Lung cancer account for about 27% of all cancer deaths and is the leading cause of cancer death among men and women. Each year, more people die of lung cancer than of colon, breast, and prostate cancers combined. Everyone, including non-smokers, runs the risk of contracting lung cancer, yet the risk is significantly higher for…
Philadelphia FIGHT’s Pediatric and Adolescent Health Center is currently holding a winter clothing donation drive to support our patients.
Skin is your body’s largest organ, so it’s important to take good care of it. November is National Healthy Skin Month, but maintaining healthy skin is vital year-round. As the cold weather nears, it is a great time to start thinking about the health of your skin and ways to protect and maintain it. Changes…
As Halloween has passed and the holiday season approaches, we want to remind you to keep up with your oral health. Oral health is important yet often overlooked, as many people fail to see a dentist each year. You can practice good oral hygiene by brushing your teeth twice a day and flossing daily. Also,…
Flu season is upon us! In the United States, influenza activity increases during the fall and winter seasons. The flu is a highly contagious disease; the virus spreads through the air when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or even talks. Easily, someone else can inhale germs or unconsciously pick up germs from an object. Many…
Osteoporosis is a bone disease that occurs bone density is lost. Bones become weak, and break easily, from falls or in serious cases, sneezing. Under a microscope, healthy bones look like a honeycomb. When osteoporosis occurs, the spaces in the honeycomb are larger than in the healthy bone. There is currently no cure for osteoporosis,…
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a worldwide annual campaign to highlight the importance of breast cancer awareness, education, research, and early detection and research. Breast cancer is the most common non-skin cancer in women. Men can get breast cancer as well, however research confirms that less than one percent of men are diagnosed each…
Over 80% of Americans drink coffee at least once a day, and many of us need coffee to start our days. Black coffee has positive effects on the body. Coffee improves energy levels, helps burn fat, and can help fight depression. On the other hand, caffeine can be addictive and users can become dependent on…
The World Health Organization defines sexual health as an important part of our physical, emotional, mental and social well-being in relation to sexuality. Sexual health is not just avoiding STI’s or unplanned pregnancies, it is also the ability to embrace and enjoy our sexuality. It is. Sexual health requires a positive approach to sexuality and…
Self-care is often neglected in our daily lives, as we have many things to worry about and our health is often overlooked. We tend to put others needs before our own without focusing on our own physical, emotional, and mental health. Taking care of ourselves is essential, and true self-care measures are not self-centered. This…
Annually, September 10th is recognized as World Suicide Prevention Day. Every year, suicide remains one of the top causes of death globally for people of all ages. Suicide is the result of a convergence of genetic, psychological, social, and cultural and other risk factors, sometimes combined with experiences of trauma and loss. You can make…
Since 2010, the World Association for Sexual Health has managed World Sexual Health Day which is observed yearly on September 4! This day was created to promote best practices in sexual health. The day was created to break the negative stigma around being sexually active, to educate people on how to stay safe during sex,…
Annually Women’s Equality Day is celebrated on August 26th, to commemorate the right of women to vote. However today, Women’s Equality day encompasses the ongoing fight for equal opportunities for women in education and employment. On this day, globally, Women’s Equality Day remembers the women who have fought for women’s equality by celebrating the women…
Food insecurity is an important health and nutrition issue. To be considered food insecure, a person does not have access to affordable and healthy foods. Food insecurity has negative effects on health and development, especially when encountered by a person who already has current health issues. Food insecurity is being recognized more now as a…
As part of their yearlong mission to educate the importance of health centers, yearly, the second week in August is designated by the National Association of Community Health Centers as National Health Center Week. This year, the weeklong event takes place from August 13-19. Health centers are client-driven and patient-centered establishments that serve as the…
Each year, National Immunization Awareness Month is observed in August to highlight the importance of vaccinations. It is important that during all stages of life, people know the importance of vaccines in regard to preventing serious, sometimes deadly, diseases that could occur across one’s lifespan. Each year the National Public Health Information Coalition in collaboration…
Today, only 1 in 20 people with hepatitis are aware of their diagnosis (insert infographic), with just 1 in 100 of the diagnosed being treated. Tomorrow, July 28th, around the world, Hepatitis will be at the forefront as The World Health Organization and other organizations recognize World Hepatitis Day. With the goal of increasing access…
Massages are no longer only offered in luxury spas. Massage therapy is growing and demanding as a health treatment with a multitude of benefits (insert infographic). Massage therapy includes different hands-on techniques that can improve circulation, reduce stress, promote relaxation, relieve tension, and reduce anxiety, with a host of other benefits. July 15-21, 2018 is…
ndetectable Equals Untransmittable (MAKE THIS A LINK) or U=U, is a fast growing important campaign based on a solid foundation of scientific evidence, with the goal to cause more people living with HIV (and their friends and families) to comprehend that they can live long, healthy lives, have children, and never have to worry about…
Each year on June 27, the CDC observes National HIV Testing Day. On this day, partners, health departments, and other organizations unite to raise awareness about the importance of HIV testing and early diagnosis of HIV. Help encourage HIV testing on National HIV Testing Day and every day to ensure people get tested for HIV,…
Pre-exposure prophylaxis (or PrEP) is for people who are sexually active and at a very high risk for HIV, and so they are able to take HIV medicines daily to lower their chances of getting infected. PrEP can stop HIV from taking hold and spreading throughout your body. It is highly effective for preventing HIV…
Having HIV does not have to stop you from living a healthy and fulfilling life. With the right treatment and care, there’s a lot you can do to take care of yourself and feel fitter, healthier and happier. Next to taking your medicines daily, eating healthy is an important part of stay healthy while living with HIV. A…
May is ALS Awareness Month. Annually, May observes ALS disease. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis disease, sometimes referred as Lou Gehrig’s disease is a devastating progressive neurodegenerative disease which eventually will destroy a person’s ability to walk, speak, eat and breathe. As ALS is a progressive disease, more motor neurons are destroyed overtime worsening the symptoms, with…
May is Better Sleep Month. Who said more sleep isn’t good for you? Because the Better Sleep Council can prove that it is! Refreshing sleep is a major contributor to staying healthy. Better Sleep Month, which is recognized yearly in May, is supported by the Better Sleep Council (BSC), which aims to raise awareness about…
