Falls are the leading cause of fatal injuries and nonfatal injuries in the U.S. population of adults age 65 and older which is why learning how to prevent falls is so critical. Falling accounted for more than 3 million visits to the Emergency Department, 962,000 hospitalizations and nearly 30,000 deaths …
November is American Diabetes Month and people across the country are raising their voice, marking their fist and sharing their image across social media with #CountMeInADA. There are plenty of ways that you can support American Diabetes Month whether you are managing diabetes yourself or know someone that is. With …
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a cause dedicated to raising awareness about breast cancer risk factors, screening recommendations and the benefits of early diagnosis. Breast cancer is the second most common type of cancer diagnosed in women, with skin cancer being the most common. One in eight women …
September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, which is a very serious issue affecting one in five children in the United States. Nearly 40% of adults and 18.5% of children in the US are reported to be obese, with even more defined as overweight. The difference is in the body …
National Immunization Month August is National Immunization Awareness Month, and the perfect time to observe the importance for people of all ages to receive immunizations. Immunizations, also called vaccines, keep people healthy by preventing infection and the spread of dangerous diseases which can sometimes be fatal. Immunizations are not just …
MRI safety awareness week is observed nationally every July 22nd through July 28th, and is critically important to MR technologists, staff and patients. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) provides one of the most accurate modalities available to obtain detailed images of internal tissues and organs throughout the body. MR imaging uses …
