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NORTH STATE PARENT FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDE FALL/WINTER 2021/2022 HEALTH
MULTIPLE COUNTIES
California Health Collaborative-Si Se Puede; Butte, Glenn & Tehama Counties. Advocates for policies that restrict the sale & promotion of mentholated cigarettes
& flavored tobacco products, & support smoke-free outdoor venues in the North Valley Region. Parent & community edu- cation. Youth Coalitions & Adult Advisory Boards available. healthcollaborative.org/ si-se-puede
BUTTE COUNTY
optimal gains in speech, language and/or swallowing/feeding deficits. Serves clients of all ages! 643 West East Avenue. fullcircle- speechtherapy.com. (530) 892-9127.
Small Talk Pediatrics; Redding. Speech therapy services for children of all ages. Dedicated to treating each client and family with the most up-to-date research-based treatment available. Each therapist at Small Talk has a passion for speech therapy and understands the value of communication in each persons’ life. 2526 Goodwater Avenue. (530) 226-8255. smalltalkpeds.com
VISION THERAPY,
SCREENINGS &
PEDIATRIC EYE EXAMS
Goedert, Steven, OD; Redding. Dr. Goedert has 30 yrs of extensive clinical experience in developmental/behavioral optometry. He offers Vision Therapy, Pepper Stress Therapy, Visual Rehabilitation & Sports Vision Train- ing. optometrists.org/Redding 1465 Victor Ave., Ste. D.(530) 722-0200.
Griffith, Anna, OD; Chico. Optometrist at Family Eye Care Optometry. Vision therapy & rehabilitation following head injury, as well as infant, child & adult eye exams. chicofam- ilyeye.com. 2565 Ceanothus Ave., Ste. 155. (530) 899-3939.
Irlen Ambassadors; Chico. Group of parents & screeners promoting Irlen awareness & fundraising. Aids low-income people to pay for Irlen lab fees. facebook.com/IrlenVisions Irlen Visions; Chico. All ages. Irlen Syndrome diagnostic services & solutions for issues that include reading & learning difficulties, low motivation, ADHD, autism, headaches, mi- graines & traumatic brain injury. 809 Nancy Ln. irlenvisions.com. (530) 891-4783.
YMCAS
Shasta Family YMCA; Redding. sfymca.org. 1155 N Court St. (530) 246-9622.
Siskiyou Family YMCA; Yreka. Programs
for youth & adults. Full-size gym, fitness room with weights & cardio equip, climbing wall & tower, walking trail. Classes include PiYo, yoga & more. Year-round programs for youth include fun summer camps. Childcare on site. siskiyouymca.org. 350 N. Foothill Dr. (530) 842-9622.
YMCA; Oroville. ymcasuperiorcal.org/Orovil- leYMCA. 1684 Robinson St. (530) 533-9622.
Butte County Department of Public Health Tobacco Education Program. Offers a list of Butte County smoking cessation classes & programs. buttecounty.net/ph/ Programs/TobaccoEducation
SHASTA COUNTY
Quit for Good: Smoking Cessation Class Series; Redding. A free 6-session program for quitting all types of tobacco use. Call to find out when new classes start. search To- bacco Recovery at dignityhealth.org. (530) 225-7478 or (844) 756-0280.
Youth Options Shasta: Teen Smoking Ces- sation Class; Redding. Call for information. youthoptionsshasta.org. (530) 244-7194.
SISKIYOU COUNTY
Siskiyou County Public Health Tobacco Education Project; Yreka. Smoking cessa- tion information for youth & adults. 810 S. Main St. (530) 841-2134.
TEHAMA COUNTY
Tehama County Health Services Agency, Public Health Division; Red Bluff. Smoking cessation referral services & information. 1860 Walnut St., Ste. C. (530) 527-6824.
SPEECH THERAPY
Full Circle Speech Therapy; Chico. Complete speech, language and swallowing evalua- tions and treatments. Each client is treated individually with evidence-based practice approaches specifically designed to reach
Family Membership includes
Buti Yoga Free Child Watch
100+ Group Classes Fully Equipped Gym
SHASTA FAMILY YMCA FAMILIES LOVE 1155 N Court Street, Redding
So Much More!
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Mayo Clinic Q And A: Childhood Diabetes
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I recently noticed that my 7-year-old daughter has been drinking more water than usual, even though her activity has not increased. A neighbor mentioned that I should have her screened for diabetes. My daughter is not overweight nor does she eat excessive amounts of sugar. Should I take her to her doctor?
ANSWER: Hydration is important for adults and children. But any time children act out of the ordinary, it’s logical to be concerned about their health. You should contact your daughter’s pediatrician or primary health care provider to talk about any changes that may be a sign of a more serious condition.
More than 34 million Americans are living with diabetes. And many of them are children and adolescents. Diabetes is one of the most common chronic diseases among children and teens, and is the result of the body not being able to process sugar, or glucose, properly.
Most of the sugar in people’s bodies comes from the food they eat. When food is digest- ed, sugar enters the bloodstream. Moving sugar from the bloodstream to the body’s cells re- quires the hormone insulin. People with diabetes lack insulin or are unable to process insulin.
There are two types of childhood diabetes
Type 1 diabetes, which is the most common in children, is an autoimmune condition
in which the body no longer produces insulin. The exact cause of Type 1 diabetes is un- known. There’s no cure for Type 1 diabetes, but it can be managed. Advances in blood sugar monitoring and insulin delivery have improved blood sugar management and quality of life for children with Type 1 diabetes. This type of diabetes is not caused by being overweight, eating too much sugar or not taking part in enough physical activity.
Type 2 diabetes is a chronic disease that also affects the way the body processes sug- ar, but this type is fueled by obesity. Although Type 2 diabetes occurs more commonly in adults, an increasing number of children are affected due to the obesity epidemic. However, most children do not develop Type 2 diabetes before puberty.
While the exact cause of Type 2 diabetes is unknown, family history and genetics ap- pear to play an important role. Inactivity and excess fat, especially fat around the belly, also seem to be important factors. Often, changes in diet and exercise are enough to manage Type 2 diabetes in children. However, oral medications and insulin treatment may be need- ed for some children.
Recognize the signs and symptoms
Although diabetes may not run in your family, it is still possible that your daughter could develop childhood diabetes. You should talk with her about other signs or symptoms that you may not have noticed, or she may not have mentioned. Being able to recognize the signs and symptoms of the disease can help get an earlier diagnosis and ultimately a chance of a better outcome.
First signs that something is amiss
Increased thirst and increased urination are often the first signs that something is amiss. Excess sugar building up in your child’s bloodstream pulls fluid from tissues. As a result, your child becomes thirstier — and drinks more and uses the bathroom more than usual.
Other symptoms for children might be fatigue, weight loss and increased hunger. The lack of sugar in their cells can cause children to become exhausted. If you begin to notice that your daughter is showing signs of fatigue but her activity has not increased, that is an area of concern. Also, some children may lose weight, as they’re not able to store what they’re eating in their body anymore without insulin. So weight loss can be another sign of diabetes.
Symptoms of Type 1 diabetes tend to develop rapidly in young people; whereas, Type 2 diabetes symptoms develop over time and may be so gradual that you do not notice. For children with Type 2 diabetes, other symptoms might include blurry vision and darkened areas of the skin, particularly around the neck or in the armpits.
Complications from diabetes
Young people who develop diabetes are at a higher risk of health challenges through- out their lives. Complications from diabetes may include high blood pressure, high choles- terol, heart disease, increased risk for stroke and kidney disease, as well as other conditions. Even if your daughter has not exhibited any other signs of diabetes, you should call her pediatrician or health care provider to determine next steps. He or she may recommend blood and urine tests. If your daughter is found to have diabetes, you likely will be referred to a pediatric endocrinologist for ongoing care. If she is found to be at high risk or on the cusp for diabetes, you also may want to meet with a specialist to develop a proactive plan to lower her risk for the future.
As scary as it might sound to have a child diagnosed with diabetes, the condition is manageable, and patients can go on to be active and have good quality of life.
Dr.. Ana Creo, Pediatric Endocrinology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota