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Nov
25
0 comments Tags: International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women is observed annually on November 25. The United Nations defines violence against women as “any act of gender-based violence that results in, or is likely to result in, physical, sexual or psychological harm or suffering to women, including threats of such acts, coercion or arbitrary deprivation… Read More »
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Nov
19
0 comments Tags: Native American Heritage Month
November marks Native American Heritage Month, a time to honor the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions of American Indian and Alaska Native populations. This year, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health is recognizing the month with the theme, Be the Source for Better Health: Improving American Indian and Alaska… Read More »
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Nov
07
0 comments Tags: caregiver mental health, caregiver supoprt, National Family Caregivers Month
Honoring Caregivers: National Family Caregivers Month November is National Family Caregivers Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the millions of Americans who selflessly care for family members or friends facing health challenges. In the U.S., an estimated 43.5 million people are unpaid family caregivers, supporting about 36.5 million households.[i] These caregivers provide essential assistance,… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health
Nov
05
0 comments Tags: Rural Health
What do you envision when you hear the word “rural”? Is it a specific landscape, town, or industry? What do the people look like? Your perception likely depends on the rural areas near you, but every state has its own rural regions. This diversity makes defining “rural” challenging; in fact, the US federal government lacks… Read More »
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