Sports

The basics of sprains

Athletes and fitness enthusiasts often must contend with injuries. Proper technique and safety protocols can greatly reduce a person's risk for injury while competing or exercising, but no one can completely eliminate their risk of being injured while engaging in physical activity.

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Pictured in action

Pictured in action for the Sidney track teams last season are Aunika Hayes and Garrett Phillips (taking the baton). The 2022 season of track is getting underway with the first meet being March 31 at Griswold. Photos by Kirt Manion

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Historic Impact of Public Health

Life expectancy is a measure commonly considered when it comes to the overall health of a population. In this day and age, when most of us think about which medical interventions are most important to increase life expectancy, we probably think about things like treatment of cancer, interventions to treat heart attacks, or surgeries for life threatening illnesses. While those things are all important, their overall impact on a population’s life expectancy pales in comparison to the prevention of infectious disease.

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