by admin | Dec 12, 2018 | Awareness, Diabetes
According to the CDC, more than 30 million Americans have Type II Diabetes (generally adult onset and preventable). Last year, $327 billion was spent on diabetic health care costs alone. Not only is diabetes expensive, it is damaging to all organs and can lead to...
by admin | Oct 2, 2018 | Awareness, Breast Cancer
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month 1. Screening Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers among American women and each year, more than 40,000 women die from the disease in the Unites States. Breast cancer screening plays a key role in early detection and...
by admin | Sep 14, 2018 | Awareness
According to the Centers for Disease and Control (CDC), Prostate Cancer is the second most common cancer among American men. Although hundreds of thousands of men are diagnosed with prostate cancer, very few die from the disease. Depending on age, personal and family...
by admin | Jun 19, 2018 | Articles, Prevention
June is National Safety Month! Even though June is almost over, it is still important to remember the importance of safety year round, though. We want you to learn more about prevent poisonings, transportation safety, and slips, trips and falls. 90% of poisonings...
by admin | May 17, 2018 | Articles, Prevention
May is Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention month! Prevention of skin cancer starts with using at least a SPF 30 sunscreen that has broad spectrum protection against UVA and UVB rays. Wear sunscreen daily, not just when you are in the sun for prolonged...
