UV Safety Awareness Month Key Facts According to the American Cancer Society: Your skin makes vitamin D naturally when it is exposed to UV rays from the sun. Whenever possible, it’s… Read More

Prevent Swimmer’s Itch Key Facts According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): It is possible to reduce the risk of swimmer’s itch. Avoid swimming in areas where… Read More

International Group B Strep Awareness Month – July, 2023 Key Facts According to the CDC: In the United States, GBS bacteria are a leading cause of meningitis and bloodstream infections in… Read More

Men’s Health Month – June, 2023 Key Facts According to Men’s Health Network (MHN): At birth, the ratio of males to females is 115:100, but by the age of 100,… Read More

Tick Prevention Key Facts According to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS): Michigan’s five most common ticks are the American dog tick, Blacklegged tick, Lone star tick, Woodchuck… Read More

National HIV Testing Day – June 27, 2023 Key Facts According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): In 2021, 36,136 people received an HIV diagnosis in the… Read More

Family Health & Fitness Day – June 10, 2023 Key Facts  According to the National Recreation and Park Association: Diabetic individuals taking 30-minute walks in a green space experienced lower… Read More

Hepatitis Awareness Month Key Facts According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: There are several different viruses that can cause hepatitis; the most common types of viral hepatitis… Read More

National Women’s Health Week – (May 14 – 20, 2023) Each year, starting on Mother’s Day, National Women’s Health Week begins. This is a time to encourage women and girls… Read More

Mental Health Awareness Month Key Facts According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): 1 in 5S. adults experience mental illness each year. This means that either you or… Read More