Incidence rates for skin cancer can be hard to determine. The World Cancer Research Fund International notes thatÕs due in large part to the various subtypes of the disease, which can present challenges when collating data. Those challenges have led the WCRFI to conclude that global skin cancer incidence rates, though significant, have likely been underestimated. Even if skin cancer incidence rates donÕt paint an accurate picture, researchers and medical professionals recognize that skin cancer is a formidable threat. Recognition of the risk factors of this often preventable disease can be an integral component of anyoneÕs preventive health care regimen. Though anyone can get skin cancer, the MD Anderson Cancer Center and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes the presence of these characteristics can elevate individuals at risk for the disease.

Annual wellness visits have long been considered a vital component of preventive health care. That hasn’t changed, though the dynamic between patient and health care professional during those visits has changed considerably for many people.

The prevalence of mental health issues garnered significant attention in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, when many people acknowledged lockdowns and other restrictions and uncertainties were adversely affecting their thoughts and outlook. Though those restrictions were ultimately lifted and life returned to something closer to normal for people across the globe, mental health has remained both a hot topic and a concern.

IU Health Tipton recently unveiled its newly relocated chapel. The chapel is now located in the administration hallway, just around the corner from the café. During the unveiling ceremony, Chaplain Angela Gafford Asmus lead the celebration with prayer, scripture and an opportunity to continue to build a sacred space for the IU Health Tipton community. Team members were invited to put their own touch on the chapel and “leaf the tree with love” on a special piece of artwork. They could write their name on a heart-shaped leaf and attach it to a canvas tree. This artwork will be displayed to help remind chapel visitors of the hospital’s ongoing journey of faith.

Recently, Essential Health & Living celebrated National Nursing Home Week with a carnival. Residents enjoyed games, activities and a petting zoo. Shown in the photographs above, Wanda is pictured enjoying a visit from a Sugar the pony and Carolyn is shown playing ring toss. (Photos provided)

Summit Health and Living, and Essential Senior Living Community is under the leadership of two young, energetic, and passionate young ladies filling the rolls of Administrator and Director of Nursing (DON). Anastasia Key RN, BSN, joined Summit Health and Living in October of 2019 as the DON under the Administration of Jenni Flowers.