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ELECTION DAY: NOVEMBER 2, 2010 POLLS OPEN: 7:00 A.M.-7:00P.M.
LOCATION OF POLLING PLACES__
(DIRECCIONES DE LAS CASILLAS ELECTORALES)

PRECINCT 101----1ST STREET ANNEX (BEHIND EXPRESS LANE
STORE) EAST 1ST STREET 310 E. 1ST
PRECINCT 201----GIRL’S CENTER 5TH & S. MADDOX
PRECINCT 202----HILLCREST SCHOOL 6TH & PEAR
PRECINCT 203----DOUBLE DIAMOND ESTATES, FRITCH, TX
PRECINCT 301----MOORE COUNTY COMMUNITY BUILDING
16TH AND SOUTH MADDOX
PRECINCT 401----SUNRAY CITY HALL 405 MAIN, SUNRAY
PRECINCT 402----CACTUS CITY HALL 201 S HWY 287, CACTUS
CONDUCTED BY COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE:
ELECTION DAY: NOVEMBER 2, 2010 POLLS OPEN: 7:00 A.M.-7:00P.M.
CALL 935-2009/935-6164/935-5859 FOR ADDITIONAL INFO.

Safe Place

Safe Place, Inc. is a non-profit Domestic Violence & Rape Crisis Program, providing services in Moore, Dallam, Hartley, and Sherman counties; with a service area of 4,200 square miles and a population of over 35,000 people.  Safe Place, Inc. is the only domestic violence / rape crisis center in our service area.  They provide victims and their children with:  Emergency shelter, clothing and food needs, crisis counseling, support groups, educational classes, advocacy, and access to local and state resources Safe Place, Inc. provides Prevention based educational classes, to the general public which includes:  Focus groups, social norms, cultural diversity, community dynamics, and collaboration to end violence.

Safe Place, Inc. has a significantly successful track record that has been building over the past twenty years.  Safe Place Inc. exists to assist victims in achieving their full potential, making healthy choices, and living a life free of violence.
Safe Place, Inc.’s “motto” is to keep moving forward, continuing a proactive stance of advocacy, while educating our communities about breaking the social stigmas associated with all forms of violence.  Together we can all make a difference by working together to inspire change.

Victims find help at Safe Place Inc with locating jobs, preparing resumes and gaining employment skills.
Essential Education Services
At Safe Place Inc. victims are given the opportunity to enroll in Parenting Classes, Anger Management Classes, Healthy Relationship and Self Esteem Support Groups.
Community Education
Provide education to local civic groups and organizations about the effects of domestic violence and sexual assault

Surgery Without Incisions For Chronic Heartburn And Reflux Now Available

Dumas, Texas – Tens of millions of Americans suffer with daily heartburn or other symptoms of reflux such as regurgitation, chronic cough, hoarseness and dental erosions. Until recently these people faced either a lifetime of daily medications, and often incomplete resolution of their symptoms, or the risks of invasive surgery. Now they have a better option.  The new Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication procedure, or TIF, using the innovative EsophyX® device is performed completely without incisions and is now available from Dr. James Langevin, General Surgeon at Moore County Hospital District.

Dr. Langevin is the first specialist in the northern Texas Panhandle to be trained on the TIF procedure.  “The TIF procedure can significantly improve quality of life for our patients.” said Dr. Langevin. “Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is an anatomical problem which needs an anatomical solution. Reflux medication like PPIs (proton pump inhibitors) can help relieve patients' heartburn symptoms but don't solve the underlying anatomical problems or prevent further disease progression. Even on PPIs many patients are still unable to eat the foods they want or have to sleep sitting up to reduce nighttime reflux.  In addition recent studies have shown that long term use of PPIs can lead to inadequate absorption of minerals such as calcium and can result in bone fractures.  After the TIF procedure, clinical trials show that most patients can eat and drink foods they avoided for many years.  Reflux no longer impacts their life like it previously did.”

The TIF procedure is based on established principles of surgical repair of the antireflux barrier, except that it is “surgery from within” performed transorally (through the mouth).  The procedure reduces hiatal hernia and creates a valve between the stomach and esophagus restoring the natural, physiological anatomy to prevent reflux.  Because the procedure is incisionless, there is reduced pain, reduced recovery and no visible scar. 

The TIF procedure represents the revolutionary next step in the evolution of surgery.  Laparoscopy, a form of “minimally invasive surgery”, typically requires three-to-five port holes and the same internal incisions and organ dissection as open surgery.  TIF requires neither abdominal incisions nor internal dissection, making it a truly “minutely invasive” surgical procedure to effectively treat GERD.  With millions of Americans suffering with daily symptoms of reflux and many not fully satisfied with their current treatment therapy, TIF offers an excellent alternative.

“Recent studies show that TIF can reduce patients’ dependency on medications with 79% of patients remaining off their daily medications after two years and experiencing a dramatic improvement in their quality of life,” said Dr. Langevin. “We are very excited to be able to offer our patients the same incredible benefits as more invasive procedures without incisions.”

About  James Langevin, M.D.

Dr. Langevin has extensive training and experience in general surgery and colo-rectal surgeries. He received his undergraduate education from the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada and his medical degree from the University of Calgary in Calgary. He served his internship and residency at Foothills Hospital in Calgary and served his fellowship in Colon and Rectal Surgery at the University of Minnesota Hospitals. He is Board Certified in general surgery by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

About the TIF EsophyX procedure

Recognized as a next step in the evolution of minimally invasive techniques, the EsophyX device is introduced into the body, not through an incision, but through a “natural” body orifice, the mouth. The EsophyX device and the TIF procedure reduce hiatal hernia and create a valve between the stomach and the esophagus to restore the natural, physiological anatomy to reduce/prevent gastroesophageal reflux. Because the procedure is incisionless, there are no visible scars and the risk of adverse effects is reduced.

For more information, contact: Dr. James Langevin at 806-935-5094 or visit www.endogastricsolutions.com

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Results Of Moore County Health Foundation’s Second Annual Boot Scootin’ Gala

In 2010, through generous sponsorships and donations to the Boot Scootin’ Gala, over $50,000 was raised to benefit the provision of health care services at Moore County Hospital District.

On a pleasant summer evening, Moore County Health Foundation (MCHF) hosted its second annual Boot Scootin’ Gala at Talon Point in Channing, Texas. The event was a fantastic tribute to our Texas roots, with hundreds of guests attending to indulge in a delicious dinner, myriad of special activities, and great live entertainment.

Moore County Hospital District, in association with AccessCare Dialysis and the DEDC is working to bring dialysis service to the Moore County area. “This year,” said Gala chair, Bret Brown, “the MCHF goal for the Gala was to raise funds to purchase and operate a transportation vehicle to benefit local dialysis patients. We felt that this would be a huge benefit to our community.

“We know that our community is concerned about continuing quality healthcare, and that’s why Moore County Health Foundation, a 501 (c) 3 charitable organization was formed, “To promote Moore County Hospital District by improving community healthcare through fundraising, education, and support.”

“The support and generous sponsorships from area businesses and individuals to the Gala were outstanding!” Brown added. MCHD CEO Jeff Turner remarked, “Dialysis patients and their families experience an incredible amount of inconvenience and stress traveling three times each and every week to receive dialysis.” Turner added, “We believe AccessCare Dialysis will offer a valuable service to dialysis patients in our area and the Foundation can assist by helping to secure local transportation services.”

“The Boot Scootin’ Gala is the culmination of many hours of work by a dedicated, hard-working group of people, who make a tremendous impact in our community by fundraising for needed healthcare services in our area,” said Brown. “We thank each of them and look forward to next year’s Gala.” He added special thanks to the entertainment by Bruce Robison, Kelly Willis, Ed Montana, Mike Fuller and Blake Clark. “We appreciate everyone’s support of the Moore County Health Foundation.”