Immunization Awareness Month

Immunization Awareness Month

Immunization  Awareness Month August is National Immunization Awareness Month. Immunizations are not only important for children, but for adults as well. National Immunization Awareness Month is an opportunity for all of us to remind our close family and friends to...
UV Safety Awareness Month

UV Safety Awareness Month

UV Safety Awareness Month July is UV Safety Awareness Month. Many individuals are enjoying the sun this summer. While being out in the sun is fun, it can also be harmful to our skin and eyes. If you’re enjoying the heat this summer, make sure you are covering your...
Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month

Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month

Alzheimer’s is a progressive, irreversible disease of the brain affecting millions of older, American adults. The risk for Alzheimer’s increases with age, but most commonly affects individuals over 65. Common symptoms of Alzheimer’s include loss of memory, delusions,...
Mental Health Awareness Month

Mental Health Awareness Month

May is mental health month.  Your mental health is just as important as your physical health.  One without the other is imbalance.  Mental health encompasses an individuals’ mood, behavior, thoughts and emotions.  Examples of mental illnesses include, but are not...
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, and cancer.  What defines “too much alcohol”?  According to the CDC U.S Dietary Guidelines, moderate drinking is...
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Colorectal cancer is the 4th most common type of cancer in the United States. It is cancer of either the colon or the rectum, the lower part of the large intestine.  This March, the Colorectal Cancer Alliance’s 2019 public...