As national healthcare costs increase, many employers are looking to reduce healthcare costs and increase their bottom-line. In many instances, healthcare costs are linked to chronic disease and obesity related diseases….
Read MorePosted in Public Health Matters | May 3, 2018
Let’s face it…most of us love to eat, but no one wants to get sick from it. There is always a risk of getting a foodborne illness whether you’re eating…
Read MorePosted in Public Health Matters | May 3, 2018
Alcohol, Drugs and Childbirth do not go together. Yet, in the U.S., 20% (about 1 million) of pregnant women smoke cigarettes; another 18% (about 750,000) drink alcohol during pregnancy; and…
Read MorePosted in Public Health Matters | May 3, 2018
May is National Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month. Here are just a few national statistics to get you thinking: There were 22.3 teen births for every 1000 females ages 15-19 in…
Read MorePosted in Public Health Matters | May 3, 2018
Seriously, you can quit smoking, and we are here for you every step of the way! DHD#10 has several ways to help you reduce your current tobacco use or quit…
Read MorePosted in Public Health Matters | March 29, 2018
Immunization saves millions of lives and is widely recognized as one of the world’s most successful and cost-effective health interventions. Yet, there are more than 19 million unvaccinated or under-vaccinated…
Read MorePosted in Public Health Matters | March 29, 2018
Everyone deserves to live a long and healthy life in a safe environment. To ensure this, we must tackle the causes of poor health and disease risk among individuals and…
Read MorePosted in Public Health Matters | March 29, 2018
1 in 2 sexually active people will get a sexually transmitted disease or infection – an STD/STI – by the age of 25 (and there is still risk beyond that)….
Read MorePosted in Public Health Matters | March 1, 2018
During month of March, DHD#10 shares with men and women aged 50 years and older the importance of having regular colorectal cancer screening tests. Colorectal cancer remains the nation’s second-leading…
Read MorePosted in Public Health Matters | March 1, 2018
Condomology? Say What? Condomology is an initiative by the American Sexual Health Association to ensure that the facts about condoms are available and understood by all, so people can make informed…
Read MorePosted in Public Health Matters | February 5, 2018