Highlights
2024 Healthy and Safe Swimming Week
May 20-26, 2024, marks the 20th Healthy and Safe Swimming Week. Let's dive into swim safety and learn important tips to stay safe while having fun in the water. Understanding the Risks: Drowning can happen quickly and quietly. Even if someone looks like they're okay, they might be in trouble. It's important to know what to look for…Read more
Hepatitis Awareness Month 2024
May is Hepatitis Awareness Month in the United States (U.S.). May 19th is Hepatitis Testing Day. During this month we work extra hard to shed light on the impact that viral hepatitis has on the public. By raising awareness around hepatitis, we can also encourage testing, vaccination, and treatment. Hepatitis Key Facts There are different viruses that can…Read more
Preventing Injuries, Can Prevent Trauma
May is National Trauma Awareness Month. Trauma is often the result of a stressful situation or event. It can impact people physically, emotionally, and mentally. Injuries are one common cause of trauma, including firearm injuries, which are a public health issue. They can cause trauma, not only to the person who experiences the injury, but to their family,…Read more