June is Men’s Health Month and the purpose is to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys. This week’s Friday Five shares what men can do to improve their health, preventative measures they can take and some facts and statistics about men’s mental health.
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, 50 million people worldwide are living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month and this week’s Friday Five is dedicated to helping raise awareness and inspire action to support the fight against the disease.
Together, AMA, AMA Foundation, Association of Black Cardiologists, American Heart Association, Minority Health Institute, and National Medical Association launch “Release the Pressure” campaign aimed at supporting Black women and their squads to monitor and manage their blood pressure.
Nurse Lauren, contributor of NursesNOW, continues to celebrate nurses; highlighting episodes on HealthcareNOW Radio’s popular shows: This Just In, Harlow on Healthcare, and Healthcare IT Today.
Social distancing and other guidelines related to COVID-19 present unique challenges – and possible safety hazards – for people who are blind or have vision loss. For example, signage or markers in supermarkets and pharmacies designed to help people maintain social distancing may not be readable or detectable to people with low vision.
May is Mental Health Month and this week’s Friday Five spotlights organizations providing resources and services for coping with depression or anxiety during the COVID-19 global pandemic.
Better Sleep Month occurs annually each May. This week, we highlight 5 studies curated by the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress underscoring the importance of consistent sleep habits – not just more sleep – for overall health and well-being.
Nurse Lauren shares her recommended products that get her through her shifts and her life. Looking to currently thank a nurse working on the front lines? Always wondering what to by the nurse if your life for their birthday or the holidays? Bookmark this page!
This week has been the traditional National Nurses Week, but the usual celebration has been expanded to the whole month of May. Check out these messages, playlists and freebies as we celebrate and honor nurses around the globe.
Time and circumstance define our history. This May 1st marks our 48th anniversary of the founding of the Community Health Center. Many of you know the stories that helped shape who we are. Yes, it was a group of 20-year-old Wesleyan University students and Middletown activists who raised the first banner for our Free Clinic.
Nurse Lauren, contributor of NursesNOW, celebrates National Nurses Week by giving her top tips for nurse self care.
This week’s Friday Five celebrates the close of Minority Health Month which encourages everyone to take simple and creative steps to stay active and support physical, mental and emotional wellness.
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