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The Two Sides of Humanity in Medicine

Merriam-Webster defines humanity as “compassionate, sympathetic, or generous behavior or disposition.” It is also defined as “the quality or condition of being human.” The first definition is what people want in a health care provider. We all want to be taken care of by a caregiver who is compassionate, kind, sympathetic, and generous with their time and knowledge. Health care providers spend countless hours taking care of patients. In order to do this, at times we ignore our own needs for rest, sleep, and food. We recite mantras of “first do no harm” and “the patient comes first.” Many of us strive for this vision of the “perfect” provider or to be a “health care hero” as we were called during the pandemic.

‘Tis the season for shipping and shopping

Q: What’s the outlook for this holiday shopping season? A: Inflation is top of mind for consumers during this holiday season. Rising interest rates are pinching household budgets and high energy costs will force Americans to pay more to heat their homes this winter.

Sidney Basketball

GIRLS BASKETBALL J-B 57, Sidney 49 A 21-point third quarter keyed an eight-point win by Johnson-Brock against Sidney. Scoring leaders for Sidney are Ava Osborn, 16 points; Avery Dowling, 16; Aunika Hayes, seven; Kaden Payne, four; Emily Hutt, two; Macey Graham, two; and Lilly Peters, two.

Kimsey joins team at ISU Extension & Outreach Fremont County

Belinda Kimsey is serving in a part-time role as Fremont County Office Assistant for Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. She brings a wealth of experience to her new position following a 27-year career with the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship-Division of Soil Conservation and Water Quality in Mills County.

Auburn State Bank donates to PSC Project ROAR

Auburn State Bank recently donated $50,000 to Peru State College’s Project ROAR Campaign in support of the new facilities. This will help transform Peru State College and Southeast Nebraska with five new buildings. Auburn State Bank pledge amount will go to the naming rights for a basketball court in the multipurpose dome.

December is National Safe Toys and Gifts Month

It’s the holiday season, which means toy-sharing and gift-giving are in full swing. But before any child receives a new toy, it’s important to stop and consider if it is safe and age appropriate. Unfortunately, thousands of children are hurt or even killed each year due to an interaction with an unsafe or developmentally inappropriate toy.

Celebrate a popular chocolate dessert

It is hard to determine who created the brownie, but dessert devotees no doubt appreciation that individual's now beloved creation. Brownies are one of North America's favorite baked treats.