Health Awareness Initiative

May is Melanoma and Skin Detection and Protection Month

May is the health awareness month that accentuates the importance of protecting your skin. In South Florida, May already starts feeling like the summer, so precaution is necessary. In South Florida, precaution is always necessary given the increased amounts of time Floridians are able to be outdoors.  The key to detecting skin cancer comes with […]

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October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In honor of the many women diagnosed with breast cancer, it is important to take the time to propagate breast cancer awareness. According to the American Cancer Society, the second most fatal cancer to women is breast cancer, with lung cancer causing the highest annual fatality rates in

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September Is Whole Grains Month

September is Whole Grains Month! For good reason, the Whole Grains Council has determined their 2014 theme to be “Make the Switch to Whole Grain”. Whether uninformed, or too busy, many individuals do not incorporate whole grains into their diets. This lack of whole grain consumption could be a contributor to the high obesity rates

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Fruits and Vegetables – More Matters Month!

September is Fruits and Vegetables…More Matters Month! That means that one of this month’s health awareness campaigns has been designated to increase the fruit and veggie intake we consume daily. A vital part of fighting obesity and living healthy lifestyles is ensuring ourselves and our friends and family consistently consume the nutrients needed to live

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July is Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month

July is Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month. Many times we, as adults, don’t pay much attention when our children complain that their “joints” hurt. We think they’ve played too hard, want extra attention or possibly just have the flu. There are times, however, when this complaint needs further evaluation by a Health Care Professional as the

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