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Join us Wednesday June 15th for a candid Skin Cancer Town Hall. This event is open to community members to attend. Please feel free to…
Please join us today Tuesday May 24th, 2022 from 6:00pm - 7:00pm EST for a candid discussion about managing diabetes and the treatment options of…
According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of 70 and more than 2 people die…
Take a look at the Wellness Rx Drive from last Saturday May 21st at Woodland Acres Elementary. In total, 3096lbs of food was distributed to…
Rates of Testicular Cancer are Rising Among Racial/Ethnic Minorities is an article published by the American Association for Cancer Research. Clink here to read article…
A little sneak peek of our Wellness RX. event this past March 26th at Terry Parker High School. “One of the marvelous things about community…
March is National Nutrition Month so here is a report that takes a look at some trending nutrition research articles from the American Society for…
In honor to International Women's Day, here are some examples of the women's presence in medicine and public health throughout history. Women have always been…
As cold weather approaches, Chef Vernetta shows us her secret to a delicious meal of black bean soup! INGREDIENTS Olive Oil Half an onion Few…
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November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month - Research done by the American Cancer Society shows that "A new study finds that smokers are at a…
Research Volunteers Needed Participation involves completion of a questionnaire, blood test, and saliva collection. You will receive a prepaid gift card as a thanks for…
From November 10th -13th, 2021, the Prostate Cancer Transatlantic Consortium (CaPTC), and the African- Caribbean Cancer Consortium (AC3) from Mayo Clinic will address the global…
In November we raise awareness to those who have been diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer. The Pancreas is an organ in the body that create hormones…
Wellness goes way beyond physical health, it includes mental and spiritual well-being as well. The article Dimensions of wellness: Change your habits, change your life…
An article from 2018 by Frontiers in Psychology discusses how there is a lot of evidence showing that physical activity alters not only the brains…
An article from 2019 by the Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), discusses the importance of an adequate diet and a healthy lifestyle on the ocular…
A 2019 article by Frontiers in Medicine, discusses the recommendations of the American Association of Retired Persons Global Council on Brain Health. the article wants…
An article from 2018 by the National Institute of Aging by the National Institutes of Health, discusses the basics of Alzheimer's disease and dementia cognitive…
An article from 2013 discusses mental illness stigma, help seeking care, and public health programs. The abstract states, "Globally, more than 70% of people with…
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