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Sexual Transmitted Disease Awareness Month
April is Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) Awareness Month. This year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are reaching out to healthcare providers and patients alike with this very important message: Treat Me Right. What is that mean? According to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), STDs are at aRead more
Diabetes Alert Day
March 27th is the American Diabetes Association Alert Day. This is the day to alert the American public about the seriousness of diabetes, particularly when diabetes is left undiagnosed or untreated and to sound the alarm about the prevalence of type 2 diabetes by asking everyone to take the Type 2 Diabetes Risk Test. WhatRead more
Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day
February 22nd is National Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day. It is an annual day dedicated to raise public awareness regarding the risks and symptoms of heart valve disease, improving detection and treatment with goal of saving lives. Read more about : Heart Valve Disease Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day Campaign Infographic credit: AHA Read more
Cervical Health Awareness Month
The United States congress designated January as Cervical Health Awareness Month to raise awareness about how women can protect themselves from HPV (human papillomavirus), cervical cancer, and the importance of early detection. According to Office of Disease Prevention and Health Information, about 79 million Americans currently have HPV. Many people with HPV don’t
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Safe and Healthy Travel to an International Mass Gathering
International events draw huge crowds and come with unique risks to travelers. Whether they are planned years in advance (Olympics) or happen more spontaneously (Nelson Mandela’s funeral), mass gatherings are associated with crowding at venues, poor hygiene from temporary food and sanitation facilities, and challenging security situations. The risk of infectious diseases increases because of
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Zika Virus Update
As of May 27, 2016: 17 confirmed travel-related Zika cases in Georgia The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared Zika virus a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. The Georgia Department of Public Health cautions travelers, especially women who are pregnant, to protect themselves against mosquito bites when heading to countries where Zika virus transmission is ongoing. There
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National Physical Fitness and Sports Month
Regular physical activity is good for everyone’s health, and people of all ages and body types can be physically active. National Physical Fitness and Sports Month is a great time to spread the word about the benefits of getting active. Did you know that regular physical activity increases your chances of living a longer, healthier
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Healthy Things Every Mother Should Do
We encourage moms to make their health a priority and take simple steps to live a safer and healthier life. While being a mother means caring for others, here are a few things moms can do to take care of themselves. Moms of every age can take steps to live a safer and healthier life.
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Changing Climate Impacts Our Health
Widespread scientific consensus exists that the world’s climate is changing. Some of these changes will likely include more variable weather, heat waves, heavy precipitation events, flooding, droughts, more intense storms, sea level rise, and air pollution. Each of these impacts could negatively affect public health. While climate change is a global issue, the effects
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