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November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Every year the American Diabetes Association focuses on a campaign to educate Americans about diabetes. This year in 2022, the ADA’s campaign is “Diabetes Hits Different”.

This month we are spreading awareness on breast cancer. Breast cancer can start in different parts of the breast, but it is important to remember that most breast lumps are benign and not cancerous.

During the month of September, we want to bring awareness to chronic pain. Nearly 20 million Americans experience chronic pain. Chronic pain affects more Americans than diabetes, heart disease and cancer combined.

In August we are observing National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM). After the past two years, we are all too familiar with vaccinations. We would like to highlight the importance of getting the recommended vaccines including the COVID-19 booster.

Healthy People 2030 is focusing on preventing and treating infectious diseases. Therefore, it is imperative that children and at-risk adults get recommended vaccinations to prevent infections such as measles, flu, and hepatitis A and B.

Alzehimer’s is the 6th leading cause of death in the United States. More than 55 million people in the world live with Alzheimer’s or dementia.

Since the pandemic, we have all gone through a great amount of changes including: disrupted schedules, lack of interactions, and losing loved ones which has affected the mental health of millions.

APRIL is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Awareness Month! IBS is a common gastrointestinal problem that affects ~45 millions of people in the United States and 10-15% of the population worldwide.

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a disease of the colon or rectum. Colorectal cancer is the second most common cancer in the United States but is preventable with screening and treatable with early detection.

Colon Cancer Awareness

Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) includes coronary heart disease (CHD), stroke, peripheral artery disease, and heart failure. They are known as the number one cause of death in adults in America.