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Tuesdays
An informal lecture series on back-to-school health topics for your family.
Sponsored by North Texas Medical Center, each Tuesday evening in
September at the Alien Public Library. Attend as many programs as you like
- all are free.
September
LEARNING TO BE WELL: Health Habits That Last a Lifetime
Children who learn good health habits grow into positive, healthy adults. Dr. Ava Stanczak,
Pediatric Specialist, will share an informative presentation on the importance of teaching our
children proper nutrition and safety, experiencing positive physician visits, and simple health tips
for staying well for life.
September 8
SWEATSOCKS AND SNEAKERS: Foot Care for Active Kids
Why are children's feet so important? Because they must last a lifetime! Dr. Lyle Haskell,
Podiatric (Foot) Specialist, will talk about selecting proper footwear for kids and common foot
diseases (athletes's foot, ingrown toenails, etc.) that active adolescents and adults must often
overcome.
September 15
September 22
APPLE SMILES: Quick and Easy After-School Snacks
Sample our Apple Smiles at this fun presentation. Nancy Jern, Registration/Licensed Dietician for
North Texas Medical Center, will demonstrate and share recipes for fun-to-make, nutritional
snacks that both you and your kids can enjoy.
FITNESS: A Family Affair
This timely topic is brought to you by Denise Clarkston, Exercise Physiologist with Westpark Fitness
Center. Today's family must juggle hectic schedules and Denise will show you how your family
can turn exercise and fitness into quality time for the whole family.
SNEEZY, WHEEZY, GRUMPY ... FALL ALLERGIES
No one "nose" better than someone affected by fall pollens just how miserable it can make you
feel. Grass, fungus and ragweed allergies can affect school performance. Come and hear Dr.
Richard Ragsdale, Ear, Nose and Throat Specialist, discuss and answer your questions on fall
allergies.
September 29
BUMPS, SPRAINS, BRUISES AND BREAKS: Preventing and Treating Sports and Playground Injuries
Along with fall comes football, soccer and busy playgrounds, the setting for minor as well as
serious injuries. Dr. Micheal Adams, Orthopedic Surgeon, will discuss the treatment of such
injuries, but more importantly the preventative measures you can take to avoid them.
Allen Public Library
Two Allen Plaza
7:00- 8:00 p.m.
Registration is requested
but not required.
Call 548-5366 to register.
Sponsored by:
North Texas Medical Center
Allen ConvenientCare Center
Allen Meadows Day Care
Allen Apothecary
For The
Allen Community
Childcare provided at a discount by Allen Meadows
Day Care. Call 727-5709 to register your child.
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Hutchison, Mark & Epperson, Wayne. The Allen American (Allen, Tex.), Vol. 23, No. 68, Ed. 1 Sunday, August 23, 1992, newspaper, August 23, 1992; Allen, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1694727/m1/8/: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Allen Public Library.