Protect Your Health: Observe National Immunization Awareness Month
Welcome to August, the month dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of immunizations for safeguarding our health. National Immunization...
July is UV Safety Awareness Month
July is UV Safety Awareness Month, and with summer in full swing, it’s the perfect time to think about protecting...
June is Men’s Health Awareness Month
It’s time to talk about men’s health! This month is all about raising awareness around the health issues that commonly...
May is Healthy Vision Awareness Month
The Eyes Have It May is the month when we focus on our eyesight and celebrate Healthy Vision Awareness Month....
April Is Alcohol Awareness Month
Introduction Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a chronic disease that affects millions of Americans. It can lead to serious health...
March Is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of death from cancer in the United States. But there are ways to...
National Children’s Dental Health Month
Cavities, sometimes called caries or tooth decay, are a common chronic childhood disease. They can lead to pain, infection, feelings...
Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
Cancer is a disease in which cells in the body grow out of control. When cancer starts in the cervix, it...
December 1st is World HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus, which is the virus that causes HIV infection. The abbreviation “HIV” can refer to...
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month
More than 37 million US adults have diabetes, and 1 in 5 don’t know. Did you know that diabetes is...
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In Erie, Health Depends on Where You Live. That Must Change.
A ten-minute drive in Erie can mean a ten-year life expectancy gap. Learn how MHEDS is expanding access and fighting for true health equity in every neighborhood.