Category: Community

FREE SCREENINGS OFFERED THROUGH THE GCHD

On Oct 17, 2018

By: Eileen Dawley, RN Chief Nursing Officer Galveston County Health District Did you know the two most common risk factors for breast cancer is being a woman and getting older? Breast cancer is the most common for women in the United States and this year alone, more than 260,000 new cases of invasive breast cancer […]

LAST YEAR, THE FLU PUT HIM IN A COMA.

By Publisher

On Oct 17, 2018

Reprinted from npr.org BRAM SABLE-SMITH Editor’s Note: We have all heard the excuses – “I don’t have time.” “The only time I ever get the flu is when I get the shot!” “It only works fo

THE TROUBLE WITH SMALL TOWNS

By Publisher

On Oct 17, 2018

Man, there’s never anything to do in this town.” “No wonder kids are always getting in trouble.” “How can anybody expect a town to grow when there is just nothing happening here?” Well thi

CLOSE TO 200 CHILDREN DIE OF FLU IN 2017

By Publisher

On Oct 17, 2018

In 1918 over 50,000 people died from the Spanish flu. We are at the 100-year mark of that devastation and the very best way to acknowledge a terrible time in our history is by getting your flu shot. Does it protect against every strain? No; not possible. Every influenza virus is a constantly moving target. […]

SMALL TOWNS CONTINUED

By Publisher

On Oct 17, 2018

The Weekend began with a reminder that helping others can be a load of fun! Independence Village held their 18th Annual Music To Our Ears Gala with a really impressive Auction and a Silent Auction to

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