Healthy and Safe Swimming
Pools, waterparks, hot tubs/spas, and water playgrounds are great places to have fun, be active, or just relax. May 22 – 28, 2017, is Healthy and Safe Swimming Week. Learn how to stay healthy and safe when in the water this summer!
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Asian & Pacific Islanders HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
May 19 is National Asian & Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. It is a day to break the silence about HIV and AIDS in Asian and Pacific Islander communities and encourage individuals to get tested for HIV.
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Baby Hearing Screening
Find out why hearing screening is important, how to get your baby screened, and what to do with the results. Also included are helpful resources for parents.
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Does Osteoporosis Run in Your Family?
If one of your parents has had a broken bone, especially a broken hip, you may need to be screened earlier for osteoporosis. This is a medical condition where bones become weak and are more likely to break. Share your family health history with your doctor. Your doctor can help you take steps to strengthen weak bones and prevent broken bones.
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National Women's Health Week
National Women’s Health Week starts each year on Mother’s Day to encourage women to make their health a priority. Take these steps to live a safer and healthier life!
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Physical Activity
Everybody needs physical activity for good health. However, nearly half of adults with disabilities who are able to participate in physical activity don’t get any. Doctors and other health professionals can help increase physical activity among people with disabilities.
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Cancer and Women
Every year, cancer claims the lives of more than a quarter of a million women in America. You can lower your cancer risk in several ways.
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