In this week’s article, I want to feature National Stroke Awareness month. It is designated during May. This month works to help educate the public about the important stroke signs that people can identify and understand in their own lives. Several simple warning signs can help be an early warning indicator. These key indicators make…

The month of April is National Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The State of Texas is working tirelessly to take preventative steps against sexual assault. One of the best ways to prevent it is by discussing it which raises awareness. Sexual assault is the most under-reported crime, so we all must work together to raise awareness,…

During the 87th Regular Legislative Session, I introduced House Concurrent Resolution 46 which designates April as Beach Safety & Rip Current Awareness Month. The purpose of this month is to bring attention to rip currents and safety at the beach. I would like to take this opportunity to educate and spread awareness for beach safety.…

April is National Donate Life Month. This month is dedicated to educating and encouraging Americans to register as donors of organs, tissue, marrow, and blood. Donating is a generous act that saves thousands of lives annually. Transplanting organs and tissue is one of the greatest and most successful medical procedures in the history of medicine.…

April is National Autism Awareness Month. Awareness months are helpful because they bring public attention to issues facing many of our friends and families and autism is no different. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the medical term for Autism is Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), which is described as a group of…