CAMBRIDGE - Tri Valley Health System is happy to announce the arrival of the first baby born in 2023! Tatum Raelyn Doyle was born on January 10 at 1:26 a.m. to Trace and Laura Doyle of Bartley.

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Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) urges area residents to take preventive action against lung cancer by testing their homes for radon. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States and the leading cause of lung cancer in nonsmokers. It is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas that enters homes and buildings through the breakdown of uranium in the soil.

McCook, Neb.—Healthy Heart Initiative, a new program offered by Community Hospital to help educate adults on ways to prevent a possible heart event in their lives begins in January. The program is tailored for attendees who have risk factors for heart disease. A physician referral is required to register. Beginning January 23, it includes six classes every Monday and Thursday, from 6 to 7:30 PM for three weeks at Community Hospital.

Cambridge School Board met in regular session on Monday, January 9, 2023. All members were present for the meeting. Guests included Rhiley Fiene, Jessica Carbaugh, Ellice Banzhaf, Jayda Kincade, and Trista Banzhaf.

Cambridge City Council met on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. Council approved the Consent Agenda items.

Myrna Haag Last week’s column didn’t make it to print, so will incorporate it with this week’s. The year is 2023! And I just got used to writing 2022! How did that happen so quickly? I consider myself fortunate that time does seem to pass so fast, rather than having days just drag on.

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The Southern Valley Board of Education re-elected the same officers from the previous year during their meeting on Monday, January 9 at noon. Officers are Ryan Hunt, president; Steve Hunt, vice president; Todd Brown, secretary; Craig Baily, treasurer.

Tri Valley Health System is helping community members prevent type 2 diabetes with a lifestyle change program called Healthier Me. Guided by Tri Valley Health System Dietitian Nutritionist Tonya Koeppen and Physical Therapist Assistant Deidra Broadfoot, groups of participants will learn the skills they need to make lasting changes such as losing a modest amount of weight, becoming more physically active, and managing stress.