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Taking Children’s Earaches Seriously

February marks Kids Ear, Nose and Throat (E.N.T.) Health Month, instituted to promote awareness about the various E.N.T. ailments that affect children. According to the American Academy of Otolaryngology, E.N.T. conditions are the main reason why children visit their pediatrician.


Cervical Cancer Awareness Month

Congress deemed January Cervical Cancer Awareness Month—just in time to make a resolution to schedule a yearly gynecological exam. According to the Foundation for Women's Cancer, cervical cancer was once the number one cause of cancer deaths in women.



Holiday Travel Tips

Making travel arrangements for an elderly relative during the holiday season can be a daunting task for caregivers and family members. There are a variety of factors to consider, such as medical needs, travel insurance, medications, safety, and handicap accessibility. Depending on the individual's condition, it may be necessary for the caregiver or a family member to accompany them on the trip.



Recognizing the Early Signs of Alzheimer's

November is National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month. Alzheimer's disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States, and the fifth leading cause of death for those 65 and older.



Think Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Twenty seven years after health advocates named October National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, breast cancer continues to take a heavy toll on American women.



Helping Families with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

Every August, since 1996, Families of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (FSMA) coordinates a national awareness month for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) to broaden the general public’s awareness and knowledge of the disease. FMSA is a non profit organization dedicated to promoting



National Immunization Awareness Month

While we’re still dealing with extreme heat and sun safety concerns across much of the country, it’s never too soon to begin thinking about the upcoming flu season and the impact it could have on your household. August is National



A New Approach to Sun Safety

This June, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued new guidelines for sunscreen labeling. Their hope is that this will give consumers better information about a product’s effectiveness and for the first time, the packaging will directly state that sunscreens



Men’s Health & Preventive Screenings

Each year, Men’s Health Month is celebrated during June through screenings, health fairs, and other education and outreach activities in an effort to encourage men of all ages to seek regular medical advice and early treatment for disease and injury.  



Exercise: The Key to Healthy Aging

While we all know that the aging process can’t be reversed, we can slow it down. Regular physical activity is the single most important thing to stay healthy and to delay the aging process. According to the Cleveland Clinic, “keeping




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