Health Watch: Grants help center keep <b>cancer</b> programs

Times staff ReportsPosted: 12/06/2010 12: 00: 00 am the MST

Centro San Vicente, 8061 Alameda was awarded $35,000 in grants for cancer prevention programmes.

The Centre j. Edward and Helen m.c. Star Foundation $10,000 awarded for early detection and treatment costs.

One of the Rio Grande Cancer Foundation $25,000 contract renewed for a second year of support of the Centre's well women's health program. Breast cancer screening and post diagnostic follow-up covering for women members of the program.

Kick-off party is Thursday for El Paso Marathon

El Paso Marathon Foundation will have a kickoff at 5: 30 to 19: 00 Thursday in the garden, 511 Western party.

El Paso Marathon will be March 6. Pre-registration prices are $70 for the full marathon, $50 for a half marathon and $35 for a 5 K run / walk.

Someone has a past year El Paso-Marathon-T-shirt, which affect the kick-off party registered will receive a discount of $5.

Information: elpasomarathon.org.

Blood drives
Franklin high school, 900 N. Resler, is a blood drive from 8 A.m. until 4 P.m. today at the gymnasium of the school have. Voluntary blood donors must be at least 17 years old (or 16 with parent permission), weigh at least 110 pounds, and be in good health. Additional height weight requirements apply to donors 22 and younger.
La Fe is culture and Technology Center have a blood drive from 10 A.m. to 4 P.m. Tuesday in the Middle, 721 S. Ochoa, rear building. 545-7190.

Screenings

Free blood glucose screenings received from 2 to 4 P.m. Wednesday at the del Sol diabetes treatment center, 10555 Vista del Sol. People should be a two hour lunch before screening meal. No appointment is necessary. 595-1645.
Free screenings for leg and foot pain, blood sugar, cholesterol and blood pressure received from noon to 2 am Friday at Las Palmas LifeCare Center, 3333 N. Mesa. An appointment is required; Call 521 2199.

We want athletes honor 'everyday'

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We are looking for average people of all ages who maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Send your story to living@elpasotimes.com in the following format:

Name.
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Where I live.
My fitness routine.
How I eat.
Words of wisdom.

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