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International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day is celebrated annually on March 8th. It is a global holiday that celebrates the many achievements and contributions women have made. It is also a call to action for gender inequality within our society. Today we celebrate the many women who helped and continue to break down barriers to end gender bias…
Read MoreHonoring Social Work Month
March is Social Work Month, a time that recognizes the dedication and empathy social workers deliver while providing services to those in need. Social workers provide support to people of all backgrounds, in our communities. They guide us through the obstacles and help lift us out of the potholes. Social workers provide a voice for…
Read MoreTherapeutic Recreation Month
Recreational therapy uses activities such as music and crafts to stimulate and improve overall health. This type of therapy has been found to have social, physical, and cognitive benefits. Recreation coordinators work alongside physicians and other health professionals to help patients with physical, emotional, cognitive, or social impairments. Recreational Therapists help individuals improve their range…
Read MoreTinnitus Awareness Week
Tinnitus Awareness Week is observed the first full week of February as a way to educate individuals of its causes, symptoms, and effects. Tinnitus is commonly referred to as a “ringing in the ears,” and is the perception of sound when there is no real noise. Most individuals state they experience the sound of buzzing,…
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 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 Diabetes Month
According to the CDC, more than 1 in 3 adults in America have prediabetes. Prediabetes is a health condition where your blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not high enough yet to be diagnosed as type 2 diabetes. November is National Diabetes Month, a time when communities across the country team up to…
Read MoreNational Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month
November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness and learn more about Alzheimer’s disease. Let us show our support for the more than 5.8 million Americans living with Alzheimers.
Read MoreHonoring All Who Served
Thank you veterans for your sacrifice and service. Today we honor you.
Read MoreNational Nurse Practitioner Week
National Nurse Practitioner Week is held annually to celebrate these exceptional health care providers. We are taking this time to thank all Nurse Practitioners for their hard work and dedication to patient care.
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