The month of September is recognized as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. According to the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition, ovarian cancer is rare since only 1.1% of women will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Yet, it is the number one cause of cancer-related death among women. Additionally, in 2023 it is estimated that 19,710 women will…

September is named as National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. This awareness month was initiated to educate communities on the importance of early detection and intervention in the fight against childhood cancers. According to the National Cancer Institute, cancer death rates for children have declined, but remains the leading cause of death among children. The most…

September is recognized as Suicide Prevention Month. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, suicide is the second leading cause of death among people between the ages 10-34. In addition to this, suicide is the 12th leading cause of death in the United States. Along with this, the National Alliance on Mental Illness reports…

On June 1, 2023, we officially entered the hurricane season and from mid to late September we will be entering the most active part of the season. It is important to be prepared during hurricane season because it can help keep both you and your family safe. According to the National Hurricane Center, the peak…

August is Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) awareness month. Organizations like Cure SMA work diligently to educate the public about this genetically passed disease that is the leading cause of death of infants up to 2 years of age. 1 in 50 Americans, despite gender or race, can be a carrier of this recessive gene. Being…