Posts by Chelsey
Health and Wellness
February marks Black History Month, a time to honor achievements by Black Americans and their role in US history. This year’s theme is Black Health and Wellness to recognize the legacy of scholars and medical practitioners. Black Health and Wellness not only includes one’s physical body but also emotional and mental health. This month, we…
Read MoreCervical Health Awareness Month
Cervical Cancer occurs when cancer cells arise in the cervix. According to the National Cancer Institute, more than 14,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with cervical cancer. January was declared Cervical Health Awareness Month to raise awareness and increase education in preventative methods such as regular screenings.
Read MoreNational Healthy Weight Week
It is National Healthy Weight Week! This week is aimed to reinforce healthy eating habits and living a healthy lifestyle as an alternative to dieting and diet culture. Some useful tools to help establish healthy relationships with food, a positive body image, and approaches to improving healthy eating habits are: Adding fruits and vegetables to…
Read MorePaget’s Awareness Day
Paget’s disease is a disease of the bone that interferes with its normal process of gradually renewing and replacing old bone tissue with new bone tissue. When the bone tissue doesn’t renew, bones can become fragile. Commonly affected areas are the pelvis, skull, spine, and legs. Complications can include, broken bones, hearing loss, and pinched…
Read MoreNational Blood Donor Month
National Blood Donor Month is recognized every January for nearly 50 years to remind others about the life-saving impact of blood and platelet donors. According to America’s Blood Center, 31,000 pints of blood are used every day. January is one of the most difficult times to maintain a sufficient blood supply for patients. Make a…
Read MoreHappy Holidays!
May your days be merry and bright.
Read MoreDaily Dose of Inspiration
The blessing of sharing outweighs the blessing of having. ~ Amish Proverb
Read MoreDaily Dose of Inspiration
Fix your course on a star, and you’ll navigate any storm. ~ Leonardo da Vinci
Read MoreNational Influenza Vaccination Week
National Influenza Vaccination Week highlights the importance of continuing flu vaccinations through the holiday season and beyond. As much as it is the holiday season, it is also flu season. If you haven’t gotten your flu shot yet, now is a perfect time!
Read MoreNational Handwashing Awareness Week
Washing hands can keep you healthy and prevent the spread of respiratory and diarrheal infections from one person to the next. Today, we are sharing the American Medical Association’s and American Academy of Family Physicians’ four principles about hand awareness: 1. Wash your hands when they are dirty and before eating 2. Do not…
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