Six Commonly Misdiagnosed Cancers
Cancer is the second leading cause of death worldwide, just behind cardiovascular diseases. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 1.9 million people in the...
View ArticleShining the Light on Postpartum PTSD
July 16-22 is National Birth Trauma Awareness Week, a time to reflect on what can be done to promote safer births and better healing for those affected by birth trauma. This year’s theme is Postpartum...
View ArticleFive Most Common Emergency Room Errors
Five Most Common Emergency Room Errors Emergency rooms are fast-paced and high-pressure environments where mistakes happen, regardless of how skilled or experienced the staff is or how reputable the...
View ArticleBeing a Better Patient Advocate for a Loved One
Being a Better Patient Advocate for a Loved One August 19 is National Patient Advocacy Day, a day created to raise awareness about navigating the healthcare system, organizing resources, and ensuring...
View ArticleWhat to Expect During Newborn Screening
What to Expect During Newborn Screening September is Newborn Screening Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness among parents-to-be about what to expect during the screening. If you’re unfamiliar...
View ArticleRecognizing the Warning Signs of Top 5 Childhood Cancers
Recognizing the Warning Signs of the Top 5 Childhood Cancers According to the American Cancer Society, nearly 10,000 U.S. children are diagnosed with cancer each year. While childhood cancer is rare,...
View ArticleThe Truth About Breast Cancer in Men
Raising Awareness: The Truth About Breast Cancer in Men October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to raise support, research, and awareness for this disease and the thousands impacted by it...
View ArticleWhat Can Be Done to Prevent SIDS?
What Can Be Done to Prevent SIDS? October is Safe Sleep & Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month. SIDS is the leading cause of death in infants aged one month to one year....
View ArticleThe Importance of Getting Routine Health Screenings
The Importance of Getting Routine Health Screenings November 8 is the International Day of Radiology in remembrance of the date that X-rays were invented by Wilhelm Conrad Rontgen in 1895. This annual...
View ArticleHow Healthy Is Your Bladder?
Bladder Health Awareness Month: How Healthy Is Your Bladder? Did you know that bladder cancer accounts for nearly 17,000 deaths in the U.S. annually? Bladder cancer also has one of the highest...
View ArticleHandwashing Your Way to Better Health
Handwashing Your Way to Better Health This Cold & Flu Season The first full week in December is National Handwashing Awareness Week, a time to reflect on the merits of handwashing your way to...
View ArticleTips for Making Your Workplace More Accessible
Tips for Making Your Workplace More Accessible As many as one out of every four American adults has a disability, and many more will experience one within their lifetimes. Accidents, personal...
View ArticleUnderstanding Erb’s Palsy & Brachial Plexus Injuries
Understanding Erb’s Palsy & Brachial Plexus Injuries January is National Birth Defects Awareness Month, a time to promote healthier pregnancies and highlight ways to reduce the risk of birth...
View ArticleIs It Time to Get Your Thyroid Checked?
Is It Time to Get Your Thyroid Checked? In recognition of January being National Thyroid Awareness Month, we have a vital question. When was the last time you had your thyroid checked? The American...
View ArticleHow to Prevent Cancer Misdiagnosis
February is National Cancer Prevention Month, with World Cancer Day celebrated on Feb. 4. It’s a time to raise public cancer awareness about cancer detection, treatment, and prevention to save lives....
View ArticleIs It a Heart Attack or Chest Pain?
Is It a Heart Attack or Chest Pain? Are you experiencing a dull, burning ache in your chest that’s getting worse? How do you know if it’s a heart attack or chest pain caused by something else?...
View ArticleHow Cerebral Palsy Affects Daily Life
How Cerebral Palsy Affects Daily Life As one of the most common childhood motor disabilities, cerebral palsy affects nearly one million people in the United States. Thousands of babies are born with...
View ArticleTips for Keeping Your Kidneys Healthy
Tips for Keeping Your Kidneys Healthy March is National Kidney Health Awareness Month, a time to reflect on how essential these two fist-sized organs are for the body. Your kidneys produce urine,...
View ArticleGetting Tested for Testicular Cancer
Getting Tested for Testicular Cancer Testicular cancer is one of the rarest but most treatable forms of cancer among men aged 15 to 44. If detected and treated early, the disease has a high survival...
View ArticleMistakes to Avoid When Filing Medical Malpractice Claims
Common Mistakes to Avoid When Filing Medical Malpractice Claims Medical malpractice claims are filed all the time, but most have no idea what to do and what not to do until it happens to them....
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