- 1. STHS shares important safety tips during National Gun Violence Awareness Month
- (Around Town)
- ... 44,000 people in the United States lost their lives to gun-related injuries, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)—one of the highest annual totals on record. For every life ...
- Created on 02 June 2026
- 2. DHR Health encourages community to recognize the signs of stroke
- (Around Town)
- In recognition of National Stroke Awareness Month last month, the DHR Health Neuroscience Institute is urged the community to learn vital stroke prevention and response strategies. According to the Centers ...
- Created on 02 June 2026
- 3. STC exhibit honors World War II Army illustrator George Withers
- (Around Town)
- ... and donated prints of his father’s work in hopes of supporting veterans and their families. According to Brian, his father struggled emotionally after returning home from war, particularly after illustrating ...
- Created on 19 May 2026
- 4. STHS and Prominence Health team up to help older adults prevent dangerous falls
- (Around Town)
- Falls among older adults are on the rise nationwide, posing a significant threat to health and independence. Each year, more than 1 in 4 Americans aged 65 and older experiences a fall, according to the ...
- Created on 19 May 2026
- 5. STHS Behavioral to host educational webinar on how therapy supports mental well-being
- (Around Town)
- If you’ve ever experienced a mental health challenge, you are not alone. More than one in five U.S. adults lives with a mental illness, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), while ...
- Created on 05 May 2026
- 6. STHS to launch Cinco de Mammo initiative
- (Around Town)
- ... the month. In the United States, one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer during her lifetime, according to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, making it the second leading cause of ...
- Created on 28 April 2026
- 7. Tips to prevent problematic barn swallow nests before they appear
- (Around Town)
- ... Wildlife and Fisheries Management, Uvalde. According to Tidwell, barn swallows will typically enter the southern U.S. until mid-April. Of the eight species of swallows in North America, the two species ...
- Created on 07 April 2026
- 8. Tourist Day celebrates 50 years
- (Around Town)
- ... to exchange greetings and some gifts. Both delegations were large in number, which was far different from the first time in 1976 when just six people from the U.S. participated, according to Bobby ...
- Created on 24 March 2026
- 9. STHS to hold annual diabetes symposium
- (Around Town)
- With diabetes cases surging nationwide, awareness can’t wait. Currently, 40 million Americans, about 12% of the population, are living with diabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and ...
- Created on 24 March 2026
- 10. Quilting: A Classy Hobby or a Life Changer?
- (In The Parks)
- ... the expense,” she says. “The truth is … If you want to do this, you just have to pay the money.” It’s worth it, according to Elaine. She feels gifting the quilt is rewarding and wants every quilter’s ...
- Created on 23 March 2026
- 11. Wisconsin Reunion was biggest one yet
- (Around Town)
- A Wisconsin Reunion was held on February 23 at Mr. Gatti’s, and according to Ralph Brill it was their biggest one yet. Brill said 186 people representing 41 different parks attended the reunion. The reunion ...
- Created on 03 March 2026
- 12. UVAL presents ‘Revealed’ Photography Exhibit
- (Around Town)
- ... and experimental techniques, the show invites artists to share their unique vision and approach to image-making. According to Cyndee Galindo, curator for the 2026 Photography Exhibit, “As artists we ...
- Created on 03 March 2026
- 13. TV program to provide aortic stenosis education
- (Around Town)
- ... the United States, more than five million people are affected by aortic stenosis each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, with its prevalence rising significantly to 12.4% ...
- Created on 17 February 2026
- 14. STHS invites community to celebrate 30 years
- (Around Town)
- ... according to the National Institutes of Health. Three decades later, the facility – formerly known as McAllen Heart Hospital – has evolved to offer comprehensive cardiovascular care, ranging from interventional ...
- Created on 10 February 2026
- 15. Red Hatters gather for Festival of Tables
- (In The Parks)
- ... their tables according to that theme. I sat at a Mexican themed table this year. It was decorated with the traditional colors, had baskets of Mexican candy, brightly colored pottery plates and table ...
- Created on 10 February 2026
- 16. Big Band group keeps memories alive
- (In The Parks)
- ... at Mission Bell-Trade Winds RV Resort and from 1 to 3 p.m. on Wednesdays at nearby Valley View Estates in Mission. Until last year the band played at a Donna RV park, according to former Iowa high ...
- Created on 03 February 2026
- 17. Come enjoy some redneck comedy at the VSA
- (Valley Star Awards)
- ... in Branson and has a Drybar Comedy Special as well. According to a review this redneck crazy man has been cracking up audiences all across the country – he’s a nationally touring comedian, a star in ...
- Created on 03 February 2026
- 18. STHS highlights importance of weight management
- (Around Town)
- ... significantly with weight, with more than 70% of U.S. adults considered overweight or obese, according to the National Institutes of Health, while 9-10% are considered severely obese, meaning they have ...
- Created on 19 January 2026
- 19. Trophy Gardens residents’ vision becomes reality
- (In The Parks)
- ... Gardens starting in 2015, according to resident Fran Adams. But the hall also had to be shared for other activities to be held, limiting playing time. “The sport had become one of the most popular activities ...
- Created on 19 January 2026
- 20. The Griffin Grill: Local flavorful favorite
- (Taste of the Valley)
- The Griffin Grill was packed this past weekend when my boyfriend and I stopped by. According to others waiting alongside us, this wasn’t out of the ordinary. Those that were leaving after their meal similarly ...
- Created on 13 January 2026
