STD Awareness Week will be celebrated from April 9 through April 15 this year. The CDC calls this week an opportunity to do the following: Raise awareness about STDs and how they impact our lives Reduce STD-related stigma, fear, and discrimination Ensure people have the tools and knowledge to [...]
The new year is the perfect time to take a look at your ticker and improve your habits. We challenge readers to take a few key steps that can impact their overall heart health in observance of American Heart Month. “It is never too early to focus on cardiovascular health,” [...]
Every February, the American Dental Association celebrates National Children’s Dental Health Month. The month-long observance puts emphasis on the importance of oral health in children, as well as highlighting tips for parents and guardians to use with their kids to keep their smiles on track! Did you know? Did you [...]
Do you or a family member currently have health coverage through Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)? If so, you may soon need to take steps to find out if you can continue your coverage. Soon, states will resume Medicaid and CHIP eligibility reviews. This means some people [...]
A troubling trend found on social media lately has been the at-home removal of Nexplanon – the contraceptive implant made of a small flexible plastic rod. Due to the cost of the procedure, instead of having a medical professional remove the implant, some patients are taking matters into their own [...]
National Blood Donor Awareness Month Since 1970, January has been named National Blood Donor Month to raise awareness of the need. Donating blood saves many lives and can improve the health of so many. The World Health Organization calls blood the Gift of Life. While most of us are likely [...]
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month According to the National Cervical Cancer Coalition, more than 13,000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer in the United States each year. It was one of the most common causes of cancer death for American women, states the American Cancer Society; however, with the [...]
How to Enjoy a Safe Holiday Season The holidays can be a magical time for you and your family. Full of lights, good food, amazing company, and a sense of new beginnings. But there are some things to keep in mind to keep your families safe this holiday season and [...]
Handwashing Awareness Week: Dec. 4-10 This week is National Handwashing Awareness Week. And, with flu season in full swing, it is the perfect time to brush up on your handwashing knowledge. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention handwashing is one of the best ways to protect yourself [...]
Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States. It is a condition in which your body either doesn’t make insulin or cannot use it in the way that it should. When you eat food, your body breaks down what you eat into sugar or “glucose”, and [...]
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