Did you know? We are still in the middle of flu season, which ranges each year from October all the way until May. The flu is a respiratory illness that is caused by a virus. The flu is easily spread around schools, nursing homes, long-term...
The month of January is recognized as the National Blood Donor Month here in the United States. Donating blood is a safe way to help other people. Millions of people participate in donating blood each year. However, despite our current donations, a large percentage of...
January is recognized as birth defects prevention month to help spread information about prevention and prenatal care. According to the March of Dimes, one out of every 33 babies born in the United States is born with a birth defect. A birth defect is a...
The winter months spread cold and flu viruses more easily because of the cold and dry air and people staying indoors, in closer contact with one another. We think of germs being spread through the air by coughs or sneezes and through physical touch with...
Time off that is unplanned is inevitable for many people because of sickness, loss of a loved one, mental health needs and more. Many employers provide good benefits of taking time off throughout the year to help support these causes. However, in many workplaces, employee...
Whether you are locked indoors already due to the weather or are simply looking for some activities to keep you occupied this winter, here is a list of 25 indoor and outdoor activities to keep you busy and having fun. Go see a play or...
According to Health.gov, 9 out of 10 adults do not have the health literacy to manage their health and prevent disease. As mentioned previously, health literacy is how patients gather, process and understand health information and then use those to be able to make informed...
In any type of healthcare service, it is important to get to know your audience. Understanding your audience is necessary for the success of your service. Without knowing the specifics of your audience, you cannot make healthcare individualized or specific. Some questions to ask yourself...
What does your morning routine look like? Do you have a list of things you try and accomplish before your busy day begins? Often, our morning sets the tone for the rest of our day. Have you thought about ways you would like to improve...
We’ve all done it before, overeating during the Holiday Season is easy to do. We have work parties, school celebrations, family and friend gatherings and many occasions where holiday sweets and treats are rampant. It can seem like there are delicious holiday desserts and foods...
