National Cancer Prevention Month Key Facts According to the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR): Research has shown that more than 40 percent of all cancers diagnosed and nearly half of…
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Posted in Public Health Matters | February 2, 2023
American Heart Month Key Facts According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, causing one in four…
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Posted in Public Health Matters | February 2, 2023
Key Facts According to Planned Parenthood: The two things you should inspect on a condom wrapper before using one: The expiration date Make sure there’s an air bubble so you…
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Posted in Public Health Matters | February 1, 2023
Key Facts According to the CDC: Bacteria in the mouth produce acid when a person eats sugary foods. This acid eats away minerals from the tooth’s surface, making the tooth…
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Posted in Public Health Matters | February 1, 2023
Cervical Cancer Awareness Month (January, 2023) Key facts According to the CDC: You can lower your risk for cervical cancer by getting screened regularly, starting at age 21. The HPV…
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Posted in Public Health Matters | January 2, 2023
Radon Awareness Month (January, 2023) Key Facts According to the U.S Environmental Protection Agency: Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer deaths among nonsmokers in America and claims the…
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Posted in Public Health Matters | January 2, 2023
World AIDS Day – December 1, 2022 Key Facts According to the CDC: Nearly 40% of new HIV infections are transmitted by people who don’t know they have the virus….
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Posted in Public Health Matters | November 29, 2022
National Influenza Vaccination Week – December 5-9, 2022 Key Facts According to the CDC: Influenza (Flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat,…
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Posted in Public Health Matters | November 29, 2022
Holiday Safety Tips (December, 2022) The holiday season is a time for enjoying the company of our family and friends, marathon mall shopping to look for that perfect present, office…
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Posted in Public Health Matters | November 29, 2022
Thankful November “When you practice gratefulness, there is a sense of respect toward others” – Dalai Lama What can you be thankful for this November? It can be the littlest…
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Posted in Public Health Matters | October 31, 2022