How to Safely Dispose of Medication

How to Safely Dispose of Medication

It’s not uncommon to have over-the-counter or prescription medications at home that you no longer use. Maybe the medication has expired, your prescription has changed or you simply no longer need it. It’s important that you dispose of your medication properly....
The Flu and Chronic Health Conditions

The Flu and Chronic Health Conditions

The CDC’s National Influenza Vaccination Week, an awareness week meant to highlight the importance of flu vaccination, kicked off on Sunday. This flu season, it’s likely that flu viruses and the virus that causes COVID-19 will spread, so getting vaccinated is...
National Family Health History Day

National Family Health History Day

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

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

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...