Stress Awareness Month

Stress Awareness Month

No matter the age, ethnicity, social economic status, Stress has a way of touching the lives of everyone. No one is immune. What is different for everyone is how stress presents itself & how each individual chooses to deal & ultimately eliminate stress. April is Stress Awareness Month, and it is absolutely crucial for everyone…

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Autism Awareness Month

Autism Awareness Month

All month long for the month of April, we celebrate Autism Awareness Month. This month is meant to focus on sharing stories and providing opportunities to increase understanding and acceptance of people with Autism. Autism or ASD affects 1 in 68 children and often presents itself differently in each person is all creeds, all religions,…

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Move More Month

Move More Month

The physical, mental and emotional effects of moving ones body has been proven time and time again. Doctors and nurses always recommend some form of movement after any procedure & most certainly in our daily lives. April is Move More Month, this is your friendly reminder to move your body. Started by the American Heart…

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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…

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Honoring 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…

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American Heart Month

During American Heart Month, we raise awareness of the risks of heart disease and remember those we have lost to it. The most common form of heart disease in the United States is coronary artery disease (CAD), which occurs when the arteries that supply blood to the heart become hardened and narrowed due to a…

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Therapeutic 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…

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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…

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Paget’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…

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