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Hepatitis C
By Mothusi Chilume, MD Hepatitis C is a virus that can infect the liver and eventually cause scarring of the liver if not treated. The virus is spread through blood so people who have shared needles or have had blood transfusions in the past are at high risk for having the infection and should be […]
MorePreventing Eye Injuries
By Kristen Behrens, OD, Optometrist Injuries to the eyes are common. Eye injuries can occur at work, while playing sports, or as a result of normal day-to-day activities. According to the Center for Disease Control, approximately 2,000 workers sustain eye injuries on the job each day. Many of these occupational injuries result in one or […]
MoreMen’s Health Month: Celebrating and Supporting the AchieveMENts of our Boys and Men
June is National Men’s Health Month, which is celebrated across the US with screenings, health fairs, media appearances, and other health education and outreach activities. The goal of Men’s Health Month is to raise awareness about preventable health problems and to encourage early detection and treatment of […]
MoreMental Health Month: Mind Your Health!
By Christine Pajarillo, Behavioral Health Manager and Nicole S. Mitton, Grant Writer/Communications Specialist Image credit: Mental Health America Mental Health Month was officially recognized in 1949. This year, the Mental Health Month theme is “Mind Your Health.” This month and throughout the year, Whittier Street Health Center and other organizations across the country are working […]
MoreAmerican Heart Health Month
By Nicole S. Mitton Grant Writer/Communications Specialist Heart disease describes several problems related to plaque accretion in the walls of the arteries. The arteries narrow as the plaque builds up, making it more difficult for blood to flow. This creates a risk for heart attack or stroke. Other types of heart disease include heart failure, […]
MoreThe Affordable Care Act and Whittier Street Health Center
ACA and Community Health The ACA also includes a Health Center Program that awards funds to community health centers. By delivering comprehensive, high-quality preventive and primary health care to patients regardless of their ability to pay, health centers play a key role implementing the ACA. In 2013, Whittier received a grant from the Health Resources […]
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