Summer may have only just begun but that doesn’t mean it’s too early to be thinking about Back to School. Each school year children are required to submit health information to their school, including immunizations and sports physicals. Students should…
Lyme disease is found throughout the United States and in over sixty other countries. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that 300,000 people are diagnosed with Lyme disease in the United States every year. However, that number may…
Participation in sports is a wonderful way for children to lead a healthy, physically active lifestyle. Unfortunately, participation can often lead to injuries. Every year more than 2.6 million children are treated in emergency rooms for sports-related injuries. By following…
In an effort to bring more awareness to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), March has been designated as National Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) Awareness Month. As an often misunderstood disorder, CFS most commonly affects women ages 30 to 50 and has…
Heart disease and stroke are the leading global causes of death for both men and women, with more than 17.3 million deaths each year. While this rate has fallen dramatically since the 1960s, it is expected to rise to more…
The United States Congress designated January as Cervical Health Awareness Month and The American Social Health Association (ASHA) along with the National Cervical Cancer Coalition (NCCC) are encouraging women throughout the month to get screened for cervical cancer and receive…