National Family Health History Day

National Family Health History Day

2020-11-25

Beginning in 2004, Thanksgiving was declared National Family Health History Day by the U.S. Surgeon General.  While gathering with family over the holidays, people are encouraged to discuss their health history — the record of diseases and health conditions in their...
Self-Care for Caregivers

Self-Care for Caregivers

2020-11-20

It is estimated that over 40 million American adults are family caregivers. Most of these individuals provide care for family members or friends who have chronic conditions, are older or disabled. In the United States, November is National Family Caregivers Month, a...
Lung Cancer Awareness Month

Lung Cancer Awareness Month

2020-11-13

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month Lung cancer happens when cells in the lung mutate, growing and clustering together to form a tumor. Lung cancer is the leading cancer killer of both men and women in the United States. Anyone can get lung cancer, though smoking...