April is Alcohol Awareness Month, dedicated to raising awareness about the dangers of alcohol abuse and promoting strategies for prevention and intervention. Some research suggests that over 60% of American adults consume alcohol. Because alcohol has become such an ingrained part of our culture. It’s easy to look past its impact on our daily lives. […] Read more

April is recognized as Oral Cancer Awareness Month, a crucial period dedicated to highlighting the importance of early detection, prevention, and the wide-reaching impact of oral cancer. This month serves as a reminder for individuals to pay attention to their oral health and to seek regular dental check-ups that can lead to the early detection […] Read more

October is not just the month of falling leaves and Halloween; it’s also a month that shines a spotlight on a serious health concern affecting millions of lives globally—breast cancer. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a campaign that aims to spread information and offer support to those affected by this disease. The signature pink […] Read more

As we mark the calendar for various significant events, one crucial week that shouldn’t be overlooked is Suicide Prevention Week, running from September 10th to 16th in 2023. Although the conversation about mental health has been steadily improving, suicide remains a subject steeped in stigma and silence. This week serves as an essential period for […] Read more

Men are good at many things, but health care is often not one of them. That being said, why do women visit their doctors more frequently than men?   There are numerous reasons for this. The top two reasons, in my opinion, are that society looks down on men and views self-care as a weakness. […] Read more

Date Issued: June 30, 2021 To protect the health of individuals who use Philips Respironics ventilators, BiPAP, and CPAP machines, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning people and their health care providers, that Philips Respironics has recalled some equipment owing to possible health hazards (see table below). Polyurethane-based polyester sound dampening foam […] Read more

La Importancia de tener Visitas Anuales de Bienestar ¿Sabías que solo uno de cada cinco estadounidenses se hace un examen físico anual? Quizás esto se deba a que muchos de nosotros no nos damos cuenta de las muchas ventajas que proporcionan el hacerse un chequeo anual. Es fácil descartar el valor de estos exámenes, especialmente […] Read more

Importance of Annual Wellness Visits Did you know that just one out of every five Americans gets a yearly physical? Perhaps this is because many of us aren’t aware of the many advantages of having an annual check up. It is tempting to discount the value of these exams, especially if you are a young, […] Read More

As the temperature rises, you may be searching for entertaining ways to remain active while cooling down. During the hot summer months, water sports such as swimming, diving, canoeing, boating, and water skiing provide relief. It is critical to maintain safety at the forefront of our minds while participating in recreational water sports. “When we […] Read more