Category: Prevention & Screening
Handwashing Awareness Week: Dec. 4-10
This week is National Handwashing Awareness Week. And, with flu season in full swing, it is the…
Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States. It is a condition in which your body either doesn’t make insulin or cannot…
What Is the Flu Shot, and Do I Really Need to Get One Every Year?
According to the CDC, the Influenza or “Flu” Vaccine is one that will…
Monkeypox -What Is It?
Monkeypox is a rash that can occur on humans or animals and may be located on or near the genitals, or on other areas…
Breast Cancer Awareness
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers among women next to skin cancer. Cancer happens when abnormal cells…
The American Childhood Cancer Organization and others recognize the month of September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. This period is designed…
The month of September has been designated as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, a time to focus on one of the most common types of cancer to affect…
With children soon heading back to school and with the U.S. flu season knocking on the door, August is the perfect time to focus attention on…
Just as Spring pollen count can trigger itchy eyes, coughing, and wheezing, coming into contact with foods you may be allergic to likewise can…
Cancer is a terrifying word that makes everyone uneasy. Breast cancer claims more than 40,000 lives each year. It’s easy to ignore any symptoms…