One in four women are diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime.  It is the second most common cancer among women, after skin cancer.  Early detection is key to treatment and prognosis.

October is National Bullying Prevention Month! More than one out of every five students will be bullied this year, chances are this is happening to someone you know and care about.  Regardless of your age, research shows that the negative effects of bullying can last a lifetime. Whether you have been bullied as a child or adult, or care for a child who has been bullied we want to share resources and provide you with support. Everyone has a right to feel safe and supported.   

Mental health is a huge part of overall health and should be a priority for everyone, whether you have a mental health condition or not. Each year, millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental health condition. However, less than two-thirds get treatment. Mental illness affects everyone directly or indirectly through family, friends, or coworkers. That is why each year, during the first week of October, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) encourages us to raise awareness of mental illness, fight discrimination and provide support through Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW), October 3 – 9th.

Did you know that cholesterol is a normal and healthy part of our cells? Cholesterol helps form our cell membranes and create certain vitamins and hormones. As with anything, too much is never a good idea. There are two sources of cholesterol, what our body makes and what we eat that is found in animal products.