Men’s Health Month
"Throughout June, Men’s Health Month aims to encourage boys and men to take charge of their overall health by implementing healthy living decisions. In general, men in the U.S. are expected to live nearly six years less than women, and non-Hispanic Black and American Indian/Alaska [...]
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
" Starting a conversation about mental health does not need to be uncomfortable, and it can make all the difference. Check out these resources to learn how to support a friend – or get help for yourself. Knowing when extra help is needed You don’t [...]
April is National Donate Life Month
"Last year, American doctors completed our Nation’s one-millionth organ transplant, a tremendous milestone in the history of a procedure pioneered and honed in America. We are now performing transplants at a record pace, with higher success rates and increased lifespans for recipients. Still, every 10 minutes, [...]
March is National Nutrition Month 2023
"National Nutrition Month® is an annual campaign created 50 years ago in 1973 by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. During the month of March, everyone is invited to learn about making informed food choices and developing healthful eating and physical activity habits. This year's theme is [...]
February is American Heart Month
"February is American Heart Month, the perfect time to learn about your risk for heart disease and the steps you need to take now to help your heart. Heart disease—and the conditions that lead to it—can happen at any age. High rates of obesity and high [...]
National Blood Donor Month
January is National Blood Donor Month (NBDM) since December 31, 1969. The monthly observance was meant to honor voluntary blood donors and to encourage more people to give blood at a time when more blood is needed. The month of January is usually a period [...]
November is American Diabetes Month®
South Tabor Family Physicians wants to help bring attention to this disease and partner with our patients to learn how they can improve their health! "Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high. It affects about [...]
National Health Observances
This October South Tabor Family Physicians would like to provide the following resources for two important national health observances. Please take a moment to review this important information. National Breast Cancer Awareness Month October is a time to raise awareness about breast cancer. Get [...]
September is Healthy Aging Month
South Tabor Family Physicians want to recognize Healthy Aging Month to raise national attention on the health and well-being of older adults. " If you’re interested in national efforts to improve health for older adults, check out the Healthy People 2030 Older Adults objectives. And [...]
Immunization Awareness
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) sponsors National Immunization Awareness Month in August to highlight the importance of vaccination for people of all ages. COVID-19 disrupted both in-person learning and routine well-child visits for many children. CDC’s public sector vaccine ordering data show a [...]
