October is Fire Prevention Month. The goal of this month is to raise fire safety awareness and ensure that families are prepared. While house fire deaths are dropping (largely due…
read moreBreast Cancer Awareness Month 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…
read moreNational Childhood Cancer Awareness Month 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…
read moreBlood Cancer Awareness Month 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…
read moreNational Ovarian Cancer Month Each year, September is named as National Ovarian Cancer Month. This awareness month was initiated to educate communities on the importance of early detection and…
read moreTexas Oyster Mariculture Industry According to the Harte Research Institute at Texas A&M- Corpus Christi, the oyster industry has been struggling in past years. This has been due to…
read moreChildren’s Eye Health and Safety Month As the state’s leading voluntary eye health and safety organization, Prevent Blindness is dedicated to preventing blindness and preserving sight. Established in 1965,…
read moreMedicAlert Awareness Month The month of August is Medic Alert Awareness Month. For over 60 years, the MedicAlert Foundation International (MAFI) has customized jewelry for people who suffer from…
read moreSpinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Month August is Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) awareness month. Organizations like Cure SMA work diligently to educate the public about this genetically-passed disease that is…
read moreFlood Preparedness & Safety Tips Earlier this summer, I shared important information on how to prepare in case of a hurricane. I would like to revisit that topic in…
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