 Early detection is so important in the treatment of breast cancer. The number one risk factor is age. As women get older, some feel they don't need mammograms anymore. They do. Please, make an appointment today. It just might save your life. On Wednesday, October 19th, Pikeville Medical Center hosted their ribbon-cutting ceremony for their new Ava Center in Prestonsburg, Kentucky. This new satellite campus will help children who are on the spectrum further develop their educational skills. At the ribbon-cutting ceremony, there were many leaders from the Kentucky legislators, such as Governor Bashir and Congressman Hal Rogers. Today, children on the autism spectrum in Floyd County and in the region are getting the very best services. That just means we're living out those faith and values. There were also local leaders, like Mayor of Prestonsburg, Les Stapleton, who talked about the importance of this new center. It's exciting to know that people can stay right here in Eastern Kentucky. We have those facilities that will teach those kids, and they become independent as they can possibly can. They learn things. They feel value, and they open up like butterflies, just leaving it to come. Just socially to watch them bloom, it's amazing. At this current time, there's over 500 children waiting on the Ava List, and with the addition of this new center, that number will slowly get chipped away. Like I said, you know, having a family member on the spectrum and watching her blossom like she has, it's amazing. Don't give up, find somewhere to go, and Ava Center is a place to go. Reporting for Mountain Top News, I'm Jameson Killing.