Each year, May is designated as National Mental Health Awareness Month. This awareness month began to educate communities about mental health conditions and provide support, along with resources, to those individuals living with mental illness. Millions across the country are affected by mental illness each year. According to the Texas Statewide Behavioral Health Coordinating Council,…

In this week’s article, I want to feature National Stroke Awareness Month. It is designated during May. This month, the campaign works to educate the public about the important stroke signs people can identify and understand in their own lives. Several simple warning signs can help be an early warning indicator. These key indicators significantly…

The month of May is nationally recognized as Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Awareness Month. Throughout the month, the American Academy of Dermatology and several organizations, such as the American Cancer Society and Skin Cancer Foundation, work diligently to educate the nation on the risks, the warning signs, and how to reduce the risk of…

April is National Volunteer Appreciation Month. This designation was established to say thank you to those who dedicate their time to the service of others. National Volunteer Appreciation Month also encompasses National Volunteer Week, which was created to motivate people to help others within their communities. As we join to say thank you to our…

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.…