2015 Mid-Mo Health Expo!

A Simple Test 2ND ANNUAL Could Save Your Life. Sat., May 2, 2015 9:00 am to 2:00 pm Broadway Christian Church in ColumbiaFREE HEALTH SCREENINGS▲ Total Cholesterol ▲ Blood Pressure▲ Blood Glucose ▲ Hepatitis C Test▲ Triglycerides ▲ Hearing and Vision Tests▲ HDL & LDL ▲ Body Composition Analysis ▲ And Many More SPONSORED BY:

www.midmohealthexpo.comHep C Alliance would like to thank the sponsors of this years expo. Without their support the expo would not be possible. Thank you! columbiatribune.com

Thursday, April 30, 2015 Columbia Daily Tribune | www.midmohealthexpo.com Mid-Mo Health Expo 3Dear Community Members,We’d like to personally welcome each of you to the 2nd Annual Mid-Mo Health Expo! With all the changes in healthcare today, it can be confusing! The Mid-Mo Health Expo’sgoal is to provide you with necessary screenings, tools, and information to start takingcharge of your health and all for FREE. With all the screenings under one roof, you canconveniently gain access to your vital health information to share at the next appointmentwith your health care provider. What can you expect today? A total of over 50 exhibits and screenings directly relatedto caring for the health and wellbeing of you and your family. Here is just a sample of someof the booths you can visit today:• Show Me Safety Child ID• D&H Drugstore Free Kid’s Gummy Vitamin Program Information• D&H Drugstore I-Step Foot Screening• Scholastic Book Fair• Hemoglobin A1c• Total Cholesterol• Triglycerides• LDL Cholesterol• HDL Cholesterol• Total Glucose• Hepatitis C• Body Mass Index• Blood Pressure• Pulse Oximetry• Hearing• Vision Before we close, we’d like to thank each one of you for taking the time to take care ofyourselves. Knowledge is key in taking that first step to better health. These screeningscan help you begin the conversation with your health care provider about any new or on-going health concerns you might have. Connecting with the individuals and local business-es exhibiting will allow you to make connections and find the best fit of healthy productsand services just for you. We hope you enjoy your time here today! Please don’t hesitateto ask questions along the way.Best regards,Aaron Boone Jenny BrooksAaron Boone Jenny BrooksHep C Alliance D&H Drugstore National and local movers providing quality service in Columbia.Our services include: • Storage units • Packing services • Heavy equipment movesCall today for a free estimate! 573-442-6683 601 Business Loop 70 W Ste 214B Columbia, MO 65203 [email protected] • tlcmoving.net

4 Mid-Mo Health Expo www.midmohealthexpo.com | Columbia Daily Tribune Thursday, April 30, 2015A physician’s lesson on hepatitis CBY DR. ROBERT BYNUM One of a physician’s respon- and lab tests. This time, his liver test is two points above nor- sibilities is to stay in tune with the new upd ates in med icine. mal. I’m thinking, surely this is no big deal. He has a A few years ago, I attended a history of having “a little fun in college” but has class about hepatitis C. We been married and settled d own for over 25 years have mad e some great now. advances in the treatment for hepatitis C, but we need to So we talk, and I’m thinking the slight increase in find those who have the infec- his liver blood test is insignificant — but he neverDr. Robert Bynum tion first. had it before? Maybe it is from the beer or the statinFamily Physician and medication I put him on, or Tylenol for a backacheByPro Nutrition LLC In this class, the instructor — or the phase of the moon? So we order a hepati-CEO said that patients with hepati- tis screen. Positive for hepatitis C!tis C may present without symptoms and have a Mark’s viral load was elevated, and he underwentslightly-elevated liver function test on some occa- med ical treatment for hepatitis C. Tod ay, he is stillsions, then return to normal. Obviously, this makes working at the “U,” golfing and drinking a beer nowhepatitis C very elusive and easy to miss. Here is my and then. Life for Mark is still going strong without the possibility of spreading hepatitis C.lesson on hepatitis C.My longtime patient, “Mark,” is now 52 years oldwith elevated cholesterol and hypertension. Heworks for the “U” and plays golf one or two times aweek with his buddies. He will drink a beer after golfand, at times, on the weekend. He is a great patient,on a good diet and in shape, and he comes in everysix months to check his blood pressure, cholesterolTake Away The Worry. We know home is where you thrive.• Developmental Disabled • Homemakers• Respite Services • Personal Care• Caregiver Support • Home Health Aides• Supportive Service Waiver • RN’s and LPN’s • Handy Chore Results in higher level of satisfaction and quality of life in your home and community. 1900 N Providence Rd, Ste. 105, Columbia, MO 65202 Phone: 573-256-8337 Fax:573-256-8347 Toll Free: 888-221-8337

Thursday, April 30, 2015 Columbia Daily Tribune | www.midmohealthexpo.com Mid-Mo Health Expo 5Show Me Safety Child ID and D&H Free Kid’s Vitamin Program D&H is proud to help sponsor Show Me Safety Child ID at the Mid Mo Health Expo. The health and well-being of child ren in our community is a top priority for D&H Drugstore. Show Me Safety Child ID is a great way to safeguard your family. An Amber Alert read y CD, id entification card and d ental bite wafer help authorities if a child goes missing. Being prepared in case of emergency helps give peace of mind to the family and an opportunity for d iscus- sion between parents or caregivers and child ren about not speaking to or leaving with someone unless they know it is okay. D&H Drugstore’s Free Kid ’s Vitamin Program helps families stay healthy by provid ing nutritional support from ages 4-12. The free vitamin program started in 2009, but our new Lead er Zoo Friend s Gummies began in January 2015. Parents can down- load a form at http://www.d hd rugstore.com/prod - ucts-service/free-kid s-vitamin-program/ or simply stop by our booth, #26, to pick up a form. Every child in the family ages 4-12 can have their own supply and vitamins can be picked up every 15 days. We are pleased PMraottteecrts WMhoastt ® to be your dental provider! COVERAGE COST Dr. Letrisha Thomas DDS, PC $5,000 $240.00 $10,000 $345.00 573.446.3848 $20,000 $555.002600 Forum Blvd, Ste B2 • Columbia MONTHLY INSTALLMENTS AVAILABLEwww.letrishaathomasdds.com Ask me how life insurance can be a valuable resource for their future! Desktop Virtualization Nancy Allison Cloud Design 1729 W. Broadway, Ste. 8 & Migration Columbia, MO 65203 Business 573-445-1749 Continuity Network [email protected] www.saltechit.comDesign 601 Business Loop 70W • Suite 202B Columbia, MO 65203 30686

6 Mid-Mo Health Expo www.midmohealthexpo.com | Columbia Daily Tribune Thursday, April 30, 2015Visiting the dentist is important for more than your teethBY DR. THOMAS, DDS between 1970 to the mid 1990s had a reversal between the mid 1990s and the most current study Why do I need to go to the dentist? I’m not hav- 1999-2004. Primary teeth should not be neglected!ing any problems! I have heard these phrases time Asid e from provid ing chewing function, phoneticsafter time. Many times oral problems start well d uring speaking, and a pleasant appearance, abefore the onset of d iscomfort. Once a tooth is child ’s primary teeth act as a space hold er whilehurting the problem is usually much larger and waiting for the permanent teeth to erupt into thetreatment more extensive. Our dental health affects correct location in the mouth. The Acad emy ofboth our mouths and our bodies, which is why pre- Pediatric Dentistry recommends children see a den-vention is key! According to the National Institute of tist when they get their first tooth or by their firstDental and Craniofacial Research, 26 percent of birthday. This first visit is important to discuss prop-adults have untreated tooth decay. It is important to er oral hygiene with parents, including certain habitsvisit your dentist twice a year to maintain good oral to avoid, proper tooth brushing technique, and wayshygiene, as well as to detect any areas which could to maintain a healthy diet to promote good dentallead to potential problems. Usually, when problem health. Early visits to the dentist introduce childrenareas are detected early, the treatment is less inva- to the d ental office environment and help themsive. In addition to detecting problems in a person’s become more comfortable and confident with sub-mouth, some systemic d iseases, such as d iabetes, sequent dental appointments.leukemia, oral cancer and heart d isease, can haveoral manifestations which can be detected during a In between dental visits, there are several thingsdental examination. Swollen and/or bleeding gums, people can do to help themselves and their childrenbad breath and a sore or painful jaw can all be signs have a healthy smile. Brushing twice a day for twoof either d ental or other health problems and to three minutes with an ADA recommended tooth-should be looked at by your dentist. paste (talk to your dentist about the correct tooth- paste for children under 2) and using proper brush- Visiting a d entist is not just for ad ults. Child renshould also see a d entist twice a year for an ing technique, making sure to reach all sides ofexamination and cleaning. Nearly half of the teeth, gumline, and tongue is verychildren in the U.S. have had cavities in important. Flossing once per d ay istheir primary teeth, while 23 percent also key to reach the areas inof child ren in the U.S. have between the teeth where auntreated tooth d ecay accord - toothbrush misses. A healthying to the National Institute of d iet that provid es properDental and Craniofacial nutrition including essentialResearch. The NIDCR found vitamins while avoid ingthat the previous d ecline in vices such as cigarettesd ental caries in child ren and smokeless tobacco helps to keep mouths and teeth in good shape until the next d ental examina- tion and cleaning. Prevention is an import- ant step in achieving and maintaining overall oral health. Starting in early child- hood and continuing well into one’s golden years, oral health can be realized with early intervention by a licensed dental professional and sus- tained with proper homecare habits includ ing biannual d ental vis- its. Remember, dentistry is not expensive…but, neglect is.

Over 50 Vendors! Locate the vendors below with the number next to their name. Find that number on the maps on page 8 and 9.www.midmohealthexpo.com 1 Tiger Family Chiropractic 21 Platinum Home Care 42 Letrisha A Thomas DDS 2 Maximized Living 22 Help at Home 43-47 Blood draws 3 It Works 23 Integrity Health Care 48 Accurate Rx Pharmacy 4 Youngevity Nutritional Supplements 25 ShowMe Safety Child ID 49 DHSS/HIV, STD & Hep 5 Scholastic Books 26 D&H Drugstore 50 Flow’s Pharmacy 6 Achieve Balance Chiropractic 27 Primaris/KMA 51 Blood draw 7 TLC Moving 28 Koala Sleep Centers 52 Quest Diagnostics 8 Koelling Family Chiropractic 29 CLAIM 53 Behavioral Health Group 9 Job Point, Inc 30 Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital 54 Bristol Meyers Squibb 10 Juice Plus 31 Daniel Boone Regional Library 55 Supplement Superstores 11 Tastefully Simple 32 Broadway Christian Church 56 Centerpointe Hospital 12 Tupperware by Billie 33 Missouri Life Magazine 57 OraSure Technologies 13 Eyes on Missouri 34 Siteman Cancer Center 58 ByPro Nutrition 14 Sleep Number Store 169 35 PET MO-Columbia 59 Focus on Health 15 Girl Scouts of the MO Heartland 36 Zimmer Broadcasting 60 Rehab Services for the Blind 16 Boy Scouts of America 37 Columbia Daily Tribune 61 Boone Hospital Respiratory Services 17 Germ Juice Handwashing Demo 38 Shelter Ins. 62 Abbvie 18 ShowMe Skin Scope 39 MO Foundation for Health 63 Red Cross Pharmacy 19 Story Time Photo Booth 40 Gilead Sciences, Inc 64 Avella Specialty Pharmacy 20 Rebath 41 Healthier Alternatives 66 Central Methodist University

Zimmer Radio and Marketing Group Exposition Room (See page 7 for vendor list) 1 234 5 263738 6 7 8 9 10 11 1239 14 15 16 17 18 19 134041 20 21 22 2342 24 27 28 29 30 31 36 32 33 34 35

42 43 44 45 46 47 Fellowship Hall 48 49 (See page 7 for vendor list) 50 5152 53 54 55 6056 57 58 59 6162 63 64

10 Mid-Mo Health Expo www.midmohealthexpo.com | Columbia Daily Tribune Thursday, April 30, 2015 I-Step Foot Scanning by D&H Drugstore Don’t let foot pain, fatigue, and uneven shoe wearget you down! Stop by D&H Drugstore booth #26 at the Mid MoHealth Expo and take care of your feet! Aetrex I-Step foot scanning provid es you withcustomized feed back on your personal foot careneed s for insoles, inserts and shoes to help youevery step of the way. Gina Murdock, RN, is a therapeutic shoe fitter bythe American Board for Certification in Orthotics,Prosthetics, and Ped orthics. She will be on sited oing foot scans and answering your questionsabout foot care products and shoes. D&H Drugstore carries multiple lines of therapeu-tic shoes, insoles and inserts, compression hosieryand home medical equipment for everyone. Wheth-er you stand or move about at work all day long orneed diabetic foot care, we’ve got you covered.National Leaders in Cancer Facebook “f” Logo CMYK / .ai Facebook “f” Logo CMYK / .ai800-600-3606 siteman.wustl.edu

Thursday, April 30, 2015 Columbia Daily Tribune | www.midmohealthexpo.com Mid-Mo Health Expo 11Wake up to a better youOral appliance therapy for snoring, sleep spnea, TMD Columbia is waking up to Dental Sleep Medicine According to the National Sleep Foundation, overthanks to the efforts of Dr. Richard Bohon D.D.S. and 18 million Americans suffer from OSA and over 90%his staff at the Koala Center for Sleep Disord ers. go und iagnosed . Sleep apnea is a serious med icalDental Sleep Medicine, simply described, is a dental condition that occurs when a person stops breath-treatment of a medical condition, sleep apnea, with ing for a 10 second time period or more d uringmandibular re-positioning oral appliance therapy. sleep. People with untreated sleep apnea stop breathing repeatedly during their sleep, sometimes Although oral appliance therapy (OAT) to treat hundreds of times a night.obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is not a new con-cept, it is still a relatively unknown treatment option. How do oral appliances work?Dr. Bohon is working to change that status. It’s a The purpose of the oral appliance is to gentlyrefreshingly simple-to-use solution with significant hold the jaw in a position that prevents tissuemed ical benefits, and should be consid ered along obstruction and allows the airway to remain openwith the trad itional options of lifestyle changes, during sleep. Oral appliances are similar to athleticcontinuous positive airway pressure and surgery. mouth guard s, but are less bulky. They are com- pletely non-invasive. Some patients report an In February 2006 the American Acad emy of increase in saliva prod uction or minor d iscomfortSleep Med icine stated that oral appliances were upon awakening, but that generally subsid es. Oralapproved for use in patients with mild to moderate appliances provide a non-surgical and non-pharma-OSA and in severe cases when CPAP could not be cological (no drug) solution.tolerated. Stop by Koala Center For “We are finding that there is a very real need for Sleep Disord ers, booth #28an alternative to CPAP, because there are so many at the Mid -Mo Health Expopatients who either refuse to use it, or have tried on May 2nd.and cannot tolerate it for various reasons,” said Dr.Bohon.Freedom from Pain, take control now! Home of Restless legs, tired of being tired? ALL GOD’S CHILDREN Need a good night’s sleep? Visit Dr. Bynum at this booth now: including those with disabilities into the life of the church Where there is a place for everyone 2601 W Broadway Columbia, MO 65203 | 445.5312 www.broadwaychristian.net

12 Mid-Mo Health Expo www.midmohealthexpo.com | Columbia Daily Tribune Thursday, April 30, 2015 Is that drug really necessary?BY RICH SAGALL school and has plans to attend college. The family sued Johnson & Johnson and won a A recent Boston Globe article d escribed a largesettlement a family won against Johnson & John- $63 million settlement. It’s not final as it needs to beson, the maker of Children’s Motrin. There’s an old approved by the jud ge and the manufacturer willadage, “All I know is what I read in the newspaper” undoubtedly appeal. It will probably be years beforeand that is the case here. While it may sound like a the case is finalized.windfall for the family, there was more to the storythan just suing for — and winning — mil- This is a case where no one really wins. The girl’slions of d ollars, and there is no life is altered forever. She will continuehappy ending nor winner. to suffer as long as she lives. The money she receives — $50 mil- Accord ing to the article, lion — is an enormous sum,when a little girl was 7 years but it will never make herold her parents gave her completely healthy. HerChild ren’s Motrin for a parents, now divorced,fever. She apparently each received $6.5received three d oses million. If properlyover 24 hours, but managed , neitherthe article did not go will ever have finan-into further detail. All cial concerns. Butwe know is that short- they will alwaysly after taking the have guilt becauseMotrin she started to they gave her theexperience symptoms medicine.the paper called a Similarly, the man-“severe reaction” that ufacturer loses. Insur-d octors d iagnosed as ance will probablytoxic epid ermal necrolysis cover the money, but, if(TENS). the verdicts holds up, it may affect their sales, insurance Toxic epidermal necrolysis is a costs and reputation.rare, potentially d ead ly skin cond i- Lastly, society loses. A case like thistion. Usually the cause is d rug-relatedreaction, but there are other causes and often reinforces the “jackpot” mentality that permeatesthe cause isn’t found. our society. Parents may shy away from a generally safe treatment because of out-of-proportion fears The girl suffered a lot from her TENS — she lost of dangers it may pose to their children.most of her skin, d eveloped permanent lung andliver damage and blindness. She had multiple com- This case raises a number of questions. One isplications, surgeries, hospitalizations and other how far should a d rug company go with its warn-issues. She needs special care and will never be able ings? TENS is a very rare condition, but should everyto get a driver’s license. Now 16, she is doing well in drug contain a list of every possible reaction? Cur-Discover the beauty & joy of Missouri! Judi Fullerton Missouri Life brings you beautiful photography, Young Living Independent Distributorfascinating small towns, secrets of our big cities, (573) 397-2213memorable day trips and weekend getaways, and 601 Business Loop 70 W, 134-1 fabulous food, including recipes and more. Columbia, MO 65202 ONE YEAR! HealtHier alternatives www.YoungLiving.org/1504677 To subscribe go to MissouriLife.com or 800-492-2593 ext.101 www.HealthierAlternatives.info

Thursday, April 30, 2015 Columbia Daily Tribune | www.midmohealthexpo.com Mid-Mo Health Expo 13CONTINUED FROM PG 12 just about anything we d o. Most of the time we don’t consciously think about it and carefully weighrently the common reactions are listed . Since any the pros and cons of what we d o. When makingd rug may cause any reaction in any one person, health-related decisions for you or your children it isthere’s no reliable way to list all the potential reac- important to consid er the risk-to-benefit ratio. Ittions. The warnings list, often referred to as the could make the difference between health and sick-package insert, of prescription d rugs is quite ness, or even life and death.detailed and can be scary. Rich Sagall, MD, is the president and co-founder Second , d o the warnings make much d ifference of Need yMed s. He practiced family and occupa-to most people? Rarely does anyone read the entire tional medicine for 25 years. In addition to his rolepackage insert. If everyone d id , many fewer d rugs at Need yMed s, he is the ed itor and publisher ofwould be taken. Pediatrics for Parents, a children’s health newslet- ter. Would a parent not give a febrile child a productbecause of the warnings? I suspect most parentsthink that if a drug is sold without a prescription, islabeled as being for children and is used by so manykids for so long then it must be safe. And generallythey are right. The over-the-counter medicines arevery safe. But in rare cases that doctors, manufac-turers and parents can’t foretell, med icines can beharmful. Another question, rarely addressed, is if the med-icine is really necessary. Again, I d on’t know thedetails of this situation. However, many doctors nowrecommend against treating a fever unless it’s mak-ing the child very uncomfortable. The easiest way toprevent an adverse drug reaction is to not take thedrug at all, so parents need to seriously consider iftheir child’s ailment warrants taking medicine. You could say there’s a risk-to-benefit ratio forTo find your nearest SUBWAY® Restaurant location, visit NEW LOCATION! 3700 I-70 Dr. SE, Ste. 110 www.subway.com. Consultation, X-Rays & Follow-Up ©2015 Doctor’s Associates Inc. $20 SUBWAY® is a registered trademark of Doctor’s Associates Inc. We will donate that $20 to harbor house, the local homeless shelter. 573-443-1414 www.tigerfamilychiropractic.com

14 Mid-Mo Health Expo www.midmohealthexpo.com | Columbia Daily Tribune Thursday, April 30, 2015Hepatitis C causes serious problemsThe ‘silent disease’ can enters the bod y of someone who is notlead to liver damage, infected.failure, cancer The Centers for Disease Control and Pre-BY ANNA LONG vention (CDC) and the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services recommendHealth Education Supervisor, that adults at risk for Hepatitis C get tested,Missouri Dept. of Health and Senior Services and any person born between 1945 and 1965 should be tested once, even if they have no Hepatitis C is a serious liver d isease that known risk factors.results from infection with the Hepatitis Cvirus. Hepatitis C has been called a silent Millions of Americans have Hepatitis C, butd isease because people can get infected most are not aware of their infection. Thereand not know it. were 4,881 cases of Hepatitis C reported in Missouri in 2013. The only way to know if you Some people who get infected with Hepa- have Hepatitis C is to get tested . Earlytitis C are able to clear, or get rid of, the detection can save lives.virus, but most people who get infecteddevelop a chronic, or lifelong, infection. Over Risk factors that ind icate a need for test-time, chronic Hepatitis C can cause serious ing include: injecting drugs (even just once),health problems including liver damage, liver receiving a blood transfusion or organ dona-failure and even liver cancer. tion before 1992, having long-term hemodi- alysis, using d rugs intranasally (snorting), Hepatitis C is spread when blood from a getting a tattoo at an unregulated locationperson infected with the Hepatitis C virus or shop, being born to Hepatitis C infected mother, being incarcerated , participating in high-risk sexual activity (multiple sex part- Talk with a real person, one-to-one. Call 877-HELP-4-HEP. We’re Help-4-Hep, and one of our phone counselors is ready to help you meet the challenges of hepatitis C head-on...where to get tested, how to get treatment, or help paying for lab work and medicines. All from someone who’s had hepatitis C touch their own life. Call now, 1-877-435-7443 and get the most important thing of all. Someone to talk to.WHO CAN YOU TALK TO ABOUT HEPATITIS C? Help4Hep 877.435.7443The Support Partnership | 877.HELP.4.HEP | 877.435.7443 | [email protected] | ©2013 All Rights Reserved

Thursday, April 30, 2015 Columbia Daily Tribune | www.midmohealthexpo.com Mid-Mo Health Expo 15CONTINUED FROM PG 14ners, having unprotected sex, having sexwith a Hepatitis C infected person or injec-tion drug user), having chronic liver disease,HIV, AIDS or another sexually transmittedd isease or having any other percutaneous(through the skin) exposure (i.e., occupa-tional needle stick injury). Free Hepatitis C testing will be offered atthe Mid-Mo Health Expo on Saturday, May 2Broad way Christian Church in Columbiafrom 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. If you cannot make it tothis event but you would like to get tested orget more information, please contact yourhealth care provid er or local public healthagency. Live your dreams... we’re here for you. www. accuraterx.com 888-335-4279

Good Health is JustAround the Corner at the Mid Mo Health Expo!I-Step Foot Scanning by D&H DrugstoreStop by the D&H Drugstore booth and takecare of your feet!Aetrex I-Step foot scanning provides you withcustomized feedback on your personal footcare needs for insoles, inserts, shoes andinserts to help you every step of the way.Gina Murdock, RN and Ann Alberty, RNwill do foot scans and offer information ontherapeutic shoes, insoles and inserts,compression hosiery, and home medicalequipment. Gina Ann Show Me Safety Child IDD&H is proud to help sponsor Show Me Safety Child ID at the Mid Mo Health Expo. Thehealth and well-being of children in our community is a top priority for D&H Drugstore.Show Me Safety Child ID is a great way to safeguard your family. An AmberAlert ready CD, identification card, and dental bite wafer help authoritiesif a child goes missing. Being prepared in case of emergency helps givepeace of mind to the family and an opportunity for discussion betweenparents or caregivers and children about not speaking to or leaving withsomeone unless they know it is okay. FREE Kids’ Vitamin ProgramD&H Drugstore’s Free Kid’s Vitamin Program helps familiesstay healthy by providing nutritional support from ages4-12. Every child in the family ages 4-12 can have their ownbottles and vitamins can be picked up every 15 days.Stop by the D&H Drugstore booth and pick upthe form to get your kids started! Visit us at booth 26! Columbia, MO 1814 Paris Rd. • 777-7373 1001 W. Broadway • 777-7333 www.dhdrugstore.com