The month of October is recognized as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. According to the National Research Center on Domestic Violence, 1 in 4 women and 1 in 9 men are affected by domestic violence. Unfortunately, this means that this is a common problem for many people. Additionally, it is estimated that annually twenty million people…

Each year, September is named as Blood Cancer Awareness Month. This awareness month was initiated to educate communities and to bring attention to the fight against blood cancer. According to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS), blood cancers are the third leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. Furthermore, blood cancers are the most…

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 15th through October 15th is recognized as Hispanic Heritage Month. Hispanics are the largest minority group in the country, so it is important to celebrate the dynamic and diverse Hispanic cultures. The purpose of Hispanic Heritage Month is to acknowledge the incredible work that the Hispanic community has accomplished and to celebrate Hispanic traditions…