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International Group B Strep Awareness Month (July, 2023)

International Group B Strep Awareness Month – July, 2023 Key Facts According to the CDC: In the United States, GBS bacteria are a leading cause of meningitis and bloodstream infections in… Read More

Men’s Health Month (June, 2023)

Men’s Health Month – June, 2023 Key Facts According to Men’s Health Network (MHN): At birth, the ratio of males to females is 115:100, but by the age of 100,… Read More

Tick Prevention (June, 2023)

Tick Prevention Key Facts According to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS): Michigan’s five most common ticks are the American dog tick, Blacklegged tick, Lone star tick, Woodchuck… Read More

National HIV Testing Day (June 27, 2023)

National HIV Testing Day – June 27, 2023 Key Facts According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): In 2021, 36,136 people received an HIV diagnosis in the… Read More

Family Health & Fitness Day (June 10, 2023)

Family Health & Fitness Day – June 10, 2023 Key Facts  According to the National Recreation and Park Association: Diabetic individuals taking 30-minute walks in a green space experienced lower… Read More

Hepatitis Awareness Month (May, 2023)

Hepatitis Awareness Month Key Facts According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: There are several different viruses that can cause hepatitis; the most common types of viral hepatitis… Read More

National Women’s Health Week (May, 2023)

National Women’s Health Week – (May 14 – 20, 2023) Each year, starting on Mother’s Day, National Women’s Health Week begins. This is a time to encourage women and girls… Read More

Mental Health Awareness Month (May, 2023)

Mental Health Awareness Month Key Facts According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): 1 in 5S. adults experience mental illness each year. This means that either you or… Read More

National Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month (May, 2023)

National Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month Key Facts According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): The US teen birthrate has been steadily declining since 1991. A record decrease… Read More

National Public Health Week (April 3-9, 2023)

National Public Health Week April 3 – 9, 2023 Key Facts According to the National Public Health Week: People with greater feelings of support, connection and inclusion within their networks… Read More