October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Approximately 250,000 women receive a diagnosis of breast cancer in the United States each year, more than 15% of which don't survive. Regular examinations, maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle, and avoiding potential risk factors can reduce the risk of developing breast cancer. Regular Examinations Are Important Self examinations … [Read more...]
National Blood Donor Month
January is National Blood Donor Month put in place in 1970 by President Richard Nixon. Blood donations help save lives every day in the United States and it is through donations that you can make a difference. The Need For Donations In the United States, roughly 36,000 units of red blood cells and 7,000 units of platelets are needed daily. The average red blood transfusion provides … [Read more...]
Movember Supports Men’s Health
The Movember Foundation works to raise awareness and funding in support of men’s health. The goal is to lessen premature deaths to men and raise awareness. Movember also raises money through donations and fundraisers to help fund research and other projects focusing on men’s health. History Movember started in 2003 in Australia with 30 friends growing moustaches to raise awareness … [Read more...]
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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...]
Understanding Sunscreen
May is skin cancer awareness month to provide information about the dangers of skin cancer. The most common cause of skin cancer is by exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light. The best way to protect skin from the dangers of UV light is to monitor sun exposure, wear protective clothing and use sunscreen regularly. It can be difficult however to understand what kind of sunblock to use. How … [Read more...]
Brain Tumor Awareness
In an effort to spread awareness, education, and support, May is National Brain Tumor Awareness Month. Take time during May to donate, volunteer, or otherwise advocate for those in your life who have experienced a brain tumor. What is a brain tumor? A growth of abnormal cells that form in the brain create a brain tumor. According to the American Brain Tumor Association, less than … [Read more...]
