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HEALTH HAPPENINGS

SILVER SCREEN SAVINGS

When the days are cold and gray, a trip to the movies can be just
the ticket. Make the most of each dollar you spend on your cinema
experience with these tips.
»» Use member discounts. AmStar 16 in Macon offers its Reel

Rewards members discounts on tickets and upgrades on
concessions. Houston Lakes Stadium Cinemas 12 in Warner
Robins and Galleria Mall Stadium Cinemas 15 in Centerville
reward returning moviegoers with points that build up
to discounts.
»» Plan ahead. All central Georgia
theaters offer discount days
on occasion. Check your
preferred theater’s website for
the latest ticket deals.
»» Mind your media. Theaters
often surprise social media
followers with specials
and deals not found
anywhere else.

ALWAYS HONORING VETERANS OBSERVE ‘SAFE TOYS AND
GIFTS MONTH’ THIS DECEMBER
In November, many Americans will celebrate Veteran’s Day, and some will
recognize National Hospice and Palliative Care Month. The people at Pine Holiday gift-givers can make sure their presents are
Pointe Hospice, Navicent Health (PPH) will celebrate both, and for them, suitable gifts by paying attention to safety as well as fun.
recognizing veterans isn’t out of the ordinary.
Anthony Pearson-Shaver, MD, Chief of Pediatrics at
According to Jenny Bonds, RN, one in four Americans nearing the end of Children’s Hospital, Navicent Health, recommends:
life is a U.S. military veteran. With that in mind, PPH has chosen to partner »» Looking for age recommendations and safety inspection
with the National Hospice and Palliative Organization to offer the We
Honor Veterans program. labels on toys
»» Avoiding toys that shoot, have parts that fly off, have
“This program has given us what we need to understand issues that
veterans may face and help them along on their journey,” says Bonds, points or sharp edges, or break easily
who coordinates PPH’s We Honor Veterans program. “We Honor Veterans »» Making sure toys will not cause hearing damage if the
encourages respectful inquiry, compassionate listening and grateful
acknowledgment, and seeks to guide veterans through their life stories to a child holds them to his or her ear
peaceful ending.” »» Choosing crayons and markers marked “nontoxic”
»» Including protective equipment, such as helmets, with
Through the program, PPH has established its Veteran-to-Veteran
Volunteer Program, creating opportunities for veterans at the end of life to gifts such as bicycles and skates
be visited and honored by other veterans. PPH recognizes each veteran in »» Showing your children how to use toys safely
its care through a small ceremony, in which the veteran receives a pin and a
certificate of appreciation for his or her service. “Toys are an important part of any child’s development,”
Dr. Pearson-Shaver says. “Children are best protected
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT PPH, PLEASE VISIT when loved ones carefully choose their toys and supervise
WWW.NAVICENTHEALTH.ORG AND SEARCH “PINE POINTE.” their play.”

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