Preparing for Flu Season
The flu is common and usually only a mild illness, but it can be serious for some. As we get close to flu season, it is important to recognize that the flu causes many hospitalizations each year and sometimes death. In addition to illness, people frequently miss work...
Back-to-School Health Tips
The 2022-23 school year is here, and we’re celebrating by sharing tips to make the back-to-school season a healthy and happy one! Practice good hand hygiene Germs are all around us, so it is important to stay clean. Talk to your child about the importance of washing...
The Importance of Yearly Eye Exams
Did you know that your health can affect your vision? People with chronic health issues, like diabetes and high blood pressure, are at higher risk of losing part or all of their vision. Fortunately, there are many ways to help keep your vision healthy, such as getting...
HIV: Know Your Status, Get Tested
Each year, HIV affects about 1.2 million people ages 13 years and older in the U.S. It is estimated that nearly 1 in 7 people who have HIV do not know they are infected. Because of this, it is important to know your status by getting tested. What is HIV? HIV is a...
