HEALTH BRIEFS: Week of Jan. 22

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To submit a health brief, e-mail submissions to [email protected]. Entry deadline is 5 p.m. Tuesday for consideration for the following Monday’s edition.Volunteer training sessionMIDLAND...

DR. ISLAM: Make 2018 your healthiest year

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As we reflect on the victories and memories of 2017, we may also consider the areas where we fell short. If you didn’t quite...

Eyes, extremities first place diabetes shows up

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As registered nurse and diabetes educator Argelia Prieto notes, diabetes can affect a patient from head to toe.Some of the first places diabetes’ impacts...

SANDHILLS RODEO: Taylor Langdon’s barrel racing win highlights rodeo’s closing performance

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Taylor Langdon, and Louie, opened the new year with some fireworks.“It’s a pretty good way to start 2018,” Langdon said with smile, clutching her...

DR. ISLAM: The Basics of IBD

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If you suffer from inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) you may be at risk for colorectal cancer (CRC). While there are many factors that play...

SANDHILLS RODEO: Orman, Woodfin win Super Tuesday team roping event

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Jake Orman and Will Woodfin won the open division of the Super Tuesday Team Roping at Ector County Coliseum.The event, which leads into the...

HEALTH BRIEFS: Week of Jan. 15

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To submit a health brief, e-mail submissions to [email protected]. Entry deadline is 5 p.m. Tuesday for consideration for the following Monday’s edition.ORMC sets AngioScreen...

HEALTH BRIEFS: Week of Jan. 07

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To submit a health brief, e-mail submissions to [email protected]. Entry deadline is 5 p.m. Tuesday for consideration for the following Monday’s edition.ORMC sets AngioScreen...

Get your flu shot, health officials say

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Despite reports of this year’s flu vaccine being minimally effective, local health officials say people should still get their shots to protect against the...

COMMENTARY: Calendar change needed at the SandHills Stock Show and Rodeo

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It’s time for a change at the SandHills Stock Show and Rodeo.Not with the personnel who run the event, or the contractors, cowboys and...