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MARCH IS NATIONAL NUTRITION MONTH® Every March, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics celebrates National Nutrition Month®. This campaign focuses on the importance of making informed food choices and developing…

FEBRUARY IS AMERICAN HEART MONTH Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both American men and women. African American men are especially susceptible. So it’s good news that…

Winter Safety According to data from the National Safety Council, 25,000 slip, trip and fall accidents occur daily in the US. Snow, ice and freezing temps in the winter multiply…

How to keep yourself and others healthy •Stay home when you are sick •Stay home if you have been exposed to a family or household member who is sick •Cover…

Preparing for Winter. I bet you prepare for winter by pulling your jackets, hats, and gloves out of storage. If you are anything like me, this process of winter preparation…

There are currently vaccines available for 18 dangerous or deadly diseases. There are currently vaccines available for 18 dangerous or deadly diseases. Over the years, these vaccines have prevented countless…

August starts the 2018-19 school year at Reach-Up Head Start/Early Head Start Back to School Tips! * Use a planner * Create a family calendar and put it in a…

ALL ABOUT SUNSHINE Skin cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the skin. The skin is the body’s largest organ. It protects against…

OPIOID EPIDEMIC Of the estimated 2.1 million Americans currently in the grip of opioid addiction, many are women of childbearing age. The young-adult population has been hardest hit, proportionately, with…

ALCOHOL AWARENESS MONTH Facts About Alcohol: *88,000 deaths are annually attributed to excessive alcohol use *Alcoholism is the 3rd leading lifestyle-related cause of death in the nation *Excessive alcohol use…