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American Diabetes Month
November is American Diabetes Month- a time to take action together, as a community. Together, we stand greater than diabetes.
Healthy Halloween
Halloween is such a fun time! Dressing up, friends, fall, and best of all, TREATS! While getting treats is one of the most enjoyable parts of the holidays, it can come with some health hazards. Candy and sweet treats can make us feel sick, cause weight gain, and cavities!
World Mental Health Day
October 10, 2021 is World Mental Health Day. The overall objective of World Mental Health Day is to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health.
World Heart Day
World Heart Day is September 29, 2021. On world heart day we work together to promote cardiovascular health. The theme for this year is “use heart to connect.”
Quitting Smoking
There’s a ton of information available about how to quit smoking, and how bad it is for you, so why is it so hard to stop? Most bad habits are really difficult to change because they serve some purpose in our life, most often a way to satisfy some need, developed over time.
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
In the United States, suicide is the 10th leading cause of death. 48,344 Americans died by suicide in 2020, which is an astonishing 132 individuals each day.
May: High Blood Pressure Education Month
Hypertension, AKA High Blood Pressure, AKA “The Silent Killer”. If you think you might have high blood pressure, or if you have a family member who has been diagnosed and you have never been tested, please schedule an appointment with your primary care provider today!
Stroke Awareness Month
If you or a loved one develops any of the symptoms above, it is of utmost importance to act F.A.S.T. and call 911. The longer a person goes without treatment, the more likely he or she is to have permanent problems from the stroke
Emotional Health
Mental health counseling can benefit people struggling with emotional difficulties, life challenges, and mental health concerns. In therapy, people learn to cope with symptoms that may not respond to treatment right away. Research shows the benefits of therapy last longer than medication alone.
Child Abuse Prevention Month
Each year, the Children’s Bureau releases a detailed report of national data about child abuse and neglect known to child protective services agencies in the United States. The 2019 Child Maltreatment Report is an important resource relied upon by researchers, practitioners, and advocates throughout the world.
Alcohol Awareness Month
Alcohol Awareness Month is a national public health awareness campaign sponsored by the National Council for Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD). It takes place every April. Alcohol Awareness Month was developed in order to increase awareness and understanding of the causes and treatment of one of our nation’s top public health problems: alcoholism.