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August is National Immunization Awareness Month!   In this post: Introduction – National Immunization Awareness Month! Well-child check-ups Vaccine Schedules   Introduction August is National Immunization Awareness Month! Okay, sure, we’re belaboring the point a little, since our last post already talked about the vaccines your child needs to go...

Back to School Planning: Vaccines & Physicals   In this post: Introduction – back to school! Vaccines Sports physicals   Introduction I know, no one wants to talk about the upcoming school season as early as July—but with enrollment right around the corner and sports seasons starting before the school...

Let's talk about oral health!   In this post: Introduction: why oral health care matters What to look out for Routine maintenance Children’s oral health Where to go for dental care   Introduction You know the saying, “You are what you eat,” or maybe, “the eyes are the window to...

May is National Mental Health Awareness Month!    In this post: What is Mental Health? Reducing Mental Health Stigma Knowing the Signs Where to go for help   Introduction If I had a nickel for every time one of my loved ones was diagnosed with schizophrenia, I’d have two nickels—which...

April is Alcohol Awareness Month!   In this post: Introduction - why are we talking about this? Alaska by the Numbers Where to Go for Help   Introduction April is National Alcohol Awareness month, so this unfairly cold and snowy April, we’re going to talk a bit about alcohol use,...

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month!   In this post: What is Colorectal Cancer? Screening for Colorectal Cancer Common Questions & Hang-ups   Introduction Folks, this post is about colorectal cancer screening. Most articles, blog posts, and websites, especially from doctors and health organizations, will use a lot of confusing...

February is American Heart Month!   In this post: Recognizing an Emergency An Ounce of Prevention Where to Start   The Really Important Stuff – When to Go to the Emergency Room If you think you or someone near you might be having a heart attack: Call 911 or your...

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month!   In this post: What is Cervical Cancer? Screening for Cervical Cancer Preventing Cervical Cancer – Protecting Your Kids   What is cervical cancer? Cervical cancer is a disease where cancer cells develop in the cervix, which connects the uterus to the vagina. Most...