From CDC What to know Diabetes can damage your eyes over time and cause vision loss or blindness. Managing your diabetes can help to prevent or delay eye problems. Regular eye exams help to diagnose eye problems early so you can get treatment and protect your...
What is the 21-Day Stigma Challenge? Stigma reduces the opportunities available to individuals experiencing mental illness and substance use disorder. They face discrimination in housing, employment and other life areas. They often experience biased interactions with...
HDNW can help with screenings, vaccines The Northern Michigan Public Health Alliance and Health Department of Northwest Michigan (HDNW) are joining the nation in observing January as Cervical Health Awareness Month. The observance is a time to raise awareness about...
Cervical cancer can often be prevented or found early through regular screening. The CDC recommends that individuals with a cervix begin screening at age 21 using a Pap test, HPV test, or a combination of both, depending on age and health history. Screening helps...
What should I know about radiation safety? Before your imaging procedure be sure to ask your physician the following questions: Why is the test needed? How will having the test improve my care? Are there alternatives that do not use radiation and deliver similar...
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from Health Department of Northwest Michigan Take time to educate, participate, and encourage yourself and others Each year, October brings breast cancer front and center. As Breast Cancer Awareness Month, it provides opportunities to promote screenings and the...
Genius™ 3D Mammography™ exams are clinically proven to be superior to conventional 2D exams1- Bellaire and East Jordan Family Health Centers are excited to offer Genius™ 3D Mammography™ exams, developed by Hologic, Inc., a worldwide leader in Women’s Health....
Did you know there are 12 symptoms of breast cancer? Learn more with our charity’s award-winning app to learn about each symptom, calculate your personal risk, get a custom screening plan, learn how to self-exam, and get reminders to stay abreast of your health....
“As we know mental health and physical health go hand in hand. Learning to be mindful is typically the first step in therapy. Understanding who we are and why we do what we do is hard to do when we live in such a high paced society where we are on the go constantly....
