Starting School Smart: Navigating the Back-to-School Season Without the Flu Interrupting
As summer break winds down and the back-to-school season approaches, the excitement of kids reuniting with friends and diving into new academic challenges is upon us. However, the return to classrooms also coincides with the onset of another season — influenza season. With the potential for flu outbreaks coinciding with the school year, it’s crucial to understand how to protect yourself, your family, and the community.
Embracing Healthy Aging: Your Path to Wellness
Aging is an inevitable and natural process we all experience as we journey through life. While we can’t control the passage of time, we can certainly influence how we age and the quality of our later years. In fact, CHP’s Nancy Van Vessem, M.D., Center for Healthy Aging is all about adding quality to the aging process. Healthy aging isn’t just about living longer; it’s also about maintaining physical vitality, mental acuity, and emotional well-being.