GERD Awareness Week

GERD awareness

GERD Awareness Week

Thanksgiving is a time to celebrate, but it also can be a time of struggle for those living with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Each year around Thanksgiving, a week is reserved on the National Health…Read More

Worldwide Pressure Injury Prevention Day

Worldwide Pressure Injury Prevention Day 2020

Join a global movement this month! Worldwide Pressure Injury Prevention Day is November 19, 2020. This month we’ve gathered materials to help increase awareness and highlight the impact of COVID-19 on pressure injuries, and we’ve…Read More

Fall Leaves - Hello October

Becky’s Note for October

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and there are many ways for us to come together and increase awareness for women in need. About 1 in 8 U.S. women are diagnosed with invasive breast cancer…Read More

Nurse with Woman in Wheelchair both wearing masks

Latest COVID-19 News for October

While COVID-19 continues to affect daily life for Americans, and citizens worldwide, one population has felt the impact significantly: older adults living in nursing homes and long-term care facilities. Many cases of COVID-19 have occurred…Read More

National Healthcare Quality Week

National Healthcare Quality Week: What Does Quality Care Mean To You?

Quality health care that is safe, effective, patient-centered, timely, efficient, and equitable is incredibly important. This month, the dedication and commitment of healthcare providers is being recognized nationally. As we celebrate the accomplishments of healthcare…Read More

Mental Health Awareness Month

Recognizing Mental Health Month and World Stroke Day in October

Mental Health Month was started more than 70 years ago to raise awareness for those living with mental and behavioral health issues. The campaign raises awareness, provides education and shares the experiences of children, families…Read More

Bowl of Vegetables - National Vegetarian Month

Celebrate the Positive Benefits of Vegetarian Diets

Vegetarian diets are typically packed with plenty of vitamins A, B2, C and E, beta carotene, calcium and folate. The vegetarian diet can provide major health benefits from lower cholesterol to reduced risk of heart…Read More

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Every October, advocates for Breast Cancer Awareness Month focus on increasing awareness and educating others about the disease. This annual campaign provides hope, inspiration and resources to help in the fight against breast cancer. Check…Read More

Hello September

Becky’s Note for September

September is World Alzheimer’s Month, an observance that is near and dear to my heart. Millions of Americans are affected by Alzheimer’s disease, but research has shown us that there are steps you can take…Read More

Woman holding models of kidneys

New Clinical Practice Guidelines on Nutrition for Patients with Kidney Disease

Nutrition plays an important role in maintaining healthy kidneys, the prevention of kidney disease, and also for those who have kidney disease and want to limit its progression. Up until the recent release of updated…Read More

National Food Safety Education Month

September is National Food Safety Education Month

September is National Food Safety Education Month, a great opportunity to raise awareness about the steps consumers can take to safely prepare food and protect themselves from foodborne illness. This is an issue that’s important…Read More

World Alzheimer's Month

September is World Alzheimer’s Month

September is World Alzheimer’s Month, a time meant for focusing on Alzheimer’s research, awareness and prevention. Someone develops Alzheimer’s every 65 seconds in America, making this a critical month to rally support, raise funds for…Read More