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Oakwood spotlights Champions of Care on WJR
Oakwood hits the airwaves again this Sunday at 10 a.m. with “Champions of Care” on News/Talk 760 WJR.
This week’s show includes:
- You might think there is no way you could contract HIV – but are you sure? Who is at risk and when should you be screened? In honor of World AIDS Day on Dec. 1, Oakwood infectious diseases specialist Dr. Krishnapillai Thavarajah outlines what you need to know to prevent contracting HIV.
- Great nurses not only make sure the patient’s medical needs are met; they take care of the whole person. That’s certainly true of Everyday Hero Anne Marie Bradley, a staff nurse at Oakwood Hospital & Medical Center in Dearborn who threw a baby shower for a patient in need.
- Oakwood urogynecolgist Dr. Salil Khandwala discusses how many hysterectomies can be avoided with more minimally invasive procedures to correct pelvic problems women experience as they grow older.
- News of Oakwood’s Start! Fit Friendly company designation from director of sports medicine Jeff Kline
Please note all guests and topics are subject to change. For more information and podcasts of past broadcasts, visit www.oakwood.org/championsofcare. Meet “Oakwood’s Champions of Care,” Sundays at 10:00 a.m. on News/Talk 760 WJR.
Why Wrestle?
Vic McGuire Dearborn Heights Annapolis High School Wrestling Coach
Why wrestle? All sports provide opportunities for athletes to compete and be part of a team. Wrestling provides a unique opportunity for a student-athlete. It’s a chance to compete against someone your own size, no matter what size that you may be, as well as be part of a team that works together to achieve their goals.
As a member of the Annapolis wrestling program, you will be given the support of your coaches and teammates to push yourself to accomplish your goals and be successful. You will develop discipline and a work ethic that will stay with you long after your wrestling days are over. I believe that you will learn to be a more confident, goal-oriented individual through your efforts as a member of our program. You will learn to win with class and lose with dignity. You will develop a sense of respect for your competitors as well as for the sport of wrestling.
You will be part of a tradtion of excellence that has been Annapolis wrestling since it began. You will have a chance to make friendships and memories that will last a lifetime. I truly believe that “those who stay, will be champions”. Those are a few reasons why you should wrestle. It’s time, Fellas!
Fordson 2008
Wow. The Fordson Tractors were defeated 38-0 by Lake Orion in the Division I semi-final game. Three interceptions by Lake Orion were converted into touchdowns; one on the first play of the game. The Dragons were very quick off the ball which is something Fordson has not seen often this season in the Mega Red. The Dragons were nearly flawless in executing their offense and although Fordson played okay defensively, they struggled when it was their turn on offense.
Losing the last game of the season happens to every team, except one. For a team that loses its first game of the season this late in the year, the loss is extremely difficult. What a team or individual does with the lessons learned from the loss is what matters most. Well done Tractors for an enjoyable season and thank you to Coach Zaban and his staff for leading these young men through life. It isn’t easy-win or lose.
Dave Kielwasser, ATC works to keep Fordson healthy.
Hustle!
Fordson talks it over against Lake Orion
- Fordson Coaching Staff 2008
Lake Orion took a late game timeout. Never did understand that one.
Marc Milia, MD and Dave Kielwasser, ATC 2008
WHAT IS THE WEIGHT MONITORING PROGAM?
In Michigan high school wrestling programs are required to follow the MHSAA Weight Monitoring Program (WMP). The WMP establishes a minimum wrestling weight based on 7% bodyfat for males and 12% for females is required for all senior high schools. The MHSAA does not advocate that a wrestler’s established minimum weight is the athlete’s best weight, but simply the minimum weight at which the athlete will be allowed to compete. This program has been effective along with other changes within the sports aimed at maintaining a level of safety and wellness in athletics.
HYDRATION, SKINFOLD MEASUREMENT AND WEIGHT RECORDING
This Alpha Weigh-In process includes a measurement of hydration, skinfold data collection and actual weight recording. The cornerstone of a valid program is setting a common denominator for all participants at a given point in time. Specific gravity testing does this. All wrestlers must achieve a set level of hydration in order to complete the remaining components of the WMP. No hydration – no ticket. Determining the level of hydration is accomplished through measurement of specific gravity using a urine sample and dipstick method. There are more elaborate and expensive methods of testing but when considering thousands of wrestlers participate in the WMP each year, that is a really big number. Specif gravity measures the concentration of particles in the urine. More particles means more dense urine and therefor less hydration. Simple yet most teams have difficulty passing.
HOW TO PASS SPECIFIC GRAVITY TESTING
** Prepare for the Alpha date, usually two days ahead of the announced date.
** Eat more fruits and vegetables as they contain water.
** Do not practice the day of the Alpha Weigh-In. This can lead to a dehydrated state.
** Do not drink tea, coffee or soda. Stay away from chocolate. These all contain caffeine, which is a diuretic and causes increase urine output (dehydration).
** Drink lots of water. For proper nutrition, drink (8) 10 oz glasses of water per day. Drink one extra glass after practice.
If you have any questions or would like us to conduct an Alpha Weigh-In or Nutrition lecture for your team, contact Oakwood Sports Medicine at SPORTSMED@oakwood.org
Managing chronic orthopedic injuries during the season is often a routine of “don’t get worse” because there may come a point of diminishing returns and the athlete will have to sit out. These are tough times to deal with when an athlete is being told no-go. Endless ice baths, stretching, rehab, splint, wrap; the aresenal gets exhausted at this time of year. Football at any level is a game of attrition. The gap between the first and second team usually makes or breaks a team’s season or playoff duration. Sprinkle in some injuries to key personnel and a team can be exposed.
The DC hockey team traveled to Big Rapids for a early season scrimmage against the Big Rapids Cardinals. This trip was just the players and dads; the siblings and moms stayed home. Fantastic dinner at Antlers Grille & Pub (it’s really not as far away as it seemed) and behind-the-scenes tour of the Ferris State hockey club’s facilities. Despite an early practice prior to departing, a short skate upon arrival, the Falcons got rid of the bus legs and played better as the game went on.
Dads & Lads Big Rapids 2008
The Huron High School Equestrian team of New Boston clinched the Michigan Interscholastic Horse Association Division B state title at Midland Fairgrounds in the beginning of October.
On the final day of the meet, Huron fell into second place before winning the two-man relay and the state title.
Seniors, Haley Keller, Emily Konkel, Chelsea Reynolds and sophomore Kayla Keller led the team to the final-day, final-event victory.
Huron was four points behind Rockford heading into the final event, but Huron ran beautifully, completing four perfect handoffs to win the crown.
The Huron High School Varsity Equestrian Team was established in 1983. The teamʼs competitive history has included two previous state championships, one in Division B in 1987 and the other in Division A in 1988.
Huron also has five second place showings in the state finals and sixteen district championships.
During the 2008 season, Huron won the MIHA Division B District 7 Championship with a three-meet combined total of 592 points, 196 points ahead of second-place Ann Arbor Pioneer.
Huron was victorious in the Division B regional event with 629 points, 120 points ahead of Clarkston.
The 2008 Varsity Equestrian team is made up of 10 riders: Haley Keller, Emily Konkel, Chelsea Reynolds, Morgan Wright, Kayla Keller, Kia Bare, Tommy Blount, Sara Konkel, Justin Collins, Ashlea Carravallah, Coaches; Myra Zolynsky, Katie Tsouris, Ashley Scheffler and Becky Adamski and fifteen great horses.
A GREAT job to all the wonderful riders and horses for a job well-done at States! GO CHIEFS!!
New Boston Huron Equestrian State Champions 2008
Win (Survive) and move on. At this point in the high school football playoffs with injuries, another week of practice and attention it is a survival game. That’s exactly what the Fordson Tractors did in front of their home crowd at Charles Jestice Field, defeating the Detroit Southeastern Jungleers 29-18. The Tractors now play in the semi-finals next Saturday 7pm against Lake Orion at Troy Athens HS. Fordson has more playoff points than Lake Orion and will be designated the home team, however, all semi-final games are played at a neutral site.
At halftime the game was at odds, but the Tractors came out and quickly picked off 3 straight passes returning each deep into Jungleer territory, scoring on two of those possessions. The defense provided the opportunities in the 2nd half and momentum was in their favor as the offense put together a decent drive to kill time and score once more to close out the win.
A bit rough since it came from a mobile device. Fordson Tractors 2008
Expectation is defined as 1) something to look forward to; 2) a prospect of a good future or profit; 3) the degree of probability something will happen. At the beginning of each season, athletic teams set goals and expectations. Some teams and schools expect to achieve certain goals each season based upon past performance. However, past results are not an indicator of future performance.
Divine Child volleyball team was no different than most teams by setting expectations for the season. The difference was this team has advanced deep into the state tournament in recent years and that experience was supposed to help them make it through. Last night the Falcons went down in defeat to Ida 18-25, 25-18, 25-16, 25-13. Ida is not a volleyball powerhouse but if a team doesn’t play mistake-free or plays without an edge, they most often will go down. To the Falcon faithful and Coach Vakarics, the congratulations of making it to the Regional finals is bitter sweet. Well done ladies.
The Dearborn Pioneers have also had solid performances in recent years (Regional finals 2006, 2005) (Regionals 1st round 2007, 2004) yet ran up against Carlton Aiport and came up short, 25-13, 25-22, 25-15. The expectations set at the beginning of the year may or may not have been achieved. Congratulations Pioneers on making another run in the tournament!
Dearborn Pioneers defeated Woodhaven-Brownstown 3-0 last evening to move into the Regional Finals against Carlton Airport, likely Thursday Nov. 13. Divine Child also moved into the Regional Finals by defeating Chelsea 4-1. The Falcons will play Ida Nov. 13 at 7pm.
