January is Cervical Health Awareness Month and it’s a great time for us to review our cervical health as women, including our cervical cancer screening status and HPV vaccination status. Each year, more than 12,000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer and more than 4,000 women die from this diagnosis. But over 90% of these […]
January is National Blood Donor Month. So many times, other health crises, such as the pandemic, take the focus. But Boone County’s recent spate of fatal car crashes only highlights the need for ongoing blood donations. The dangerously low blood supply levels have forced some hospitals to defer patients from major surgery, including organ transplants. […]
If stopping smoking was one of your resolutions, check out Quit Now Classes from the Ellis Fischel Cancer Center. Classes are available online for free and take place every other Tuesday from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Using tobacco in any form weakens the immune system, which makes it harder for your body to fight disease. If you […]
Dream of starting a small business? Get practical advice from a pro who knows: Jessie Yankee, director of the Missouri Women’s Business Center (MOWBC) at a free seminar Tuesday, Jan.11, from 6-7:30 p.m. The class will be held in the ProsperU classroom at Central Bank of Boone County’s main bank at 700 E. Broadway. Prior […]
Local artisan Lisa Driskel Hawxby creates mixed media art pieces using reclaimed whiskey barrel staves and rings. Join her for her “Authentically Her” gallery show Friday, Jan. 7, from 5 to 8 p.m., at Curations573. A specialty DogMaster cocktail will be available. Curations573 is a lifestyle company featuring collections, products and experiences from locally owned […]
If you’re interested in the event Nourish is hosting on Sunday, Jan. 16, at 4 p.m., here are more details: The cost is $65 per person. Space is limited, so if you’re interested call Nourish at 573-818-2240 ext. 1, to reserve your spot and pay prior to the event. Co-owner and Chef Kimber Dean welcomes […]
Website winespectator.com has some nifty tricks to employ when you’ve had a red wine disaster. First, blot! Use a dry napkin or paper towel to soak up as much stain as you can. Blot don’t scrub, as scrubbing will just spread the stain and ingrain it even more. Act fast to clean up and help […]
Styled by Madelyn Jones | Photos by L.G. Patterson Walking in a winter wonderland can be a truly magical thing — unless you’re freezing! To make sure you’re prepared for the season and all the outdoor fun that Columbia has to offer, we’ve gathered a few accessories that are sure to keep you wonderfully warm while […]
