Getting kids into culture starts early and offers options
The author notes that cultivating cultural interest in teens works best when started young and supported with choices. Exposure goes beyond museums and poetry, with personal experiences and varied activities shaping appreciation rather than passive listening alone.
Encouraging kids to engage with arts and museums
Wes Crenshaw and Kendra Schwartz share low cost, practical strategies to spark youth interest in culture. From choir and theater outings to museum scavenges and small rewards, they advise starting early, leveraging family outings, and online research to guide curious teens toward enduring cultural involvement.
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Survivor Overcomes Cancer Through Repeated Treatments
The patient battled ovarian cancer that initially appeared cured for 12 years, then returned in 2004 in the colon, chest wall, back, and liver. After multiple surgeries, chemotherapy, and radiation, she remained cancer-free for five years. She credits Dr. Matthew Stein at Lawrence Memorial Hospital and sought a second opinion at MD Anderson in Houston.
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Survivor shares cancer journey at LMH Oncology Center
Lawrence Memorial Hospital Endowment Association runs a series of survivor profiles in the Oncology Center hallway. The second story highlights a patient who remains cancer-free with regular CA-125 tests, gratitude for her care team, and family support while emphasizing faith and giving back.
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Five health habits for small workplaces and staff
Marilyn Hull of the Douglas County Community Foundation outlines five practical steps for small organizations to foster workplace health. Key actions include providing a mini fridge and microwave, limiting treat days, encouraging short stretch breaks, allowing care appointments during work hours, and praising healthy habits to influence peers. Attendees can learn more at the WorkWell Lawrence Symposium on Sept. 10.
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HPV vaccine use expands to include boys in Lawrence
OB GYNs in Lawrence say Gardasil uptake is rising with more years on the market. Pediatricians see similar vaccination rates between boys and girls, while national data show higher female uptake. Doctors stress vaccination benefits even after sexual activity and address safety concerns to curb HPV spread and cancer risk.
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