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Elisa Razo is grateful for her life and health after battling breast cancer | Dayofhope


Elisa Razo is grateful for her life and health after battling breast cancer | Dayofhope

Whether it’s the hydrangeas and roses thriving in her garden or her restored health after cancer treatment, Elisa Razo of Santa Maria is quick to give credit to those who deserve it most. “We don’t take credit for this. I thank God that I didn’t die. I want to give credit to the family that […]

Skin cancer patients face one-year delays as NHS waiting list rises by a quarter


Skin cancer patients face one-year delays as NHS waiting list rises by a quarter

By Shaun Wooller, Health Editor, Daily Mail Published: 00:10 CEST, August 19, 2024 | Updated: 00:16 CEST, August 19, 2024 Since the pandemic, waiting lists for skin cancer treatment have increased by a quarter, with patients facing delays of up to a year before they can start treatment. Now politicians are calling for the abolition […]

One in three patients experiences the ‘rally’ on their deathbed, says a nurse who cares for life


One in three patients experiences the ‘rally’ on their deathbed, says a nurse who cares for life

A hospice nurse explained that one in three patients experiences this “rally” on their deathbed. The end-of-life carer, who appears on YouTube and TikTok under the name “Hospice Nurse Julie,” uses her social media platform to talk about all topics related to “hospice care, death, and dying.” Her goal is to educate, prepare, and overall […]

Boil water advisory in effect for Monroe County until Monday 9am


Boil water advisory in effect for Monroe County until Monday 9am

A precautionary boil water order is in place for all households receiving water from the city of Bloomington after the city’s utility violated a drinking water standard on Friday. The boil water advisory is in effect until Monday, 9:00 a.m. The boil water advisory applies to all households in Monroe County that are connected to […]

Hamilton County EMS demonstrates life-saving techniques during First On The Scene course | Local News


Hamilton County EMS demonstrates life-saving techniques during First On The Scene course | Local News

Hamilton County Emergency Services held a public training course called “First On The Scene” on Saturday morning. “It’s basically a course that teaches citizens what to do until help arrives,” says David Burdett, training director for Hamilton County EMS. The First On The Scene course, created by the National Association of EMTs, provides trained professionals […]

BFNC hosts “Think Good, Feel Good” luncheon


BFNC hosts “Think Good, Feel Good” luncheon

BUFFALO, NY (WKBW) — Moms, grandmothers and aunts, you are all being encouraged to take more time for yourself and support others as part of an ongoing initiative by the Buffalo Federation of Neighborhood Centers. It’s part of their Mommy Matters program, where mothers of all ages participate in group discussions for two months to […]

She has half her face tattooed and you would never notice.


She has half her face tattooed and you would never notice.

A few weeks ago I came across an article about a young boy who watches TV at 1.5x speed to see as much as possible. It seemed as though his insatiable desire to sit through shows in the Golden Age of Television led him to sacrifice the entertainment value of the show just to get […]

José Bravo keeps the spice of life despite his battle with cancer | Dayofhope


José Bravo keeps the spice of life despite his battle with cancer | Dayofhope

Cancer treatment may have taken the spice out of José Bravo, but nothing can take the spice out of life for this grandfather of seven boys. “I wish nobody had to go through what I went through. It’s kind of ugly. But if people can get through this, they should just keep an open mind […]

Kelly DeMello donated a kidney to a friend and is ready for the Falmouth Road Race


Kelly DeMello donated a kidney to a friend and is ready for the Falmouth Road Race

For Kelly DeMello, all roads lead back to the “Supper Club.” A group of about half a dozen friends from the Massachusetts Maritime Academy would meet for dinner and discuss everything that was going on in their lives. This continued even after college. “We went to friends’ weddings and births,” DeMello said. “Unfortunately, as we […]

Epic Systems plans government-funded new medical records by 2025


Epic Systems plans government-funded new medical records by 2025

share Tweet share share e-mail Epic Systems plans to move all of its customers to a new government-backed medical records exchange by the end of next year. Points to take away: Epic Systems hopes that by 2025, all of its customers will be able to use the government-backed […]