The Great American Smokeout is on November 19, 2015! Also, November is Lung Cancer Awareness. Quitting smoking is one of the best preventative actions a person can take to help prevent lung cancer as well as a variety of other smoking-related diseases.
Flu Vaccination: The Best Way to Protect Yourself and Your Family
Have you gotten you flu vaccine this season? If not, now’s the time. An annual flu vaccination is the best way to prevent the flu as well as flu-related complications that could lead to severe illness, hospitalization, and even death.
Tackling Childhood Obesity
Recent scientific studies are beginning to show progress against the childhood obesity epidemic, but the numbers of young people affected by obesity remain at high levels. Learn what you can do to combat childhood obesity.
Learn more about Adult Vaccination!
Vaccines are recommended for all adults to help prevent getting and spreading diseases. Vaccines are especially important for those with chronic conditions, who are more likely to develop complications from certain vaccine-preventable diseases. Find out which vaccines are recommended for you.
Don’t Get Burned! Summer Sun Safety Tips
Summer is here! Who doesn’t want to be outside, sunbathing, swimming, playing catch on the beach or just barbecuing in the backyard? While summer means fun in the sun, make sure you’re not getting too much of a good thing.