Your Guide to Cancer Prevention
February marks the beginning of National Cancer Prevention Awareness Month. Taking preventative measures could significantly help you reduce your risk of certain types of cancer. In 2025, about 40% of cancer cases were associated with lifestyle related risk factors. Learning more about strategies to lower your risk of cancer is vital to your well-being. Maintaining […]
Understanding Heart Disease in Women
Heart disease is often thought of as a disease that mainly affects men. However, it is well documented that heart disease, also known as cardiovascular disease, is a leading cause of death for women in the United States. Heart disease can be an umbrella term for many conditions that affect the heart and blood vessels, […]
Mental Health Days
We all know the signs of being sick. You know the feeling of waking up with a sore throat or having aches and pains. Taking a sick day or break when you’re feeling under the weather feels like an easy choice when you’re physically feeling the effects. Taking a break and letting your body rest […]
Healthy Foods for a Healthy Heart
If you’re concerned about your heart health, or simply looking to make healthier food choices, it can be hard to know where to begin. One of the most effective ways to support your cardiovascular system is by following a nutritious diet that focuses heart-healthy foods while limiting foods linked to increased risk of heart disease. […]
National Heart Health Month Is Here: Protect the Heart That Powers Your Life
Your heart beats more than 100,000 times a day—are you giving it the care it deserves? February is National Heart Health Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about cardiovascular disease and the steps we can take to prevent it. First recognized over 60 years ago, this annual observance reminds us that heart disease remains […]
Colonoscopy Age Recommendation Change
If you were born in 1981 or before, it might be time to schedule your colonoscopy. While people may be putting off this exam, a recent age recommendation change and the risk of developing colon cancer should be the motivators you need to finally schedule your colonoscopy. While it’s understandable that people put off scheduling […]
What’s “Going Around” and How to Protect Yourself
As winter continues, respiratory illnesses tend to increase across our communities. Right now, influenza (flu), COVID-19, and RSV are all circulating, and many people are wondering how to protect themselves and their families during the colder months. While these illnesses share some similar symptoms, they can affect people differently, especially older adults, young children, pregnant […]
Supporting Your Body and Mind at Every Stage of Life
As we settle into the winter months and the routines of the new year, it’s important to stay mindful of both physical activity and nutrition. Colder weather and shorter days can make it more challenging to maintain healthy habits, but staying consistent with movement and balanced eating can support both physical and mental well-being throughout […]
Supporting Mothers at Every Stage of the Journey
Maternal Health Awareness Day is a moment to pause, reflect, and reaffirm a simple truth: when mothers are healthy, families and communities thrive. Maternal health is about more than pregnancy and delivery, it’s about caring for women before, during, and long after they welcome a child into the world. Pregnancy can be a time filled […]
Strong. Smart. Screened.
Breast cancer screening saves lives. Staying up to date on mammograms is one of the most important steps women can take to protect their health. Yet many women across our region are currently overdue for this critical screening. New breast cancer screening guidelines encourage all women ages 40 and older to talk with their primary […]