What’s Happening in your Community

Out of the blue, Christina Anderson felt like she was trapped on a merry-go-round. It turned out to be a golf-ball size brain tumor. https://on.today.com/2MBZdGi Story from the Today Show

A breast cancer study at Mayo Clinic Health System has ended enrollment, after more than 500 patients joined the study. Mayo Clinic Health System's Density MATTERS study saw 519 women sign up for the program. Mayo Clinic Health System staff will follow enrolled women for one year for a follow-up 3-D mammogram and Molecular Breast Imaging, also known as MBI. http://bit.ly/2L2PCFn Story from WKBT News8000

Matthew Makela of Eau Claire has had multiple heart surgeries, starting when he was just 1 week old. He was recognized at a “Home Run for Life” event at an Eau Claire Express baseball game. http://bit.ly/2L63Aq5 Story from Leader-Telegram

The brand new Lutz Cancer Center at the Mayo Clinic in Fairmont has opened its doors to patients. The cancer center features additional stations for chemo patients, a designated room for bone marrow procedures, along with the scalp cooling caps that help prevent hair loss. http://bit.ly/2MyA3YZ Story from KEYC News 12

Some fear of cancer recurrence is normal, but excessive fear can lead to decreased quality of life. Here's how you can manage your fear. https://mayocl.in/2ZdWWmx

Mayo Clinic Health System will host a presentation on successful aging led by Dr. Cheryl Bihn and Dr. Clare Lewandowski on Aug. 27. The presentation will describe different kinds of pain and how they impact seniors, and discuss the role of medicine, activity and exercise in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. The event is free and open to the public. http://bit.ly/2KWBIoe Story from the La Crosse Tribune

Love the sun but not what it does to your skin? If you want that sun-kissed glow without the sun's damaging rays, consider sunless tanning products. Find out how these products work and how to get the best results. https://mayocl.in/2KSAuKw

The second of a three-part back-to-school podcast series, Mayo Clinic Health System sports medicine practitioners Andrew Jagim, Ph.D., and Jake Erickson, D.O., discuss the importance of proper nutrition for the growing students bodies and brains. http://bit.ly/2KWEl9o

College life means close quarters, and that can create an environment for getting sick. https://mayocl.in/2KMHicw

If you're unsure about whether it's safe to eat seafood during your pregnancy, you're not alone. Pregnancy nutrition can be confusing, especially when it comes to seafood guidelines. Here's help understanding the facts. https://mayocl.in/2MgjwZD

Does following a weight-loss or healthy diet mean you must swear off fast food? Not necessarily. An occasional stop for fast food can fit into a healthy diet — if you're careful about what you order. Consider these tips. https://mayocl.in/2KD3XrC

As children around the nation get ready to return to the classroom, there is one important lesson they should learn at home. It's called cough etiquette, and it can reduce illness. https://mayocl.in/2KHZynl