Diabetes Awareness: Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF.org) · National Institutes of Health · American Diabetes Assn. · Diabetic Avengers Source: Diabetes.org With prediabetes, action is the best medicine. For some people with prediabetes, early treatment as well as moderate lifestyle changes can actually return blood glucose (blood sugar) levels to a normal range, effectively preventing […]
Lung Health And Cancer Awareness: Great American Smokeout · American Lung Association · American Cancer Society · NJ Quitline The New Jersey Quitline (NJQL) is a free telephone program dedicated to help NJ residents quit using tobacco products. The NJQL has 30 years of experience of providing behavior change support and helps over 1,000 smokers […]
Infant Sleep Safety Awareness: National Inst. Child Health Safe To Sleep · Charlie’s Kids.org · SIDS Center of N.J. · Safety-Approved Cribs · NJ Hotline: (800) 545-7437 Source: HealthyChildren.org Every year, around 3,500 babies in the United States die suddenly and unexpectedly while they’re sleeping. Most of these tragic deaths are due to sudden infant […]
Medical Assistant Recognition: American Assn. of Medical Assistants · New Jersey Training and Programs · Certifcations · Job Outlook Source: WebMD Medical assistants are health care professionals who assist doctors in clinics and medical offices. Even though medical assistants work directly with doctors, they don’t give medical advice to patients — their duties are limited […]
Breast Cancer Awareness: National Breast Cancer Foundation · Rutgers Cancer Institute · Breast Cancer.org · Male Breast Cancer · American Breast Cancer Fdn. · Prevention Partners Resources · Donate Source: NBC News Katie Couric, the former co-anchor of NBC’s “TODAY” show, announced Wednesday that she has been undergoing treatment for breast cancer. Couric, 65, began […]