Like many breast cancer survivors, Joy Dunn feels compelled to take her personal fight to the next level, to join the larger battle against the disease as a whole. As an admissions coordinator at Life Care Center of New Port Richey, Dunn is a front-row observer of the health care industry. Added to her own experience, she realized that while raising funds and awareness are vital, she could best define her niche by taking the direct approach, to encourage women to face the disease head-on by getting mammograms. ...more

November 3, 2009

Steve Serafino ordinarily doesn't try to paper over problems, but he made an exception for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. ...more

October 31, 2009

Oh, how I wish more people would write about the Heartland Idol contest. It is truly remarkable to see such talent coming from right here in our own back door. I would not be a judge if they paid me NFL money. For the most part, even the people who don't move on to the next level are good and fun to watch. Don Ewell makes a great emcee; he sure has some quick wit about him and has a way about him that can relax the contestants. You don't have time for dinner before the 6 p.m. start? Not to worry. There is some mighty fine food to be bought. Hey, another reason to come is to see the size of them hot dogs. The bratwurst, pulled pork and hamburgers are nothing to turn your nose up at, either, and then there is the smell of popcorn, as well as all kinds of other snacks. Plus, right across the street is a cold treat wagon with all kinds of cold treats, which is nice on a hot night. ...more

October 27, 2009

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October 22, 2009

Students at Carrollwood Day School joined the fight against breast cancer recently when they planted pink flowers across the campus in recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is October. ...more

October 14, 2009

NEWS & NOTES Jesuit to wear pink to support cause In recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Jesuit fans and players will be displaying pink on Friday. ...more

October 14, 2009

Undone by the pink ribbon, Domestic Violence Awareness Month might move from October to a new spot on the calendar. ...more

November 3, 2008

A foam cushion is coming between women and their mammography machines. And that's none too soon, Hudson resident Sharon Longshaw says. ...more

October 26, 2008

Anondescript foam cushion is coming between women and their mammography machines. ...more

October 22, 2008

An assistant principal at Pasco High School, who grew up as a migrant worker and picked fruits and vegetables in nine states as a child and young adult, will be honored today as the 2008 Florida Migrant Success Story of the Year. ...more

October 22, 2008