PERU - Cancer survivors and their guests are invited to attend Illinois Valley Community Hospital’s annual cancer survivors’ breakfast at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, June 1 at the First Congregational Church, 1431 4^th St., Peru.

Cancer survivors Bev Sons and Megan Cullinan will be the featured speakers. Musical inspiration will be provided by Darrell Data.

Although there is no charge to attend the breakfast, pre-registration is requested by calling (815) 780-4642.

The IVCH cancer survivors’ breakfast is being held two days before National Cancer Survivors Day on Sunday, June 3. The National Cancer Survivors Day Foundation says a survivor is anyone living with a history of cancer – from the moment of diagnosis through the remainder of life.

Spring allergies

PERU - Dealing with springtime allergies and other warm weather ear, nose and throat problems will be the topic of a free public program the Illinois Valley Community Hospital Ear, Nose and Throat Center. The presentation will take place at 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 24 in the IVCH room at Peru Mall.

Allergies, reflux, swimmer’s ear and sinus issues are among the summer health problems ENT physician assistants Angela Vezzetti and Stephanie Zuber will discuss. A question-and-answer session will follow their presentation. The afternoon program will include refreshments.

Although there is no charge to attend, advance registration is requested by calling Jheri Emmerling at IVCH at (815) 780-4642.