Delaware County Council presented a resolution to Leonard Bonarek, Regional Planner of the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia on July 11 in support of the concept of the nine-county region completing 180 miles of Circuit Trails by 2025.
The Circuit Trails are a connected system of multi-purpose trails located in the nine counties that comprise the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) region, including Philadelphia, Bucks, Montgomery, Chester, Delaware, Mercer, Burlington, Camden and Gloucester Counties.
The Circuit Trails Coalition, DVRPC, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and other agencies have committed to complete non-motorized options for transportation and recreation to provide safe facilities separated from vehicular traffic to encourage bicyclists, walkers, the physically challenged, and other non-motorized users of all ages to be more active and spend time outdoors.
The Chester County Health Department encourages all parents and health care providers to use summer as a time to make sure children’s vaccines are up-to-date. Parents are encouraged to contact their healthcare provider today to discuss vaccine needs well before the start of the new school year in the fall. Pennsylvania requires children to have certain vaccines before they enter school and are part of a child’s regular school physical before entering kindergarten and seventh grade. Vaccines are safe, effective and an important part of keeping children healthy in summer and year round.
Vaccines help protect children and teens from sixteen diseases, like whooping cough and measles. Vaccine-preventable diseases can be very serious, may require a hospital stay, or can be deadly – especially in young children. “Immunizations have had an enormous impact on improving the health of children in our country and in Chester County,” said County Health Director Jeanne Casner. “Through partnerships, education and direct service, the Health Department strives to lead the way to continued high immunization coverage.”
The recommended childhood and adolescent schedule urges vaccinations starting at birth through 24 months of age, with boosters and age-specific vaccines continuing through the teenage years and into adulthood. Proper vaccination among school-aged children promotes health and prevents disease outbreaks in schools.
For children without a medical home, the Health Department is a vaccine resource that offers all recommended vaccines to children with Medical Assistance, and those who are uninsured or underinsured. A parent or guardian must accompany the child and bring vaccine records. Privately insured children, including those with CHIP, are encouraged to visit their medical home. Information about Health Department summer vaccine clinics is attached. More information about Chester County Health Department immunization clinics may be found at www.chesco.org/health or by calling 610-344-6252.
Michael C. Massey Sr., 66, of West Chester, Wednesday, July 11, at the Pocopson Home.
Born in West Chester, he was the son of the late Hugh Massey Jr. and the late Giovanna D’Andrea Roberts.
Michael was a member of the Kennett Fire Co. and the West Whiteland Fire Co.
He was an avid reader and he enjoyed working on the computer and being with his family and friends.
Michael is survived by two sons, Michael C. Massey, Jr. and Kevin J. Massey; three grandchildren; three brothers, H. Ross Massey, Benjamin J. Massey, and Thomas E. Roberts; one sister, Giovanna M. Wiggins.
He was predeceased by one sister, Sandra L. Carbo
His service and burial will be private.
To view his online tribute and to share a memory with his family, please visit www.griecocares.com
Arrangements by the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home, Kennett Square.
Anemia is a condition you may not even know you have until an abnormality shows up on a routine blood test. In other cases, anemia can cause symptoms that send you to the doctor for a checkup. It may make you feel tired, faint and dizzy, or constantly cold. If you have anemia, you’re not alone. More than 3 million people in the United States have it, and it’s much more common among women, young children, and people with chronic health conditions.
There are many different types of anemia – over 400, in fact. The most common is iron-deficiency anemia, which is very treatable with small changes to your diet and lifestyle.
Red Blood Cells, Hemoglobin, and Iron-Deficiency Anemia
Your red blood cells have a very important job to do. They carry oxygen from your lungs to other parts of your body so your tissues and organs function normally. They also carry carbon dioxide back to your lungs so you can exhale it.
The way red blood cells carry oxygen is through a protein called hemoglobin. Your body uses iron to create hemoglobin. If you don’t have enough iron in your body, you can’t create enough hemoglobin. This is called iron-deficiency anemia.
The problem typically can be corrected by revamping your diet to include more iron-rich foods. In some cases, you may also need to take an iron supplement for an additional boost to get your iron levels back on track.
Iron-Boosting Foods
Most people get enough iron from the foods they eat. However, people with iron-deficiency anemia need to focus on getting more of the types of food that are rich in iron. These include:
Red meat, pork, and chicken
Fish and other seafood such as clams, mollusks, and mussels
Beans and nuts
Dark leafy vegetables such as spinach
Breakfast cereals fortified with iron
Dried fruits
Meat is by far the biggest source of iron in most Western diets. Vegetarians and vegans may have a tougher time getting the same amount of iron as their meat-eating friends, so they will have to focus on consuming iron-rich vegetables and fruits. Anemic vegetarians and vegans should speak to a nutritionist about their unique dietary needs.
Dietary changes alone are not always enough to overcome iron-deficiency anemia. In these cases, your doctor will recommend that you take an iron supplement.
Pregnant women also need more iron since they are sharing their blood with their growing baby, so they will usually be prescribed an iron supplement while they are pregnant and breastfeeding.
Don’t Forget the Vitamin C
Vitamin C is also an important part of the equation when battling iron-deficiency anemia because it helps your body absorb the iron you consume in your diet. To increase absorption, eat or drink vitamin C-rich foods such as oranges and citrus fruits, strawberries, melons, tangerines and tomatoes. Vegetables such as broccoli, leafy greens and peppers are also high in vitamin C.
With these dietary changes and regular monitoring of your iron levels with your doctor, you can overcome iron-deficiency anemia.
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