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Young woman with sudden foot pain. April is National Foot Health Awareness Month April 22, 2026 April is Foot Health Awareness Month – a perfect time to focus on something we often take for granted: our feet. They carry us through our daily lives, absorb significant stress and play a vital role in overall mobility and well-being. Yet foot health is … [read more]
April is Donate Life Month: Giving the Gift of Life April is Donate Life Month: Giving the Gift of Life April 8, 2026 Each April, communities across the country recognize National Donate Life Month (NDLM) – a time dedicated to raising awareness about organ, eye and tissue donation, encouraging donor registration and honoring those who have given the gift of life. Established … [read more]
Assorted, colorful organic food products on the table Discover the Power of Nutrition:
How Informed Food Choices Help Us Thrive March 3, 2026 You\’re in a hurry, so you grab lunch on the go. But what if the food you choose makes you feel sluggish or tired for the rest of the day?  The foods we choose influence how we feel, how we function and how we thrive – both as individuals and as a … [read more]
A young man wearing red and holding his hands in a heart shape. 8 Ways To Take Control of Your Heart Health February 2, 2026 Heart disease remains a leading cause of death worldwide, but the good news is that many risk factors are modifiable — meaning we can take action to reduce them. While age, gender and family history can’t be changed, lifestyle and health habits do make a … [read more]
A woman with joint pain examining her foot. Winter Foot Health: Navigating Joint Pain January 23, 2026 The winter months bring cold air, a drop in air pressure and for many of us, an increase in joint and foot pain. While many people attribute winter discomfort simply to aching bones, the cold can actually have a profound physiological impact on our circulatory … [read more]
A woman with a cold, covering her sneeze. 5 Ways to Stay Healthy During Cold and Flu Season December 8, 2025 As the air turns crisp and the holiday season approaches, it’s also the time of year when common colds and respiratory viruses such as influenza (flu), COVID-19 and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) start circulating more widely in our community. At MVHS, we … [read more]