LIMA, Ohio (WLIO) - GI Physicians invited the public to Westgate Entertainment Center to do some “Bowlin’ for Your Colon.”
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LIMA, OH (WLIO) - Mercy Health-St. Rita's partnered with several organizations at the Central Lima Neighbor Association Reading Park on Saturd…
The recommended age for women to start screening for breast cancer has dropped, and a local doctor sees this as a good move to protect women. Ellie Janszen has the story. The American College of Radiology is recommending annual mammograms as the U.S. Preventative Task Force has lowered the age to get screened 10 years sooner from the past recommended age of 50 to age 40. The Lima Memorial Health System's Women's Health Center medical director, Dr. Darlene Weyer, says that with the change from 2009 guidelines, it is important to follow both the new year and age recommendations for mammograms.
March is developmental disabilities awareness month, and the Ohio Early Intervention along with the Allen County Board of DD are taking steps to help families ensure their child is developmentally on track. On Tuesday afternoon at Marimor School, free community developmental screenings were held for children ages birth to five years. These screenings assessed various aspects of development including speech, hearing, vision, dental, autism, gross and fine motor skills. Through early intervention, the Board of DD says there are plenty of resources available for parents.
Concerned about your inability to remember? Memory screenings can help catch a health issue early on.