It is unsettling and very unfortunate that approximately 3,000 people die each year from food poisoning while another 128,000 are hospitalized according to the Center for Disease Control. Furthermore, every three minutes a person is admitted to the Emergency Room due to some type of allergic reaction. Researchers estimate that up to 15 million Americans now have food allergies, including 5.9 million children under age the age of 18. That means that every 1 in 13 children have an allergy, …
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Medical IDs are worn by many people with medical conditions such as diabetes, epilepsy, autism, and food allergies. The intention is to alert first responders of their chronic illness, allergies, …
September is National Healthy Aging Month, a month to focus on the positive aspects of growing older and improving physical, mental and social well-being. Here are 8 tips for staying …
DNR or “Do Not Resuscitate” is the predominant and customary medical order in the United States. It has been put into law and adapted by many health care organizations. A …
As many of you may know, October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual campaign to raise awareness of this terrible disease, educate on the importance of early …
Each September the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society puts a spotlight on blood cancers such as leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma in an effort to increase funding for cancer research and patient …
Celebrate Mens Health Month this June There are a lot of messages surrounding women’s health, but men also face unique challenges when it comes to health care. Each June, Men’s …
According to the National Stroke Association, there are 6.8 million adult stroke survivors in the U.S. Learn the warning signs of a stroke. Act FAST and CALL 9-1-1 or press the …
In 2003, the American Institute for Preventative Medicine launched National Wise Health Care Consumer Month in February to promote positive health behaviors and educate consumers about the ways in which …
For many of our customers who are women, finding ways to stick to a healthy diet can be difficult, especially in the face of conflicting messages in the media each …
The end of the year is usually a season when people spend quality time with family, reflect on the year past and plan for the upcoming year. With the Affordable …