American Heart Month
February is American Heart Month. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men, women, and people of most racial and ethnic groups in the United States.
Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis PrEP
PrEP is a pill taken daily to help prevent HIV infection for those who are most at risk. PrEP may be right for you if you are HIV negative and you have a partner who is HIV positive, have multiple partners, or inject drugs.
Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
Cervical cancer has a usual early onset, and the CDC (Center for Disease Control) recommends screening as early as age 21. There are two tests to help prevent cervical cancer or find it early:
National Influenza Immunization Week
National Influenza Vaccination Week is a call to all Americans to get their annual influenza, or flu, vaccine if they have not already. All individuals ages six months or older should receive the flu vaccine.
HIV Prevention
Living a healthy life with HIV…We began December with World AIDS Day and this month, we want to focus on improving the understanding of HIV, risk factors, and the resources available.
Diabetes & COVID-19
November is National Diabetes Month. People with diabetes face a higher chance of experiencing serious complications from COVID-19.