$1700 Donated to family of six-year-old girl to aid in medical travel

$1700 Donated to family of six-year-old girl to aid in medical travel

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - During the month of November, members of the Klamath County Sheriff’s Office participated in ‘No Shave November,’ (a movement to promote men’s health). In order to participate Sheriff’s Office employees were asked to contribute a minimum of $10.00 towards a cancer research awareness project, or a recipient family in need of assistance due to a cancer-related illness.

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Season 6, Episode 3 - Alisha & Rob Crebbin

Season 6, Episode 3 - Alisha & Rob Crebbin

Alisha & Rob Crebbin are our guests on Season 6, Episode 3 of Ask Klamath.  They are the parents of Hayden Palm Crebin the author of "This is Not a Sad Story." In this episode, we chat about Hayden's story, the book, how the Crebbins are inspiring others, the Courage award and taking your questions live during the show.

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Cancer Treatment Center receives $6500 donation

Cancer Treatment Center receives $6500 donation

Last Friday (10/25/19) representatives from the Klamath Freedom Celebration presented the Sky Lakes Cancer Treatment Center with a donation totaling $6,500. Funds were raised through a series of events in the Klamath Basin. Friday’s donation brings the cumulative donation total by the Klamath Freedom Celebration to $21,000.

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Oregon Tech Baseball to host “Weekend for Faith”

Oregon Tech Baseball to host “Weekend for Faith”

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – Oregon Tech Head Baseball Coach Matt Miles announced today that this weekend Saturday, April 6 and Sunday, April 7 will be "Weekend for Faith" as the team will be raising money for Faith Seta and her brave battle against cancer.

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Oregon Secretary of State Dennis Richardson Has Died Following a Lengthy Battle with Cancer

Oregon Secretary of State Dennis Richardson Has Died Following a Lengthy Battle with Cancer

On Tuesday, February 26, at approximately 9:00pm, Oregon Secretary of State Dennis Richardson’s courageous battle with cancer came to a close. Dennis passed away at his home surrounded by family and friends.

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Sky Lakes to Host Class Helping Cancer Patients During and After Treatment

Sky Lakes to Host Class Helping Cancer Patients During and After Treatment

“Mindfulness Through Cancer,” an eight-week course designed to help cancer patients during treatment and after treatment, begins at 5 p.m. January 21 at the Sky Lakes Community Health Education Center, 2200 N. Eldorado Blvd.

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Health Effects of Smoke

Health Effects of Smoke

Wildfires expose populations to a number of environmental hazards, e.g., fire, smoke, and the byproducts of combustion of wood, as well as, plastics and other chemicals that can be released from burning structures and furnishings, and also hazards such as psychological stress. During the acute phase, the major hazards are from the wildfire itself and associated smoke exposure.

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