Health Education in ASL
03/30/2017
Kidney Health Month: What are kidney stones? http://ow.ly/60IY309sbbs
Kidney Stones A kidney stone is a solid piece of material that forms in the kidney out of substances in the urine. Stones can occur in any part of the urinary...
03/24/2017
Most skin cancers appear after age 50, but can develop as early as adolescent. Learn more here: http://ow.ly/lzLT30a9EAD
Skin Cancer Skin cancer is an uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the skin. It is one of the most common types of cancer. Skin cancer appears as a change...
03/23/2017
Many of us have heard of "anemia". What is it? http://ow.ly/uFG930a9BE6
Anemia Anemia is a blood disorder that is defined as having fewer red blood cells than normal, or having less hemoglobin than normal. Hemoglobin is the...
03/22/2017
For all of you pregnant parents out there today! Here is a little insight into labor and delivery: http://ow.ly/zv6530a9BkR
Labor & Delivery You are in labor when the muscles of your uterus contract so that your baby can be born. During labor, the uterine muscles tighten and the opening...
03/17/2017
Low blood sugar could cause a seizure. Become familiar with other causes as well: http://ow.ly/j5zQ309W5tv
Seizure Disorder A seizure happens when nerve signals in the brain are not working right. This can cause strange feelings and actions. Sometimes muscles will...
03/15/2017
Otitis externa could possibly occur if you shower too frequent. Learn about other causes as well: http://ow.ly/6yb3309W4ZJ
Otitis Externa (Swimmer’s Ear) What is it? Otitis externa is an infection of the ear canal. Otitis externa is also called swimmer’s ear. Bacteria and fungus can cause the...
03/14/2017
Do you have reflux that occurs more than twice a week? If so, you may have GERD. http://ow.ly/pQM9309RLFb
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common occurrence when a ring-like muscle located at the bottom of the esophagus (the tube that carries...
03/11/2017
You can test for meningitis by performing a Lumbar Puncture test. Learn more here: http://ow.ly/fffe309MWj7
Lumbar Puncture There are different ways to get a sample of spinal fluid. Lumbar puncture, commonly called a spinal tap, is the most common method of collecting...
03/10/2017
Are there any risks involved in a Pap Smear/Pap Test? Find out here! http://ow.ly/29Ht309MVML
Pap Smear / Pap Test A Pap smear is an examination under the microscope of cells scraped from the cervix. The Pap smear is done as part of a gynecological exam. You...
03/07/2017
Diverticulosis is related to the colon. Watch how fiber plays a key role! http://ow.ly/vrPy309FVhQ
Diverticulitis, Diverticulosis Diverticulosis occurs when small pouches, called diverticula, bulge outward through weak spots in the colon (large intestine). The pouches form...
03/03/2017
Colore**al Cancer Month: A colonoscopy is one way to identify colon cancer. Learn about this test here: http://ow.ly/u0cm309sbxp
Colonoscopy A colonoscopy allows a doctor to look inside the entire large intestine to see things such as inflamed tissue, abnormal growths, and ulcers. It is...
03/01/2017
Colore**al Cancer Month: Do you have a risk for developing colon cancer? Watch in ASL: http://ow.ly/7N3z309saVX
Colore**al Cancer Colon or re**al cancer is an abnormal growth of cells in the colon or re**um. The growth of cells is called a malignant tumor. The colon and re**um...