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 [...]
National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
Mental health conditions do not discriminate based on race, color, gender or identity. Anyone can experience the challenges of mental illness regardless of their background. However, background and identity can make access to mental health treatment much more difficult. Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health [...]
June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month.
South Tabor Family Physcians LLP wants to help raise awareness June is Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month Why is Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month so important? "It spreads the word This month helps spread awareness about Alzheimer's and other dementia along with the different kinds [...]
A Game Changer for Heart Disease Patients
"High levels of blood cholesterol, particularly low-density lipoproteins (LDL-C), are a significant contributor to cardiovascular disease. In 2019, the FDA reviewed the application for inclisiran in treating primary hyperlipidemia (including hereditary hypercholesterolemia) in adults who have elevated LDL-C while on a maximally tolerated dose of [...]
May is National Mental Health Month
South Tabor Family Physicians encourages you to talk about mental health with your loved ones and peers Here are three simple things you can do to take care of yourself and your loved ones in support of mental health awareness month from "National Today"'s website: [...]
March is National Nutrition Month®
National Nutrition Month® is an annual campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. During the month of March, South Tabor Family Physicians invites everyone to learn about making informed food choices and developing healthful eating and physical activity habits. One helpful way to make [...]
American Heart Month
Million Hearts® collaborated with the CDC Foundation to develop a new campaign to remind people in the United States to make cardiovascular health a priority, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Keeping your blood pressure and cholesterol in a healthy range is key to preventing heart disease and [...]
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Domestic violence is a pattern of behavior in which one person in a relationship attempts to exert control over another. It can take many forms, including physical, sexual, emotional or economic abuse. Abuse can include threatening, putting someone down, or making them afraid, even if [...]
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States.
Most cases of melanoma, the deadliest kind of skin cancer, are caused by exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays. To lower your skin cancer risk, protect your skin from the sun and avoid indoor tanning. Here are some other basic tips and more resources from the [...]
