February is American Heart Month, a month dedicated to raising awareness to the importance of heart health and focusing on our own cardiovascular health. We can set an example for our loved ones and everyone around us by taking care of our own hearts. Heart disease is the number one …
The COVID-19 pandemic has been stressful for many people, causing a disruption to many lives and sadly claiming more than 2.1 million lives worldwide and over 419,000 in the United States as of Jan 25, 2021. With the recent emergency use authorization of both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines on …
December 1st is recognized as World AIDS Day, founded in 1988 it was the first global health day to be recognized. World AIDS Day gives people around the world an opportunity to recognize those who have died from an AIDS-related illness, to support those currently living with HIV, and to …
September is Healthy Aging® Month, and a good time for all adults to think about their overall health including physical, social, mental health and financial wellness. It is never too late to “re-invent” yourself, to find a new hobby, a passion, a new sport or even a new career. Also …
August 9th through the 15th is a time to celebrate the mission and accomplishments of health centers across the United States with National Health Center Week. The goal is to raise awareness of the strength, services, love and care these health centers provide to their communities. Community health centers light …
Juvenile arthritis is an umbrella term for rheumatic and inflammatory diseases that occur in children under the age of 16. Juvenile arthritis, JA, affects nearly 300,000 children and teenagers in the U.S. Most types of JA are autoinflammatory or autoimmune, which means that the immune system gets confused and releases …
