Traumatic Brain Injury
National Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month For decades, the Brain Injury Association of America has raised consciousness in observing Brain Injury Awareness Month by conducting an engaging public campaign each …
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Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms
While Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a serious and debilitating disease; however, many individuals live full lives after diagnosis. Symptoms can come on suddenly and be extremely scary. This video from …
Arthritis Symptoms Worthy Of An ER Visit
How to Identify Arthritis Symptoms Worthy of an ER Visit Arthritis is a common malady. Nearly 50 million adults in the United States suffer from arthritis. However, do you know …
Drug And Alcohol Facts
Substance abuse is a major problem around the world, and addiction is causing a lot of havoc for both men and women alike. Drug abuse has serious consequences on the …
8 Ways To Keep Your Kidneys Healthy
The kidneys are vital organs of our bodies, which means we can’t live without them if they don’t function. They remove waste, control the body’s fluid, and remove the excess …
New Study Finds Patient Satisfaction is Higher at Freestanding Emergency Centers
Austin, TX— A new study published in the prestigious American Journal of Emergency Medicine found patient satisfaction is higher at Freestanding Emergency Centers (FECs) than at Hospital-Based Emergency Departments (HBEDs). …
Prenatal Infection Prevention
Ways to Prevent Disease and Infection Before and During Pregnancy International Prenatal Infection Prevention Month happens each February and is a worldwide observance to promote awareness of infections transmitted from …
World Cancer Day
Uniting to Raise Awareness February 4th is recognized as World Cancer Day, which is the global uniting initiative led by the Union for International Cancer Control. The UICC is raising …
Mardi Gras Safety Tips
Mardi Gras is a celebration with a long history. It’s been celebrated globally for hundreds of years. The traditions migrated to the United states in 1872. In 1875, the Governor …
Congenital Heart Defect Symptoms
Congenital heart defect or disease is a problem that affects the structure of the heart. It is mostly present at birth. Congenital heart defects can affect the valves, walls, arteries, …
American Heart Month – Love Your Heart!
American Heart Month, celebrated every year during February, is an ideal time to remind us to focus on our hearts and encourage us to get our families, friends, and communities …
African Heritage & Health
African Heritage and Healthy Eating Celebrated February 1st-7th, African Heritage and Health Week commemorates the flavors and healthy cooking techniques that were core to the wellbeing of African ancestors from …