Health Awareness
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April: Minority Health Month
April 2019 is National Minority Health Month, and for the observance this year, the Department of health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Minority Health (OMH) is raising awareness about the important role…
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March: Endometriosis Month
Did you know March was also Endometriosis month? Endometriosis: when the lining of the uterus (womb) grows outside of the uterus. Affects more than 11% of American women between 15 and 44. Most…
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March – Colorectal Cancer Month
Did you know March was Colorectal Cancer and Endometriosis month? This month we’re getting a 2 for 1 special! I was originally only going to cover endometriosis, but when I learned that colorectal…
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Health Awareness
As a pharmacist I would be remiss if I didn’t focus a a little on health. In the spirit of completeness I would like to highlight a different health issue each month along…
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February: American Heart Month
Did you know February was American Heart Month? Cardiovascular Disease (CVD): Heart attack and Stroke CVD kills nearly 50,000 African-American women annually. 49% of African American women 20 and older have heart diseases.…
