When it comes to breast cancer risk, some things are beyond a person’s control. Women might not be able to do much in regard to their genetic makeup and family history, each of which can elevate their risk for breast cancer, but many risk factors are within women’s control. A healthy diet and routine exercise may help women reduce their risk of developing breast cancer, … [Read more...]
Talking breast cancer awareness with U of M
MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL — October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The American Cancer Society estimates there will be 4,740 new cases of breast cancer in Minnesota in 2019. Douglas Yee with the University of Minnesota answers questions on the symptoms, treatment and screening for breast cancer. Q: What is breast cancer? Dr. Yee: Breast cancer arises from the … [Read more...]
Early detection key to defeating breast cancer
In 2019 more than 320,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer and more than 40,000 women will die from the disease. Most women who are diagnosed have no known risk factors or history of the disease in their families, so early detection remains the best way to fight the disease. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This is a chance to raise awareness … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Public Health offers flu shots
Everyone six months of age and older should get a flu vaccine every season. Getting a flu vaccine can reduce flu illnesses, doctor’s visits, and missed work and school. Flu shots will only be available at 902 Houston Street, NW in Preston on the following dates: •Monday, October 21 from 12-7 p.m. (lower level - Room 108) •Tuesday, October 22 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. … [Read more...]
Red Cross: Donors of all blood types, races and ethnicities needed
The American Red Cross urges people of all races and ethnicities to give blood or platelets to help increase the diversity of the blood supply. The vast majority of blood types fall into one of the major blood groups. However, for patients with rare blood types or those who receive regular blood transfusions, blood must be matched closely – beyond the primary A, B, O and AB … [Read more...]
Harmony bloodmobile collects 36 units
The blood drive held in Harmony on September 10, 2019, succeeded in collecting 36 units of blood. There were 49 donors that presented and one first-time participant. Congratulations to these six donors who reached the following milestones: Kay Himlie – 1 gallon; Philip K. Hoiness – 4 gallons; Randy Mohs – 12 gallons; Janell Randa – 6 gallons; Andrew Slabaugh – 2 gallons; … [Read more...]
Bloodmobile coming to Harmony on September 10
Harmony will be hosting a bloodmobile at the Harmony Community Center from 1-7 p.m. on Tuesday, September 10. All donors will be required to provide identification before donating, so please remember your donor card or driver’s license. Donors are encouraged to use RapidPass (redcrossblood.org/RapidPass), which is a tool that allows the donor to complete the reading and … [Read more...]
Faith. Family. Friends.
New York, the city that never sleeps. Bright lights, bustling sidewalks, and... seven life-long best friends, who are all originally from Chatfield on the “Today Show”? As many know, bucket lists can bring you to so many new places, and for Kelly Nosbisch, Janet Nelson, Renee Bennett, Angela Clemens, Julie Griffin, Michelle Pederson, and Kelly Tweite, their bucket list … [Read more...]
Help kids kick cancer by giving blood with the Red Cross
ST. PAUL, MN – September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and the American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood to support kids, teens and young adults battling cancer, as well as others in need of transfusions. The National Cancer Institute estimated that more than 15,000 children and adolescents in the U.S. would be diagnosed with cancer last year. … [Read more...]
Emergency blood shortage: $5 Amazon gift card for those who help
ST. PAUL, MN, July 29, 2019 — To help address the current emergency blood shortage, all who come to give blood or platelets with the American Red Cross now through August 29 will receive a $5 Amazon.com gift card via email. Currently, the Red Cross has less than a three-day supply of most blood types available and less than a two-day supply of type O blood. Individuals can … [Read more...]