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November Is American Diabetes Month
Diabetes is one of the leading causes of chronic illness and death in the United States. One in 11 Americans have diabetes — that is more than 29 million people, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Another 86 million adults in the United States are at high risk of developing type […]
MoreEating Right
Eating Right Is Not Complicated Emphasize fruit, vegetables, whole grains and low-fat or fat-free milk and milk products. Include lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, eggs and nuts. Make sure your diet is low in saturated fats, trans fats, salt (sodium) and added sugars. eatingright.org Make Your Calories Count Eat foods rich in nutrients, such as […]
MoreThe Impact of Diabetes on Racial/Ethnic Minorities
The Impact of Diabetes on Racial/Ethnic Minorities Diabetes Mellitus is a chronic disease that disproportionately affects racial and economically disadvantaged minority groups in America. Nearly a third of all Americans are at risk – over 100 million Americans today have some form of glucose (sugar) intolerance: Diabetes Mellitus (about 25 million) or Prediabetes (several estimates […]
MoreMen’s Health
By Stephen Wright, MD June is Men’s Health Month! Across the US, Men’s Health Month is celebrated with screenings, health fairs, media appearances, and other health education and outreach activities. Image credit: menshealthnetwork.org As we celebrate and support men’s health awareness, here is some information to consider, based on my experience as a provider at […]
MoreTeen Pregnancy Prevention
By Hernan Delgado, MD, Lead Pediatrician and Nicole Mitton, Grants and Communications Specialist Teen pregnancy has serious consequences. In the US, 33% of girls and 19% of boys drop out of high school because of teen parenthood. In Massachusetts, approximately 2,600 high school students drop out of school each year because of teen parenthood. That […]
MoreExercise to Save Money!
Exercising can help save money by lowering health care costs associated with poor health. Please read a post about the other benefits of exercise on our new Whittier Wellness and Fitness Club blog! We are having a Grand Opening Ceremony of this 6,600-square foot facility on Saturday, June 27, during our 2015 Men’s Health Summit! Please click here […]
MoreSTD Awareness
By Tracy McCallum, Youth Intervention Counselor, Peer Advocate/HIV Services In the spirit of STD Awareness Month, Whittier Street Health Center encourages our patients and community residents to consider their sexual health. Having good sexual health means feeling physically and emotionally safe and comfortable with your sexual life. It’s also important in preventing STDs like chlamydia, […]
MoreMinority Health
By Mothusi Chilume, MD and Nicole Mitton, Grants and Communications Specialist April is National Minority Health Month, where we focus on raising public awareness about the health care disparities that continue to affect minorities. Minority Health Month is also a time to recognize the efforts to advance health equity. Health equity means that everyone deserves the […]
MoreBite into a Healthy Lifestyle
By Mallory Shan, RD, LDN and Rachel Dziedzic, RD, LDN – Nutritionists Happy National Nutrition Month! March is a month when we celebrate the importance of eating healthy across the country. This year’s theme is “Bite into a Healthy Lifestyle,” which focuses on developing healthy and regular eating and exercise habits. In Celebration of National […]
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