January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
93% of cervical cancer is preventable and yet it is the 4th most common cancer among women. January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month and we’re looking at how to minimize your risk of cervical cancer. Cervical Cancer is an overgrowth of cells in the lower part of the uterus (the part that connects to the […]
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
1 in 8 American Women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. October is breast cancer awareness month. Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in American women 55-64, but about 10% of people diagnosed before age 45. It is recommended that if you or a family member has been diagnosed with […]
Mental Health and the LGBTQ+ Community
LGBTQ+ individuals have higher suicide rates, higher substance abuse rates as well as higher chances of depression, anxiety and other mental illness than any other single group of people. As much as 30% of the LGBTQ+ community has substance abuse struggles, compared to 9% of the general population. May is mental health awareness month, and […]
Colo-rectal Awareness: A Silent Killer
Colo-rectal Cancer Awareness month is coming up. Looking at you March. And while it isn’t the most pleasant thing to talk about, no one really likes to talk about poop, let’s admit it, it is extremely important! Colo-rectal cancer is sometimes called the “silent killer” because it can be difficult to detect, especially if you […]
Fast Facts: Depression
Depression is a mental illness that affects more than 16 million Americans every year, that’s more than 6% of the population. While depression often goes undiagnosed it is important to know the signs and symptoms. Depression can impact anyone of any race, gender or background and there are many reasons for depression. We’ll discuss some […]
Don’t Forget the Dentist! Pregnancy and Dental Care
Pregnancy is a gamer changer in pretty much every way. Not only do you have to watch what you eat and drink, but you have a whole new set of health issues to worry about. One of those things that often goes overlooked is dental care. Dental care during pregnancy is still extremely […]
