Foundations of Health (HCC)

11/30/2021

COPD Awareness Month and The Great American Smokeout from the American Cancer Society happened this month. It’s time we take a stand for a healthier generation. Please consider signing Truth’s Social Justice Petition to fight and urge organizations to reject Big To***co and V**e money. https://www.thetruth.com/take-action/petition/social-justice-petition

Sign your name to support our call for organizations to reject all Big To***co and V**e Funding.

11/29/2021

It’s Alzheimer’s Awareness Month and National Family Caregivers Month. With the holidays upon us and many traveling to be with their families, now is the perfect time to learn about how Alzheimer’s and aging can affect the brain: https://www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/what-is-alzheimers
Let’s all make an effort this year to learn more about healthy ways to be there for all members of our family and friends.

Alzheimer's information – learn about signs, symptoms, causes, diagnosis, risks and treatments and the difference between Alzheimer's disease and dementia.

11/29/2021

It’s – have you taken your risk test? There’s no better time to learn more about how type 2 can affect you and ones you love. Stay ahead of the game and keep informed!

https://www.diabetes.org/risk-test

11/27/2021

Are your lungs trying to tell you something? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXtqutIEJNI&feature=youtu.be

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a serious lung disease that makes it hard to breathe. Common signs and symptoms include wheezing, shortness o...

11/26/2021

Lace up your lungs! Find out how you can get more involved in https://www.copdfoundation.org/Take-Action/Get-Involved/Lace-Up-for-Lungs.aspx

11/24/2021

It’s National Family Caregivers Month by the Alzheimer's Association – are you or someone you know who is caring for family members and struggling with their own mental health? Let’s check-in! Take an assessment from MHA (Mental Health America) today: https://screening.mhanational.org/screening-tools/

11/23/2021

What causes COPD and how can you help prevent it? https://www.copdfoundation.org/What-is-COPD/Understanding-COPD/What-Causes-COPD.aspx

11/22/2021

Thanksgiving is just a few days away.
In honor of , we’re here to check in with your emergency low blood sugar plan. It’s a great time to check in with your family, friends, and doctor about making sure you are prepared and ready for anything.

https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/education/taking-a-team-approach-to-low-blood-sugar-emergency-preparedness/

A strong diabetes management strategy includes low blood sugar emergency preparedness for diabetics, and their support network.

11/19/2021

As we get closer to the holidays and with many students returning home to visit family, we’re here to remind you about . What is Alzheimers disease and how can we better be there for family members who live with it?

Here are some basics: https://www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/what-is-alzheimers

11/18/2021

The key to healthy life is burning calories and not burning cigarettes…so give up on smoking for a healthy life.

Join the Great American Smokeout - you and thousands of others vow to stop smoking today!

11/18/2021

The best time to quit smoking was the day you started, the second best time to quit is today

11/18/2021

It's time for The - Join in on vowing to quit smoking and va**ng.

It’s time to talk about va**ng. “Nicotine in vapes can worse anxiety symptoms and amplify feelings of depression” – The time to stop is now: https://www.thetruth.com/article/call-vape-what-it-is