Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man. — Colossians 4:6 Established 1894 Today in History Today in History Today in History On February 7, 1971 - U.S. Apollo 14 On February 7, 1986 - Haiti’s President On February 7, 2005 - Secretary-Gen- astronauts speed toward splashdown in for Life Jean-Claude Duvalier (pictured) eral Kofi Annan (pictured) suspends the Pacific Ocean after their visit to moon. goes into exile, ending 29-year family head of the U.N. oil-for-food program in On February 7, 1984 - Space shuttle dynasty in the Caribbean republic. Iraq and a senior U.N. official who dealt astronauts Bruce McCandless II (pic- On February 7, 1991 - Rev. Jean- with contracts following an independent tured) and Robert L. Stewart go on first Bertrand Aristide is sworn in as Haiti’s investigation that accused them of mis- untethered spacewalk. first democratically elected president. conduct. Iowa Bystander Carl T. Rowan Pinnacle Award Winner February 7, 2014 • Fear God, Tell the Truth & Make Money • Volume y119 Number 51 Get Healthy DSM Project Bruce Stone, DSM Activist, Seeks Healthy Living Made Possible, Practical, and Painless The Polk County Health Department, Broadlawns Trustee Appointment partnering with community organizations, such as the American Lung Association of On the Liberal Edge’s blogger in chief Iowa, Easter Seals, Lutheran Services in Bruce Stone threw his hat in the ring to be Iowa, and West Des Moines Community appointed as a Trustee for the Broadlawns Schools are implementing a series of five Board for 12 months to fill a vacancy until health events that began in November and the next Trustee Election cycle. Mr. Stone will continue throughout the upcoming has been very active in the local community calendar year. These five events are part in promoting assistance for the needy and of the “Get Healthy DSM Project,” an social justice initiatives since arriving in Des effort coordinated by the Polk County Moines in 2002. Health Department that helps advance His view is that the Broadlawns Trustee the Healthy Polk 2020 priority to em- position can be used to drive a more commu- power more people to take responsibility nity-focused approach to the Broadlawns for maintaining their health. mission. Director of the Polk County Health The impacts of the ACA on care provid- Department, Rick Kozin (pictured), states ers is a notable area of concern – “There is a real potential danger of the ACA leaving a “the aim of the project is to create sustain- Gap for the working poor & driving up the able partnerships with community orga- reported charity care costs for Broadlawns nizations with the idea of making the and other providers” according to candidate healthy choice the easy choice, both for Team, knows the importance of wellness Stone, “The Broadlawns facility has done employees at that organization as well as initiatives within an organization and the an amazing job of upgrading their staff and the population the organization serves.” benefits they provide to those involved. their care standards-where I think I can Activities that will be taking place over the “Providing possible, practical, and pain- contribute is in working on community out- next several months include: less wellness opportunities for people, reach and collaboration that bridges the gaps · Forget the Paper, Plastic, and where they work, live, and/or play is not in ACA by making Broadlawns the first Styrofoam Week: Increasing awareness only convenient but also enjoyable; it choice for care in our community for all, not about how the environment affects health establishes a new level of accountability just those in financial distress. The (February 10th-14th) and a supportive environment, both of Broadlawns facility is a world class player · Stress-Less Week: Laying the foun- which allow the individual to feel more in the Des Moines Community-but it is also dation for a low-stress life (March 10th- engaged and motivated.” the best kept secret in our community” 14th) The Polk County Health Department is Mr. Stone’s major agenda items include: · Go RAWWW event: An introduction currently seeking organizations that are · Expansion of Community outreach via – to vegan, vegetarian, and raw foods (April committed to promoting the health of o Social media 9th) their employees and/or clients to engage in o Neighborhood Screening Clinics · The Skyscraper Climb: A physical this project and help recruit participants o Increased dietary and nutrition counsel- activity challenge using skyscraper visu- for upcoming events from February to ing services by Expanding collaboration with als as progress determinants (April 28th- May. Although participation within an Extension Services and Community Groups May 16th) organization is preferred, individuals may o Partnering with Neighborhood Anti- The Healthy Photo Exchange using also participate. If you are interested in Poverty and Social Assistance Organiza- Instagram to build a culture of health becoming a partner organization, or want tions to provide Health Screening, ACA/ through social media took place Novem- more information regarding the Get Medicaid enrollment assistance, Well Care classes and Geriatric Health Clinics ber 18th - December 13th of 2013. Healthy DSM project, please contact Sarah Boese, a health educator and mem- Atalie Ferring by e-mail at · Expansion & Enhancement of the ber of the Polk County Employee Wellness [email protected]. Broadlawns Infrastructure & offerings for services such as o Dental Medicine DMACC Announces o Nutritional Counseling o Mental Health Outpatient Services history of participation on Community Non- bined impact of medical technological ad- · Development of a Continuum of Care Profit Boards and Volunteer committees vances and the ACA goal of near-universal Ciweek Keynote Speakers model with services like: both locally and nationally. He will bring coverage”, according to candidate Stone, “I to the Broadlawns board a strong business would like to help Broadlawns with the to hear from the last man to walk on the o Implementation of Home Health Care services for the elderly/disabled process orientation, experience dealing with process of building a continuum of care moon, one of the most significant things o Medicare/ACA implementation services large enterprise budgeting and human re- model that includes preventative medicine we have ever done in the U.S. and many via clinics and social media source management and a strong belief in the early in life, World Class surgical/therapeu- more innovators, artists and TV stars.” o Private Donor/State Government potential for Broadlawns and Iowa to serve tic procedures when necessary, after care in 2014 CiWeek Keynote Speakers in- partnering to address the gaps for the work- as a model for developing community medi- the home and Enhanced Geriatric Care— all clude: ing poor cal services. under the Broadlawns umbrella of commu- Captain Eugene Cernan (pictured) was Mr. Stone has extensive experience in “The population of the community that nity care. Such a model can be used to greatly the commander of Apollo XVII and au- corporate management having spent more Broadlawns operates in is growing older, increase the health and welfare of our com- thor of “The Last Man on the Moon.” His than 25 years successfully providing sales growing better able to afford routine preven- munity and targeting the working poor and presentation is called “Apollo: Inspiring & sales management, project management tive care and more inclined to need assis- the indigent with that continuum of service Future Minds.” Cernan flew two mis- and senior business strategy in firms both tance with an array of health care choices model is a good fit to the Broadlawns Mis- sions to the moon in his 13 years with the large and small. Mr. Stone also has a long that is expanding rapidly due to the com- sion Statement.” National Aeronautics and Space Admin- istration (NASA). Cernan has received the NASA Distinguished Service Medal Dance Series To Offer Master Classes For Local Dancers and was inducted into the National Avia- tion Hall of Fame. The Des Moines Civic Center will not be the only place where the 2013- Grant Imahara is one of the hosts of 2014 Dance Series will make its mark. Des Moines Performing Arts Discovery Channel’s Mythbusters. The announced that master classes will be available to Central Iowa dancers team tests out theories using a blend of from ALVIN Ailey American Dance Theater and the Trey Mcintyre science, fun and explosives. Imahara has Project. swam with sharks, fired cheese out of a Each company from The Dance Series will offer two master classes, each designed to serve the varying levels of dancers. Dance students at interme- cannon into the San Francisco Bay, al- diate or advanced levels will learn the basic technique and style of each TV stars, the last man to walk on the lowed 25 tarantulas to crawl on his head company. Dancers at the pre-professional and professional levels will moon and a nationally known interactive and dropped a BMW from an aircraft. learn a more in-depth exploration of the company’s technique. These artist are among the keynote speakers David Berman and Jon Wellner are stars unique artist-to-artist opportunities will give local dancers a chance to during Des Moines Area Community of the TV show CSI Las Vegas. They will connect with world-renowned professionals in their field. College (DMACC) 2014 Celebrate Inno- give a presentation called “CSI Exposed.” The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Master Classes will be held vation Week (CiWeek). The free event is The actors will detail the exciting process on Monday, March 17th at Ballet Des Moines, 121 S. 11th St., West Des Moines. March 3 – 6 at the DMACC West Campus of how each show is created, including The Trey Mcintyre Project Master Classes will be held Wednesday, April 30th at Ballet Des Moines, also.