STI Awareness Month April 9 – 15, 2023 Key Facts According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): About 20 percent of the U.S. population – approximately one…
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National Infant Immunization Week April 24 – 30, 2023 Key Facts According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): COVID-19 has caused many disruptions in families’ lives –…
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National Minority Cancer Awareness Month & National Minority Health Month Key Facts According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services and Here to Serve: 75% of Blacks, 75%…
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National Nutrition Month Whether it’s starting the day off right with a healthy breakfast or fueling before an athletic event, the foods you choose can make a real difference. Preparing…
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Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month Key Facts According to the Colorectal Cancer Alliance: Screening is the No. 1 way to prevent or detect this disease early, when it’s most treatable. With…
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National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week | March 20 – 26, 2023 Key Facts According to the CDC: Alcohol is the most commonly used substance among young people in the…
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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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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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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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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…
Read MorePosted in Public Health Matters | February 1, 2023