November 23, 2020
Each year, we remind you to get your annual flu shot in the fall. Keeping up-to-date on all your vaccines is so important! But this year, we recognize that the landscape of viruses looks a lot different. Read on to learn more about how COVID-19 and influenza are alike,...
November 23, 2020
The holiday season is in full force once November arrives...and logically, the holiday spirit should have us all in a great mood. Right? Not always.
In fact, while the holidays are a cheerful time for many people, they can also be a very sad, lonely, anxious or depressing time for...
November 23, 2020
Child & Family Health, Fitness & Wellness, Fitness & Wellness, Fitness & Wellness, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
No matter how you're celebrating this year, nobody has time to be sick. Fortunately, you can take steps to help keep common cold weather illnesses away — and double down on protecting against COVID-19.
First, let’s take a look at what makes colds and the flu more common during the...
November 19, 2020
You know smoking is bad for your health. But quitting isn't easy! It takes time and a plan. If you want to quit, but you just can't seem to get it done, maybe it's time you join other smokers with the same goal. Take part in the American Cancer...
October 29, 2020
Halloween may look different this year as we all work together to decrease the risk of getting or spreading COVID-19 or influenza. But there are plenty of ways to celebrate and have fun with your little ones this weekend!
In years past, you already had the routine down pat — costumes picked...
October 27, 2020
Receiving a diagnosis of cancer is often overwhelming. In addition to experiencing a myriad of emotions such as shock, anxiety, and fear, patients will deal with a host of logistical challenges. Common questions you may have as a patient include:
“What do I do now?”
“How am I going...
October 23, 2020
Each year, around 3,500 babies die of a sleep-related cause. While the number is staggering, safe sleep practices can help keep your baby safe and limit the risk.
There are a couple different terms used to describe when a baby dies of an unknown cause. The overarching term is SUID,...
October 15, 2020
On average, every 2 minutes a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer in the United States. And this year in the US alone, an estimated 276,480 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women and 2,620 men.
The good news? There are over 3.5 million breast cancer...
October 14, 2020
Los hispanos o latinos son la población de minorías raciales/étnicas más grande de los EE. UU. Y, aunque la esperanza de vida y la salud en general han aumentado con los años para la mayoría de los estadounidenses, algunas enfermedades y condiciones crónicas continúan afectando desproporcionadamente a las comunidades...
October 14, 2020
Hispanics or Latinos are the largest racial/ethnic minority population in the US and, although life expectancy and overall health have increased over the years for most Americans, some chronic diseases and conditions continue to disproportionately affect Hispanic and Latino communities.
Hispanics/Latinos are about 50% more likely to die from liver...
September 29, 2020
What promises can you make to yourself to ensure a heart-healthy future is ahead? Let’s take a look at a few.
The heart — it’s a relatively small organ in the body with a significantly large impact. This organ pumps blood throughout the circulatory system, providing the body and its...
September 28, 2020
We know — it’s not normally a topic of conversation. But chronic pelvic pain is a common issue in the United States, affecting around 15 percent of all American women. Here’s what you should know.
First things first, what exactly is pelvic pain? Pelvic pain is pain affecting the area...
