Yankton Medical Clinic ispleased to announce the additionof Orthopedic Surgeon, JeremyKudera, MD to our physician spe-cialty staff. Dr.Kudera is original-ly from DellRapids, SD andcompleted hisu n d e rg r a d u a t edegree at TheUniversity ofSouth Dakotawhere he was astudent-athlete.He is a graduate of SanfordSchool of Medicine-University ofSouth Dakota. Dr. Kudera com-pleted his Orthopedic Surgeryresidency training at Mayo Clinic,Rochester, MN, and is board eligi-ble.

Dr. Kudera will provide carefor a multitude of musculoskele-tal conditions including jointreplacement of the knee, hip, andshoulder, treatment of athleticinjuries, adult and pediatric frac-ture care, rotator cuff repair, andtreatment of carpal tunnel syn-drome.

Please join with us in welcom-ing Dr. Kudera, his wife, Jennifer,and their son, Jackson, toYankton.

Dr. Kudera will begin seeingpatients at the Yankton MedicalClinic, P.C. August 23, 2010.Appointments can be made by

calling (605) 665-1722. He willalso have an outreach clinic atVermillion Medical Clinic.Vermillion appointments can bemade by calling (605) 624-8643.

When it comes to backpacksafety, most people tend to thinkabout injuries caused by a heavybackpack or one worn improperly.However, there are other dangersassociated with backpacks andcaution should be used.

Backpacks come in all shapesand sizes and can be a handy toolfor students or adults. When worncorrectly, with weight evenly dis-trubuted across the back andshoulders, backpacks can be saferand more effective than using apurse or briefcase. But many peo-ple wear overly loaded backpacksslung over one shoulder, which canpose problems with posture andlead to back issues.

In addition to the physicalstrain backpacks can cause, theycan be a danger in other ways.Many people fail to recognize howmuch space a backpack can takeup. Entering the tight quarters of aschool bus or commuting on atrain or bus means a bulky back-pack can knock into other people.If that backpack is full of heavy,cumbersome books or even a lap-top computer, an inadvertentbump by the pack can causeinjuries. Also, backpacks taken offand placed in bus aisles can be atripping hazard.

Students also can be injured if aheavy pack falls on them. Childrentucking backpacks into lockers orclassroom cubbies may find thatthey slide out and hit anotherclassmate.

Backpacks change the way indi-viduals walk. Because the personis carrying around extra weight, heor she may lose balance or trip andfall, especially when going downsteps.

To avoid these secondary haz-ards from backpacks, considerthese tips.

• Don't overload a backpack.Carry only what is necessary. If toomany books are the issue, parentsshould talk to the school adminis-

trators and teachers to reach ahappy medium regarding textbookusage.

• When on the bus, safely storethe backpack on a lap or under theseat. Be sure straps or the packitself is not extending into the aisle.

• Avoid rolling backpacks,which can be difficult to roll. Someschools ban these styles becauseof tripping hazards.

• Recognize how much spacethe backpack takes up when worn.Be conscious of others when turn-ing around or entering a confinedspace.

• Hold on to stair rails and donot run with a heavy backpack tohelp avoid slips and falls.

• Choose a lightweight back-pack. Canvas backpacks are gener-ally lighter in weight than leatherbackpacks. Do not add extraweight unnecessarily.

Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan ■ Monday,August 16, 2010www.yankton.net PAGE 7

Men between the ages of 40 and 65 are more likely to die of

prostate cancer if not detected early. The American Cancer Society

suggests an annual screening for men beginning at age 50, or

age 45 with a positive family history.

Wednesday, August 25, 2010from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m.

at Lewis & Clark Family Medicine1101 Broadway Ave., Suite 103A, Morgen Square

Call 605-260-2100 to schedule your personal exam.

Be This is your chance to get a Prostate Cancer and Colon Cancer

screen at the same time. Smart!!For the second year in a row, we will donate all proceeds to our local VFW to help

support “Honor Flight South Dakota” and help a WWII veteran see their national

memorial in Washington DC. Lewis & Clark Specialty Hospital will match the

proceeds from the screening to go towards this worthy cause. Please do yourself a

favor and not only help our veterans, but you may also save a life – YOUR OWN!

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605-665-5100

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Prostate exam, PSA test and Hemoccult test for $20.00. Not intended for known prostate cancer patients.

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Saturday, August 28th2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. (Hy-Vee Conference Room)After school is a time for kids to recharge from a busy day at school and a healthy snack can help! Brenda will provide a fun and educational cooking class for 9 to 12-year-olds. During this class the children will prepare healthy snacks and learn about healthy eating and good nutrition. Class size is limited, so sign-up today! Parents are invited to participate. Register for this event at customer service or by calling 665-3412.

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Many parents of school-aged children are interested in packinga healthy and environmentally friendly lunch for their childreneach day. However, they may have questions regarding how to dojust that.

This is the season for school lunches, as thousands of studentswill be heading back to the classroom ... and lunchroom. For thosewho will be bringing a lunch from home, there are ways to make ithealthy for the body and the planet.

1. Choose foods the child will eat. Nothing is more wastefulthan a lunch that ends up in the trash rather than the stomach.Instead of experimenting with foods that one would hope a childwill eat, select healthy items that have a past track record for suc-cess.

2. Skip the brown bags. Certain children may relish the idea ofbringing in a character-themed lunch box. Older children mayscoff at the idea. But the fact is that disposable paper lunch bagsare wasteful and reusable lunch carriers are much more eco-friendly. Today there are lunch bags that are subdued in color andstyle and are often insulated to keep food at the right temperature.

3. Select organic foods. Whether the child is bringing in apeanut butter and jelly sandwich or a pizza on a pita, choose foodsthat are organically grown or local. Supermarkets now stock theshelves with plenty of organic options that are free from pesti-cides and harmful growing practices. These foods are healthierand more sustainable.

4. Buy favorite foods in bulk. If the child loves cereal treats orwhole-grain granola bars, buy the big box and store it in thepantry. This saves on packaging and extra trips to the store, bothof which are wasteful.

5. Use reusable containers. Rather than packing a sandwich ina plastic baggie or a piece of plastic wrap, select a series of sand-wich holders, containers and the like that can transport the lunchcontents to and from school. Sure they'll have to be washed eachnight, but children won't be contributing to extra waste.

Backpack Safety Goes Beyond Back Pain5 Ways to Pack a‘Green’ School Lunch

Mayo-Trained OrthopedicSurgeon Joins YMC

Kudera

Did You Know?According to the Centers

for Disease Control andPrevention, breast cancer isthe second most common formof cancer in women.

Non-melanoma skin canceris the leading form of canceramong women. In 2006, themost recent year for which sta-tistics are available, 40,820women died from breast can-cer. That same year, 191,410women were diagnosed withbreast cancer. Among Hispanicwomen, breast cancer is theNo. 1 cause of cancer death,while it is the second mostcommon cause of cancer deathamong white, black,Asian/Pacific Islander, andAmerican Indian/Alaska Nativewomen.

Overall, the incidence ofbreast cancer in women in theUnited States is 1 in 8, or 12.5percent. Still, roughly 2.5 mil-lion women in the U.S. havesurvived breast cancer. In addi-tion, though it's highly uncom-mon, breast cancer is notexclusive to women. Thoughless than 1 percent of all newbreast cancer cases occur inmen, estimates suggest rough-ly 2,000 men are diagnosedwith breast cancer each year.