Community Connection

February is American Heart Month – Heart attacks and strokes are life-and-death emergencies – every second counts. If you see or have any of the symptoms, immediately call 911. Not all of these signs occur in every heart attack or stroke. Sometimes they go away and return.

4 Ways to Feel Your Best While Watching the Big Game

(StatePoint) While athletes are displaying feats of strength on the field, for those watching the Big Game at home, it’s more typical to be partaking in cheesy dips, chips, fried foods, beer and other not-so-good-for-you indulgences.

“Under His Wings”

As I do almost daily, I stopped by the local post office last Friday to retrieve the day’s deluge of bills, ads, and news. I exchanged brief pleasantries with the one other person in the lobby before heading to my box.

Aspects

Skimming recent newspaper sports sections, I was among many shocked by an unusual turn of events (well reported by Luke Mullin, Lincoln Journal Star).

Area Students Make Dean’s Lists

Iowa State University has released its Dean’s List for fall semester 2021. To be included a student must have earned a gradepoint average of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale while carrying a minimum of 12 credit hours.

Combating Opioid Addiction

I recently read an article in the Lincoln Journal Star that tells an all-too-familiar story. In 2012, Dr. Jeff Fraser, a family practice doctor from Lincoln, was diagnosed with prostate cancer. After his third treatment, another doctor prescribed him hydrocodone for back pain caused by the cancer.

“Fearfully and Wonderfully Made”

Last year a young lady I know faced the hardest decision she’d ever had to make. Upon discovering that she was pregnant, her boyfriend gave her an ultimatum. She could either keep him or keep the baby. She couldn’t have both.

Community Connection

January is Thyroid Awareness Month – An estimated 27 million Americans are affected by thyroid disease - that is more than the number of Americans diagnosed with diabetes and cancer combined.

Reaffirming the Right to Life

We’re on the cusp of a historic moment in America. After 49 years, the Supreme Court is set to revisit the infamous Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion in 1973. This year, they have an opportunity to undo one of the worst decisions ever made by our nation’s highest court.

Aspects

Rollin’ into a fresh, new year, we tend to envision that “new slate” awaiting our “imprints.” Many are “into” making new year’s resolutions.