Statistics show that 1 in every 8 women will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime. In New York State 15,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer and about 2,700 women die from the disease every year. These women are our wives, mothers, sisters, and friends.
When Betty was 19 she felt a lump in her breast. She was relieved when the results came back benign.
As we spend time with family and friends to celebrate Independence Day, residents are reminded to stay safe around fireworks, sparkling devices, and with outdoor recreational fires. According the National Fire Protection Association, more fires are reported on the 4th of July than on any other day of the year, and 40% of those are fireworks-related incidents.
The Oswego County Health Department announced today that Taft Bay Park Beach located in the Town of Constantia will be closed for swimming due to high levels of E. coli bacteria in the water.
In recognition of October being National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Oswego County Opportunities Cancer Services Program has begun a month long crusade aimed at educating community members about the importance of breast exams in the fight against breast cancer.
In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, representatives from Price Chopper in Fulton will be at Oswego County Opportunities (OCO) Cancer Services 8th Annual Human Pink Ribbon Ceremony to offer pink carnations to the first 50 survivors to attend the event.
According to the American Cancer Society one out of eight women will get breast cancer in their lifetime.
The Oswego County Health Department reported that the Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus has been found in two new mosquito samples collected last week.
Residents at Morningstar Residential Care Center enjoyed their daily exercise activity as they participated in a lively session of Noodlecise.
Write a comment
