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As the air gets cooler and the holidays come closer, it is important to prevent house fires and potential burns. With many cooks in the kitchen, kids running around the house and holiday decorations filling the home - accidents can happen. According to the National Fire Protection Association, cooking equipment is the leading cause of home structure fires and home fire injuries. This year, Dr.

Marisela and Ruby share the same challenging experience of having breast cancer, but they also share the same family and support that got them through very difficult times. Their story spans three generations and begins with Marisela’s aunt who passed away from breast cancer many years ago; her cancer had spread too much before it was detected. It was a tragedy that created many new relationships and life-long bonds that would prove to be invaluable in the years to come.

Hillcrest Medical Center’s Dr. Laurie Flynn has a personal connection to her career as a breast surgeon. “My mom had breast cancer when I was a couple months into medical school, and then she had a reoccurrence when I was graduating from medical school,” she shares. Her grandmother also passed away from breast cancer when she was starting her residency. Seeing how difficult it was to navigate the medical and emotional aspects of fighting breast cancer, Dr. Flynn was inspired to help other families going through the same challenges.