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April 2021 Edition of The Whistler

April is Alcohol Awareness Month • Alcohol is the most commonly used addictive substance in the United States • One in every 12 adults suffers from alcohol abuse or dependence.…

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March 2021 Edition of The Whistler

March is National Nutrition Month® Tips for Successful Meals Preparing food at home can be a great way to save money, express creativity, & stay on track with healthful eating.…

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February 2021 Edition of The Whistler

Vaccines Let’s talk about shots…Why Stay Up To Date on Vaccines? Here are several reasons why… *Vaccines aren’t just for kids. Vaccines are recommended throughout people’s lives. *Adults are at…

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January 2021 Edition of The Whistler

National Bath Safety Month Throughout the month of January, take part in National Bath Safety Month. Before you grab the bubble bath and have a good soak, make sure you…

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December 2020 Edition of The Whistler

Winter The first of December marks the first day of Meteorological Winter. What does this mean? You’ve always heard that winter in the Northern Hemisphere starts on 21 December but…

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October 2020 Edition of The Whistler

Breast Cancer Awareness Month Ask your doctor when you should get a mammogram. Other than skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer among American women. Mammograms are the…

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September 2020 Edition of The Whistler

All About Alzheimer’s Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common type of dementia that targets the brain. Ultimately, Alzheimer’s damages a person’s mental ability and can cause symptoms such as…

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August 2020 Edition of The Whistler

Adult Vaccines There Are Vaccines You Need as an Adult You may not realize that you need vaccines throughout your life. Adults need to keep their vaccinations up to date…

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June 2020 Edition of The Whistler

Preventing Tick Bites Before You Go Outdoors: Know where to expect ticks. Ticks live in grassy, brushy, or wooded areas, or even on animals. Spending time outside walking your dog,…

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May 2020 Edition of The Whistler

Spring Activities Don’t waste away your whole spring sitting inside due to COVID 19… Instead, get out there and soak up the beautiful weather with these fun activities. Click here…

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