Handwashing Awareness Week

Handwashing Awareness Week

December 1-7 is National Hand-washing Awareness Week. According to the CDC, keeping hands clean is important to keep from spreading gems and avoid getting sick. Many diseases (including COVID-19) can be spread by not washing hands with soap and clean water. Although...
Men’s Health Month

Men’s Health Month

June is Men’s Health Month. It is well known that men have fewer visits to the doctor compared to women.  For the month of June, Destination Health challenges men to make their health a priority and be more proactive in addressing physical and mental concerns.  One...
Alcohol Awareness Month

Alcohol Awareness Month

Drinking too much alcohol can have countless negative impacts on your life that include, but are not limited to injuries, violence, liver disease, heart disease and cancer.  What defines “too much alcohol”?  According to the CDC U.S Dietary Guidelines, moderate...
Hand Washing Awareness

Hand Washing Awareness

This December we are focusing on Hand Washing Awareness. One of the most reliable methods of preventing and spreading infections, especially during this time of year, is hand washing. Although simple, there is a correct way to wash hands. Click on the attached link to...
Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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...