September highlights a few important health observances. Pain Awareness Month highlights the general aches and pains that affect the daily lives of millions. Helping patients solve these aches and pains by getting to the root of the problem is a key focus of the team at Integracare.
As kids prepare to head back to school, August is a child-focused month for national health observances. This month highlights immunizations and child eye health, which are two great reminders to visit the clinic and eye doctor before school kicks off.
The summer rays are heating up in July! That’s why UV Safety Month is a great reminder of the importance of protecting yourself from UV rays year-round.
June highlights a wide range of health observances. Men’s health is big this month, reminding men to schedule their annual visits and make positive changes for their overall health. Statistically, men are less likely to attend annual visits than women.
May is a big month for national health observances. Women’s health is big this month, reminding women to schedule their annual visits and make positive changes for their overall health. As the weather starts to warm, Skin Cancer Awareness Month provides a reason to highlight the importance of protecting your skin in the summer sun.
April is host to some great health observances. Additionally, irritable bowel syndrome, autism, and foot health are all highlighted this month.
According to the CDC, more than 1 percent of Americans have epilepsy, making it the 4th most common neurological disease.
Liver disease is among the many underdiagnosed diseases that if left untreated can cause serious health problems. The American Liver Foundation estimates that over 100 million American adults are living with liver disease – yet only 4.5 million had been diagnosed as of 2022.
The U.S. Department of Health established May as Women’s Health Month to bring awareness to the screenings and information that women could use to improve their health. In recent years the focus of the month has also included highlighting not only physical health but mental health too.
We started the summer with an emphasis on raising awareness for skin cancer and why protecting your skin is so important. Now in the middle of that summer heat, UV Safety Month serves as another opportunity to remind ourselves of the dangers the sun’s UV rays can pose.