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Oct
14
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October is Health Literacy Month! We’ve compiled some resources to help you and your organization improve health literacy. Health literacy has two parts: Personal health literacy is the degree to which individuals have the ability to find, understand, and use information and services to inform health-related decisions and actions for themselves and others. Organizational health literacy… Read More »
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Sep
09
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Join us on October 6 for a webinar on improving organizational health literacy for people who are Deaf, DeafBlind, and hard of hearing (DDBHH). We are delighted to be hosting guest speakers from the Center of Deaf Health Excellence at Gallaudet University. CHES and CNE credit will be available. The guest speakers will share… Read More »
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Mar
19
0 comments Tags: Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Colorectal cancer refers to cancers that start in the colon or rectum, which are parts of the large intestine. Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers in the United States. Approximately 1 in 25 people will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer in their lifetime. Screening is highly effective at catching colorectal cancer at… Read More »
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Jan
12
0 comments Tags: National Radon Action Month
Radon is something many people have heard of but don’t know much about. Read on to learn more about what it is and why it matters. At the end is a list of resources and information about getting free test kits. What is radon? Radon is a radioactive gas that comes from soil, rocks, and water. You cannot see, taste, or smell it. Radon can enter a building through… Read More »
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Apr
24
0 comments Tags: National Stress Awareness Month
National Stress Awareness Month, observed every April, serves as an important reminder to recognize the effects of stress on our health and well-being, promote stress reduction techniques, and create a supportive environment for conversations about stress. Observing this month also reminds people to be aware of the early signs of stress and take proactive steps… Read More »
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