What Every Woman Should Know About Cervical Health
January is Cervical Health Awareness Month – a national effort to highlight the importance of routine screenings, preventive care, and education in reducing the risk of cervical cancer.Read more
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Glaucoma: The Silent Thief of Sight
January is Glaucoma Awareness Month – a timely reminder that protecting your eyesight begins with understanding this silent, sight-stealing disease.Read more
Take Charge of Your Health This Month
Roughly 38 million Americans live with diabetes, and millions more are at risk of developing it. In 2021, almost 100 million Americans over the age of 18 had prediabetes. The good news is that with awareness, early detection, and the right support, diabetes can be managed and even prevented.Read more
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month
Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, accounting for about 20% of all cancer deaths – but there’s hope. Advances in screening, early detection, and treatment are saving more lives than ever before.Read more
See the Signs: Diabetic Eye Disease
Diabetes affects more than just blood sugar – it can also have a serious impact on your vision. Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month is a time for diabetics to take steps to protect their eyesight. Early detection and regular exams are key to preventing vision loss and maintaining lifelong eye health.Read more
Honoring Compassionate Care
National Hospice and Palliative Care Month recognizes the caregivers, clinicians, and volunteers who bring comfort, dignity, and peace to people facing serious or life-limiting illnesses. It’s a time to raise awareness of the compassionate support hospice and palliative care teams provide for both patients and their families.Read more
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Early Detection and Comprehensive Care
Every October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month reminds us of the importance of early detection, education, and access to high-quality treatment.Read more
Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month: Know the Signs, Save a Life
Each year, more than 350,000 people in the United States experience sudden cardiac arrest – a life-threatening emergency where the heart unexpectedly stops beating.Read more
Breathe Easier with WhidbeyHealth During Healthy Lung Month
October is Healthy Lung Month, a time to raise awareness about the importance of lung health and the resources available to keep you breathing well.Read more
It’s National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men in the United States (other than skin cancer) and the second leading cause of cancer death in American men.Read more
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