Our quarterly blood drive will be at the County Courthouse Annex building in Hondo this Thursday, 9/14/23. Call Virginia at 830-741-6191, we still have slots to fill!
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Category: Health & Lifestyles
Birth Announcements, Engagement Announcements, Feature stories and photos about local residents in Devine, Natalia, Lytle, Bigfoot/Moore areas. Also special features on the latest research and healthcare trends.
How Human Food Is Made with Cultured Animal Cells
SOURCE: FDA.GOV March 31,2023–There is a long history of scientific advances in biology, biochemistry, and engineering that have led to the innovations enabling the growth of animal cells outside of the animal itself, in a controlled environment, for food. The complex process can be broadly summarized in a few steps.
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What is passive investing?
Individuals looking to grow their money have many options at their disposal. For example, real estate is often cited as a wise investment, as the value of property has historically increased by a significant margin over the course of a lifetime, providing a substantial return all the while fulfilling the basic need for housing that everyone has. But buying property is not the only potentially lucrative long-term investment strategy.
The basics of consumer credit
A strong credit score is an undeniable asset for consumers. A strong standing in the eyes of potential creditors can save consumers money on relatively short-term expenses like vehicles and long-term purchases like homes.
Did you know?
Despite their diminutive size, blueberries pack quite a powerful, healthy punch. Blueberries contain a compound known as anthocyanin, which gives them their blue hue but also contributes to their nutritious properties. For example, the Mayo Clinic notes that studies have found consumption of foods that are high in anthocyanins can help individuals lower their risk of developing coronary heart disease. In addition, blueberries are a good source of vitamin C and dietary fiber, making them worthy of addition to anyone’s diet
3 vitamins that promote healthy eyes
A nutritious, well-balanced diet is a vital component of a healthy lifestyle. Though a healthy diet is often and correctly cited as a means to maintaining a healthy weight, a diet rich in various vitamins also can be good for both kids’ and adults’ eyesight. As adults and parents plan diets for themselves and their children, they can make an effort to ensure these three eye-friendly vitamins feature prominently at mealtime.
How do you like those peaches?…How peaches may reduce cancer risk
Pies, cobblers and smoothies might be the first things that come to mind when people think of peaches. Perhaps nutrition needs to muscle its way into that discussion?
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Health Unit NewsUpdate on COVID-19 and Vaccine News
COVID-19 is picking up again. Guess we thought we could start school off without it this year but it is just too good at staying alive and changing itself. Luckily, it’s not the more severe virus we started the pandemic with. The Omicron strain was found in November 2021 and has had many changes. The variant XBB.1.5 was the dominant strain in the U.S. this summer. EG.5 is one of the newest Omicron variants accounting for about 20% of U.S. cases last week and there’s another variant already being watched. So far, the current variants are not causing any more severe symptoms than what we have been seeing with other variants.
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The Medina County Hospital District Appoints New Board Member
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 28, 2023
Hondo, Texas, August 28, 2023 – The Medina County Hospital District is pleased to announce the appointment of one new board member, Mary E. Mangold. The Medina County Hospital District Board of Directors is composed of seven elected directors. Four directors are elected by the voters in the four county precincts, and three directors are elected at-large. Mary E. Mangold was appointed as Director at Large, Place 5 during the Board of Director’s meeting on Monday, August 28th, 2023.
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Local Korean War Veteran selected for Honor Flight
Dear Veteran, “We are pleased to inform you that you have been selected to participate in our Honor Flight Austin #85 to see the war memorials that were built in your honor in Washington, D.C,” on September 8-9, 2023.
Chief Master Sergeant, USAF Ret. Steve Lopez of Devine, Tx was drafted into the US Army with the 1st Armored Division at Ft. Hood, Tx where he did his initial training. Pvt. 1st Class Lopez served in Korea in 1952 and 1953 with the 8th Army I Corp in the Armored Munitions Depot in Uijeongbu, South Korea. After returning from combat duty, he later served in the 149th Fighter Group, Civil Engineering Squadron, of the Air National Guard at Kelly AFB in San Antonio, Tx.
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