Purple Day: Observing the Importance of Epilepsy Awareness

Purple Day: Observing the Importance of Epilepsy Awareness

What is Epilepsy? What Happens In Your Brain When You Have Epilepsy? What Causes Epilepsy? Symptoms of Epilepsy Focal Seizures Generalized Seizures What Are Seizure Triggers? Risk Factors Diagnosis Treatment Therapies People With Epilepsy Final Thought   Have you ever experienced a seizure or seen or know anyone that has before? Did you know that […]

Endometriosis: Everything You Need to Know

Endometriosis: Everything You Need to Know

What is Endometriosis? High-Risk Factors Symptoms Endometriosis Stages Endometriosis Diagnosis Treatment   What is Endometriosis? Endometriosis is a chronic disorder characterized by the presence of endometrial-like cells growing outside the uterus, which affects approximately 10% of women aged 15 to 44. Diagnosis of this condition can be challenging due to its diverse clinical presentation. Typically, […]

Women’s History Month: Women Who Have Influenced Us

Women’s History Month: Women Who Have Influenced Us

March is Women’s History Month! March highlights all the contributions that women all over the world have made. Not only that, but we also celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8th every year. Women’s contributions to history, culture, and society have been tremendous but they have been overlooked for years. Women should be appreciated all […]

Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month: What Is MS?

Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month: What Is MS?

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is one of the most common diseases of the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord). Today more than 2.8 million people around the world have MS. As part of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month, we would like to help support awareness by talking about the causes, symptoms and treatments of MS. Continue […]

National Eating Disorders Awareness Week

National Eating Disorders Awareness Week

What is an Eating Disorder? Anorexia Nervosa Bulimia Nervosa Binge Eating Disorder Pica Rumination Disorder Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorder (OSFED) Unspecified Feeding or Eating disorder (UFED) What is an Eating Disorder? According to the American Psychiatric Association, eating disorders are behavioral conditions characterized by severe and persistent disturbances […]

American Heart Month: Understanding Risk Factors For Heart Disease

American Heart Month: Understanding Risk Factors For Heart Disease

We often associate the month of February with hearts because of Valentine’s Day. However, there’s another reason we should think about hearts in February; it’s American Heart Month. February is designated as American Heart Month to advocate cardiovascular health and raise awareness about heart disease. American Heart Month is a wonderful opportunity to focus our […]

Let’s Talk About Birth Control: What are Your Options?

Let’s Talk About Birth Control: What are Your Options?

February celebrates love since we have a special celebration: Valentine’s Day! While we love to see love all around, it is also a reminder to stay safe. In this blog, we will discuss several types of effective birth control options that are available. Remember, the best option for you can be different from others and the best way to choose the right option is by talking to your healthcare provider first.

World Cancer Day: The Inequity in Cancer Care

World Cancer Day: The Inequity in Cancer Care

World Cancer Day Why Cancer Basic Cancer Facts Equity Equity Gap Barriers Inequity in Cancer Statistics Closing the Gap World Cancer Day World Cancer Day is celebrated every year on February 4th. This day is about coming together and raising awareness for all types of cancer. Cancer is one of the deadliest diseases and the […]

Cervical Cancer Awareness Month 2023

Cervical Cancer Awareness Month 2023

WHAT IS CERVICAL CANCER? Cervical cancer is a cancer that starts in the cells of the cervix. The cervix is the lower, narrow end of the uterus (womb). The cervix connects the uterus to the vagina (birth canal). Cervical cancer usually develops slowly over time. Before cancer appears in the cervix, the cells of the […]