In its 10-year history, the Manchester Adverse Childhood Experiences Response Team (ACERT) has responded to more than 8,000 incidents involving children.

About 1 in 8 women in the U.S. will develop breast cancer at some point in her life, and an estimated 382,640 women will receive a diagnosis this year alone. The numbers are sobering, but there is real reason for optimism. When breast cancer is caught early through screening, the 5-year relative survival rate is over 99%. Several tests can reveal abnormalities in the breast. Your health provider can perform a clinical breast exam during an office visit by physically examining

Dr. Mary Cullen has achieved board certification in the subspecialty of addiction medicine through the American Osteopathic Association, a milestone she says reflects a personal commitment that began more than a decade ago. While the extensive certification exam required many hours of studying, Dr. Cullen says it was a welcome challenge because this preparation strengthened the care she provides her patients.