The month of January is recognized as National Glaucoma Awareness Month. Currently, more than 3 million people in the United States have been diagnosed with glaucoma. Furthermore, the National Eye Institute projects that this number will increase to 4.2 million by 2030. Glaucoma is sometimes referred to as “the sneak thief of sight” since there…

The month of January is proclaimed as National Thyroid Awareness Month. According to the American Thyroid Association, 1 in 10 people suffer from a thyroid disorder. Additionally, at least 1 in 8 women will develop a thyroid disorder during her lifetime. Along with this, most thyroid conditions in the United States are underdiagnosed. The thyroid…

January is recognized as Human Trafficking Awareness Month. During this month, advocates, organizations, and individuals come together to raise awareness about this crucial issue. According to the Department of Homeland Security, human trafficking is “modern-day slavery and involves the use of force, fraud, or coercion to obtain some type of labor or commercial sex act.”…

I would like to draw attention to a very important topic we face in Texas, which is roadway safety. Since November 7, 2000, at least one person has died every single day, with an average of 10 deaths every day. As a result, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) recently launched the annual #EndTheStreakTX campaign.…