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Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic Heritage Month

From September 15 to October 15 each year, the United States celebrates Hispanics and Latinos, which form the second-largest racial group in the ...
5 Steps Men Can Take to Get Healthy Before Conception

5 Steps Men Can Take to Get Healthy Before Conception

June is Men’s Health Month, but making changes to improve your health can be something you can do at any point during the year. Preconception ...
National Minority Health Month 2022

National Minority Health Month 2022

Each year in April dozens of organizations come together to help raise awareness about National Minority Health Month. The goal of this health ob ...
5 Myths About COVID-19 Vaccines and Pregnancy

5 Myths About COVID-19 Vaccines and Pregnancy

One of the best ways to protect yourself and others is to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Research has shown that the vaccine is safe and effective in ...
Don’t forget to get a flu shot this season

Don’t forget to get a flu shot this season

The coronavirus (COVID-19) is still spreading in most parts of the country, and it’s flu season. It’s  important to get the flu vaccine for ...
Black History Month 2021

Black History Month 2021

Black History Month honors the contributions African Americans have made throughout U.S. history and on communities across the country. We take t ...
Too many babies are dying in the U.S.

Too many babies are dying in the U.S.

For every 1,000 babies born in the United States, nearly six babies die before their first birthday – but it doesn’t need to be that way. Sep ...
Men’s Health Week 2020

Men’s Health Week 2020

Did you know that Men’s Health Week is observed each year the week leading up to Father’s Day. This year it’ll take place from June 15-21. It’s a ...
March of Dimes launches new campaign: It Starts With Mom

March of Dimes launches new campaign: It Starts With Mom

The month of May is full of important observances, many related to women and women’s health. For example, Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week r ...
Coronavirus: How to cope with stress and anxiety

Coronavirus: How to cope with stress and anxiety

It’s hard to keep calm when we hear and see so much information about the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) flashing across our televisions and ...