Diabetes, Cardiovascular-Disease Patients should pursue regular hearing checks
Clarksville, TN – The prevalence of hearing loss increases with every decade of age and is closely tied to several ailments, including diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
A 2008 study by the National Institutes of Health revealed that hearing loss is about twice as common in those with diabetes compared to those without, and a 2005 Harvard study found that hearing loss occurs about 54% more often in those with heart disease compared to the general population.
Dr. LeJeune of the Center for Audiology administering a hearing test.
Austin Peay State University to host Homecoming Scholarship 5K November 1st
Clarksville, TN – This year’s Austin Peay State University Homecoming theme, Gov Strong, will take on an added meaning on November 1st as University alumni and supporters push themselves to complete the 2014 Scholarship 5K Run.
The race, through a USA Track and Field certified course, will begin at 9:00am that Saturday at the Pace Alumni Center at Emerald Hill. The challenge that day will come toward the end of the run, when tired participants tackle the steep hill in front of the alumni center. This final stretch has led runners to say with pride that they “conquered Emerald Hill.” [Read more]
Clarksville’s Dunbar Cave State Park Programs for October 9th through October 11th, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Dunbar Cave State Natural Area has been a State Park since 1973. The cave and its surrounding 110 acres have considerable scenic, natural and historical significance. The entrance offered shelter to prehistoric Native Americans as far back as 10,000 years.
Dunbar Cave State Natural Area will present many nature programs this summer. There are programs for children and adults.
Some of the upcoming events include: Walk With the Naturalist, History of Dunbar Cave and Bird Hike.
Geese at Dunbar Cave State Park
Clarksville Parks and Recreation to host Costume Swap
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation is gearing up for all the Halloween fun, and this year, they will be introducing a new feature to the line-up: The Halloween Costume Swap!
If you have an old costume that no longer fits, isn’t your style, or is just taking up too much room in your closet, Clarksville Parks and Recreation has the answer! [Read more]
Clarksville Montgomery County School System has Four Middle Schoolers make State SCORE Scholarship Semifinals
Montgomery County, TN – Four CMCSS middle schoolers have made the semifinalist list for Tennessee SCORE’s “Rise to the Challenge” scholarship competition.
The four seventh graders, from Richview Middle School and Montgomery Central Middle School, are among only five chosen statewide. [Read more]
Prized bull brings in $14,500 for APSU Agriculture Department
Clarksville, TN – Big John, an 1,800-pound bull, was a source of pride for the Austin Peay State University Department of Agriculture. Students on the department’s beef show team took the animal to several regional shows, where his size and power often impressed the judges.
Last month, the University decided to sell this prize-winning animal, with the hope of earning a few thousand dollars for the growing Department of Agriculture. During a special sale on Sept. 23 at the APSU Farm, three bidders joined together to buy Big John for $14,500.
Mark Barnett, APSU President Alisa White, Dan Askew, Billy Atkins, Lois Bartee, Lucas Haley, Matt Barnett.
International journal to publish several articles by APSU nursing faculty
Clarksville, TN – The international journal Nursing Clinics of North America is considered one of the top scholarly publications in that field, and the spring issue, known as a clinic, will feature articles by 11 Austin Peay State University School of Nursing faculty members.
The nursing professors were selected to contribute to the publication because Dr. Chita Farrar, APSU professor of nursing, was invited to guest edit the issue.
APSU Professor of Nursing Dr. Chita Farrar.
Crow Community Center to begin a new Weight Loss and Weight Maintenance Program
Clarksville, TN – Are you ready for a change? The Crow Community Center is set to begin a brand new program to encourage healthy lifestyles in the community.
This program, intended to help with weight loss and maintaining a healthy weight, is based on the PILI Ohana Program which focuses on weight control, behavior change, social systems, and lifestyle.
Weight Loss and Weight Maintenance Program at Crow Community Center beginning October 11th.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Youth Basketball League registration ends October 6th
Clarksville, TN – There’s still time to register your child for this season of Youth Basketball, but you’d better hurry! Registration for the Youth Basketball League will be closing on October 6th.
Onsite registration is available at any of the three Community Centers, as well as at the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Main Office through Monday, October 6th.
APSU, Clarksville Chamber and Montgomery County Hosting Veterans and Homecoming Celebrations this November
Clarksville, TN – This November, Austin Peay State University will partner with Montgomery County and the Clarksville-Area Chamber of Commerce to honor the veterans and military-affiliated individuals who live, study and work in this community.
The University is tailoring its 2014 Homecoming Celebration that month to include the military theme “Gov Strong,” creating a week long community and university celebration for local veterans. Both entities will host several events during the first week of November, culminating in a joint Homecoming/Veterans Day Parade through downtown Clarksville and campus at 10:00am on November 8th.
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