October 22, 2022 Issue, Page 16 of 22

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October 22, 2022 Nowlin Dental Clinic Supports Staff Fighting Breast Cancer By Sheryl Ponce manding personal schedule. Her courage is SAME ay inspirational to all her friends and family, and TO SAVE Smiter Elk City’s Nowlin Dental Clinic has officially even to people she has never met like her co- =~ come together for “Team Leah.” Robert and Lisa workers’ personal friends and families who pray Nowlin, DDS assistant Leah Chisum was diag- for her daily,” Nowlin said. nosed with breast cancer in July. This month ‘The clinic has made her schedule flexible. They they wrapped her with support as she under- all seem to understand that facing health issues goes treatment for the disease. “Leah's diagnosis pulled an already close staff isa priority. even tighter. This has been a challenging year “Leah's colleagues stand together to seamlessly for our team in their personal lives, and I am in cover for her when she is not here, and we all awe of how they closed ranks around each other communicate with each other outside of work to help each person through her difficult times,” quite often,” Nowlin continued. Lisa said. Nowlin would encourage others in the same Leah is aware that the group has rallied for her, situation to not be afraid to let their employers knowing that they will be there day or night as and co-workers know what is going on. In most she needs them. “She has several co-workers who would be at cases there will be prayers for quick recovery her side at the drop of a hat,” Lisa added. throughout the treatments and days ahead. Nowlin said that Leah has not slowed down at To support Leah on her journey to recovery, all during work. She has not missed a beat while Dr. Bob shaved his head along with Leah. They facinga slew of appointments. would like the community to pray for their “She continues to work while juggling a de- amazing dental assistant. ‘The Nowlin Dental Clin- ic family came together to celebrate Breast Can- cer Awareness Month. Pictured in the front are Jasmine Gartner, Krista Britton, Kendra Akins, and Candi De- Leon. In the Back are Leslie Rainey, Dr. Bob Nowlin, Leah Chisum, Dr. Lisa Nowlin, Kristen Tuck, and Jill Siebert. Courtesy photo. mame TOSAVESWNE Breast cancer deaths have been declining since 1990 thanks to early detection, better screening, increased awareness, and new treatment options. MYTH: Wearing a bra can cause breast cancer. PUBLIC SERVICE FACT: There is no evidence that bras cause breast cancer. COMPANY OF OKLAHOMA An AEP Company 4 LIT QUADon't Y OCARPET uc Pay More to Cover Your Floor 1503 West Third « Elk City, OK 73644 BOUNDLESS ENERGY* 580-243-1112 ¢ FED. IDENT. #731388647