned medical experts and more than 100 short stories of people with scleroderma. Scleroderma is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects the connective tissue and is characterized by excessive fibrosis of the skin and internal organs. The disease, which targets mostly women, affects about 30 people in a million a year. It is called the “disease that turns people into stone,” because the illness causes hardened scar tissue throughout the body. The illness can be catastrophic if organs are impacted. There is no cause and treatments are limited. “My life flashed in front of me,” described Naomi, a scleroderma patient from New Jersey, in her first-hand account in Voices of Scleroderma Volume 3. “Here I was in my early 30s with three little children at home and this doctor is telling me that within two years I could be dead. I looked at her and I remember telling her that there was no way I was going to die! I had children to raise.” These touching short stories—written by the patients like Naomi or loved ones—were originally written for the nonprofit International Scleroderma Network’s website at www.sclero.org/. The stories are an interesting study of the progression of the disease from the patient point of view, and how it impacts individuals in so many different ways. In Naomi’s case, the disease began 20 years ago, and she now has scarred lungs, and deformed hands. She has excruciating hand pain in the cold, an irregular heart beat and acid reflux, but her fighting spirit keeps her alive. She recently married off her two sons, and brought her sons to tears when she was able to dance her mother and son dance—oxygen tank and all. “I will fight this battle until my body cannot take it anymore. Do not give up! Fight the battle! We may not win but we will not be brought down easily.” The book is an easy read as well. Editors Judith Thompson Devlin and Shelley L. Ensz divided the book into four parts: systemic scleroderma, juvenile and localized scleroderma, autoimmune and overlap, and an international section published in five different languages. These were the original languages written by scleroderma patients across the world. The website itself uses 22 languages through hundreds of volunteers throughout the world. Professor Marco Matucci-Cerinic and Dr. Irene Miniati note in Chapter 1 that systemic scleroderma was called “the most terrible of human ills” by Sir William Osler, and that many doctors lack the expertise to suspect or detect scleroderma early. The books are readily available worldwide through Amazon.com. THE NATIONAL GRANGE FIGHTS THE METH PROBLEM IN RURAL AMERICA Methamphetamine, commonly referred to as meth, is a highly addictive drug that is affecting every segment of society, especially rural America. In response to this growing crisis, the National Grange, an agriculture and rural advocacy organization, is spreading awareness about the dangers of meth in its DVD, “Methamphetamine: A Menace to Rural America.”` The 15-minute DVD highlights the problems with meth in rural areas, explains who is affected, and gives advice on how rural Americans can combat meth labs in their areas. “Meth producers are attracted to farming areas because it affords them a privacy that urban areas do not provide,” said William Steel, president of the National Grange. “As a result, farmers, many financially-disadvantaged, have to assume the burden of costly toxic cleanups and stolen farming chemicals that aid producers with the creation of meth. The average clean-up cost is $25,000 to $30,000.” Several surveys, report that meth lab seizures in rural areas increased by 62 percent in 2005, meth abuse among rural Americans increased by 82 percent in 2005 (5.3 percent of those users were under 12 years old), 60 percent of children taken from homes with meth labs had the drug in their systems in 2005, and more than 3,000 children living in rural areas become “meth orphans” in 2005. For more information visit www. nationalgrange.org. Archive issues are available at www.metroherald.com! THE METRO HERALD 13
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT/KATHERINE DUNHAM DIES AT 97 May 26, 2006 WOLF TRAP’S SUMMER SEASON KICKS OFF AND THE 17TH ANNUAL SWAP ROMP BEGINS Lynyrd Skynyrd jump starts the month of June at Wolf Trap with a sold out Thursday, June 1 show, while the New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players perform The Pirates of Penzance on Friday, June 2 and Saturday, June 3, and Marcia Ball, Rebirth Brass Band, Chris Ardoin & Double Clutchin’, and Charivari share the stage for Wolf Trap’s 17th Annual Louisiana Swamp Romp on Sunday, June 4. LYNYRD SKYNYRD AT THE FILENE CENTER; THURSDAY, JUNE 1 AT 8P.M. This show is now sold out. Patrons can call (703) 255-1868 on the day of the performance to check for last minute ticket availability. Classic rockers Lynyrd Skynyrd return for their second performance at the Filene Center, having been together for more than three decades and recognized as the enduring rock band of the working class. All Music Guide’s Stephen Thomas Erlewine describes Lynyrd Skynyrd as “the definitive Southern rock band, fusing the overdriven power of blues-rock with a rebellious, Southern image and a hard rock swagger.” GILBERT AND SULLIVAN’S THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE AT THE FILENE CENTER; FRIDAY, JUNE 2 AT 8 P.M. & SATURDAY, JUNE 3 AT 8 P.M. Performed by the New York Gilbert and Sullivan Players; Tickets range JANICE LYTHCOTT HILL NAMED EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE LINCOLN THEATRE from $10 to $38. Wolf Trap begins the summer musical theatre season with the New York Gilbert and Sullivan Player’s The Pirates of Penzance. Hailed as one of the company’s most popular performances, The New York Times calls the show “exquisitely inventive...effervescent and beautifully crafted.” A comic opera in two acts, with music by Arthur Sullivan and libretto by W. S. Gilbert, The Pirates of Penzance was first performed at the Fifth Avenue Theatre in New York City on December 31, 1879, and is the only Gilbert and Sullivan opera to premiere in the United States. The story centers on the predicament of young Frederic, who, as a child, was mistakenly apprenticed to the pirates until his twenty-first birthday. Although Frederic has a moral objection to piracy, he must remain a pirate until 1940 because he was born in a leap year on February 29. Throughout the opera, a cast of characters assist Frederic in surviving his dilemma. 17TH ANNUAL LOUISIANA SWAMP ROMP AT THE FILENE CENTER; SUNDAY, JUNE 4 AT 2 P.M. Featuring Marcia Ball, Rebirth Brass Band, Chris Ardoin & Double Clutchin’, and Charivari. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 on the day of the show. The Louisiana Swamp Romp returns to Wolf Trap for its 17th year, celebrating the legendary music of Louisiana in the exciting environment of the Filene Center. Past Swamp Janice Lythcott Hill Janice Lythcott Hill, who has spent more than 25 years as an executive and producer in the recording and entertainment industry, has been named Executive Director of the historic Lincoln Theatre. The announcement was made by Rick Lee, Chairman of the U Street Theatre Foundation, which has management responsibility for the New Lincoln Theatre. Most recently, Mrs. Hill served as Director of Marketing and Event Management for the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. (CBCF), where she was responsible for the planning and implementation of all marketing initiatives and production of CBCF events. In making the announcement, Rick Lee said, “The Lincoln Theatre Board of Directors had its search committee identify the most qualified person available for the challenging position of Executive Director of the Lincoln Theatre. We are pleased to have such a nationally experienced person as Mrs. Hill to serve in this capacity”. Janice first became associated with the CBCF during the 16 years she worked with pioneering recording executive, the late LeBaron Taylor, at CBS Records and Sony Music Entertainment, first as Manager of Administration for CBS Records and later as Director, Project Development for Corporate Affairs at Sony Music Entertainment. She has also served as Project Director for the International Jazz Academy and Hall of Fame; Producer of President Bill Clinton’s Birthday Bash in l994; and Producer of Beyond the Music Makers for WETA-TV. In speaking about her new appointment, Mrs. Hill said she was thrilled about being a part of the renaissance of the “new” U Street and the “new” Lincoln Theatre. “It is my personal honor to be able to build on the Lincoln’s rich legacy by capturing the multicultural energy of the community through vibrant and exciting programming. It is inspiring to participate in the revitalization of such a dynamic area - what’s good for The Lincoln is good for U Street!” At the Lincoln Theatre, Mrs. Hill is responsible for all administrative and artistic aspects of the theatre. She indicated that her immediate priorities include “reinstituting the Artist-in-Residence Program, initiating programmatic quality control mechanisms and broadening marketing efforts.” Built in l922, the Lincoln Theatre was a popular venue hall for legendary jazz artists like Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald and others in the l930s and l940s. The theatre has undergone extensive renovation and is presently owned by District of Columbia government. Romps have featured artists such as BeauSoleil, The Iguanas, and Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys. This year’s show features a rich collection of talent straight from the Bayou, playing Cajun, zydeco, and funk. Marcia Ball was raised in Vinton, Louisiana, an area known for its Gulf Coast rhythm and blues. Ball absorbed the region’s unique culture, as she took formal piano lessons while growing up. Known for a piano style that incorporates elements of zydeco, swamp blues, and boogie woogie, Ball released several well-known recordings on Rounder Records in the 1980s and early 1990s. A three-time Grammy-nominee, Ball was also the recipient of Blues Music Awards (formerly the W.C. Handy award) and was inducted into the Austin Music Hall of Fame in 1990. Since 1983, Rebirth Brass Band has been committed to upholding the tradition of brass bands while at the same time incorporating modern music into their shows. Their signature brand of heavy funk has placed them among the world’s top brass bands and they remain a favorite among the younger generation. Rebirth Brass Band includes Stafford Agee (trombone), Shamar Allen (trumpet), Glen Andrews (trumpet), Keith Frazier (bass drum), Philip Frazier (tuba), Derrick Shezbie (trumpet), Herbert Stevens (trombone), and Derrick Tabb (snare drum). A third generation accordionist of Louisiana’s most famed southern region musical dynasty, Chris Ardoin followed in the traditions established by his father and grandfather. A child prodigy, Ardoin played Carnegie Hall by the time he was 9 years old and formed Double Clutchin’ at age 13, with his brother, cousin, and a family friend. Blending Creole music with WILL DOWNING DISCUSSION & BOOK SIGNING Will Downing, singer, photographer and now author, will discuss and sign his new book “Unveiled” on Friday, June 2nd from 6:30- 8:30PM at Bowie Town Center, 15624 Emerald Way, Bowie, MD 20716. Unbeknownst to many listeners, Will is a noted photographer and has captured the images of his contemporaries, such as Al Jarreau, Chaka Khan, Jill Scott and many more. “Unveiled” is a compilation of over 9 years of work as well as a showcase for the creations of seven up and coming artists. For more info: 301/352-4110. About Will Downing Just one note . . . and you instantly know ‘That Voice”! Will Downing has been entertaining sophisticated soul fans with his sensual baritone voice for over 16 years. He has been recognized by the Grammy Awards and the NAACP Image Awards for his excellence on the stage and in the studio and has been embraced by radio stations across the R&B, Smooth Jazz, and Adult Contemporary dial. He is also noted for his duets with noted singers, Chante Moore, Rachelle Farrell, and Mica Paris. Rebirth Brass Band KATHERINE DUNHAM DIES AT 97 everything from R&B, rock, and jazz, to blues, country, and gospel, Ardoin continues to tour and will release his newest album, Whose Da Boss, in the summer of 2006. Charivari has worked on establishing itself as the premier concert and dance band in Cajun music today, delivering high-energy performances that blend the best of traditional compositions with vibrant original works. With roots deep in the heart of the Cajun prairies of Southwest Louisiana, the band continues the legacy of waltzes, two-steps, fiddle tunes, and stories about the lives of the Cajun & Creole peoples. Charivari is driven by the unique vocals of Randy Vidrine and rip-roaring fiddling of Mitchell Reed. Through adding Jonno Frishberg on fiddle and accordion, the band explores the origin of fiddle in Cajun music. Alfred “Bo” Ledet on bass and Matt Swiler on drums provide a full, rich, mystical sound to the group. Tickets can be purchased by calling Tickets.com at 1-877-WOLFTRAP; or online at www.wolftrap.org. For more information, call Wolf Trap at (703) 255-1868. Katherine Mary Dunham passed away in her sleep in New York City on Sunday, May 21. Dunham was a dancer, choreographer, and songwriter who was trained as an anthropologist. She was an innovator in African-American modern dance as well as a leader in the field Katherine Dunham of Dance Anthropology, or Ethnochoreology. Dunham was born in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. She studied both dance and anthropology while an undergraduate and graduate student at the University of Chicago during the 1930s. She showed great promise in her ethnographic studies of dance and studied under the great anthropologists of the day, Robert Redfield, A.R. Radcliffe-Brown, Edward Sapir, and Bronislaw Malinowski. In 1936, she was awarded a Rosenwald Travel Fellowship to conduct ethnographic study of the Vodun in the West Indies, a path also followed by fellow anthropology student, Zora Neale Hurston. While working on her masters, she was told by her advisors that she had to choose between anthropology and dance. Much to their regret, she chose dance, left her graduate studies before finishing her doctorate, and departed for Hollywood, where she made a number of films before forming her own company. Dunham married producer John Thomas Pratt, who managed her career. She also began the Katherine Dunham Company, a troupe of dancers, singers, actors and musicians, which was the first African American modern dance company. The company toured worldwide and in the then segregated South, where Ms. Dunham once refused to hold a show after finding out that the city’s black residents had not been allowed to buy tickets for the performance. Dunham later directed the Katherine Dunham School of Dance in New York City and was an artist-in-residence at Southern Illinois University. Dunham was also known for her anthropological work in studies into Haitian and Caribbean culture. In 1967, Dunham opened the Performing Arts Training Center (PATC) in East St. Louis, Illinois as an attempt to use the arts to combat poverty and urban unrest. The PATC drew on former members of Dunham’s touring company as well as local residents for its teaching staff. Known for her many innovations, the Dunham Technique is now taught as a modern dance style in dance schools, including at the Harkness Dance Center of the 92nd Street Y. AWARDS • In 1989, Dunham was awarded a National Medal of Arts, an honor shared by only two other University of Chicago alumni, Saul Bellow and Philip Roth. • Dunham has her own star on the St. Louis Walk of Fame. 14 THE METRO HERALD Charivari
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