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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:

Get to Know Lupus - Infographic

Posted Wednesday, May 13, 2015

Learn about Lupus, including who and how many are affected.

National Arthritis Awareness Month - Get Involved

Posted Monday, May 11, 2015

May is National Arthritis Month ? a month-long focus intended to increase public attention of Arthritis and rheumatic diseases. Join the national awareness by educating your patients about Arthritis. This resource will provide information on the national scope of Arthritis, some of its most common forms, tips on prevention and disease management and how patients and others can get involved in raising awareness.

Learn About Hepatitis - Infographic

Posted Monday, May 4, 2015

Learn about Hepatitis, including the symptoms, types and how it is spread.

Lupus: Promote Awareness

Posted Friday, May 1, 2015

Lupus is an autoimmune disease where the body's immune system becomes hyperactive and attacks normal, healthy tissue which may result in damage to joints, skin, kidneys, blood, the heart, and lungs. May is Lupus Awareness Month, a month to increase public attention to lupus by providing others with information. Join the nationwide awareness and learn how you can educate your patients on Lupus facts, symptoms, diagnosis and next steps.

Biopsy - The More You Know

Posted Tuesday, April 28, 2015

It is without saying that discovering a mass can be a scary experience. This new found swollen tissue, or nodule, would warrant further confirmation by your healthcare provider who may decide on further tests for diagnosis including biopsy. This resource guide will help your patients understand the biopsy process, common conditions for which the procedure is performed and common pre & post op expectations.

Head and Neck Cancer: Promote Awareness

Posted Thursday, April 23, 2015

Head and neck cancer is defined as a cancer that originates or develops in or around the throat, larynx, nose, sinuses, and mouth. It is estimated that head and neck cancer will account for an estimated 13,000 American deaths this year alone. Although, head and neck cancer attributes for 3% of all cancers in the United States, the success rate for treatment is high if caught early. Join the nationwide awareness and learn how you can educate your patients on risk factors, symptoms and how they can decrease their risk of head and neck cancer.

Biofeedback Therapy: Using the Mind to Improve Health

Posted Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Researchers aren?t exactly sure how or why Biofeedback works. They do, however, know that Biofeedback Therapy promotes relaxation, which can relieve a number of conditions, including Orthopedic disorders.