November is National Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Awareness Month. COPD is an umbrella term used to describe progressive lung diseases including emphysema, and chronic bronchitis and possibly asthma. I would like to take this month to bring Awareness to COPD and the issues facing many of our friends and families. This disease is characterized…

Each year, November is designated as National Diabetes Month. This annual initiative is spearheaded by the American Diabetes Association to raise awareness about a disease affecting millions of individuals across the country, including some living in the Coastal Bend. According to the American Diabetes Association, diabetes is a life-threatening disease that affects over 30 million…

The month of November is a time to recognize the sacrifice of the men and women that served in the armed forces. U.S. veterans have sacrificed so much for our country and it is important to honor them for their service. In Texas, we have several programs that seek to help and assist our current…