This year, Awareness Week takes place November 23 through 29. GERD is a common condition that can lead to serious health complications in the future if it is ignored. Oftentimes, many people commit the mistake of not taking symptoms of acid reflux or hear ...
Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects how the body processes glucose. It affects millions of Americans each year. There are three major types of diabetes Type 1: Generally, begins before adulthood. It is when a person’s immune system ...
This October, we are raising awareness for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer is when malignant cells form in the breast tissue. The exact cause of breast cancer is not known. This month we want to raise awareness for early detection, p ...
September is Sexual Health Awareness Month, and it’s an annual occurrence organized by the ASHA to spread awareness and non-stigmatized knowledge towards one’s sexual health. It is important to note that sexual health can mean different things for each in ...
August 31st is International! It is a time to raise awareness of drug overdose and remember those who have died or suffered permanent injury - and acknowledge the grief of their family and friends. Overdose is known to be one of the world’s worst pu ...
This August is National Immunization Month (NIAM)! NIAM is a time held in August every year to highlight and spread awareness of the importance of vaccinations for people at every stage of their life. Vaccinations play a crucial role in our health b ...
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental condition that can affect social, communication, and behavioral challenges. Autism affects the nervous system and affects how someone interacts, communicates or behaves. Early detection and educational t ...
Kidneys are an essential role because they help remove waste and extra water from our systems. This process is necessary because it helps maintain a stable balance of body chemicals. Kidneys also help produce hormones that affect the functions of ot ...
This February we are raising awareness for American Heart Month and discussing prevention steps for heart diseases. Heart disease is the leading cause of death and every 36 seconds someone in the United States dies from a heart condition. This month ...
From December 1st – 7th we are celebrating National Handwashing Awareness Week. Now more than ever washing your hands for 20 seconds is very important to keep viruses and bacteria away from you. If you do not have a timer you can sing the “Happy Birthday” ...