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World Heart Day
September 29th is the World Heart Day. The World Heart Day was created by the World Heart Federation with the purpose of raising public awareness regarding cardiovascular disease (CVD) as the world’s leading cause of death, claiming 17.5 million lives each year. The day is also meant to highlight the actions that individuals can takeRead more
"Do You Know About Sepsis?"
September is Sepsis Awareness Month. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) launched Get Ahead of Sepsis, an educational initiative to protect Americans from the devastating effects of Sepsis and to create public awareness. This initiative emphasizes the importance of early recognition and timely treatment of sepsis, as well as the importance of preventingRead more
ovarian cancer awareness month
According to CDC Each year, about 20,000 women in the United States get ovarian cancer. Ovarian cancer causes more deaths than any other cancer of the female reproductive system (Gynecologic cancer), but it accounts for only about 3% of all cancers in women. There are five main types of cancer that starts in a woman’sRead more
Contact Lens Health Week
The CDC has designated August 20-24, 2018 as the fifth annual Contact Lens Health Week. This year’s campaign theme is “Healthy habits mean healthy eyes” with a focus on encouraging all contact lens wearers to practice healthy habits now, for healthy eyes later. Increased awareness about the importance of proper contact lens hygiene can encourageRead more
Skin Cancer: Symptoms, Signs, Types, and Preventions
What is Skin Cancer? Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, and includes three different types. The two most common types of skin cancer—basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas—are highly curable, but can be disfiguring and costly to treat. Melanoma, the third most common skin cancer, is more dangerous and causes theRead more
World Hepatitis Day — July 28th
World Hepatitis Day is recognized annually on July 28th. Organizations around the world, including The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), use World Hepatitis Day to raise awareness of the problem and what needs to be done to strengthen efforts in prevention, screening and control of viral hepatitis.Read more
Heat-Related Illness
Now is the time to prepare for the high temperatures. While Heat-related deaths and illness are preventable, many people still die from extreme heat every year. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), extreme heat causes more than 600 deaths each year. What is Heat-Related Illness? Heat illness or heat-related illness isRead more
Get Ready To Grill Safely
Food poisoning peaks in the summer months when warmer temperatures cause foodborne germs to flourish. Foodborne bacteria growth rates peak at temperatures between 90 to 110°F (32 to 43°C). Often during the summer months when the warmer temperatures and higher humidity are ideal for bacterial growth. You can play a role in protecting your family,Read more
Happy Mother's Day
I remember my mother’s prayers and they have always followed me. They have clung to me all my life.Abraham LincolnRead more
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