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Month: January 2013
New Screening Guidelines for Cervical Cancer
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anuary is National Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, and this year it is important for women to be aware of new cervical cancer screening guidelines. Both the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American Cancer Society no longer recommend that average-risk women get a Pap test every year.
According to the American Cancer Society, cervical cancer mortality rates among U.S. women decreased by almost 70 percent from 1955 to 1992 due in large part to the Pap test, which can detect disease in its early stages. Cervical cancer takes many years to develop and can be caught early enough with longer time intervals between Pap tests. Moreover, frequent screening can lead to unnecessary treatment procedures that can cause cervical damage. Therefore, the new screening guidelines from the American Cancer Society and U.S. Preventive Services Task Force for average-risk women are as follows:
- Starting at age 21, women should get a Pap test every 3 years.
- Between ages 30 and 65, a Pap test with human papillomavirus (HPV) co-testing is recommended every 5 years. This is the preferred approach, but it is acceptable to have a Pap test alone every 3 years.
- Women over age 65 who have had regular screening with normal results should not be screened for cervical cancer. Women over age 65 who have been diagnosed with cervical pre-cancer should continue to be screened.
- Women who have had their uterus and cervix removed in a hysterectomy and have no history of cervical cancer or pre-cancer should not be screened.
- Women should discuss their risk factors with their physician.
According to the CDC, almost all cervical cancers are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases. HPV vaccines are now available that prevent the two HPV strains most likely to cause cervical cancer. Not all cervical cancer is prevented by the HPV vaccine; therefore, women are still recommended to get Pap tests.
The KDHE Early Detection Works (EDW) program provides breast and cervical cancer screenings for eligible women at no cost.
Eligible women are Kansas residents ages 40 to 64, without health insurance, who meet income guidelines. Women can enroll for these free screenings by calling toll-free 1-877-277-1368. Limited state funds are available for women under 40 who are experiencing breast or cervical problems. EDW pays for many diagnostic follow-up tests with free or affordable treatment available to women diagnosed with cancer while participating in the program.
For more information on the new cervical cancer screening guidelines, visit www.cancer.org or www.cdc.gov/cancer.
KHAZ Country Music News: Scotty McCreery Celebrates 2013 Getting His Wisdom Teeth Removed
Scotty McCreery got 2013 off to a fun start — in a dentist’s office, getting his wisdom teeth removed Wednesday morning. Scotty tweeteda warning about any possible off-the-wall comments from him during the day, saying, “I will be out of it.”
After the procedure was finished, Scotty tweeted, “Feelin goood. Its gonna be a sportscenter and couch day for me. Bring on the yogurt/jello/ and most importantly, ice cream.”
Scotty has a while before hits the stage again next month, with a Valentine’s Day show in Bethlehem, PA.
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No Change for Kansas in This Week’s U.S. Drought Monitor
The Plains and Midwest: Additional snow fell across parts of the central Plains – enough to arrest further deterioration but insufficient to improve the drought depiction.
Precipitation in Oklahoma had little impact on reservoir and lake levels, and agricultural reports indicated that soil moisture remained depleted and the condition of small grains and canola across the state continued to deteriorate.
On the other hand, even though precipitation was generally below normal across the western Great Lakes this week, above-normal precipitation in recent weeks prompted the contraction of D2 from Lake County, Illinois and Kenosha, Racine, and Walworth counties in Wisconsin where long-term deficits have shrunk considerably.
Make 2013 the Year to Quit Tobacco
Many Kansans have made resolutions to quit tobacco use in 2013 and Ellis County Community Partnership is encouraging them to get free help and support from the Kansas Tobacco Quitline online www.KSquit.org or by phone 1-800-QUIT-NOW.
When Kansans are ready to quit tobacco, the Kansas Tobacco Quitline is ready to help online www.KSquit.org or by phone 1-800-QUIT-NOW (784-8669). The Quitline is a service provided at no cost to Kansas residents. Enrollment is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week (except major holidays) online or by phone. A counselor works with participants during emails, live chats or one-on-one phone calls to prepare for a quit date and create a plan to fight cravings and face other challenges. Follow-up emails, live chats or phone calls are arranged around participants’ schedules. Studies have found that using a tobacco Quitline can more than double a person’s chances of successfully quitting tobacco.
The Ellis County Community Partnership is a coalition based in Hays working to reduce tobacco use and its deadly effects. The ECCP has information on how to help reduce tobacco use and help people who use tobacco quit. For more information contact Kari Sparks at the Regional Prevention Center of Northwest Kansas at 785-625-5521.
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment Tobacco Use Prevention Program provides resources and technical assistance to community coalitions for development of local tobacco prevention and cessation initiatives. For additional information about the Kansas Tobacco Use Prevention Program visit www.kdheks.gov/tobacco.
Kansas Lawsuit Forces Nebraska to Limit Republican River Use
Nebraska is imposing limits on the use of the Republican River this year to make sure enough water flows downstream to Kansas to satisfy a three-state agreement.
The ongoing drought forced the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources to issue an order this week requiring additional conservation measures in the river basin.
Several conservation measures have been put in place since Nebraska last used more of the Republican River’s water than it’s entitled to, but the Upper and Lower Republican River Natural Resource Districts will have to take additional steps to comply this year.
The dispute over the Republican River’s water has led to two lawsuits between Kansas and Nebraska, including one that’s pending before the U.S. Supreme Court.
KHAZ Music News: Dierks Bentley Dons Pretty Pink Robe Following New Year’s Day Lake Jump
Dierks Bentley made his annual New Year’s Day lake jump in Orlando, FL, Tuesday, since he was in town to perform at the Capitol One Bowl that day. Bowl officials also gave Dierks and his two band mates pretty pink robes to wear after their jump. Dierks posted a post-dip picture wearing the robe on Twitter.
Dierks is now going into rehearsals for his Locked and Reloaded tour with Miranda Lambert launching January 17 in Columbia, SC.
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Extension Program on Money-Saving Mixes
Learn to stretch your food dollar by making your own mixes at the Ellis County Extension program “Money-Saving Mixes” on Monday, January 21 at 12:00 noon at the Extension Office meeting room, 601 Main Street in Hays.
This free program will explore the advantages and disadvantages of making your own mixes, considerations for labeling and storing prepared mixes and pointers for maintaining mix freshness and quality. Work together to prepare a simple money-saving mix and calculate the cost savings over buying a similar product. Take home mix recipes, instructions and a sample homemade mix to try.
Bring a lunch to enjoy during the program if desired. Beverages will be provided.
RSVP to the Ellis County Extension Office by Friday, January 18 at 785-628-9430 or [email protected]. A minimum attendance is necessary to hold this program. Presented by Linda Beech, Ellis County Extension Agent, FCS.
Wednesday’s Police Activity Log
The Hays Police Department conducted 10 traffic stops and received five animal calls on Wednesday, according to the Police Activity Log.
Theft: Officers investigated a theft reported in the 400 block of West 4th Street on Wednesday. The alleged theft occurred at 4:15 Wednesday afternoon.
Burglary: The Hays Police Department investigated the burglary of a residence on Wednesday. The alleged burglary occurred between December 28th at 6:00 p.m. and December 29th at 7:00 a.m. in the 1900 block of Fort Street.
Motor Vehicle Accident: Hays Police Officers responded to two motor vehicle accidents reported Wednesday. The first accident was reported in the 1700 block of Marjorie Drive at 8:40 a.m. The second accident was reported at 17th and Oak Street Wednesday afternoon at 2:36.
KU Hospital Hits Record Transplant
The University of Kansas Hospital has transplanted its 1,000th liver – followed soon after by the 1,001st transplant.
The hospital announced Wednesday the recipient of the 1,000th transplant was 60-year-old Brenda Higgins of Kansas City. Thirty-nine-year-old Deborah Ellerbusch of Newton received the 1,001st liver.
The hospital’s liver transplant program started in 1990. Hospital officials say the program is among the 25 largest in the nation.
Former Kansas House Candidate Charged With Domestic Battery
A Hutchinson man who came within eight votes of winning a primary election for the Kansas House of Representatives has been charged with domestic battery.
Erich Bishop is in the Reno County jail on charges that include battery against a Hutchinson police officer.
Bishop pleaded not guilty during a court appearance last week. A pre-trial hearing is set for Jan. 16.
The 28-year-old Bishop nearly unseated Democratic Rep. Jan Pauls, D-Hutchinson, in the August primary. She won re-election in November.
Police responded to a domestic violence call involving a man and a 48-year-old female victim on Dec. 24. Bishop allegedly kicked a police officer while being arrested. The officer was not seriously hurt.
Bishop is being held on $1,100 bond.
Sunny With High Near 27 Today
The weekend will begin on a cool note with highs on Saturday ranging from the mid 30s to near 40 degrees.
More seasonal temperatures can then be expected on Sunday as a gradual warming begins.
This warming trend will continue through the first half of the work week with temperatures rebounding back into the 40s with even a few 50s possible near the Oklahoma border in south central Kansas on Tuesday.
- TODAY: Mostly sunny, with a high near 27. Wind chill values as low as -4. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph.
- TONIGHT: tMostly clear, with a low around 3. Wind chill values as low as -8. West southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Moran Discusses Financial Vote
Senator Jerry Moran voted in favor of the bill that allowed the government to avert the fiscal cliff for now. Moran says the bill sets the tax rates and provides some assurances for the business community, which could lead to economic growth.
However spending was not addressed, and the Senate Appropriations Committee member says spending will be front and center as the new session begins Thursday.
Moran, who was in Hays Wednesday before returning to D.C., said he’s frustrated that major issues like this are negotiated by a few instead of truly following the legislative process and that it was drug out until the last minute.