Six Lifestyle Tips for Kidney Health (Infographic)

Six Lifestyle Tips for Kidney Health (Infographic)

2021-03-16

March is National Kidney Month, a time to raise awareness about kidney health. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is common in the U.S. — more than 1 in 7 adults (37 million people) are estimated to have CKD. As many as 9 in 10 of those adults do not know they have it. The...
COVID-19 and Blood Donation

COVID-19 and Blood Donation

2021-01-15

January is National Blood Donor Month. Since 1970, this month has been a time to recognize the lifesaving contribution of blood and platelet donors and encourage people to donate. Throughout the country, there is a constant need for blood and platelet donation. Blood...
The Flu and Chronic Health Conditions

The Flu and Chronic Health Conditions

2020-12-07

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

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...