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Black History Month: A time to focus on breast health

Terry RogersDelaware Live, Health, Town Square Live

Black History Month, celebrated the entire month of February, is a time to reflect, celebrate and acknowledge the contributions, achievements, and experiences of African Americans throughout history. Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition is taking this month to recognize the many African American men and women who have overcome one of the toughest battles of their lives – surviving breast cancer. “Unfortunately, …

DelawareLive Feb 4

DelawareLIVE Weekly Review – February 4, 2024

Sonja FreyDelaware Live, Weekly Review

This Week’s Review Includes: Cost of weight-loss drugs for state employees hits taxpayers Reybold builds retail center near St. Andrews Delaware chefs embrace everything bagel seasoning Dover committee will look at ways to help city’s homeless JFC praises DSU aviation, says it should upgrade facilities Sanford defeats Howard behind big third quarter Click on the image below to read the …

DelawareLive Jan 28

DelawareLIVE Weekly Review – January 28, 2024

Sonja FreyDelaware Live, Weekly Review

This Week’s Review Includes: Carney’s proposed $6.1 billion 2025 state budget up 9% from 2024 Sussex sees surge in sightings of coyotes One Coastal’s Matt Kern is James Beard Award semifinalist Law allowing elders to self-certify for marijuana card passes House New ‘future flexible’ Tatnall School library draws more students Middletown hangs on in win over Salesianum Click on the …

DelawareLive Jan 21

DelawareLIVE Weekly Review – January 21, 2024

Sonja FreyDelaware Live, Weekly Review

This Week’s Review Includes: Businesses: ACLU loitering lawsuit could affect our sales State wants beach towns to pay share of beach replenishment Delaware part of national pilot of Summer food stamps program DelDOT has no plans to end its humorous road signs Smyrna Volleyball team is DSBA Team of the Year Click on the image below to read the articles …

DelawareLive Jan 14

DelawareLIVE Weekly Review – January 14, 2024

Sonja FreyDelaware Live, Weekly Review

This Week’s Review Includes: Headlines 20 Delaware artists given 2024 state fellowship awards Educator pay report gets mostly warm welcome from legislators Smyrna deficit smaller than predicted, tax increase still likely DSU President issues statement condemning Elon Musk tweet Riders edge Bucs in Henlopen mat showdown Click on the image below to read the articles and more! Sonja Frey

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Living a healthy lifestyle reduces risk of breast cancer, chronic disease

Terry RogersHealth, Delaware Live

Diagnosis of chronic disease is growing throughout the world and Delaware is no exception. According to Delaware Public Health, hypertension and high blood cholesterol affect more than one-third of the state’s population. Over six percent of Delawareans have been diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema or chronic bronchitis and over seven percent have been diagnosed with cardiovascular disease. …

DelawareLive Jan 7 2024

DelawareLIVE Weekly Review – January 7, 2024

Sonja FreyDelaware Live, Weekly Review

This Week’s Review Includes: Kent County residents first to see new property values Brandywine Hundred man rates Delaware cheesesteaks Delaware Futures Fest on Jan. 27 for student pathways Police actively investigating threats at Newark High William Penn wins Flight-A opener over Appo High Click on the image below to read the articles and more! Sonja Frey

DelawareLive Dec 31 year in review

DelawareLIVE Weekly Review – December 31, 2023

Sonja FreyDelaware Live, Weekly Review

This Week’s Review Includes: Oaths of office open most diverse General Assembly ever EastSide breaks ground on $25 million community STEM hub Heated debate ends in vote to raise teacher pay over 4 years Judge refuses to block state’s assault rifle, magazine law First new Wilmington school in 50 years topped off with joy Jeep to stop sending gas-powered Wranglers …

DelawareLive Dec 24

DelawareLIVE Weekly Review – December 24, 2023

Sonja FreyDelaware Live, Weekly Review

This Week’s Review Includes: DelDOT to study restoring passenger rail service downstate Salesianum to host 1st community Christmas lunch Monday ChristianaCare to pay $7.6M to settle Medicaid false claims charges Dover Police 2023 recruitment video nationally recognized School discipline data shared during Milford board meeting Courtside View – Week 2 girls basketball top 10 rankings Click on the image below …

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Breast Cancer Screening crucial to better outcome

Terry RogersCharity, Delaware Live, Delaware Nonprofits, Health, Town Square Live

There is significant evidence that early detection is the best tool in fighting breast cancer, as cancers caught early are more likely to be localized. Unfortunately, breast cancer statistics indicate that there is a higher incidence of death among women of color, especially black women, who are diagnosed with breast cancer. “Delaware ranks number one in black women diagnosed with …