HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD SHAKE SCHOOL-RELATED ANXIETY As a parent, it can be concerning when your child starts to show signs of school-related anxiety. School is the place where they go to learn, grow and socialize — it shouldn’t be something they dread or fear. School-related anxiety can take many forms. Some children may …
HERD IMMUNITY: WHY GETTING THE FLU SHOT ISN’T ALL ABOUT YOU Have you ever hesitated to get the flu shot? Maybe because you didn’t have the time, or thought you were invincible to catching the virus? As flu season is upon us once again, there’s something you need to know: Getting a flu shot isn’t all …
NATIONAL IMMUNIZATION AWARENESS MONTH National Immunization Month is in August. It’s also the beginning of back-to-school preparations and a good time to make sure your children are properly vaccinated before they head back to school. There is no one preventive health measure more important than immunization. As the World Health Organization notes, the international medical …
It’s just a toenail, right? An important accessory you can choose to paint pink or teal, right? Nope. As it turns out, fingernails and toenails can give you some good hints as to the internal events of your body. While none of these clues are diagnostic of a specific disease, your fingernails and toenails can say quite a few …
NATIONAL Minority Mental Health Awareness MONTH Made official by the U.S. House of Representatives in 2008, July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. The National Alliance on Mental Illness named this awareness month in honor of author and advocate Bebe Moore Campbell. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, some of the disparities …
NATIONAL SAFETY MONTH Each week throughout National Safety Month in June is an opportunity to make a difference in your home, work, and community. Identifying risks around the home or improving safety standards at home and in your community protects everyone. Whether we increase first aid and emergency awareness through drills or provide water safety …
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month Keep your skin healthy through prevention and early detection. To find a physician, call us at Freestone Health Clinic 903-389-2181 and learn more from the American Cancer Society. All May long, Skin Cancer Awareness Month encourages us to learn preventative skin care habits and seek screenings for early intervention. …
What is autism? Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication. According to the Centers for Disease Control, autism affects an estimated 1 in 59 children in the United States today. We know that there is not one …
Colon Cancer Awareness Colon cancer is cancer of the large intestine (colon), which is the final part of your digestive tract. Most cases of colon cancer begin as small, noncancerous (benign) clumps of cells called adenomatous polyps. Over time some of these polyps can become colon cancers. Polyps may be small and produce few, …
NATIONAL HEART MONTH February focuses on the heart making it National Heart Month. Anyone can be at risk for heart disease. More and more, our sedentary lifestyles are putting us at risk at a younger age. Obesity, high blood pressure, and smoking all increase our risk factors. Each one of those we can take action …