September is National Preparedness Month – a reminder that the time to plan for a disaster is before it happens – don’t wait until it’s too late! If you had to leave your home or place of work … [Read more...]
Vaccines are your Best Shot at Good Health
August is National Immunization Awareness Month, reminding us to celebrate the benefits of vaccination and highlighting the importance of immunizing people of all ages! Immunizations represent one of … [Read more...]
It’s Hurricane Season – How Prepared are You?
June is the beginning of hurricane season and a reminder that the best time to make an emergency preparedness plan is when there is no emergency. Experts from the National Oceanic Atmospheric … [Read more...]
It’s National Stroke Awareness Month: Act F.A.S.T. to Save a Life
May is National Stroke Awareness Month. Every year, more than 795,000 people in the U.S. have a stroke. Someone in the U.S. has a stroke every 40 seconds and every 4 minutes, someone dies of stroke. … [Read more...]
National Minority Health Month – Bridging Health Equity Across Communities
April is when we acknowledge National Minority Health Month and recognize the importance of achieving a nation free of disparities in health and health care. According to the U.S. Department of Health … [Read more...]
Five Tips to Keep Those New Year’s Resolutions!
Many of us make New Year’s resolutions on January 1st, only to throw in the towel by February. According to research from the University of Scranton, while about 45% of people make New Year’s … [Read more...]
Racial Disparities and Breast Cancer
While white women in the United States are more likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer, certain populations - especially African-American and Hispanic women – are more likely to be diagnosed with … [Read more...]
E-cigarettes May Lead to Tobacco Use Among Teens
According to a new study funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), students who use electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) by the time they start ninth grade are more likely than others to … [Read more...]
What Do You Know About Prostate Cancer?
Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in men in the U.S. The leading risk factor for prostate cancer is age – 97 percent of prostate cancer cases occur in men age 50 or older. … [Read more...]
It’s National Preparedness Month – Are You Prepared?
September is National Preparedness Month (#NatlPrep) – a reminder to everyone that your ability to recover from an emergency tomorrow depends on the planning you do today. Would you know where to find … [Read more...]