It’s July and the heat is on! While many of us enjoy the summer months you need to be aware of the sun’s damaging UV rays. Under the right conditions exposed skin can begin to redden in as little as 10 minutes! A few moments learning how to protect...
The purpose of Men’s Health Month is to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys. This month gives health care providers, public policy makers, the media, and individuals an...
May marks National Stroke Awareness Month, and this year the National Stroke Association is turning the spotlight on the 10 modifiable risk factors that account for 90% of strokes globally. Hypertension remains the single most important modifiable risk factor,...
Suicide is a complex public health issue with several causes, including psychiatric illnesses that may have not been recognized or treated. Substance abuse and mental disorders account for approximately 90 percent of those who have died by suicide, but these illnesses...
Influencing Policy & Legislation Support statewide legislation to: Allow for sobriety checkpoints Require mandatory ignition interlocks for all DWI offenders Create DWI courts to assist with the court system backlog Support legislation that limits youth access to...
Influencing Policy & Legislation Support statewide legislation to establish programs and appropriate funds to address falls in the elderly Encourage state and local governments to promote policies and programs that help reduce the incidence and risk of falls among...
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