A Better REGION 8

Pink for Life

This year 1,830 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in Arkansas, 410 will die. When I was 9 years old I lost my grandmother to this horrible disease. I wish that she known back then what we know now.

You see, early detection is the best defense.  Now is the best time.  Even if you feel healthy. Getting checked

regularly can put you mind at ease.  And finding cancer early could save your life.

 

KAIT and St. Bernards have partnered together to increase breast cancer awareness in Region 8 with a campaign called Pink For Life.

On the 8th of every month, KAIT and St. Bernards Healthcare will send you an email reminder to do your self exam and provide you with details of events in the area supporting breast cancer awareness, and information about other women's health issues.

log on to kait8.com and register today!

by doing so you can make a difference in your life, your loved ones lives,  and we can make this A Better Region 8

St. Bernards Pink For Life Campaign

Lend a helping hand

The end of Summer is upon us. Now Ryan Vaughn would probably argue and say that we have about a month until Fall arrives, but for all intents and purposes, another summer has come and gone. Labor day is a couple of weeks away, farmers are harvesting rice crops, and school has started back for most every Region 8 student. Growing up I always hated to see school start back every August. Then again, I wasn't the best student to ever crack a book either. A lot of things have changed since I was in school. But some have stayed the same. There are still school aged kids here in Region 8 that need a helping hand. For one reason or another they aren't getting the support and help that they need to be successful in school and in life. Whether it is being a tutor, a mentor, or an anonymous supporter, I challenge each and every one of you out there to get involved in a young person’s life. Your efforts will reap great rewards, give you much happiness and make this a better Region 8.   

A Better Region 8: Lend a Helping Hand

The Golden Rule on the Roadways

With the start of school upon us we can all expect morning and afternoon traffic to once again be a source of stress. It might be a good time to reflect on the "Golden Rule" and actually respecting others. Not to mention the often forgotten tenant of forgiving others. And then there's the common sense, practical applications of road sanity for all… especially those who seem to be attracted to my route. Like thou shall not signal left, and then veer into the right lane before turning . . .  thou shall actually use one's blinker before turning  . .  thou shall not drive 15 mph under the speed limit on major highways . . .  thou shall not merge and then check for cars already in that lane . . .  thou shall not apply make up with one hand and  overuse the omni-present cell phone with the other hand . . . thou shall really stop at those big red stop signs . . .   Finally, and most importantly if you are blessed to have children that you're transporting to and from school remember to take advantage of that very special time you have alone with them in the car. Exercising some simple etiquette on our roadways will keep us all safe and will lead to a better Region 8.

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