World Breastfeeding Week (August 1-7) was first celebrated in 1992 by World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) and now is observed in over 120 countries. Many organizations choose to celebrate breastfeeding throughout the entire month of August. On August 2011, United States Breastfeeding Committee officially declared that August is National Breastfeeding month. All of these…
Definition of Social Wellness Social wellness refers to the relationships we have and how we interact with others. Our relationships can offer support during difficult times. Social wellness involves building healthy, nurturing and supportive relationships as well as fostering a genuine connection with those around you. Conscious actions are important in learning how to balance…
Hand Therapy Week (June 6-12, 2016) is an integrated national program established by the American Society of Hand Therapy. Its aim is to raise awareness of the hand therapy specialty among various audiences, including primary care providers, surgeons, referral sources and the public. Hand therapists can help bridge the gap from the medical management of…
Pictured: Two stroke survivors, Malcom Krause and Preston Worley participating in our annual Stepping Out Against Stroke 3K, along with their stroke therapist Kelley Drabek this past March 2016. During the month of May each year, we bring awareness to stroke. It is important to familiarize yourself with stroke anytime, but a great refresher during…
Occupational therapy practitioners have a holistic perspective, in which the focus is on adapting the environment and/or task to fit the person. In its simplest terms, occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants help people across the lifespan participate in the things they want and need to do through the therapeutic use of everyday activities (occupations)….
During this National Kidney Month in March, it’s important to know all you can about your kidney health. The National Kidney Foundation informs us that one in three American adults is at risk for kidney disease. Anyone can get kidney disease at any time. Those at higher risk for kidney disease include individuals who have:…
During this American Heart Month in February, it is important to take time out to learn about ways to improve your heart health. We’re not saying this will be easy with typical busy schedules, but we know it will be worth it. Are you up for the challenge? Your heart is counting on you. It’s…
Birth defects are common, costly, and critical. Every 4½ minutes, a baby is born with a major birth defect in the United States. Become an active participant in National Birth Defects Prevention Month by joining the nationwide effort to raise awareness of birth defects, their causes and their impact. We know that not all birth…
Caregivers play an essential role in taking care of elderly patients and parents. Often though, caregivers are not registered nurses or medical professionals, but relatives and loved ones thrust into the role by circumstance. Taking care of the elderly can be a tough task for both the caregiver and the patient, and not much training…
November is American Diabetes Month. Diabetes is one of the leading causes of death and disability in America. It can cause blindness, nerve damage, kidney disease, and various health problems if it is not controlled. It is a sweeping epidemic that affects people of all size, shape, age, and ethnicity. Complications of diabetes include nerve…
