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, …
This month, we’re celebrating amazing blood donors and their efforts to touch and save lives! January marks National Blood Donor Month which is also a good time to raise awareness …
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 …
March is National Kidney Month! A time to raise awareness and learn more about the vital organ that regulates blood pressure and filter out toxins from your blood. Did you …
If you’ve recently switched to a healthier diet, you might be surprised to learn that even some healthy foods are better than others. Select fruits, wines and fish, known as …
Since 1970 January has been declared National Volunteer Blood Donor Month, and with good reason. Above all other times of the year, it’s the month that presents the most challenges …
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 …