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It’s our chance to show the world what life with diabetes is really like and provide ways to manage it. Whether you are living with diabetes yourself or know somebody who is, pausing for Diabetes Awareness Month means taking a moment this November to consider small changes you can make to help others feel less isolated and to help prevent the progression of the disease with healthy choices.

Not sure where to start when it comes to quitting smoking? Have you tried quitting before but couldn’t do it on your own? Don’t worry. You got this! For more than 40 years, the American Cancer Society has hosted the Great American Smokeout on the third Thursday of November. The Great American Smokeout is an opportunity for people who smoke to commit to healthy, smoke -free lives – not just for a day, but year-round.

Eat and Drink Healthy – choose fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean meats, low-fat dairy, and water most of the time. Move More, Sit Less Throughout the Day – Being active can help you prevent, delay, and manage chronic diseases; improve balance and stamina; reduce risk of falls; and improve brain health. Don’t Use Tobacco – […]

Cancer screening means looking for cancer before you have symptoms. The most common test that is used to screen for prostate cancer is a blood test called a prostate specific antigen (PSA) test. PSA is a substance your prostate makes. The test measures the amount of PSA in your blood. These simply screenings may help […]

Suicide Risk: Awareness and Prevention | September 14 Join this webinar to: Define the warning signs of suicide. Discuss how to speak to someone about suicide concerns. List resources and how to get help. Register here Other resources to support mental health include Marketplace Chaplains, Anthem’s Learn to Live and LiveHealth Online. Learn more about […]

Breastfeeding is an important personal choice, and you get to decide what is best for you and your baby. However, it is important to understand the benefits of breastfeeding so that you can make an informed decision that will be of benefit to your baby and yourself.

It’s that time again; back to school! For many parents, back to school brings busy schedules including extracurricular activities, running errands, picking up and dropping kids off, and homework. It’s often very hard to plan healthy meals or even have time for a meal. This leads to convenience where drive thru runs become more appealing.

August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM). This annual observance highlights the importance of getting recommended vaccines throughout your life. You have the power to protect yourself and your family against serious diseases like whooping cough, cancers caused by HPV, and pneumonia through on-time vaccination.

Summertime is all about fun in the sun! However, did you know that according to the Skin Cancer Foundation, one in five Americans will develop skin cancer, the most common type of cancer in the United States, and one person dies of skin cancer every hour? With the beautiful weather and days spent outdoors at the park, the beach and the golf course, your skin may be getting more sun exposure now than at other times of the year. Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is the main cause of skin cancer and can also cause damage to your eyes. For these reasons, avoiding overexposure to UV light is the simplest form of prevention.