It was Benjamin Franklin who said, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” And that proverb is today even more true thanks to the wonders of medical technology. A whole range of preventive screenings are now available that can save people’s lives, including yours. So it’s time for all of us to put aside our usual excuses for not having these medical screenings, everything from “I don’t have enough time” to “I’ll feel embarrassed,” when they’re recommended to you by your doctor. Whether it’s a colonoscopy or a mammogram, a bone density scan or a Pap test, there’s no legitimate excuse for not having a medical procedure that could save your life, especially when both the medical technology and the expertise to perform these screenings can be found right here, close to home, at Main Street Hospital.