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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
March is often associated with the arrival of spring, a time of renewal and cleansing.
It’s the month of October, and you know from the notable pink ribbons that this is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
According to the World Heart Federation, cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the world’s number one killer.
More than 1 in 3 people over the age of 65 experience falls each year.
In less than 10 years, every member of the Baby Boomer generation will have reached the age of 65.
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.
Across the Big Bend area, tens of thousands of children are set to go back to school in the coming days. While parents are scrambling to get the backpacks filled
August is here! Summer might be winding down, but Cataract Awareness Month is just gearing up- so what better time to shed light on the world’s leading cause of blindness?
Childhood obesity affects 1 in 5 American children, ultimately resulting in long-term health issues like diabetes, heart disease, weakened joints, and low self-esteem. Capital Health Plan (CHP) has been standing up to create a healthier community by encouraging children in the Big Bend to tackle fitness with a purpose through CHAMPIONS, a health and wellness program for K-8 public school students.