May is National Military Appreciation Month. The members of the United States (US) Armed Forces continue to play an integral role in the development and protection of our country and freedoms. This month gives us the opportunity to demonstrate appreciation for past and present military personnel and their families for their service and sacrifices. There…

Each month, I like to highlight important topics of awareness. The month of April is National Sexual Assault Awareness month. Our state is working tirelessly to take preventative steps against sexual assault. One of the best ways to prevent it is by talking about it and raising awareness. Sexual assault is the most under-reported crime,…

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 are 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. 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 developmental…