Diabetes Awareness
Did you know 38.4 million Americans have diabetes? That’s 11.6% of the population. Another 97.6 million have prediabetes. About half the women who experience gestational diabetes go on to develop diabetes.Diabetes occurs when blood sugar (glucose), the body’s main source of energy, is too high. Your body can make glucose, or it can come from the food you eat.
Everything You Need to Know this Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
The start of November is often a reminder to get our turkey and stuffing recipes ready for social gatherings with friends and family who we may not see every day. It’s also a time to raise awareness around Alzheimer’s disease and the millions affected by it.
Capital Health Plan Expands Coverage to Madison and Taylor Counties
Capital Health Plan (CHP), Big Bend’s local and trusted health care provider, announced it is expanding its footprint in North Florida, and for the first time, offering affordable employer group and individual marketplace plans in Madison and Taylor Counties. The addition of these new counties is an important step in CHP’s effort to provide access to affordable and quality health care to communities in and around the Tallahassee area.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: 3 Misconceptions About Male Breast Cancer
Every October, national companies and local businesses sport pink ribbons and banners in support of Breast Cancer Awareness month. The disease affects hundreds of thousands of women every year in
Be Kind to Your Kidneys During National Kidney Month
March is often associated with the arrival of spring, a time of renewal and cleansing.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month Reminds Everyone to Learn About Early Signs and Detection
It’s the month of October, and you know from the notable pink ribbons that this is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Make a Change on World Heart Day: Healthy Practices to Ensure that Your Heart Beats Strong
According to the World Heart Federation, cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the world’s number one killer.
Falls Prevention Awareness Month: Learn How to Prevent and Handle Falls
More than 1 in 3 people over the age of 65 experience falls each year.
Feel Positive About Growing Older by Celebrating Healthy Aging Month
In less than 10 years, every member of the Baby Boomer generation will have reached the age of 65.
Colorectal Cancer Detection and Prevention – What You Need To Know
What does a colonoscopy have to do with happy birthdays? Here’s your answer. The American Cancer Society’s estimates that in 2022 there will be 106,180 new cases of colon cancer and 44,850 new cases of rectal cancer in the United States. These are unfortunate statistics since most of those cancers could be prevented with screening.