Sexual Assault Awareness Month is a time to educate communities and individuals about sexual assault and how to prevent it. Sexual assault is any type of sexual activity or contact that you do not consent to. It may occur within an intimate relationship or at the hands of strangers or other family m
April is Alcohol Awareness Month. Substance use can be a slippery slope, especially for those facing other challenges, including mental health concerns or life stressors. Despite the temporary relief alcohol may seem to provide, increased use can have unhealthy or life-threatening consequences impac
Stress is a natural human response that prompts us to address challenges and threats in our lives. Affecting more than just your mind, stress can have an impact on a person’s health, whether physically, mentally, or emotionally, and often it is a combination of them all! Everyone experiences stress
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time for our Indigenous people to come together to create a safe and healthy environment for our future generations. It is also a time for building strong and supportive communities–essential for preventing child abuse and supporting victims and survivors.Chi
Did you know your kidneys filter all of your blood up to 25 times a day? It is important to learn how you can protect these two bean-shaped organs that work around the clock for you. Our kidneys work hard to keep our bodies on the right track, we need to do our part to know them and keep them health
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month!Colorectal cancer, or colon cancer, is a disease in the large intestine (colon) and rectum. While most colon cancers start as small, noncancerous clumps of cells called polyps, without treatment, they may turn cancerous.Because colon cancer is the second le
What is the first word you think of when you hear healthy? Most people would say it’s all about exercise, but when it comes down to it, the path to wellness starts at your plate! March is National Nutrition Month. It focuses on the importance of nutrition and health and helps educate individuals on
Going to the doctor and dentist are an important part of taking care of your health. Going to the eye doctor? Also important!Thousands of people in the United States are living with a visual impairment. Keeping up with our vision health is vital in reducing those numbers.Here are some ways to protec
It’s never too early to start caring for your children’s teeth! Good oral health is essential for overall well-being, so setting the foundation for a lifetime of healthy teeth is important.Protect tiny teeth by:Limiting the sugary foods, sticky foods, and foods that take a while to dissolve in your
“A love like that.” What is it? “That” is a healthy behavior one looks for, or longs for, in a relationship. And with February being Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, what better time to appreciate it?Raise awareness of healthy relationships within our Native communities. Violence within teen da