Top 10 Reasons to Get Vaccinations

Top 10 Reasons to Get Vaccinations

TOP 10 REASONS TO GET VACCINATIONS Vaccine-preventable diseases have not gone away. The viruses and bacteria that cause illness and death still exist and can be passed on to those who are not protected by vaccines. While many diseases are not common in the US, global...
Summertime Water Safety

Summertime Water Safety

SUMMERTIME WATER SAFETY Drowning is the #1 leading cause of unintentional death in children 1 to 4 years of age according to the CDC. African American children between the ages 5-19 years are 5.5 times more likely to drown in a pool than white children of the same...
Our Furry Friends Feel Hot Temperatures Too

Our Furry Friends Feel Hot Temperatures Too

OUR FURRY FRIENDS FEEL HOT TEMPERATURES TOO Summer is here and our furry friends get hot too. Below are some simple pet safety tips: A Pet in A Parked Vehicle Is Not Cool. Even when it’s a comfortable 70 degrees outside, the temperature inside a parked car can climb...
Know the Abcs of Skin Cancer to Help Find Cancer Early

Know the Abcs of Skin Cancer to Help Find Cancer Early

KNOW THE ABCS OF SKIN CANCER TO HELP FIND CANCER EARLY Take time to learn skin cancer warning signs and perform at-home skin exams. The Skin Cancer Foundation recommends you examine your skin head-to-toe every month and follow the ABCDEs (asymmetry, border, color,...
PTSD Awareness

PTSD Awareness

PTSD AWARENESS According to the National Center for PTSD, PTSD (posttraumatic stress disorder) is a mental health problem that some people develop after experiencing or witnessing a life-threatening event, like combat, a natural disaster, a car accident, sexual...