The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recognizes March as National Nutrition Month. As you likely have been cooking at home more recently, this is a great opportunity to make some healthy changes in your diet. The message this year is “Eat Right, Bite by Bite.” This serves to push a message that small changes in your […]
Each year the month of March serves as a time to highlight the importance of colon and rectal screening to serve as a way to catch potential issues as early as possible. You likely have heard the importance of having a colonoscopy as a means to identify this potential risk. However, according to data from […]
Every February health organizations across the country take time to recognize American Heart Month as a way to raise awareness of heart diseases. Though the first Friday in February was National Wear Red Day, there is still plenty of time this month to put a light on raising awareness for the risks associated with heart […]
The weather here is getting somewhat warmer and while spring may seem like it’s on the way (Punxsutawney Phil agrees) the flu season is not over. In fact, this data from the CDC displays the peak months where the most reported influenza cases occurred for the season. This is to say the most prominent months […]
The thyroid is such a small part of your body, yet it makes a big difference in your overall health. Not all patients are aware of the functions this gland provides but January’s Thyroid Awareness Month serves as a great opportunity to highlight its importance. What is the thyroid? According to NCBI, the thyroid “plays […]
January is recognized each year as Glaucoma Awareness Month, this age-related eye disease impacts the lives of nearly 3 million Americans over the age of 40 (and particularly over the age of 60). This month is a great opportunity to raise awareness of the risk factors and signs of Glaucoma, which can ultimately cause gradual […]
Washing your hands is something you do every day and multiple times a day (well, we sure hope so). Why does something so simple receive recognition during the first week of December each year? Because it saves lives! The difference handwashing can make The CDC makes this a point of emphasis after results from a […]
During the month of November, Integracare has highlighted a different awareness event each week. Now, we’ll be putting our sights on National Epilepsy Awareness Month. While November may almost be over, there is always time to recognize a diagnosis that 1 in 26 people will receive in their lifetime. Here is what you should know […]
November continues to be a busy month for health awareness events and this week we recognize National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month. Alzheimer’s is a disease that impacts more than 5.7 million Americans, potentially even someone close to you. Altzheimers is the most common form of Dementia. When President Ronald Regan created this awareness month in […]
As we continue our month of highlighting November awareness events, this week we discuss lung cancer, something you may know someone who has been impacted by. In fact, Lung.org acknowledges lung cancer as #1 cancer cause of death for women and men in the U.S. which only further emphasizes the importance of continued research of […]