Women age 65 and older diagnosed with early-stage hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer with a low risk of the cancer coming back had the same 10-year overall survival after lumpectomy and hormonal therapy whether or not they had radiation therapy, according to a study.
Mindfulness meditation and survivorship education classes eased symptoms of depression in younger women treated for breast cancer, according to a study.
Area homeschool students and educators are invited to join us at Hitchcock Nature Center in Honey Creek for another fun filled program, Homeschool in the Hills: Winter Wildlife on Tuesday, January 5th at 10:00 a.m.
The West Central Iowa Healthcare Foundation (WCIHF) is excited to announce that they will be making a $1,500 donation to the IKM-Manning Wolf Pack Pantry as well as a $1,500 donation to the Manning Food Pantry thanks to the generosity of community members.
The Iowa Last-Dollar Scholarship program continues to be very popular with DMACC students. A total of $1,546,924 was awarded to DMACC students in the most recently completed fall semester.
Mercedes-Benz USA has made an investment in the DMACC Automotive Technology program by donating a 2015 C300 vehicle and a Xentry diagnosis kit with scope for student training.
The City of Pipestone, Minnesota, has received one of five AQUARIUS Awards through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) program.
Heba Abdalla is a member of the Breastcancer.org community who was diagnosed with de novo metastatic breast cancer at age 36 when she was pregnant with her third child.
Black Hawk County Conservation presents its brand-new Holiday Light Show. It will feature thousands of lights, illuminating the campground at Hickory Hills Park. Displays, designed by many local businesses and organizations, will feature whimsical displays and familiar holiday characters as you drive through in the comfort of your own vehicle.