Tag: Awareness
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HIV/AIDS Awareness Month
December is the month to bring attention to the HIV virus, to increase knowledge, to speak out against the stigma, and to educate the public on HIV prevention as well as living with the virus. The first World AIDS Day took place in 1988, and today various organizations are still working hard to tackle this…
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Diabetes
November is Diabetes Awareness Month. This is one of our population’s biggest health risk factors, that affects millions of people worldwide. Diabetics are faced with a host of ailments, including stroke, heart disease, blindness, and kidney failure. The primary goal of Diabetes Awareness Month is to educate the public about diabetes prevention, management, and the…
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End Domestic Violence
What does domestic violence look like? It can have many characteristics, both physical and mental. It is intimidation, isolation, control, as well as physical, sexual and emotional abuse. Domestic violence is something that affects all communities, regardless of gender, race, religion, socio-economics, etc. Statistically, on average 20 people are abused by a partner every minute,…
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Fight the Fight, Find a Cure
This month we are focused on Childhood Cancer Awareness. Cancer is the number one killer of children, yet out of billions of dollars in cancer research, only 4% is invested into childhood cancer research. There are things each of us can do to bring recognition to this fight. Donations to established institutions is one way.…
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Let the Sunshine In (But not the UV rays)
This month we focus on UV Safety Awareness. This is the height of summer, and lots of activities are outside in the sunshine….awesome! However, it is important to know the risks that are associated with prolonged exposure to the harmful UV rays emitted from the sun. These rays are detrimental to our skin and eyes…
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Stress Less
Calm down. Take it easy. Relax. Don’t stress. Easier said than done, especially lately. Pandemic, economics, world politics. Just watching 3 minutes of the evening news is enough to make my blood pressure soar. Stress is an ongoing factor in our everyday lives. At times it’s overwhelming and other times, it is manageable. April is…
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Autoimmune Awareness
March is Autoimmune Disease Awareness Month. What is autoimmune disease? Simply put, it is when your system attacks normal cells in your body as if they were abnormal cells. Your immune system can’t distinguish between the good cells and the abnormal ones. We all probably know someone, or ourselves have been diagnosed with one of…
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Take This to Heart
When you think of February, you can’t help but picture a heart. Valentine’s Day, of course, is February 14th. All you cupids out there, go get your heart-shaped everything for your beloved! The month of February is also Heart Health Awareness Month. So, how do we care for our hearts so we can be here…
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The Thankful Season
November is a transitional month from the cool days of autumn. By the month’s end, we could be experiencing the beginnings of the winter season. This month is the unofficial beginning of the holiday season, starting with the celebration of Thanksgiving. November is also an awareness month for several health concerns. Lung cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer’s,…