Local lifeguards trained in use of cardiac defibrillators
Lifeguards in the area completed AED training two weeks ago, learning to use automated external defibrillators to treat cardiac arrest. The program, led by Jane Morton and supported by the Greater Kansas City Red Cross, emphasized proper electrode placement, device prompts, and the need for rapid action to improve survival rates.
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Father's Day prompts planning for prostate screening
Ottawa resident John Harris, a 62 year old farmer and welder, was diagnosed with prostate cancer about four months ago and urges testing after a hemorrhage while, Harris notes, symptoms can be subtle. The American Cancer Society estimates about 1,900 new cases and 300 deaths this year, advocating annual PSA tests and digital rectal exams for men over 50, and earlier screening for high risk groups.
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