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"In the US, the average radiation dose to which we are exposed has doubled in the past 30 years. The average dose from natural background sources has not changed, but what has changed is a more than six-fold increase in the average radiation dose from medical imaging. The biggest contributor to this increase in the radiation dose from medical imaging is from CT: In 1980, about 3 million CT scans were done each year in the US, whereas the number now is over 70 million. Radiation doses from CT are typically more 100 times those from conventional x-ray exams, such as a chest x-rays or mammograms, and there is now direct epidemiological evidence of a small but statistically significant increased lifetime cancer risk at CT doses."
http://sciencewatch.com/inter/aut/2010/10-mar/10marBren/
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Press Release - DrillSpeak Mission to Kiddie Academy
Thursday, July 14 - Harleysville, PA.
This morning, Dr. Drill. Mrs. Drill and the Drillbits embarked on a public health mission to Kiddie Academy, Harleysville.We were invited to Kiddie Academy by owner, Sean Thomas, to bring all the healthy motivation inherent to Dr. Drill Instructor Program to the students of his facility, who range in age from infants to nine years old. The DrillBits, clad in their camoflauge Zero Dark Thirty t-shirts raced proudly around the place in preparation for the healthy event, personifying the DDIP philosophy of "what you put in, you will get out!"
Training began indoors, where Dr. Drill engaged the group in a period-of-instruction on his "Four Motivating Health Tips:"
1.Use your head: Learn something every day at Kiddie Academy
2.Eat Right: "What you put in, you get out" applied to your diet
3.Exercise: Move it or lose it!
4.Work together: Teamwork makes the dream work!
The Kiddies of the Academy were loud and proud, shouting back cadences and giving their all thoughout the assembly. The group was highly-motivated and clearly grasped the concept of, "health-is-wealth."
Next, outside we went! The students took to the playground via marching cadence, "Nice and easy - NICE and SLOW...Kiddie Academy, HERE WE GO!" We conducted some rigorous physical training while the youngest recruits looked on.
To close the session, we brought the enthusiasm back indoors and reviewed the learning points of the day. Prizes were given out to the true motivators of the group; those who sounded off loud and proud, representing for their alma mater.
"1-2-3 DDIP, Kiddie Academy!"
As we loaded the DrillBits into the truck, the students could be seen crowding the windows, smiles on their faces and Dr. Drill stickers fashioned on their shirts!
Dr. Drill's "Mission Possible"Boot Camp Assembly Series features a high-energy, fun-filled, participation-packed performance that highlights the importance of healthy living, teamwork and moral character in America's youth.
The President's Health Initiative has brought America's public health crisis of childhood obesity and poor physical fitness into the forefront. Dr. Drill's unique program engages students in an interactive experience that energizes and empowers them to be more aware of the value of healthy habits.
"We found Dr. Drill's enthusiam to be contagious and applaude his efforts to be such a wonderful mentor to our youth. I attended a Home & School meeting tonight and all the parents in attendance said their children came home excited about their experience." A.C.
For more information on a DrillSpeak assembly at your school, contact us at
215-855-6154 or via email at drdrill0530@live.com.
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
DrillSpeak Mission to Camp Manatawny!
-Press Release- DrillSpeak Mission to Camp Manatawny! Tuesday, July 12 - Douglassville, PA. Last night, Dr. Drill and the Night Pirate platoon embarked on a public health mission to Camp Manatawny, a Christian Camp in Douglassville, PA. We were invited to Manatawny by Camp Leader and DDIP Warrrior, Dave Garrett, AKA "Bandit," to bring all the healthy motivation inherent to Dr. Drill operations to his 7th and 8th grade campers. Accompanying Dr. Drill, were a capable bunch of Pirates, who lead-by-example, personifying the DDIP philosophy of "what you put in, you will get out!" Training started indoors, where Dr. Drill engaged the group in his Stay Fit While You Sit regimen. The campers were loud and proud, shouting back cadences and giving their all. The incredible spirit of Camp Manatawny was on full display. Next, outside we went! Campers took to the fields via marching cadence, "ah nice and easy - NICE and SLOW...Manatawny, HERE WE GO!" We circled up, conducted some physical training in the "instructor leads, you follow" format. We sure worked up a sweat doing the Leaping Leni Lenape! To close the evening, the various tribes battled one another in a fierce tug-o-war, with a rope commandeered from the docks in Philly, just as the sun dropped below the horizon. There we sat in school circle, the Campers of Manatawny and the DDIP Night Pirates - unified by hard work and comaraderie: "1-2-3 DDIP, Manatawny and the Pirates, Yo Hoh, Me Hearties!" "Manatawny is a camp, retreat and gathering place situated on 87 acres in a peaceful, country setting within easy driving range of Valley Forge, Allentown, Reading and Lancaster. It is a place where groups gather to learn, to dine, to relax and to energize their creativity. It is the perfect location to revitalize body, mind and spirit. Use this section to describe your event in full. Be sure to tell your contacts why the event is being held - offered annually, to benefit a particular cause, to celebrate, etc. |
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Dr. Drill's "Mission Possible"Boot Camp Assembly Series
features a high-energy, fun-filled, participation-packed performance that highlights the importance of healthy living, teamwork and moral character in America's youth.
The President's Health Initiative has brought America's public health crisis of childhood obesity and poor physical fitness into the forefront. Dr. Drill's unique program engages students in an interactive experience that energizes and empowers them to be more aware of the value of healthy habits.
"We found Dr. Drill's enthusiam to be contagious and applaude his efforts to be such a wonderful montor to our youth. I attended a Home & School meeting tonight and all the parents in attendance said their children came home excited about their experience."
For more information on prices/availability for your school, contact us at
215-855-6154 or via email at drdrill0530@live.com.
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