Cancer Prevention Month

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Cancer Prevention Month The month of February is Cancer Prevention month. The State of Texas recognizes February to raise awareness of this disease. Cancer causes more deaths than any other illness or health issue worldwide. Cancer is a varied group of diseases that are caused by abnormal, invasive cell growth within the tissue of an…

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Heart Health Awareness

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Heart Health Awareness The month of February is American Heart month. Since the National designation in 1964, several organizations, like the American Heart Association and Center for Disease Control, have raised awareness of cardiovascular health. Cardiovascular disease, more commonly known as heart disease, is the number one cause of death in the United States (US).

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Domestic Violence Awareness: Time for Action

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Domestic Violence Awareness: Time for Action This week’s article is focusing on Domestic Violence Awareness and encouraging ideas for help in its prevention. Domestic violence is defined as the willful intimidation, assault, and/or abusive behavior of an intimate partner to establish power and control over the other partner. Domestic violence offenders use physical, sexual, emotional,…

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Human Trafficking Awareness

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Human Trafficking Awareness The month of January is Human Trafficking Awareness month. Accordingly, the State of Texas has proclaimed January 2017 as Human Trafficking Prevention Month. In addition, the Federal government declared January 2017 as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention month.

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Information About the 85th Texas Legislature

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Information About the 85th Texas Legislature In last week’s article, I provided some information regarding the 85th Texas Legislative Session. As a reminder, session begins at noon on January 10, 2017. I would like to continue that discussion this week by sharing additional details about the overall legislative process as well as the type of…

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