Welcome To the 2010 Swim Across for the Red Cross
July 24th Presque Isle Indoor Pool

Welcome to the 2010 Swim Across for the Red Cross. We are so glad you are interested in learning more about this event. The Aroostook Division of the Pine Tree Chapter of the American Red Cross is sponsoring this event along with Cary Medical Center's Healthy You Program. The goal of the project is to raise funds for emergency services provided by the Red Cross right here in Aroostook County. Funds will also be used to benefit the Healthy You program. Healthy You presents beneficial health and wellness programs throughout central Aroostook County.

Everyone knows that when disaster strikes, the Red Cross is there. But few people know about the many services provided by the local chapters of the American Red Cross. Each year our Aroostook County Red Cross program offers help to people who have experienced fires. Many times people lose everything in a house fire and the Red Cross provides for immediate needs such as clothing, shelter, food, medications and other vital services. The Red Cross is also involved in helping military families stay connected during times of crisis. First Aide, Water Safety, Babysitting Courses and other services are all part of the work of your local Red Cross.

Healthy You offers many valuable health and wellness programs attended by thousands of county residents over the past two years. From Cancer prevention diets, to strength training for Senior Citizens and much more, Healthy You is living the mission of Cary Medical Center, Aspiring to Create a Healthier Community.

Our Annual Swim Across is used to support these valuable services and programs. You can participate and help your own local charity by retaining 50% of the funds that you raise. If you are in a non-profit organization, church group, project graduation program, or other charitable project, you only have to demonstrate the tax exempt nature of the program to retain 50% of the donations you raise for the Swim Across. Great Prizes are available too. From an I-Pod to the Adult Swimmer who raises the most in donations to a $600 New Mountain Bike for the youth winner and other prizes as well. You can download your donation form here. Get all your friends, neighbors, family, local business to make a donation for participating in the Swim Across.

We also need you to sign a waiver to participate in this project. You can download the waiver form here. Please sign this and bring it with you to the event. Copies will also be available at the event. If you are under age 18 you must get your parent of legal guardian to sign the form.

Thank you for your interest in the 2010 Swim Across for the Red Cross. Please call your local Red Cross Chapter if you have any questions: 207-493-4620.

The Siruno Stroke Education Center was created in honor of Dr. Cesar Siruno, a long time and much admired General Surgeon at Cary Medical Center. Dr. Siruno served the hospital and its patients for more than 20 years. He and his wife Florentina raised a family in Caribou and established strong relationships in our community. In 2009 Dr. Siruno tragically died from complications of a major stroke and cancer. This sudden loss was devastating to his family, friends and colleagues. In the midst of their grief the Siruno Family created the Siruno Stroke Education Center with a gift of more than $100,000. These dollars have been used to create a permanent endowment fund with income from the fund used on an annual basis to sponsor an Annual Stroke Prevention Conference and to provide ongoing community education on Stroke Prevention.

Friday, June 11, 2010
The Siruno Stroke Education Center will sponsor the 1st Annual Stroke Prevention Conference. The event will be held at the Caribou Inn and Convention Center from 12:00 noon – 5:00 pm. The conference is designed for healthcare professionals. Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn, Director of the Wellness Institute at the renowned Cleveland Clinic will keynote our conference. Dr. Raveendran Meleth, Professor and Practicing Internist at the University of Alabama Medical Center in Birmingham and Danielle Louder with the Maine Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Cardiovascular Disease Program will also present at the conference. Continuing Education Credits will be available. Registration Cost for the program is $60 (includes lunch). Student rate is $15. Pre-registration is required not later than June 7. Register on line here for the Friday, June 11 Stroke Prevention Conference. Questions, please call Kim Parent at 498-1112 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Saturday, June 12, 2010
Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn, Director of the Wellness Institute at the renowned Cleveland Clinic will present a Community Health Education Program focusing on Nutrition and Stroke Prevention. This program is designed for the general public and will be held at the Caribou Inn and Convention Center from 10:00 am – 12:00 Noon. Dr. Esselstyn will review a major study conducted over twenty plus years where a specific nutritional strategy was used with patients who had severe heart disease. Not a single patient who remained faithful to the nutritional program ever experienced another cardiac event. Dr. Esselstyn believes the same approach may help to prevent stroke. Cost for the Saturday, June 12 program is $12 (includes lunch). Pre-registration is required and seating is limited. For more information or to pre-register call Kim Parent at 498-1112 or email Kim at: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Register on line here for the Saturday, June 12 Community Health Education Program.

Dear Friend:

You’ve probably been hearing a lot this year about the H1N1 flu.  You may have even had the flu or know a friend or neighbor who has been sick. This information features some tools suggested by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to help you prevent the flu, know what to do if you get sick, and find a place to get vaccinated.

People recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to receive the vaccine as soon possible include: health care workers; pregnant women; people with chronic medical conditions, such as asthma, heart disease, or diabetes; anyone from 6 months through 24 years of age; and people living with or caring for infants under 6 months old.

FLU.gov is a one-stop resource with the latest updates on the H1N1 flu.  On this site, you can find information on How to Prevent and Treat the Flu, Flu Essentials, and Why the H1N1 Vaccine is Safe and Recommended by Health Experts.  To look up where to get vaccinated in your state, visit the Vaccine Locator . This information is updated regularly as more doses are shipped each week.

An additional resource is the CDC hotline, 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636), which offers services in English and Spanish, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Heard a rumor?  Visit Myths & Facts to run a fact check.

Please share this information with your family, friends, co-workers and networks today. Let’s work together to help keep our communities safe and healthy.

Celebrating 85 years of Caring for the Community

29th Annual Cary Health Fair
Sunday, November 15th
10:00am-2:00pm
Cary Medical Center, Caribou

Cary Medical Center has been caring for the community for 85 years, we will celebrate
this accomplishment at the Cary Health Fair!  Join us for free health screenings,
wellness information, a prescription drug return, chair massage, healthy
snacks, door prizes, and much more!

For more information, contact Cary Medical Center's Public Relations Office at 498-
1112.

Key Bank in cooperation with Cary Medical Center's Healthy You program presents ‘A New England Sampler' with Maine Humorist Tim Sample and the legendary recording artist Noel Paul Stookey of Peter, Paul and Mary. RCA Recording Artists, the Shaw Brothers will also perform Saturday, November 7 at 7:30 pm at the Caribou Performing Arts Center.

Tickets are $14 in advance and $16 at the door and available at these locations:
Food Trend in Caribou and Presque Isle
One Stop in Caribou
Ezzy's Music Shop in Van Buren
Aroostook Centre Mall in Presque Isle
Harvest Market in Fort Fairfield
Paul's Sub Shop in Limestone