Key Facts According to the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA): Breastfeeding without other foods or fluids for the first 4 to 6 months of life is the best start… Read More

Key Facts  According to the U.S Food and Drug Administration: Sunscreen is not recommended for babies who are 6 months old or younger Make sure your child wears clothing that covers… Read More

Key Facts According to the CDC : COVID-19 disrupted both in-person learning and routine well-child visits for many children during the past two years As a result, too many children… Read More

World Hepatitis Day – July 28, 2022 Key Facts According to the World Hepatitis Alliance: Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver, most commonly caused by a viral infection. There… Read More

UV Safety Awareness Month – July 2022 Key Facts According to the American Cancer Society: Your skin makes vitamin D naturally when it is exposed to UV rays from the… Read More

Preventing Swimmer’s Itch – July 2022 Key Facts Key facts from the CDC regarding Swimmer’s Itch (Cercarial Dermatitis), include: It is possible to reduce the risk of swimmer’s itch. Avoid… Read More

International Group B Strep Awareness Month – July 2022 Key Facts According to the CDC: Group B Streptococcus (GBS) bacteria does not spread through food, water, or anything that people… Read More

Key Facts: According to the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA): Nearly 3 in 5 adults say that access to park and recreation amenities are very or extremely essential to… Read More

Key Facts: According to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS): Cases of Lyme disease in Michigan jumped from 451 in 2020, to 878 in 2021. Lyme disease… Read More

Key Facts: According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): In 2019, 36,801 people received an HIV diagnosis in the US. About 1,189,700 people in the US had… Read More