Breast Cancer Awareness
Breast Cancer Awareness Month October 2016 As many of you know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Did you know that breast cancer...
Bone and Joint Action Week
Bone and Joint Action Week October 12-Oct 20, 2016 Serving Up Bone Strength This is an annual event focused on issues including...
Good Dental Hygiene
Dental Hygiene Month 2016 Daily 4-Start the conversation Brush twice daily Chew sugar free gum Rinse with mouth wash Floss daily This is...
Healthcare Literacy
Hello everyone! This month, October, is health literacy month, "Finding the right words for a better health." This idea is to help...
Childhood Obesity Awareness
National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month Did you know that 1 in every 5 (or about 17%) children in the U.S is obese? Obesity is a very...
Newborn Screenings
Newborn Screenings Newborn screenings should be complete on every baby prior to leaving the hospital. These screenings started about 50...
"Awareness Days" for September
As you know my focus on my blog is simply to make you aware of healthcare issues that you may otherwise over look. Many times you never...
Contact lenses
Contact Lens Health Week August 22-26 2016 #OnePairTakeCare The CDC (Center for Diseases Control and Prevention) is responsible for...
eye safety
Children's eye Health/Safety Month The American Academy of Ophthalmology observes eye health every month of the year. To see what eye...
Immunizations
Immunization Awareness August 2016 This month marks the importance of immunizations for both kids and adults. Vaccines help prevent...
