Breast Cancer Awareness Month is observed each October. Every year, more than 250,000 women in the U.S. are diagnosed with breast cancer and 42,000 don't survive. In Alaska, the Breast Cancer Detection Center (BCDC) is available for screening in many communities throughout the year using their mobile mammography service. The BCDC also has a full-time facility in Fairbanks. While the … [Read more...]
Restaurant Safety
Restaurant safety is a common topic due to the current pandemic. Eating at a restaurant and food delivery pose risks during these times. While trying to make the day to day life feel more normal, it's important to research and understand safety precautions involving food. National Food Safety Month focuses on managing food related risks. This September brings attention to personal … [Read more...]
National Nurses Month
In honor of the 200th year anniversary of the historical Florence Nightingale's birthday, the World Health Organization announced 2020 the "International Year of the Nurse and the Midwife". In celebration of this honor, National Nurses Week (May 6 - 12, traditionally) extends through the entire month of May. Nurses provide invaluable services which became even more crucial during the … [Read more...]
Z – National Alcohol Facts
National Drugs and Alcohol Facts week provides education and awareness of harmful substances to youth in America. In support of alcohol awareness and education week, we encourage you to become knowledgeable of the consequences of alcohol abuse. Share any information you find on social media by using the hashtag #ShatterTheMyths. Alcohol Facts Alcohol has many negative impacts when … [Read more...]
