I looked around the circle of little faces in the living room as we read our evening Bible story. There was nothing in me that wanted to leave them for four days, but then when I thought of my mother-in-law in Mexico who planned to do surgery for her cancer and needed someone to be with her, it changed the picture; yes, I also wanted to go.
Twelve thousand people are gathered at the finish line as bicyclists pass through the iconic arch that marks the finish of a grueling race. These cyclists literally come from all over the world to participate in this remarkable event – which takes place in rural Kansas.
Effective medical diagnosis depends not just on looking, but on truly perceiving. Recognizing this, many medical training programs have adopted Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS) discussions about art to enhance studentsskills in nuanced observation, inference, and communication. In 2004, Harvard Medical School pioneered use of VTS within medical education to refine the diagnostic and interpersonal skills of future healthcare professionals. Now, VTS is embraced in over 30 medical schools.
The assessed valuation of property, part of the baseline calculation of property taxes, in Harvey County is on the rise again.
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Dyck Arboretum of the Plains will host the annual Harvey County Home and Garden Show March 22 and 23
American legislators, governors and school boards are increasingly overriding the professional decision-making of medical doctors, scientists, faculty and librarians. By canceling research in many fields, limiting or prohibiting teaching of bona fide science, censoring select books, and in some cases promoting the teaching of non-science, the U.S. is now entering a new era of Lysenkoism.
As a healthcare provider serving families in this area, I’m writing to share some important information for Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Colorectal cancer is a serious disease that affects many people, but with the right knowledge and preventive steps, we can catch it early and beat it.
Note: This column discusses suicide and sexual abuse. If you or anyone you know have thoughts of self-harm, please seek professional help. The suicide and mental health crisis hotline is available 24 hours per day by calling 988.
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