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April is National Donate Life Month Celebrating Hope During Donate Life Month: Understanding Organ Donation and Transplantation April 4, 2025 April is a time for renewal, and what better way to celebrate life than by recognizing the profound impact of organ, eye and tissue donation? National Donate Life Month (NDLM), established in 2003, shines a light on the critical need for donors and honors those … [read more]
A patient and a provider review an advanced care directive form. How to Prepare for the Uncertain With Healthcare Proxies, Living Wills, Advance Care Directives and More March 13, 2025 The unpredictability of life makes planning for the uncertain a crucial task. Creating provisions for health-related events is especially important when it comes to circumstances beyond our control. Whether sudden or progressive, young or old, major illness … [read more]
A colorful fruit and vegetable rainbow. The Food Connection: 3 Ways to Celebrate
National Nutrition Month in March March 3, 2025 More than just fuel for our bodies, food is a powerful connector. Food connects us to our cultures, families and communities. Sharing a meal is an experience that can provide us with memories and traditions – all of which can shape our unique relationship to … [read more]
Woman outside in winter weather. 5 Ways To Fight the Effects of Seasonal Depression January 13, 2025 Winter blues. Cabin fever. Seasonal depression. Most people can relate to feeling this way in the winter, especially in the Northeast where we may only see the sun occasionally during the winter season. The symptoms can range from mild to more severe symptoms … [read more]
Pregnant patient talking to her provider. What is Induction of Labor? December 17, 2024 Congratulations – you’ve made it to your third trimester! It’s an exciting time, however, it’s also time to start thinking about how medical issues can potentially impact the timing of when you deliver your bundle of joy. There are a variety of medical … [read more]
Handwashing 101: How to Stay Healthy<br>During Cold and Flu Season Handwashing 101: How to Stay Healthy
During Cold and Flu Season December 3, 2024 December is National Handwashing Month, and with the cold and flu season in full swing, it\’s the perfect time to emphasize the importance of good hand hygiene. As temperatures drop and people gather indoors, the risk of catching a cold or flu increases … [read more]