IN PREPARATION FOR THE UPCOMING HOLIDAY SEASON AND THE IN-PERSON GATHERINGS THAT COME WITH IT, FRIENDS AND FAMILIES SHOULD REMEMBER IT’S NEVER TOO LATE TO PRACTICE PROPER HYGIENE AND GET IMMUNIZED TO HELP PROTECT AGAINST RESPIRATORY ILLNESSES, LIKE FLU, SERIOUS LUNG INFECTION CAUSED BY RESPIRATORY SYNCYTIAL VIRUS (RSV) AND WHOOPING COUGH. 

JOINING US TODAY TO TALK ABOUT WAYS TO HELP PROTECT YOURSELF – AND SOME OF OUR MOST VULNERABLE POPULATIONS – ARE DR. KERRY-ANNE PERKINS, BOARD-CERTIFIED OBSTETRICIAN-GYNECOLOGIST (OB-GYN) AND DR. SEAN LENG, GERIATRIC MEDICINE & INFECTIOUS DISEASE EXPERT

BIO-Dr. Kerry-Anne Perkins, Board-Certified Obstetrician-Gynecologist (OB-GYN)

Dr. Kerry-Anne Perkins has a comprehensive background in obstetrics and gynecology that makes her dynamic and impactful in the communities she serves. Dr. Perkins is clinically proficient in minimally invasive surgery for the treatment of diseases of the female reproductive tract including abnormal uterine bleeding and uterine fibroids. She has extensive expertise in high-risk pregnancies and contraceptive care.

Dr. Perkins is a native of Jamaica, W.I. She received her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology-Exercise and Sports Science from Temple University. She has a Master of Science degree in Biomedical Sciences from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) and an Executive Master in Business Administration from Saint Joseph’s University. She received her medical degree from PCOM and completed her internship and residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Saint John’s Episcopal Hospital in Queens, New York. In addition to her medical practice, Dr. Perkins is a Captain in the United States Army.

As an avid scientific researcher with over 16 research publications and abstracts, Dr. Perkins has notable honors and awards for her innovative contributions to the research community. Dr. Perkins is a member of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians and Gynecologists. She is also a member of the American Medical Association and American Osteopathic Association.

When she’s not at work, Dr. Perkins enjoys traveling, exercising, teaching as a fitness instructor, and spending time with her family. She also has a passion and commitment for global maternal health needs. She enjoys medical missions serving in clinics and hospitals around the world. Her most recent missions include Ghana, Africa, and Jamaica, W.I.

Dr. Sean Leng, Geriatric Medicine & Infectious Disease Expert

Dr. Sean X. Leng is a professor of medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. His areas of clinical expertise include geriatric medicine.

Dr. Leng earned his M.D. from Jiangxi Medical College and his Ph.D. from Texas A&M University Health Sciences Center. He completed his residency at Mount Sinai St. Luke’s – Roosevelt Hospitals and performed a fellowship in geriatric medicine and gerontology at Johns Hopkins.

His research interests include international collaborative development of geriatrics and aging research programs.

In 2006 Dr. Leng received the Paul Beeson Career Development Award in Aging Research, one of the most prestigious in the field of geriatric research.

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Subject: 60 sec PSAs-Features about Pneumonia Vaccine for 50+ and Older Adults
Age is a state of mind, except when it comes to your immune system. On behalf of Pfizer, an official with the American Lung Association, a former U.S. surgeon general, and golf professional Jim Furyk discuss how older adults should find out if they need to be vaccinated against “pneumococcal pneumonia”.

August is National Immunization Awareness Month, yet the features are evergreen.

Click these links to listen and download audio for use in your news, feature or PSA programming. Scripts are below.

:60 Feature – Dr. Norm Edelman, American Lung Association
http://radiospace.com/pfizer.htm

:60 Feature – Dr. Regina Benjamin, former U.S. Surgeon General
(African American version)
http://radiospace.com/pfizer2.htm

:60 Feature – Jim Furyk, golf professional
http://radiospace.com/pfizer3.htm – Click on link to listen to them!

(In addition, Below is the SCRIPT if you would like to read it yourself for news!)

Let us know if and how you’re able to use these.

:60 Script for Dr. Edelman, American Lung Association
Age is a state-of-mind—except when it comes to your immune-system: Adults as young as 50 are at increased risk for serious infectious-diseases—like “pneumococcal pneumonia”—because of their aging immune-systems. A recent “Harris Poll”—conducted for the “American Lung Association” and “Pfizer”, of one-thousand U-S adults—found 85-percent of adults age-50 to -75 believe people their age are at risk for “pneumococcal pneumonia”. But, only half believe they’re personally at risk. Doctor Norm Edelman—senior scientific-advisor to the “Lung Association”…

“It’s estimated that a quarter-of-a-million Americans, over 50, are hospitalized, each year, with ‘pneumococcal pneumonia’—with an average hospital-stay of five days. Even otherwise-healthy and -active older-adults need to be aware of their increased risk—because of their aging immune-systems.”

If you’re 50 or older, talk to your doctor about your personal risk for “pneumococcal pneumonia”—and see if you’re up-to-date on your vaccinations. Learn more at “who-pneu”-dot-com; that’s “w-h-o-p-n-e-u”-dot-com. Brought to you by the “American Lung Association”, in partnership with “Pfizer”.

:60 Script for Dr. Regina Benjamin, former U.S. Surgeon General
Adults age-65-plus are at increased risk for vaccine-preventable diseases—like “pneumococcal pneumonia”—because our immune-systems weaken, as we age. Worse still, vaccination-rates among African-American adults are lagging—leaving them at greater risk for vaccine-preventable diseases, like flu, shingles, or “pneumococcal pneumonia”. Former Surgeon-General, Doctor Regina Benjamin, explains…

“African-Americans are more likely to suffer from certain chronic health-conditions—leaving us at increased risk for certain vaccine-preventable diseases. Despite this, far-fewer older African-Americans than their White counterparts report receiving preventive health-services—such as vaccinations. I urge all African-American adults age-65-plus to know their risks—and [to] think prevention: Maintain a healthy diet and lifestyle, wash your hands frequently, and talk to your doctor—to ensure that you’re up-to-date on all your vaccinations.”

This message was brought to you by “Pfizer”.

:60 Script for Jim Furyk, golf professional
Golf-professional, Jim Furyk [“fyur-ick”], has had his coach and father, Mike, by his side—throughout his impressive career. But, now that Mike’s getting older, Jim is encouraging him to be more proactive—when it comes to his health…

“I wouldn’t be near the golfer—or man—[that] I am today without my dad. And now, it’s time for me to coach him, about taking personal responsibility for his health. Just like overcoming the hazards along a golf-course, understanding your risk for potentially serious infectious-diseases—like ‘pneumococcal pneumonia’—can help you stay on-course.”

“Pneumococcal pneumonia” is a potentially serious and life-threatening illness. Even healthy adults over 65 are at increased risk—because our immune-system naturally weakens with age…

“Vaccines aren’t just for kids: As you and your parents age, consider the importance of adult-vaccination. And, if you’re 65 or older, speak with a doctor or pharmacist—to make sure [that] you’re up-to-date, on ‘C-D-C’-recommended vaccines.”

For more, visit “know-pneumonia”-dot-com; that’s “k-n-o-w-pneumonia”-dot-com. Sponsored by “Pfizer”.

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After almost 4 and 1/2 years Amanda decided that her job here was done. She was hospitalized with pneumonia and seizures on March 13, 2013, while her parents were in Hawaii on vacation. On March 23, Amanda did not want to be poked and squeezed anymore. She was done and did not want any type of medicine or food. There was a family meeting on March 24 and Amanda’s dad Jim Brownell SIGNED the POST form to not recessitate or intibate. She returned to her LSA – Baywood HOME (since June 2010) on 3/27/13. Then on April 1, 2013 Amanda spent her last 16 days of life at home with her parents, family, friends and dogs (Jack Skellington Sparrow and Spencer Spot Brownell) .

Amanda’s Mother, Ann Solorio Brownell has shared the PAIN of Amanda’s story, more than 1,000 times in front of more than 50,000 people, to educate everyone about these serious issues of suicide, bullying, and self-harm while spreading the message of LOVE for all people and all living things.

We are parents, grandparents, caregivers, siblings, friends, teachers, neighbors, social workers, school administrators, and students.

You are invited to stand against ALL forms of bullying by taking this simple pledge, to join as an Amanda Network Member:

“I pledge to not allow bullying in my presence.
If I don’t report it, I am just as guilty.”

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