Every year the month of October is recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The purpose of this month is to increase the awareness of breast cancer. According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. In addition to this, breast cancer is the most common form of…

The month of October is recognized as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. According to the National Research Center on Domestic Violence, 1 in 4 women and 1 in 9 men are affected by domestic violence. Unfortunately, this means that this is a common problem for many people. Additionally, it is estimated that annually 20 million people…

The month of September is recognized as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. According to the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition, ovarian cancer is rare since only 1.3% of women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Yet, it is the number one cause of cancer-related death among women. Additionally, in 2021 it is estimated that 21,410 women will be…

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 10-34. In addition to this, suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. Along with this, the National Alliance on Mental Illness reports…

September 15th through October 15th is recognized as Hispanic Heritage Month. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Hispanics make up 18.5 percent of the U.S. population and are the largest minority group in the country. Due to the size of the Hispanic population, it is important to celebrate their culture. Additionally, the purpose of Hispanic…