Intimate partner violence (IPV) is abuse or aggression that occurs in a close relationship. “Intimate partner” refers to both current and former spouses and dating partners. IPV can vary in how often it happens and how severe it is. It can range from one episode of...
Keeping hands clean is one of the most important steps we can take to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others. Many diseases and conditions are spread by not washing hands with soap and clean, running water. CDC recommends cleaning hands in a specific way to...
December 1st is World AIDS Day. World AIDS Day was first recognized in 1988 and is dedicated to AIDS awareness and mourning loved ones lost from this disease. It is estimated that 40 million people world wide have died of AIDS since 1981 and that 37 million are...
Adults with diabetes are nearly twice as likely to die from heart disease or stroke as people without diabetes. This is because over time, high blood glucose from diabetes can damage your blood vessels and the nerves that control your heart. The good news is that the...
Flu season has arrived in South East Texas and it’s time to get you and your loved ones vaccinated. The flu vaccine is recommended for everyone 6 months of age or older. The flu vaccine is safe. Hundreds of millions of Americans have safely received flu...
Breast cancer is one of the most common kinds of cancer in women. About 1 in 8 women born today in the United States will get breast cancer at some point. The good news is that most women can survive breast cancer if it’s found and treated early. A mammogram – the...
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