FRANKFORT With a goal of ending childhood obesity, Gov. Andy Beshear and fitness icon Jake Steinfeld, Chairman of the National Foundation for Governors Fitness Councils (NFGFC), announced recently that Kentucky has been selected for the Councilss 2020 DONT QUIT! Campaign.

Our children and their health are a top priority for Britainy and me, Gov. Beshear said. As parents of 9- and 10-year-olds, we know the importance of physical activity and the positive effects on their self-esteem and academics. I appreciate Jake Steinfeld and the National Foundation for Governors Fitness Councils selecting Kentucky for this worthwhile campaign.

"He and I have a common goal of improving health outcomes for our children including ending childhood obesity. This is a real opportunity for every elementary and middle school in the state to demonstrate what they are doing to be physically active and healthy.

Gov. Beshear and Jake Steinfeld encourage educators to visit http://www.natgovfit.org, download the simple nomination form and let the NFGFC know why your school deserves to be awarded a brand new, taxpayer free, fitness center.

The NFGFC will deliver a state-of-the-art DONT QUIT! Fitness Center to three Kentucky elementary or middle schools. School nominations will be accepted until Friday, March 20. Download Kentuckys nomination form at http://natgovfit.org/nominate-your-school/, and fill out the short, easy application.

Childhood obesity is a serious problem that can follow a child into adulthood. Ive declared war on this preventable disease and its inspiring to see elected leaders like Gov. Andy Beshear immediately jump on board to join the battle and welcome us into the great state of Kentucky, said Jake Steinfeld.

Every governor weve partnered with recognizes that obesity is neither a Democratic nor Republican issue, its a kids issue and all have vowed to do everything possible to help. So far weve delivered DONT QUIT! Fitness Centers to 32 states and Washington, D.C. and the response from students, teachers, and communities has been unbelievable.

"Kids are excited about working out and being physically active and, as a result, their academic performance and self-esteem have skyrocketed. Now, Kentucky schools have an opportunity to make a change that will have a lasting impact on kids well into their future.

The NFGFC program will make its way into all 50 states in the coming years. Each fitness center is financed through public/private partnerships with companies like The Coca-Cola Company, Anthem Foundation, Wheels Up and Nike, and does not rely on taxpayer dollars or state funding.

TuffStuff Fitness International provides all the fitness equipment, which is manufactured in the United States. The foundations goal is to build a nation of the fittest, healthiest kids in the world.

I have witnessed firsthand the positive impact fitness centers have had on students and their communities. When you provide schools with the tools and inspiration, youll be amazed by the changes that take place, continued Steinfeld. Children are our most precious resource and by providing them with a strong foundation in health and fitness, we can feel confident that theyll excel beyond their wildest dreams.

Physical activity and exercise are shown to help prevent and treat more than 40 chronic diseases, enhance individual health and quality of life, and reduce health care costs. In schools, studies show that physical activity improves academic achievement, increases confidence and self-esteem, reduces discipline problems, cuts absenteeism, and fosters better interpersonal relationships.

For more information about the NFGFC or to download a nomination form, visit http://www.natgovfit.org.

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(Editors' Note: Check out the Healthcare & Fitness Integration Summit at the 2020 Club Industry Show Oct. 14-16 in St. Louis, Missouri, for how you can implement healthcare integration at your club.)

Imagine this: Your member walks through the doors of your health club. They see a door to a 120-square-foot medical clinic to the right where labs can be drawn, biometric testing can be done and the physicians in the clinic can recommend they sign up for personal training to help them lose weight and lower their blood pressure. To the left is a door to a 400-square-foot physical therapy business where the therapists refer their clients to your club after their rehab is complete. Further back is a spa and wellness space with cryotherapy, red light therapy, massage and compression products. In the middle is the cardio, strength and functional training space. Your members health data is tracked from the moment they walk through the doors, not through a heart rate monitor but through a camera. They step on the treadmill, and the screen asks if they want the same workout as the day before. They shake their head yes. But before the treadmill begins, the camera senses they are about to have a heart attack. The technology not only notifies the member of their impending heart attack, but it also calls 9-1-1 and notifies the medical team in the building.

On top of all of this, imagine that health insurance companies, or payers, pay your club $100 per month to work with their insureds who have chronic conditions. And imagine that you give those insureds $50 of that $100 to come into the health club so that you can show to the payer how effectively your program saves them money.

Sound fantastical? Well, its not. All of these services and technology are already out there. And such medically based facilities already exist to varying levels. The movement for medical wellness facilities or medical fitness facilities has been around for many years, and it's now gaining strength.

What has held back many traditional health club operators from integrating healthcare often has been the technology, space and staffing required to do so.

So now, imagine this. A company comes into your facility, shares with you all of the preventive wellness and medical services you could offer, asks you how involved you want to be in all of this integration, and then does the work for you, helping you to gain new members and provide those new members as well as your existing members with better outcomeswhile generating more revenue for you.With that, you might say that such a model could be poised to disruptthe fitness industry.

This vision was put forth by Jeff Skeen, CEO of Results Redefined, McLean, Virginia. Any health club operator who is not thinking about medically integrating at even a basic level right now could miss the boat and be out of business in 10 years, he said.

Jeff has been in the fitness business for more than 26 years with brands such as Golds Gym and Fitness Connection. Recently, he teamed with his brother, Tim Skeen, who has held multiple positions at a Fortune 50 insurance company, including his last position as the Enterprise CIO.

The two are investing in technology and brick and mortar companies that can help deliver the solutions that the health club industry needs to seamlessly provide the support necessary to make the partnerships with the healthcare community happen and to move the health club industry from the same model it has operated in for the majority of its existence to something new that focuses on preventing disease as well as helping to manage chronic conditions and recovery.

The United States spends $3.5 trillion annually on health care, 90 percent of which is for people with chronic and mental health conditions, according to the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. Seven in 10 deaths each year are caused by chronic conditions.

Health insurance companies have massive cost of care initiatives to reduce their expenses for certain high-cost treatments, according to Tim. Helping to prevent these conditions is a part of those initiatives. Health clubs can be great partners for payers and the medical community to help prevent those conditions because of their expertise in providing fitness programming and because of the data that health clubs can collect from members (with their permission).

Rather than just collecting basic membership data, health clubs can begin collecting core social determinants of health and other data elements that give value to the rest of the ecosystem and value to the member themselves, Tim said. Some of the data could be biometric, but some of it could be social or economic data that can make the complete data record more actionable, especially when joined with other healthcare data from the provider side and the payer side. This richer data can help improve the quality of the interactions and outcomes members achieve.

And this is true not just for members with known chronic conditions, Tim added. Richer data on healthy, young members who visit a health club multiple times per week but may, at best, only visit their doctor for an annual physical can help reveal unknown conditions that would negatively affect the members health. By applying proactive and preventive care earlier, health outcomes are improved, and costs to the healthcare system are reduced.

All of this data is only useful, though, if it can be shared among the members, payers, healthcare providers and health clubs. To make data shareable, technology is required, the implementation of which can seem daunting for each of the communities involved.

There is a need to securely provide the data interoperability and real-time transport of this information between each of the stakeholders, Tim said. Removing the barriers to connecting each of these entities and providing a frictionless environment to allow this information to flow seamlessly is critical so as to not distract from the core things they have to do as payers with large member populations.

The same is true for health club owners, Jeff said.

One of the big difficulties is that the health clubs are not set up in a way to efficiently receive this information, Jeff said.

A lot of the programs that health clubs offer todaysuch as Silver Sneakers and Silver & Fitare profitable for clubs, but much of the required front desk and back office activity is manual, which not only takes time away from employees but also increases the likelihood of mistakes during data input, Jeff said.

The Skeens are investing in companies that would allow health club owners to participate in multiple programs but that require zero labor from their staff.

It literally is us sitting between the consumer and the health club, Jeff said. His company also would sit between the health club and the medical, wellness and payer industries.

Payers have been reimbursing health clubs for certain programs without receiving any data on effectiveness of those programs, Tim said, but with installation of new technology allowing connectivity among the payers, health clubs and healthcare community, that data could be securely provided to prove the value of exercise to prevent certain conditions or decrease the costs to payers for people with certain conditions. For instance, a type 2 diabetic can cost a payer $12,000 per year. If a payer gave a health club $100 per monthor $1,200 per yearto help a diabetic and received data proving that the efforts were effective and cut the cost to the payer in half, that would be a win for the payeras well as for the patient and the health club.

And health club owners could entice and keep members with chronic conditions by paying those members $50 of the $100 they get from the payer.

Now you need the technology to start capturing the improvement of health because ultimately what we're working toward is having the insurance companies pay the health clubs for prevention, Jeff said.

But that starts with creating a data hub that leverages the standards for interoperability and data interchange for the providers and payers inside that ecosystem so you can have the secure, real-time flow of data amongst all the different stakeholders involved, Tim said.

And that's something that doesn't really exist today, he said.

But that is what the Skeens are working toward with their investments in technology companies that would work in this space.

We're creating and partnering with companies that surround the health club operator so they could double or triple their profits just by being involved in the network, Jeff said. I see a vision in a world where the gyms are paying the member $50 a month to be a member because what's happening is in the background everybody in our ecosystem is taking the money that's out there, making it more efficient and effective, and the consumer is going to want to go to that club because now they are part of this whole system which results in a healthier lifestyle and outcome.

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Googles WearOS is finally catching up with the competition after many years. The platform struggled to be a worthy competitor to Apples WatchOS or Samsungs Tizen OS. After buying FitBit back in last year, we expected Google to add Health and Fitness related features into WearOS eventually. Now, the search giant is asking for feedback via a Google User Experience research program on possible new features for future versions of WearOS.

The survey asks participants on various health tracking features such as sleep metrics to SP02 tracking to automatic detection of a variety of categories to pairing with medical equipment. Worth noting that this isnt a confirmation of Googles intentions of adding these features into the next WearOS version. However, the very fact that Google is taking such an interest is pretty good. Nowadays, most of the smartwatches are mainly used as fitness trackers. It would be pretty awesome for WearOS to include these features natively.

Lets see if these features will eventually make way to the WearOS platform. We have Googles I/O event in just a few months now. There, we will know more about the future of the companys operating systems.

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Global Health and Fitness Club Market Size, Status and Forecast 2020-2026

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This report segments the global Health and Fitness Club market on the basis of Types are: Membership Fees

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Name (nationality): Diana Tsuruda (American) and Mitch Kondo (Japanese) Occupations: Diana: dancer, yoga and bodywork instructor; Mitch: fitness coach; bit.ly/FlexHIITTokyo Likes: Diana: dance, eco-friendly living, learning new things; Mitch: training, surfing

1. What first got you interested in fitness as a profession? DT: I started dancing and doing cheer in junior high school and continued on through high school and college. I was actually cheer captain, and I enjoyed leading practices and organizing groups. I continued this passion in teaching dance and running several dance teams throughout my life. I always loved the warmup, stretching, technique and conditioning exercises in dance class, and I enjoy doing repetitive movements and perfecting them. Naturally, I gravitated toward teaching yoga and fitness. When I was younger, I was not good at sports and thought I was unathletic, but I realized that I could still strengthen my body doing other fitness activities. When I took a break from any sort of workout, I felt a loss of energy and also wasnt as happy. Teaching fitness is a great way to always workout and be conscious of my health because I have to practice what I preach. MK: I always liked training and fitness when I was younger, but I started getting more interested in it when I was in my mid-20s. My wife pushed me in the direction of turning it into a profession.

2. How did you meet? DT: Im friends with Mitchs wife, who is a professional belly dancer one of the best in Tokyo in my opinion. He was looking for a partner to do group training and approached me because he knew I taught yoga.

3. What inspired you both to start FlexHIIT Tokyo? DT: We both wanted to bring our strengths to FlexHIIT, and the name reflects what we are both good at teaching. I lead the Performance Flexibility (Flex) training, and Mitch leads the High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT). I usually focus on flexibility and maximizing mobility for dance and yoga, and Mitch does more personal training and progressive overload weight training. Because of our collaboration, I started more weight training and Mitch started stretching more. I noticed how HIIT training also benefitted my body, and he also has increased his flexibility. So through our own experience and based on feedback from our students, we feel being flexible and strong is a great combination as a workout for anyone!

4. Whats the most rewarding part about coaching? MK: Seeing people enjoy the programs I put together for the class. Feeling and seeing the change in their body from exercise and good nutrition. DT: Ive had many injuries, from a herniated disc in my neck to bone spurs in my feet, torn knee and ankle ligaments dancers put themselves through a lot. I was also hit in a motorcycle accident. After that, my body and balance was not the same, even though I didnt have any broken bones. Ive always believed that we have the power to heal ourselves, so I delved into studying anatomy and function, yoga and Pilates, and I found ways to heal myself. I say this because I strongly believe that if I can fix my body, anyone can if they have the right tools. I find it gratifying to help a student connect with their body to have a stronger center, to be more flexible and to fix some technique where they can perform better as a dancer, yogi or athlete.

5. Why is it important to work on both strength and flexibility? DT: We need flexiblity to maintain mobility and prevent injuries. Its no secret as we age, we lose flexibility and muscle mass we know the old adage, if you dont lose it, you lose it. However, if you incorporate stretching and some form of weightlifting in your life, you can prevent this loss. People do not need to become a contortionist, or a bodybuilder, but the average person can definitely maximize their stretch and build more muscle. After a one-hour class, or even 10 minutes of stretching, people can feel the difference in better alignment and reduced stiffness. In modern society, most people are working at desks more than stretching and lifting weights. So even training once a week helps.

6. Is there a muscle group or exercise that even people who work out often tend to neglect? MK: The posterior chain like your glutes, hamstrings, upper back and calves get neglected often. Theyre the ones you want to be training the most. DT: I find that most people do not know how to specifically engage their deep abdominal muscles until they are shown. Also, there is an art in how to use breath to support movement and exercises. In dance, yoga and Pilates exercises, we train very detailed movements in strengthening the core. These approaches overlap in physical therapy and also athletes are often referred to do dance, yoga, or Pilates to improve their performance.

Mitch Kondo

7. Are there any certain measurements you maintain for your job, or do you have your own personal goals? DT: People should be committed when they come to class. Since our classes are taken voluntarily, all the people who come to FlexHIIT are definitely gung-ho about working out as best as they can for the hour. We have 20 minutes of intense HIIT training and 30 minutes of flexibility training and assisted stretching. Usually people are wiped out, in a good way, at the end of a session. The dedication of each participant makes the group session fun and motivating because everyone is suffering together. ( I say suffering in jest). It isnt an easy workout, but it isnt too hard. You get out what you put in.

8. Is a gym empire in FlexHIIT Tokyos future? DT: I like to take things step by step. I think if people like FlexHIIT, it will naturally grow and then we can adapt our business plan and eventually build an empire!

9. What would you say to people who claim they dont have time to workout? MK: Most people nowadays know that is BS, so I dont really get (that excuse) a lot. Its my job to help them find the time to train and make sure that they get their a to the gym. A good way to make sure you get some time to train is to pick a few days and times you can go the gym and work your schedule around it. Work your schedule around your training, not your training around your schedule. (I got that from somewhere but I cant remember where.) DT: I say we have to change our mindset and really understand the difference it will make in our lives to do some sort of stretching and resistance training everyday. I dont do a full workout everyday, but I always do a few stretches, like a cat or dog stretch; I raise my arms over my head, loosen my shoulders, stretch my neck and hips, go down and touch my toes. I understand I probably do this more than the average person. Everyone is different, but everyone definitely has five to 10 minutes a day to do a plank, some pushups and stretching. I confess: I do stretches in the bath or shower. It sounds funny, but I incorporate my stretching with something that I do daily so now it is a habit. While the hair conditioner is setting in two to three minutes, I do stretches to release my shoulder and neck tension. I recommend making achievable goals though so you dont feel guilty if you dont workout. It doesnt have to be everyday, and it doesnt have to be for long. Once you start working out, your body starts to want it like food, so your workout regiment will become longer and increase in intensity.

10. Whats the difference between health and wellness? DT: Health refers to the condition of physical body, whereas wellness refers to broader aspects such as mental and emotional well-being. Wellness reflects more of the lifestyle choices one makes to achieve a balance in health, which can incorporate healthy eating choices, working out, meditation, social activities and anything that helps you adopt behaviors that enhance your health.

11. Is Japans gym culture changing? DT: I still see more men at my gym on the weights. And I have more women in my yoga and dance classes than men. I definitely see an increase in the number of personal training gyms everywhere I go, but so maybe more women are getting into resistance training. I still meet many men who confess that they are so tight that they avoid stretching or yoga class, but want to increase flexibility. I dont have so many women who say they want to gain more muscles, but they do want to overall be fit. In FlexHIIT we want to have an equal number of women and men so far, we have a good balance.

12. Do you have a go-to pump-up jam? DT: I personally dont workout to music. I am probably rare in that. If I am on the treadmill, I watch YouTube videos! Sometimes I watch cooking videos, or dance videos. Other than being on the treadmill, I dont listen to music. My workouts are mainly dance and yoga, and for yoga, I like to put on repetitive sounds of nature like waves, and for dance I practice to the music that I am doing choreography to! MK: Duality, by Slipknot. Good stuff! Really gets you going.

13. Atheleisure suitable to wear in daily life, yes or no? DT: Yes, atheleisure all day. Half of my wardrobe is now yoga pants. Also I like comfy mixed with a little bling like skirts, dresses, suits and sneakers!

14. What three things are always in your fridge? MK: Yogurt drinks for my kid, eggs, some sort of cooked chicken. DT: Eggs, avocadoes, broccoli.

Diana Tsuruda

15. Are treadmill desks or ergonomic chairs worth it? DT: I think that any efforts made to improve health and alignment are worth it. I like the fact some people can sit on a yoga ball at work or have standing desks. I havent experienced a treadmill desk or ergonomic chair, but a comfortable chair has value! If you can concentrate on work tasks and walk on a treadmill, why not? MK: I dont know much about treadmill desks, but ergonomic chairs are designed to help you sit comfortably for a long time. But you shouldnt be (sitting a lot) anyways: There are a lot of people nowadays with low back problems, and sitting for long periods of time is one of the main reasons.

16. Who is your role model? MK: I dont really have any. But I do admire people who work hard and make something of themselves. DT: I dont have one specific role model. I admire a lot of people both famous and non-famous, people who do great things out of love, people who are intelligent, passionate about their work and beliefs, and set out to make their mark or make the world a better place.

17. Do you collect anything? MK: Surf gear and boards, eye glasses, shoes. DT: I have a lot of clothes, costumes and accessories. I dont specifically have a collection of something though. I love the things I have, but I definitely am always trying to declutter, Marie Kondo-style.

18. Its your cheat day and you can eat anything you want. What are you having? MK: Im not on any super strict diet at the moment, just making sure I get the right amount of protein, carbs, fats and veggies. But if I was going to have a cheat day, I would say a nice juicy burger. DT: I dont have a cheat day. The majority of my diet is healthy such as lean meats, lots of fruits and veggies, and a small percentage of is rice and other carbs . My pleasure foods are dark chocolate, cookies, sugary coffees, and occasional fried foods and ice cream.

19. If you had a useless superpower, what would it be? DT: I would love to bend myself in half in all ways, and be able to make people flexible but that would be useful wouldnt it? MK: To fly, because you can go anywhere you want. Your choices are endless.

20. Whats your favorite inspirational quote or saying DT: I have three: If you want to learn something, read about it. If you want to understand something, write about it. If you want to master something, teach it, by Yogi Bhajan; Success is 10 percent inspiration and 90 percent perspiration, by Thomas Edison; and Be nice to people. You never know whats going on. Ever, by Caroline Flack. MK: Get active, stay active. Thats the one thing a lot of us dont do anymore. And it sounds cool, bang!

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Tourists, some wearing a mask, queue to enter the Louvre museum Friday, Feb. 28, 2020 in Paris. . The world is scrambling to get on top of the new coronavirus outbreak that has spread from its epicenter in China to most corners of the planet. Governments and doctors are presenting an array of approaches as the virus disrupts daily routines, business plans and international travel around the world (AP Photo/Rafael Yaghobzadeh)

CHARLOTTE, N.C. With new coronavirus cases being announced every day, Americans with spring break excursions, upcoming business trips or those thinking about summer travel have one thing on their mind: Should I travel? AAA cant make that decision for its members, but is providing information on travel safety and insurance to help travelers make the decision that is right for them.

While the decision to travel is a personal one that must be made by the individual, we recommend that you stay informed before making your trip which should always be the case regardless of coronavirus concerns, said Tiffany Wright, AAA Carolinas spokesperson. We encourage everyone to follow the Center for Disease Controls recommendations and heed all official advisories.

Currently, the United States recommends travelers avoid all nonessential travel to China, Iran, South Korea and Italy. Traveling anywhere else is a personal decision you have to make based on all facts available.

First and foremost, if you are feeling sick, dont travel. Even if you are not sick, talk to your health care provider about their medical recommendations, especially as it may relate to your age and personal health.

For travelers considering a cruise vacation, AAA advises that the decision whether to go is a personal one that must be made by the individual. Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has announced the adoption of new screening policies for its member cruise lines, including denying boarding to anyone who has traveled in South Korea, Iran, China, and parts of Italy within 14 days prior to embarkation. Additionally, cruise lines are conducting enhanced illness screenings for many passengers prior to departure.

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One of the most common questions I am asked by women every single day is 'how do I stay motivated?' Even though I love exercising and have a passion for fitness, the truth is I am not motivated to workout everyday. Motivation is often temporary it is hard to be motivated all the time, but there is so much power in the realisation that you can still work out and move your body even when you don't feel like it. In fact, it is most rewarding when you accomplish something that you know is good for you, especially when you didn't want to do it.

When I started out on my fitness journey five years ago, I had actually never exercised regularly in my adult life until after the birth of my son, Anderson, and I held massive misconceptions around health and fitness. Like many women, I viewed exercise as the ultimate chore and something you did if you wanted to change how you looked, or as punishment if you ate "too much" I now know this could not be further from the truth.

Over the past few years what I've come to realise is that it's not about motivation, when it comes to fitness it's about understanding your why and knowing that you are worth taking care of. Trust me when I say that the more you look after yourself and your health, the easier it will become. You will never enjoy every single second of your workout, but what you will enjoy is the benefits that you're gaining mentally, emotionally and physically.

For me, working out is something that I prioritise each and every day as a way to relieve stress, show gratitude for my body, and empower myself. Understanding this and shifting my mindset surrounding my health and fitness journey from being aesthetically driven to being health and empowerment driven, changed everything for me.

The longer I stuck with it the more motivated I became as I could feel and see the benefits of my efforts. I was doing better mentally and emotionally, uncovering my strength from the inside out and growing a foundation of self-acceptance, self-confidence, and self-love that I had always longed for. The positivity that began filling my life and the way fitness empowered me to see and be my best self was, and still is, my ultimate motivation. Now on days where my motivation is low, thinking back to the reason why I'm being active and moving my body really helps me prioritise getting my PWR workout sessions in.

So ladies workout to take care of your health. Workout to celebrate your body, not because you need to change or punish it.

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March 07, 2020

LUMBERTON A local health-care leader recently was elected president of the Sandhills Healthcare Executives Forum.

Jason Cox, Southeastern Health vice president and Southeastern Regional Medical Center chief operating officer, will serve a two-year term in his position with the forum, which is the local chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives and encompasses a 13-county region.

Im excited by the opportunity to serve as president of the Sandhills Healthcare Executives Forum for the next two years, Cox said. Im also humbled by the opportunity to serve the regions health-care executives in their professional growth and development.

Cox joined Southeastern Health in 2016. He received a masters degree in Public Administration from Bowie State University and a masters degree in Business Administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Before coming to Southeastern Health, he served in management roles in health care for 14 years and spent several years in the United States military.

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March 07, 2020

LUMBERTON Southeastern Healths chief Nursing officer recently received the American College of Healthcare Executives Senior-Level Healthcare Executive Regents Award.

The award was presented to Renae Taylor on Feb. 19 at the North Carolina Healthcare Associations Winter Meeting in Raleigh.

The award recognizes ACHE members who are experienced in the field and have made significant contributions to the advancement of health-care management excellence and the achievement of ACHEs goals.

Members are evaluated on leadership ability, innovative and creative management, executive capability in developing their own organization and promoting its growth in stature in the community, contributions to the development of others in the health-care profession, leadership in state, local or provincial hospital and health association activities, participation in civic/community activities and projects, participation in ACHE activities, and interest in assisting ACHE in achieving its objectives.

A native of Bladenboro, Taylor received an associate degree in Nursing from Robeson Community College in 1991 and a bachelors degree in Nursing from the University of North Carolina at Pembroke in 2008. She received a masters degree in Health-Care Administration from Independence University in 2012 and is certified as a critical care registered nurse. Before stepping into her current role in 2013, Taylor served as director of critical care services and as unit manager of the intensive care unit. She is an ACHE fellow and also holds a Nurse Executive-Advanced Certification.

The American College of Healthcare Executives is an international professional society of more than 48,000 health-care executives who lead hospitals, health-care systems, and other health-care organizations. The societys mission is to advance its members and health-care management excellence. The American College of Healthcare Executives offers its prestigious FACHE credential, signifying board certification in health care management. For more information, visit http://www.ache.org.

Renae Taylor is presented the Regents Award by Southeastern Health Vice President and SRMC COO Jason Cox, left, and NC Regent and FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital COO Brian Canfield.

https://www.robesonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/web1_Award.jpgRenae Taylor is presented the Regents Award by Southeastern Health Vice President and SRMC COO Jason Cox, left, and NC Regent and FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital COO Brian Canfield.

March 07, 2020

At the monthly Robeson County Board of Health meeting on Feb. 27, Tillie Clark, regional state dental hygienist, provided CDC Water Fluoridation Quality awards to the townof Fairmont and the city of Lumberton. Accepting the awards for Fairmont were Town Manager Katrina Tatum and Water Department employees Ronnie Seals and Kevin Taylor. Accepting for Lumberton was Corey Walters, assistant Public Works director.

As Clark noted, fluoridation is considered one of the 10 great public health achievements in the 20th century in the United States and we are a fortunate community to have it provided in most areas.

So what else is in the top 10 list? The others are vaccinations, motor vehicle safety, recognition of tobacco use as a hazard, family planning, healthier mothers and babies, safer and healthier foods, control of infectious diseases, safer workplaces and decline in deaths from coronary heart disease and stroke. It is safe to say that all of these are still works in progress in the 21st century.

The importance of these awards being handed out at the board meeting was that last year Robeson County was faced with the prospect of not adding fluoridation to the water because of chemical and equipment issues. Like many other places, the equipment goes back 50-plus years in fact fluoridation has been occurring for 75 years so repairs are not an option. The Health Board had been approached about providing a resolution to discontinue fluoridating, as this was required before any action could be taken by the county. An alternative plan was developed, but this decision was not required and fluoridation continues. Needless to say, it would be very difficult for a board whose sole consideration is public health to advocate for the removal of one of the great accomplishments.

What has changed over the years is the amount of fluoride that is available through toothpaste. However, community water fluoridation remains the most efficient and cost-effective way to deliver fluoride to everyone in a community irrespective of their age, income or education. The goal is to prevent cavities and there has been a 25% reduction of this condition because of fluoridation.

Like everything else, there is an anti-group that opposes this healthful addition. Their argument revolves around fluorosis (white or dark spots on the teeth because of overexposure of chemical), excessive intake (most children use too much toothpaste so this exacerbates the problem), violates informed consent, doesnt prevent 100% of cavities, health concerns in various tissues, misinformation spread through the internet and it is counter to holistic health. Recognizing those concerns, nearly all public health, medical and dental organizations recommend water fluoridation. Those entities still providing it in Robeson County are applauded for doing so.

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Fairmont Water Department employee Kevin Taylor, left, Town Manager Katrina Tatum and Water Department employee Ronnie Seals, right, accept a CDC Water Fluoridation Quality Award from Tillie Clark, regional state dental hygienist.

https://www.robesonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/web1_Smith-Fairmont.jpgFairmont Water Department employee Kevin Taylor, left, Town Manager Katrina Tatum and Water Department employee Ronnie Seals, right, accept a CDC Water Fluoridation Quality Award from Tillie Clark, regional state dental hygienist.

Corey Walters, assistant director of Lumbertons Public Works Department, accepts a CDC Water Fluoridation Quality Award from Tillie Clark, regional state dental hygienist.

https://www.robesonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/web1_Smith-Lumberton.jpgCorey Walters, assistant director of Lumbertons Public Works Department, accepts a CDC Water Fluoridation Quality Award from Tillie Clark, regional state dental hygienist.

February 29, 2020

LUMBERTON Two Southeastern Health employees walked away from the companys annual service awards banquet on Tuesday with top honors.

Health Lab Analyst I Heather McQueen was named the 2019 winner of the John D. Drake Distinguished Service Award, Southeastern Healths highest employee honor, during the event in Southeastern Regional Medical Centers cafeteria. and SeHealth Chief Process Design Officer Steve Elgin was named the 2019 winner of the W. Reid Caldwell Jr. Distinguished Leadership Award.

Heather is well-known and respected throughout the organization and community for her compassion, enthusiasm, and energy, said Southeastern Health President/CEO Joann Anderson, who made the surprise presentations. Her combination of high ethical standards and vast experience enables her to be an excellent mentor to other employees.

McQueen, who has been with Southeastern Health for 18 years, is the 33rd person to be named winner of the Drake Award, which was established by the Southeastern Health board of trustees in 1988 to recognize exceptional service by employees. The Drake award was named in honor of the late John D. Drake, who retired as head cook in 1984 after 38 years of service.

To qualify for the Drake award, a Southeastern Health employee must demonstrate high standards for personal performance on the job, loyalty and dedication to the organization, an excellent attendance record, respect by fellow workers, leadership skills, and a caring attitude to fellow employees and guests of the organization.

To qualify for the Caldwell award, a Southeastern Health leader must serve at the director level or higher with five or more years of service and must exemplify the fulfillment of the mission, vision, values and standards of behavior of the organization while serving as a mentor to other leaders, removing barriers and contributing to a learning and advancing organization.

Steves leadership has been described as professionally relentless as he is consistently focused on helping Southeastern and its patients achieve the best outcomes possible in the most effective and efficient manner, Anderson said during the presentation.

The Caldwell award was established in June 2016 in honor of Southeastern Health Government Affairs Officer Reid Caldwell. Since joining the organization in 1981 as a vice president, he has led by example by exhibiting integrity, honesty and ethical behavior throughout his career.

McQueen and Elgin were awarded a framed certificate and an engraved watch as part of their respective awards. Their names also will be added to plaques that are permanently displayed in SRMCs main corridor.

McQueen lives in Whiteville with her husband, Aaron, and their two children, Gabriel and Noah.

Elgin, originally from Grundy, Va., lives in Florence, S.C., with his wife, Tebie, and their three children, Savannah, Stephen and Heather.

Previous winners of the Drake award were: 1988, Julia Harris; 1989, Addie Mae Caple; 1990, Beatrice Leggett and Vashti Pittman; 1991, Thelma Jean Reeves; 1992, Paula McLean; 1993, Shirley Thompson; 1994, Sonya Oxendine; 1995, Terry Carter; 1996, Vera McDowell; 1997, Jimmy Page; 1998, James E. Jones; 1999, JoAnn Falls and Myrtle Oxendine; 2000, Patricia Davis; 2001, Sherri Hayes; 2002, Doris Madden; 2003, Mary Catherine Buie; 2004, Noel Bounds; 2005, Cynthia George; 2006, Rhonda Carter; 2007, Anne Marie Hendren; 2008, Myrtle Wilcox; 2009, Audrey Cox; 2010, Bryan Hilbourn; 2011, Merry Hardin; 2012, Gerard McRae; 2014, Jeff Edge; 2015, Lisa A. Hunt; 2016, Lori Corbett; 2017, Jeanine Lawson; and 2018, Phillip Knecht.

Previous winners of the Caldwell award were Elizabeth Kirschling, 2016; Cynthia George, 2017; and Jonathan Everson, 2018.

Heather McQueen, right, is pictured after the Drake Award presentation with Southeastern Health President/CEO Joann Anderson.

https://www.robesonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/web1_SeHealth-McQueen.jpgHeather McQueen, right, is pictured after the Drake Award presentation with Southeastern Health President/CEO Joann Anderson.

Steve Elgin, right, is pictured after the Caldwell Award presentation with Southeastern Health President/CEO Joann Anderson.

https://www.robesonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/web1_SeHealth-Elgin.jpgSteve Elgin, right, is pictured after the Caldwell Award presentation with Southeastern Health President/CEO Joann Anderson.

February 29, 2020

LUMBERTON Because March is National Nutrition Month, Southeastern Regional Medical Centers Maternal Child Health unit is reminding the public that the best nutrition for babies is found through breastfeeding.

Southeastern Health is part of the Enrich Carolinas Breastfeeding Initiative, which aims to improve maternity care and breastfeeding rates in underserved communities in the Carolinas. As part of that initiative, most of SRMCs Maternal Child Health nurses have completed 20 hours of didactic online coursework through the University of Virginia and five hours of clinical time with international board-certified lactation consultants to further develop their breastfeeding education skills. All of the units nurses are expected to complete the training by April 30. Also, all of the Maternal Child Health providers will complete three hours of online education.

This training will help us to better sever the nutritional needs of the smallest members of our community, said Matilda Cooper, Maternal Child Health manager. Not only are we providing women with breastfeeding support during their hospital stay, we are also working to educate women before their babies are born about the benefits of breastfeeding and how to receive support to breastfeed successfully through breastfeeding classes with expectant moms.

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that infants be exclusively breastfed for at least the first six months with continued appropriate complementary foods for one year or longer. According to the Center for Disease Control and Preventions 2018 Breastfeeding Report Card, only 27% of infants in North Carolina are exclusively breastfeeding through six months.

Southeastern Health reminds mothers that the best nutrition for babies is found through breastfeeding. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that infants be exclusively breastfed for at least the first six months.

https://www.robesonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/web1_SeHealth-Maternal.jpgSoutheastern Health reminds mothers that the best nutrition for babies is found through breastfeeding. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that infants be exclusively breastfed for at least the first six months.

February 29, 2020

LUMBERTON One hundred and one employees were honored Tuesday at Southeastern Healths annual service awards banquet.

SeHealths administrators presented service pins during the after-dinner ceremony held in Southeastern Regional Medical Centers dining room. Those in attendance made dinner selections from a variety of delicious entrees prepared by SeHealths Food and Nutrition Services staff. Entertainment was provided by Musician Michael Hulett.

Employees celebrating a five-year anniversary milestone of 15 or more years were honored at the ceremony by receiving service pins. More than 2,200 employees work on Southeasterns main campus and affiliated agencies.

Henry L. Stephens was recognized for 45 years of service.

Honored for 40 years of service were: Rhonda L. Carter; Anna M. Cooke; Lucinda H. Locklear; and Catherine Smith.

Receiving 35 year pins were: Deborah L. Ayers; Bonnie; Fay M. Blanks; Tina L. Bullard; Tammy M. Coleman; Anna M. Hammonds; Thomas V. Pratt; and Teresa C. Vanderford.

Recognized for 30 years of service were: Gwendolyn G. Blue; Ramona Bradley; Joshua B. Buie; Lora M. Dietrich; Linda M. Gerald; Laura Sissy Grantham; Diane H. Liles; Regina O. McGirt; Melanie G. McKee; Ethel M. Piggott; Sheila Slaughter; Tronda B. Sturdivant; Leslie W. Tyner; and Shelia F. Williams.

Honored for 25 years of service were: Julie R. Atkinson; Cheryl A. Chavis; Christine E. Eason; Deborah A. Fagan; Ardie M. Gilchrist; Kenneth B. Hilbourn; Phyllis Jacobs; Donna B. Kinlaw; John McKoy; and Joyce D. Slate.

Recognized with 20 year pins were: Susan G. Bass; Michelle M. Blair; Doris L. Britt; Sharon D. Campbell; Sandra K. Chavis; Murrell L. Dockery; Aundrea R. Emanuel, FNP; Carolyn R. Graham; Miranda I. Graham; Chris C. Guess; Billy C. Hammonds; Mary E. Ivey; Don R. Jacobs; Teresa S. Jones; Cassandra King; Cathlene Locklear; Jeffery Locklear; Kimberly Locklear; Ruth J. McAlister; Emily D. Parnell; Elaine L. Pate; Marilyn R. Reaves; Phillip W. Richardson; Christy P. Rogers; Mark Ross; Sudie B. Smith; Pamela S. Ward; and Judy L. Williams.

Honored for 15 years of service were: Jennifer R. Altman; Katie R. Atkinson; Annette D. Baxley; Karen D. Blackmon; Meredith G. Britt; Tammy L. Bullard; Anthony M. Cabatu; Lorna A. Clothier; Lamont Collins; Sabine M. Cox; Dianne L. Cummings; Rebecca S. Davis; Karen L. Dent ; Vonda W. Edwards; Lavonda S. Foley; Bruce A. Gilliard; Roderick S. Graham; Mildred E. Hammond; Patrick K. Hester; Sonja R. Hilburn; Nancy W. Huggins; Wendy R. Hunt; Carrie E. Jacobs; Garry Johnson; Richard L. Jones; Jeffery H. Labbe; Tammy R. Locklear; Yvonne O. Locklear; Virginia J. Lowery; Glenda M. Monroe; Donna L. Odum; Jane A. Pitman; Lisa M. Rozier; Dr. Dennis O. Stuart; Rachel L. Vasquez; and Myra P. Williams

Henry L. Stephens, of St. Pauls, was recognized by SeHealth President and CEO Joann Anderson for 45 years of service.

https://www.robesonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/web1_Honors.jpgHenry L. Stephens, of St. Pauls, was recognized by SeHealth President and CEO Joann Anderson for 45 years of service.

February 22, 2020

LUMBERTON Southeastern Radiology Associates has received reaccreditation from the American College of Radiology in computed tomography scan for adult and pediatric patients, and achieved ACRs designation as an ACR Lung Cancer Screening Center.

We are very blessed to have leadership and staff who strive to make this and other accreditations possible here at Southeastern Health, said Jeff Inman, Southeastern Healths Technical Operations supervisor. Our community will be better served knowing they are getting the best in imaging standards.

The accreditations, which last for three years, were given after the computed tomography services of Southeastern Radiology Associates were surveyed by the American College of Radiologys Committee on Computed Tomography Accreditation of the Commission on Quality and Safety.

Southeastern Radiology Associates is located at 209 W. 27th St. in Lumberton.

Southeastern Radiology Associates recently received reaccreditation from the American College of Radiology in computed tomography scan.

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February 22, 2020

This past week at Hard Road CrossFit, my coach had us working on handstand skills. For most people this is not too exciting but for me it was a big deal.

As athletic as I am, gymnastic skills have always frustrated me. I cannot really even do a somersault without having to sit five minutes to get over being dizzy. Because of this, I have avoided the handstand portion of CrossFit for four years now. This past week, however, I decided as I am not getting any younger it was time to master at least one gymnastic skill. I am proud to say that at approximately 6:15 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 17, I did my first-ever handstand at the age of 56! I did it after class and off in a corner but as soon as I got up I heard cheers coming from all around the gym.

My daughter Nikki was grinning from ear-to-ear and my coach, David, gave me a hug. My fitness family had seen me conquer my fears and were there to support me. That, my friends, is why group fitness can be so special.

Here are some of the benefits of getting fitness on with your people:

Coaching: When you exercise together with other people around you, there will be a qualified fitness expert that will lead the whole group. They can answer questions, cheer you on and act as a personal trainer to modify your workout to make it the most beneficial.

More bang for your buck: Joining a gym that offers group exercise will give you more bang for your buck. You can enjoy many more fitness benefits when you are in the right group of people. You can encourage each other, have fun and hold each other accountable for making it to class. When you are going solo, it is easier to skip a workout and stay home because no one is expecting you.

Lower risk of injury: Having a group of people around you that have the same goals as you is very helpful and can decrease the risk of getting injured. This is because when you are doing a certain routine or a workout the wrong way, the folks that you are with during the exercise will help you correct your form and positioning. A coach or group leader can also keep an eye on you to make sure your form is correct.

Higher endorphin output: When you exercise in groups, you will feel lighter, happier, and calmer even after an intense workout session. Exercising in a group increases the production of your endorphins or happy hormones. This is a great opportunity to share a laugh and make new friends.

Camaraderie between participants: Group exercises are not only meant to provide you benefits on your fitness goals alone, but they are pretty great for building your social life. You can meet a lot of people and gain new friends! And when this happens, youll be more excited every time your group is scheduled for a class.

So whether its CrossFit, Zumba, Spin or even a Running Club, exercising with other people can be a great way to keep your fitness routine fresh and develop some lifelong friendships. And who knows, for those of us single folks, we just might meet someone special who shares our love for fitness!

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February 21, 2020

LUMBERTON Residents who are 55 years and older are being offered the chance to discuss health issues that affect them with people who can make a difference in the community.

The Healthy Robeson Community Conversations event is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. March 24 at St. Joseph MRC Solid Rock Church in Red Springs.

Ongoing conversations like these guide Healthy Robeson to focus its efforts on topics that are most relevant to the community. St. Joseph MRC Solid Rock Church is located at 305 E. Sixth St. in Red Springs. Breakfast will be served.

People interested in attending need to call Community Health Services intern Jada Walker at 910-671-5000, Ext. 7410, by March 16.

February 15, 2020

LUMBERTON Physicians at Southeastern Regional Medical Center have elected new officers to lead the medical staff.

Chosen to serve a two-year term that started in January were Dr. Robin Peace, president; Dr. Eric Breitbart, president-elect; and Dr. Kailash Chandwani, secretary/treasurer. Dr. Dennis Stuart is immediate past president.

Dr. Vanesh Khetpal and Breitbart will serve two-year terms as chairs of the departments of medicine and surgery, respectively.

Peace, a family practitioner who is a native of Granville County, has been practicing in Robeson County for 21 years, and with Southeastern Health since 2015 at the Southeastern Medical Clinic North Lumberton. She is also a medical provider for Southeastern Hospice. A graduate of East Carolina University School of Medicine, she completed her residency at Pitt Memorial Hospital in Greenville in 1998. Before joining Southeastern Health full-time, Peace practiced with Robeson Health Care Corporation for 17 years, serving as chief medical officer for 11 of those years. During that time, she also served as a hospitalist with Southeastern Regional Medical Center. She is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and the American Academy of HIV Medicine.

I was honored to be asked to serve as medical staff president, Peace said. I look forward to representing Southeastern Health and the medical staff.

Breitbart is an orthopedic surgeon who has specialized in sports medicine at Southeastern Healths Southeastern Orthopedics since 2015. A native of New Jersey, Breitbart received a medical degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in Newark in May 2009. He completed an orthopedic residency at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in June 2014 and a fellowship in sports medicine at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia in July 2015. He received specialized training in both adult sports medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and pediatric sports medicine through the Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia.

Chandwani is an interventional pain physician who joined Southeastern Spine and Pain Clinic in 2013. He received his medical degree from Sindh Medical College in Pakistan in 2001 and completed a residency in anesthesiology at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock in 2009. He also completed a fellowship in interventional pain management at University Hospitals, Case Medical Center in Cleveland in 2010. He is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.

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TURNERSVILLE, N.J. -- One look at Christina Briggs tells you a lot about her fitness journey and work ethic. However, her ripped arms and sculpted muscles won't tell you that she started with giving birth to four boys, including a set of triplets.

With a full house of boys to take care of, she did not want to take the slippery slope down to an unhealthy lifestyle.

The 51-year-old was always shy about putting herself out there, but has decided that 2020 is her year of saying, "Yes." She competed in her first powerlifting competition, sponsored by USPA Northeast, earlier this year.

It was a pretty good showing for her first try. She walked away with three unofficial state records, granted her scores hold up after further review. 8 weeks of training netted her scores of 220 pounds in squats, 120 pounds on the bench, and 286 pounds deadlifting. She tells us there was roughly a 30-year age gap between herself and the next female competitor.

Not only did she exceed her expectations, but she also failed once on the platform. It's teaching her how to get back up and try, try again... and also teaching other women her age that it is never too late to start setting and achieving goals.

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