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The month of November is recognized as National Epilepsy Awareness Month. According to the Epilepsy Foundation, 1 in 26 people will develop epilepsy in their lifetime. In addition to this,…

October is recognized as Adopt-A-Shelter-Dog Month. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals(ASPCA), designated this month to bring awareness of dogs who need a home and to…

The Coastal Bend Blood Center was formed in 1969 to centralize blood donation efforts in the South Texas area, as well as for Port Aransas, Rockport-Fulton, and Corpus Christi communities.…

Every year, the month of October is recognized as National Fire Prevention Month. The purpose of this month is to raise awareness about home fire prevention. According to the National…

The month of October is recognized as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. According to the National Research Center on Domestic Violence, 3 in 10 women and 1 in 10 men are…

Each year, the month of October is recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Spearheaded by the National Breast Cancer Foundation, this annual initiative serves to raise awareness about breast cancer…

September is named the 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…

Ovarian cancer remains one of the most serious health challenges for women. According to the American Cancer Society, an estimated 20,890 women will be diagnosed in 2025. While it is…

Each year, September is named as Blood Cancer Awareness Month. This awareness month was established to educate communities and raise awareness about the fight against blood cancer. According to the…

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 of 10-34.…