Global Handwashing Day
Global Handwashing Day is recognized on October 15th. It is dedicated to increasing awareness and understanding the importance of washing your hands with soap as an effective and affordable way to prevent diseases.
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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Physician Assistants Week
Treating patients in today’s complex healthcare settings takes a whole team of professionals. Physician Assistants help patients improve their quality of life and manage chronic conditions. We are taking this time to shine light on all that they do.
Mental Illness Awareness Week
This week we are honoring Mental Illness Awareness week, which aims to fight discrimination and provide support to those with mental illnesses. Mental health conditions are often misunderstood and often not discussed. Take the time this week to start an open discussion about mental health.
World Alzheimer\’s Month
World Alzheimer’s Month is recognized every September to raise awareness and challenge the stigmas around dementia. This year’s campaign is about the warning signs of dementia. Let’s encourage others to seek information about Alzheimer’s or dementia. By learning more about dementia and memory behavior, you or your loved ones can feel empowered to find the …
National Cholesterol Education Month
Cholesterol is a waxy substance found in your blood. Your body needs cholesterol to build healthy cells, but high levels of cholesterol can increase your risk of heart disease. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease is the number one leading cause of death in Americans. High Cholesterol can be prevented …
Healthy Aging Month
Healthy Aging Month is celebrated in September and is designed to focus on the positive aspects of aging. As life expectancy gets older, we continue to motivate adults to improve their overall health and well-being. Healthy Aging is not just physical, it also includes a healthy mental and social state.
Summer Sun Safety Month
Summer Sun Safety Month reminds us that the skin is the body\’s largest organ. It is important to take the correct precautions when going out into the sun because of the damage ultraviolet radiation exposure can do to your skin. Protect your skin from the sun by: Staying in the shade as much as possible …
National Eye Exam Month
Eyecare is much more than how you see, your eyes experience everything from ultraviolet ray exposure to elements of weather and the workplace. As you age, the risk of developing cataracts and eye diseases like macular degeneration increases. August is National Eye Exam Month, take this time to schedule an appointment for an eye exam …
National Immunization Awareness Month
The spread of vaccine misinformation is increasing worldwide. National Immunization Awareness Month is observed every August in order to highlight the importance of vaccinations for people of all ages. Diseases still exist and outbreaks occur, vaccines protect against serious and potentially deadly diseases. Vaccines are the best defense we have against these and other serious …