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26 I HEALTH I August 18, 2021 WEST NEWSMAGAZINE Pet Adoption! Dogs & Kittens Saturday, August 28th 10am - 3pm Every Adopted Pet Saves Two Lives By Opening Another Spot In Our Shelter! Adoption at 15311 Manchester Rd. 636.686.7181 at New Ballwin Road next to Old Navy All animals are spayed or neutered, microchipped and up-to-date on shots. Questions, please contact PALS 636.338.1818 • www.Pals-Pets.com HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS A Special Section COMING 9.22.21 CALL 636.591.0010 TO ADVERTISE Teen cyberbullies are more likely to spend many hours each day online using social media apps than others… and are also more likely to be boys. (Source: Adobe Stock) health capsules By LISA RUSSELL Study probes internet use, social media habits of young ‘cyberbullies’ Teens who typically spend many hours a day online using social media platforms like Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok are more likely to be cyberbullies – especially if they are boys, a recent study suggests. A University of Georgia research team surveyed 428 adolescents between the ages of 13 and 19, with a nearly equal number of boys and girls participating. Young people in the study reported spending on average over seven hours online per day, and the maximum hours spent online in a single day was over 12 hours. They were also assessed on a standardized scale that measures social media addiction. The study found that both number of hours per day spent online and higher social media addiction scores were predictive of cyberbullying. Another key finding was that adolescent boys were more likely to engage in cyberbullying than girls. “There are some people who engage in cyberbullying online because of the anonymity and the fact that there’s no retaliation,” explained Amanda Giordano, a UGA assistant professor and principal investigator on the study. “You have these adolescents who are still in the midst of cognitive development, but we’re giving them technology that has a worldwide audience and then expecting them to make good choices.” Cyberbullying includes many different types of online behavior. It may involve personal attacks, harassment, discriminatory comments, spreading false or defamatory information, misrepresenting oneself to others, spreading private information, social exclusion or cyberstalking. Because school counselors are not made aware of a cyberbullying incident until after it occurs, Giordano suggested that schools could implement awareness campaigns or support groups to give students a chance to talk about cyberbullying, and help them understand the consequences of their online behavior. On the calendar Staying Home Alone, sponsored by BJC, is on Tuesdays, Sept. 7 and 28, from 6:30-8 p.m. This virtual class, presented online via Teams Meeting, will help prepare the parent(s), child and family for times when children will be home alone. Materials will be delivered to class participants’ homes Mercy launches ‘on call’ program St. Louis area Mercy patients who need care after hours and on weekends can now get immediate help through the new Mercy on Call Program. The free program, an expansion of Mercy’s Nurse on Call service, connects adult patients with physicians and advanced practice providers who serve as an extension of Mercy’s local care team. They can access a patient’s electronic health record to see past medical history, allergies and medications so they can give the best possible advice, which includes medication changes and prescriptions. While the Mercy on Call team may recommend a visit to the ER in some instances, many patients may be able to get the care they need without leaving their homes. That need for more advanced remote care grew during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Dr. @WESTNEWSMAG WESTNEWSMAGAZINE.COM prior to class, and an online link to attend along with a supplies list will be delivered in a confirmation email. The cost is $25 per family. To register, call (314) 454-5437. • • • BJC sponsors Family and Friends CPR courses on Wednesdays, Sept. 8 and 29, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. This virtual class, offered via Teams Meeting, uses the American Heart Association curriculum to teach hands-on CPR skills including adult hands-only CPR; infant/child CPR with breaths; introduction to adult/child AED use; and relief of choking in an adult, child or infant. Registration for a seat in this class is for two people. Each participating household will receive a CPR kit prior to the course date. The cost is $50. Register online by visiting classes-events.bjc.org. • • • BJC St. Louis Children’s Hospital offers a Babysitting 101 class on Wednesday, Sept. 22 from 6-8:30 p.m. Presented virtually through Teams Meeting, this interactive class recommended for ages 10 and above is a great introduction to the basics of babysitting. A workbook, first aid kit, babysitter skills assessment and backpack will be delivered to each class participant’s home prior to class. The cost is $25 per child. Register at classes-events.bjc.org. • • • St. Luke’s Hospital offers a Living a Healthy Life course, with 7 weekly sessions on Fridays, Oct. 8-Nov. 19, from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. This free online program, presented via Zoom, addresses chronic diseases such as heart disease, arthritis, diabetes, asthma and more. Space is limited; registration is required by visiting bit.ly/ SLHHealthyLife or stlukes-stl.com. Justin Huynh, vice president of population health at Mercy. “Patients were looking for more virtual care,” Huynh said. “We quickly delivered with even more video visit options, but sometimes a phone call is faster and easier for patients – especially late at night or on weekends. Nurse on Call has always been busy for that reason, so adding physicians and advanced care providers to expand capabilities of the team made complete sense.” For adult patients, calls made to Mercy primary care offices after hours and on weekends are automatically now sent to Mercy on Call. Mercy’s Nurse on Call service still handles after-hours requests for pediatric patients, backed by on-call physicians, but work is underway to add full-time physicians and advanced practice providers to that service as well.
2021 Manchester Homecoming Festival & Carnival FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10TH - SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12TH ~ SCHROEDER PARK ~ 359 MERAMEC STATION ROAD SPECIAL EVENTS! 2021 Under the Sea Parade Kid’s Corner & S&S Farms Petting Zoo Dog Paddle at the Pool LIVE MUSIC! American Banner Carnival Rides On the Main Stage Dr. Zhivegas - Fri. 7:30 - 10:30PM Big Rigs - Sat. 7:30 - 10:30PM Fanfare - Sun. 1:30 - 4:30PM A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! GET MORE INFO ABOUT HOMECOMING ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES! Or visit our website: manchestermo.gov/homecoming West Newsmagazine • The Diamond Family • Enterprise Bank & Trust • J. Gilberts Allen Roofing & Siding • Tucker’s • Commerce Bank • Huffman Jewelers Schrader Funeral Home • Uncle Bill’s • Manchester Parks Department • Lowes World Wide Car Service & Collision Repair Costco • The Goddard School • Raising Cane’s • Lazy River Grill / Yellowstone Café • Myseum The Magic House • Speedy Gas & Wash • Sylvan Learning • Texas Roadhouse
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