October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

breast cancer awareness month facts

Statistics indicate over 2.0 million people will be diagnosed with cancer in the United States in 2025. It is estimated 316,950 women and 2.800 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer (see chart below), making it the most common cancer diagnosis. The second most common cancer diagnosis is prostate cancer followed by lung and bronchus … Read more

April is National Volunteer Month

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] April is National Volunteer Month Volunteerism is the cornerstone of our country.  So many companies and operations could not function without its share of volunteers. These volunteers may be the lifeblood of your business or the face they see when receiving service from your organization.  Whether you use a small or large amount of … Read more

November is National Family Caregivers Month [Updated 2019]

November is National Family Caregivers Month Are you one of the 43 million unpaid family caregivers caring for a loved one at home?  If not, you probably know someone in your family who is caring for another loved one, neighbor or family friend.  Caregiving is one of the highest demand jobs yet those who provide … Read more

September is Healthy Aging Month

September is Healthy Aging Month! September is Healthy Aging Month, a time to examine how well we are promoting health in our mind, body and soul.  How well have you been treating yourself in the past and how would you like to improve your health going forward? You’re never too old to create or re-create … Read more

June is National Lipedema Awareness Month

June is National Lipedema Awareness Month This month I am breaking from traditional national recognition awareness celebrations for our site and highlight something very near and dear to our heart.  My wife suffers from severe Lipo-Lymhedema, which is two separate conditions (primary Lipedema with secondary Lymphedema) compounded to yield one very debilitating disease.  She suffers … Read more

May is National Mental Health Awareness Month

May is National Mental Health Awareness Month Mental illnesses are common in the United States, affecting one in five adults (46.6 million in 2017) or 18.9% of the adult population. (1) However, due to the stigma attached to experiencing any level of mental impairment, many avoid seeking help and thereby choose to suffer in silence.  … Read more

January is National Bath Safety Month 2018

January is National Bath Safety Month 2018

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] January is National Bath Safety Month 2018 [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The smallest room in your home could pose the biggest risk to you and your loved ones! According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) over 235,000 people over 15 years of age are seen in hospital emergency rooms as a result of injuries sustained in the … Read more