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HSHS St. John's Children's Hospital invites families to celebrate the joy of breastfeeding
4+ hour, 50+ min ago (158+ words) Aug. 1 free event kicks off World Breastfeeding Week with education, resources SPRINGFIELD, Ill. " For many families, breastfeeding is a cherished experience of love, learning and connection. HSHS St. John's Children's Hospital will host "Supporting Your Journey: World Breastfeeding Week Celebration" on…...
Zephyrhills man with stage 4 metastatic prostate cancer finds strength, purpose on the pickleball court - AOL
9+ hour, 50+ min ago (409+ words) A Zephyrhills man diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic prostate cancer says pickleball has become an important part of his fight. Gary Buchanan was diagnosed in 2024 after severe back pain led him to the hospital, where doctors discovered his cancer had spread....
Boca Raton Regional Hospital Brings Mammovans to the Public at the Boca Raton Tribune Senior Living and Active Aging Expo on Saturday July 11
8+ hour, 46+ min ago (227+ words) Boca Raton, Florida-July 9, 2026 I spoke with the Imaging Supervisor for the vans, Michelle Stallone. She said that the program has been around since 2010 and services all counties, Palm Beach, Broward and Dade. They go out to private company events, wellness…...
Free cancer checks offered at NSA Sheep Event
15+ hour, 32+ min ago (292+ words) Farmers attending this month's NSA Sheep Event will be able to access free prostate and skin cancer checks as part of a drive to improve rural health. The Farming Community Network (FCN), working with Macmillan Cancer Support and healthcare professionals,…...
5 key reasons regular cancer screening is important
10+ hour, 56+ min ago (338+ words) Regular cancer screening helps detect cancer before symptoms develop. Early detection allows healthcare providers to act quickly, often before cancer spreads to other parts of the body. Common screening tests include mammograms for breast cancer, cervical screening for cervical cancer,…...
Free prostate cancer checks offered to farmers at NSA Sheep Event - Farming UK News
13+ hour, 1+ min ago (264+ words) Free prostate cancer checks will be offered to farmers and rural workers at this year's NSA Sheep Event as part of a campaign to improve diagnosis in rural communities. The Farming Community Network, in partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support, will…...
From a simple test to peace of mind: Why screening events matter
16+ hour, 10+ min ago (424+ words) H. Dele Davies, MD, serves as UNMC's chancellor. At age 67, Bridget Brown has a simple message: Don't wait when it comes to your health, and take advantage of opportunities that make screening easy and accessible. Brown always has been proactive about…...
Secukinumab bests placebo for sustained remission in polymyalgia rheumatica
15+ hour, 23+ min ago (57+ words) Secukinumab was superior to placebo in exhibiting sustained remission at 52 weeks in patients with relapsed polymyalgia rheumatica, according to findings published in the New England Journal of Medicine. “ Polymyalgia rheumatica is a common inflammatory disease characterized by pain and…...
Join Prostate Cymru's Walk of Wales from Aberdaron to Pwllheli
10+ hour, 59+ min ago (329+ words) Local community invited to walk with Prostate Cymru from Aberdaron to Pwllheli to raise funds and awareness for prostate cancer support. A team of eight men and one woman will soon reach the Gwynedd leg of Prostate Cymru's Walk of…...
Tidal Health launches mobile mammography across Delmarva
15+ hour, 44+ min ago (303+ words) Tidal Health has launched a mobile mammography program designed to bring 3 D breast cancer screening services directly to communities across Delmarva. Health officials said that the initiative is meant to expand access to preventive care for people who may face…...