November Recognized as National Diabetes Month

November Recognized as National Diabetes Month 150 150 Elect Todd Hunter

November Recognized as National Diabetes Month Each year, November is designated as National Diabetes Month. This annual initiative is spearheaded by the American Diabetes Association in order 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…

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The Month of November Helps to Recognize Our Veterans

The Month of November Helps to Recognize Our Veterans 150 150 Elect Todd Hunter

The Month of November Helps to Recognize Our Veterans 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…

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November Brings Attention To COPD

November Brings Attention To COPD 150 150 Elect Todd Hunter

November Brings Attention To COPD November is National Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Awareness Month. Awareness months are helpful because they bring public attention to issues facing many of our friends and families. COPD is an umbrella term used to describe progressive lung diseases including emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and refractory (non-reversible) asthma. This disease is…

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Take Steps to Protect Yourself and Your Family From the Flu

Take Steps to Protect Yourself and Your Family From the Flu 150 150 Elect Todd Hunter

Take Steps to Protect Yourself and Your Family From the Flu With Fall in full swing and the holiday season right around the corner, now is the time to take the necessary steps to protect yourself and your family from becoming ill during the 2018-2019 flu season. Influenza, or flu, is a contagious respiratory illness…

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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month 150 150 Elect Todd Hunter

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month October is designated as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This important awareness campaign originated as a “Day of Unity” in 1981 to bring attention to the issue of domestic violence in communities around the country. Spearheaded by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV), the “Day of Unity”, and…

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