February, 2022 marks the 58th consecutive year we are celebrating American Heart Month. During this month, our country brings awareness to heart disease, the #1 killer of individuals in the US. The first proclamation of American Heart Month occurred in 1964 under President Lyndon B. Johnson, one of millions of Americans who had suffered heart...
Over 13,000 women are medically diagnosed with cervical cancer every year. To highlight this dreaded disease, January has been designated as Cervical Health Awareness Month, by the U.S Congress. By raising awareness about the disease, it is hoped that the diagnosis will early in women in the age group of 35 to 45 years. This...
Most people think about improving their health and lifestyle when the New Year approaches. However, only a few are aware that January is the Thyroid Awareness month. If you or your loved one is experiencing thyroid related issues or you are showing signs of thyroid impairment, it is time to seek medical assistance and ensure...
Healthy eyesight is very important and you don’t realize it until you begin to lose it. It’s important to visit the ophthalmologist regularly. During your visit, your doctor will perform a Tonometry test. If you wear contacts or some type of corrective lenses, this test is performed at your yearly eye exam. January is the...
National Blood Donor Month is acknowledged in January each year. President Richard M. Nixon formed the American Red Cross in 1970. January is a time to take notice that blood and platelet donations decrease throughout the previous year making it in short supply for the coming year. Millions of Americans are involved in vehicle accidents,...
National Handwashing Awareness Week is observed the first full week of December. It’s safe to say that our personal hygiene starts and ends with our hands. Although our parents taught us to always wash our hands before meals, germs don’t care about the time of day. The bottom line is that washing your hands prevents...
n 2005, the CDC established National Influenza Vaccination Week to emphasize the importance of getting a flu vaccine during the holidays and beyond. Flu activity typically increases in October and peaks between the months of December and February. However, flu activity has been known to occur as late as May. Consequently, the first week of...
Of all of the diseases that medicine has yet to find a cure for, Alzheimer’s is considered one of the cruelest on record in that the individual suffering with the disease literally vanishes to the point that they no longer exist. The month of November is designated as National Alzheimer’s Disease Month to remind us...
The leading cause of cancer-related deaths among men and women in the US is lung cancer. As with any type of cancer, the key to surviving the disease is early detection. Different individuals often manifest different symptoms. However, most individuals who have lung cancer don’t exhibit any symptoms until the disease is advanced. The bottom...
National Respiratory Care Week provides important information regarding breathing issues. While this week highlights the efforts to reduce disabling breathing conditions, it’s also devoted to helping raise public awareness about what can be done to reduce these debilitating lung conditions. Why is this Week so important? National Respiratory Care Week is important for a couple...
