THE IMPORTANCE OF COLORECTAL CANCER SCREENINGS

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month — a great time to learn when and why to get screened for colorectal (colon) cancer. While colon cancer is the third most common cancer in the United States, it is preventable, treatable, and beatable. In 2019, the American Cancer Society estimates there will be 101,420 new cases of colorectal cancer and 44,180 new cases of rectal cancer in the United States....
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THINK WITH YOUR HEART THIS FEBRUARY

The American Heart Association dedicates each February to American Heart Month — a national observance established to raise awareness about heart disease and how it can be prevented. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the U.S.1 Approximately 610,000 Americans die each year from heart disease, which accounts for one in every four deaths....
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OCTOBER IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among American women.1 Nearly one out of every eight women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime.1 In addition to being a common cancer, breast cancer treatment can be very costly. In 2010, breast cancer treatment accounted for $16.5 billion in medical costs,...
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IT PAYS TO PROTECT THE SKIN YOU’RE IN

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over 76,000 people in the United States were diagnosed with melanomas of the skin in 2014;1 approximately 9,300 deaths were caused by melanomas that same year.1 Not only is skin cancer the most common form of cancer in the U.S.,...
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LEARN ABOUT MEN’S HEALTH THIS JUNE

Men’s Health Week was established to heighten awareness of preventable health problems that commonly effect men. Each June, this national observance gives health care providers, public policy makers, the media, and individuals an opportunity to encourage men and boys to seek regular medical advice as well as early treatment for common diseases and injuries. The importance of men’s preventive screenings According to the Men’s Health Network,...
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GET EDUCATED ON ASTHMA AND ALLERGIES THIS MAY

The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) has declared May to be National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month. May is a peak season for asthma and allergy sufferers — and a perfect time to educate your population on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle with asthma and allergies. Nearly 25 million people, or 8 percent of the U.S....
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ALCOHOLISM AND HOW IT CAN AFFECT YOUR ORGANIZATION

Since 1987 the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD) has sponsored Alcohol Awareness Month each April. This observance has been designated by the NCADD to increase public awareness and understanding, reduce stigma, and encourage local communities to focus on alcoholism and alcohol-related issues. Alcohol is the most commonly used addictive substance in the United States: 17.6 million people,...
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OCTOBER IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among American women.1 Nearly one out of every eight women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime.1 In addition to being a common cancer, breast cancer treatment can be very costly. In 2010, breast cancer treatment accounted for $16.5 billion in medical costs,...
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SEPTEMBER IS CHOLESTEROL EDUCATION MONTH

Cholesterol Education Month is dedicated to raising awareness of the dangers of high cholesterol levels.1 Nearly 2 out of 3 adults with high cholesterol do not have their condition under control, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).2 High cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke — two leading causes of death in the United States....
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AUGUST IS NATIONAL IMMUNIZATION AWARENESS MONTH

Immunizations, such as vaccinations, can help save health plan dollars. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, vaccinations will help save $295 billion in direct costs and approximately $1.38 trillion in total societal costs.1 In fact, vaccinations are estimated to help prevent 21 million hospitalizations and 732,000 deaths among children born in the last 20 years....
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