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Infographic: Save Your Skin & Your Life

Posted Thursday, June 18, 2015

Learn the Facts About Skin Cancer, It Could Save Your Life

Skin Cancer: Summer Time Readiness

Posted Tuesday, June 16, 2015

Melanoma is a tumor of melanin-forming cells deriving from excessive sun exposure or UV rays. There are several kinds of UV rays such as UVA and UVB. The bodies limiting amount of UV ray exposure depends on climate, location and the quantity of which your body can handle.

Cataract Awareness: Save Your Vision

Posted Tuesday, June 16, 2015

Globally cataracts are the leading cause of blindness. June is Cataract Awareness Month a national focus dedicated on shedding light and educating the public on the most common eye disease. This guide is intended to help educate your patients on what cataracts are, facts, risk factors, symptoms and preventive measures they can take to decrease their risk.

Fighting Back - Scleroderma Awareness

Posted Tuesday, June 9, 2015

In collaboration with Scleroderma Awareness Month, this guide has been developed to share with your patients as a general summary of Scleroderma including symptoms, treatment options and patient/doctor engagement for the successful management of this condition.

Mens Health Month: A Proactive Approach

Posted Friday, June 5, 2015

National Men?s Health Month is a national awareness month focused on increasing awareness of preventable health problems and encourages early detection and treatment of diseases prevalent in men and boys. On average, men die at higher rates than women from the top causes of death and are 100% less likely to proactively seek preventative health care. This resource will help you to educate and encourage your male patients on how to become a proactive participant in their health.

Sleep: A Road Map To A Better Night's Rest

Posted Friday, May 29, 2015

Sleep is essential for each of us to function properly and ensure our well-being. However, when we make lifestyle changes, sleep is rarely considered as a vital part of most regimens. The following guide is designed to educate your patients on the cause and effects of sleep deprivation. More importantly, what barriers are getting in the way of sleep and what habits patients can begin to put in place in order to ensure the body gets the rest it deserves.

Skin Cancer: Common Signs & Prevention

Posted Thursday, May 28, 2015

Summer's almost here, bringing warmth and relaxation; however, long, light-filled days in the sun often also mean overexposure and increased risk of skin cancer. Considering that skin cancer is the most common type of cancer, early detection is key; this resource will help you to educate your patients on common signs and how to decrease their risk.

Hepatitis Awareness Month

Posted Friday, May 22, 2015

With a developing epidemic of Hepatitis infections on the rise, it is important to understand what Hepatitis is, what the various causes are, how the virus is spread and how to ensure there are preventative measures in place to decrease your risk. The following resource will help educate your patients on each of these topics as it relates to the three most common types of Hepatitis.

Living Well With Crohn's Disease

Posted Tuesday, May 19, 2015

As with other chronic illnesses, a diagnosis of Crohn?s Disease can be an unsettling experience for those suffering with the disease. Share this guide with your patients as an educational reference to help them understand more about this condition as well as how to feel their best while living with Crohn?s Disease.

Put on Purple for Lupus

Posted Friday, May 15, 2015

HELPING TO PUT A STOP TO THE GREAT IMITATOR Lupus is a Devastatingly Deceiving Disease Lupus is an autoimmune disease that affects approximately 16,000 new people every year. It is unknown how many people are currently living with Lupus in the United States due to its varying onset and symptoms. While this disease is most common in women it does affect men and children as well. The causes of lupus are still unknown, but there are a number factors that researchers are focusing on: