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3D mammography now available at Curry Health cancer because regular screenings make it easier to detect cancer in its early stages. A 3D mammogram, also known as breast tomosynthesis, or “tomo”, creates a three-dimensional image of the breast and shows the tissue in thin, one-millimeter layers, allowing a better chance to detect cancer hiding behind overlapping tissue. “The goal of mammography is
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Curry Health Network announced they completed the first exam using 3D technology at Curry Medical Center in Brookings on Dec. 21. Combined with superior imaging technology, routine mammograms are the best defense against breast
to find breast cancer as early in its development as possible. Studies have shown that 3D mammography can increase detection by up to 40%, and that 73.7% of breast cancers found with 3D mammography were 1 cm or smaller,” said CHN director of diagnostic imaging Corinna Silvius. Dr. Jessica Carlson, CHN’s general surgeon, is a breast cancer
survivor and outspoken advocate for screening mammograms. She said she knows well the value of the high quality, detailed images produced by tomo. “I believe my particular cancer may have been missed if I didn’t travel to receive a 3D mammogram. It is powerful technology that can often detect cancers at earlier stages and pick up abnormalities that
might be missed on other mammograms,” Carlson said. “I’m pleased that our patients can now benefit from 3D mammography without the need to travel long distances.” There are other benefits, according to Silvius. Tomo is found to be reliable and accurate, she said. Because 3D mammography can Please see HEALTH Page A4
2022 year in review
Disabled woman's case against Brookings top story of 2022 In March, news broke that a disabled woman had been awarded $300,000 from the city of Brookings after she filed a lawsuit claiming she was denied her rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act. The lawsuit was filed after Bookings police arrested Jennifer
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Curry County was shocked by many tragic stories in 2022, and the community was split by heavily-debated elections, but the top story in 2022 was a little different.
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After months of delays, McKay's Market finally opened in Harbor in 2022, taking over the same spot the grocery store held before it closed in 2005. Left, a tragic event on the Fourth of July killed one woman and injured two others. Gayman following a extremely-low-speed chase after she refused to stop riding home on her mobility scooter. The Oregon Court of Appeals sided with Gayman, and Brookings agreed to pay her $300,000, issue a public apology and require police to undergo ADA training. The story was selected for the
top spot due to readers at currypilot. com. 2 - Brookings teen murdered In July, Brookings police began to investigate after a 16-year-old teen was found lying dead in a road. The county's Major Crimes Task Force was brought in to assist in the investigation.
After several weeks, another teen, 18-year-old Francisco Villegas-Lopez was arrested and charged with murder in the case. 3 - Fourth of July event turns tragic On America's birthday, tragedy struck in Harbor when a man drove Please see STORIES Page A2
Brookings' author releases his second children's book BY BREEANA LAUGHLIN The Pilot
A long-time Brookings resident recently had his second book published. Jonathan Gerhig’s latest is a children’s book titled, "The Watermelon Patch: A Tale of unlikely Friendship." Gehrig said he brought the characters and the heart-warming message of Watermelon Patch to life for his grandchildren and other children to enjoy. “It's about teaching children, and everyone, not to judge people and teaching them not to bully,” Gehrig said. The book follows Artie Apple, Barney Banana and Ozzy Orange on a journey through the watermelon patch. Readers learn that everyone needs a friend and everyone can be a friend.
Prior to becoming an author, Gehrig worked in the timber industry for 35 years. Twenty-one of those years were with South Coast Lumber and Pacific Wood Laminates. In his fastpaced career, he did everything from cleanup, millwright, quality control, supervisor and superintendent. He left his career in the timber industry to become a caretaker for his parents. Gehrig said he made a promise to his father and mother that he would write two books. One about caring for them and all the experiences they had – which he did in his first book “A son’s Promise.” In his second book, “The Watermelon Patch,” Gehrig features three characters his dad created when he and his siblings were young. When he’s not writing, Gehrig loves video-chatting with his family and hiking on the coast or in the Jonathan Gerhig recently released his second book, "The Watermelon Patch." mountains.
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