Colorectal cancer is a type of cancer that starts in the colon or rectum. It’s one of the most common cancers in the United States, but it’s also one of the most preventable. Regular screening can find this cancer early, when treatment works best. Who...
February is National School-Based Health Care Awareness Month, a time to recognize the vital role that school-based health centers (SBHCs) play in supporting student health and academic success. By providing accessible, on-site medical and behavioral health services,...
This January marks the first-ever Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month, launched by the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). This national observance aims to raise awareness of effective,...
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable types of cancer, yet it affects thousands of women each year. In the United States, about 13,960 new cases of invasive cervical cancer were diagnosed in 2023, and approximately...
As the days grow shorter and colder, many people experience shifts in mood. For some, these changes go beyond a case of the “winter blues” and become a condition called Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). SAD is a type of depression that affects millions of Americans...
December 1 is World AIDS Day. Raising awareness about HIV and AIDS is key to breaking stigma, encouraging testing, and ensuring access to care. At Primary Health Care, we’re proud to support the community with specialized HIV prevention and care services through our...
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