Breastfeeding

August is National Breastfeeding Month. Breastfeeding is the best source of nutrition for most infants. It can also reduce the risk for certain health conditions for both infants and mothers. Click on the link below to learn more: https://www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding/about-breastfeeding/index.html

Endometriosis

Endometriosis happens when tissue similar to the lining of the uterus (womb) grows outside of the uterus. It is one of the most common gynecological diseases, and its primary symptoms include pain and infertility. To learn more about symptoms and treatment, click on the link: https://www.nichd....

American Diabetes Month

November is National Diabetes Month! Prediabetes is a serious health condition affecting more than 1 in 3 U.S. adults. Follow these tips from the @National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) about how to manage and even reverse your prediabetes: Start with small chang...

COPD

COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe. Progressive means the disease gets worse over time. Check out the link to learn more about COPD. https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/copd

High Blood Pressure

High blood pressure (also referred to as HBP, or hypertension) is when your blood pressure, the force of blood flowing through your blood vessels, is consistently too high. Click on the link below for the facts regarding high blood pressure and learn some tips on how to lower your BP! https://www...