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Whittier Street Health Center’s blog on health and wellness in the community.
April is Alcohol Awareness Month!
April is Alcohol Awareness Month Alcoholism is a chronic disease. It’s not a weakness Drinking too much alcohol increases people’s risk of injuries, violence, liver disease, and some types of cancer. April is Alcohol Awareness month and Whittier Street Health Center encourages you to educate yourself and your loved ones about the dangers of drinking […]
MoreMarch is National Nutrition Month!
National Nutrition Month-by Devon Brownlee MS, RD, LDN March is National Nutrition Month! This is a month full of education and increased awareness started by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to encourage healthy eating and physical activity. Rather than promoting a select theme this year, the Academy is encouraging greater flexibility in communicating […]
MoreColorectal Cancer Is The Fourth Most Common Cancer in the US!
Colorectal cancer is the fourth most common cancer in the United States and the second leading cause of death from cancer. Colorectal cancer affects all racial and ethnic groups and is most often found in people ages 50 and older. The best way to prevent colorectal cancer is to get screened regularly starting at age […]
MoreNational Nutrition Month
National Nutrition Month-by Devon Brownlee, MS, RD, LDN March is National Nutrition Month! This is a month full of education and increased awareness started by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to encourage healthy eating and physical activity. Rather than promoting a select theme this year, the Academy is encouraging greater flexibility in communicating […]
MoreColorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Blog Topic: Colorectal Cancer Screening Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States, exceeded only by heart disease. One of every four deaths in the United States is due to cancer. Colorectal cancer is the fourth most common cancer in the United States and the second leading cause of death from […]
MoreFebruary Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
February Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month: Yohanna Mendez, LMHC February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Whittier Street Health Center wants you to know that there’s a lot you can do as a parent to prevent teen dating violence and abuse. According to Break the Cycle among people who experience sexual violence, physical violence, and/or […]
MoreNational Black HIV AIDS Awareness Day
February 7th 2019 is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD) and the theme for this year is: “Together for Love: Stop HIV Stigma”. Across the nation each year, individuals and organizations like Whittier Street Health Center join the nation to observe National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day to promote HIV education, testing, involve the community in […]
MoreFebruary: American Heart Month
HEART DISEASE About 610,000 people die of heart disease in the United States each year – that’s 1 in every 4 deaths. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. More than half of the deaths due to heart disease in 2009 were in Men. High blood pressure, high LDL […]
MoreSeptember 2018, Fruits and Vegetables
September 2018, Fruits and Vegetables The more – The Better. Yes! The more fruits and vegetables you eat, the better for your body. Fruits and veggies are high in vitamin, minerals and fiber and low in calories. Their consumption help improve your health. They can be consumed fresh, cooked, frozen or canned. These are some […]
MoreJune National Safety Month: Brusly Guerrier
June National Safety Month: Brusly Guerrier Injuries are a leading cause of disability for people of all ages – and they are the leading cause of death for Americans ages 1 to 44. The good news is everyone can get involved to help prevent injuries. During National Safety Month, Whittier Street Health Center is working with […]
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