Health Tip of the Month

Protect Yourself – Skin Cancer Prevention July is Ultraviolet (UV) Safety Month. Skin cancer prevention requires a comprehensive approach to protecting yourself against harmful UV radiation. That’s because UV radiation from the sun isn’t just dangerous, it’s also sneaky. Not…

Play it Safe National Safety Month is celebrated in June. Play it safe, and beware of Summer Hazards such as:   Outdoor Grilling – A grill placed too close to anything that can burn is a fire hazard. Grills can…

Eye on Healthy Vision Healthy Vision Month is celebrated every year in May to stress the importance of the health of our eyes. This month was established by the National Eye Institute in 2003 and aims to spread awareness and…

Coping with Stress   April is Stress Awareness Month, brought to us by the American Counseling Association (ACA). To celebrate, try these creative ways to reduce stress.   Paint, craft, and be artistic. Being creative can produce Serotonin which can…

You may eat out a lot – many Americans do. People are looking for fast, easy, and good tasting foods to fit a busy lifestyle. Here are tips to help you eat healthy when ordering out. Review and compare nutrition…

February is American Heart Month, a federally designated event first proclaimed by President Lyndon B. Johnson in February 1964 to encourage Americans to focus on their heart health and get their families, friends, and communities involved. Cardiovascular disease, including heart…

National Blood Donor Month has been observed in January since 1970 with the goal of increasing blood and platelet donations during winter, one of the most difficult times of year to collect enough blood products to meet patient needs. During…

Research shows that people who regularly feel and express gratitude tend to be more optimistic and satisfied in life, have stronger social connections, and sleep better. Gratitude helps us grow emotionally which helps us build resiliency to bounce back from…

The immune system is what protects the body from infection and disease. Taking care of yourself will help your immune system take care of you. Stay up to date on immunizations. Staying up to date on the recommended vaccines for…

Get a Flu Vaccination The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyone 6 months and older get a seasonal flu vaccine every year. A yearly vaccine is the first and most important step in helping to protect…