PHC's Student Advisory Council took over Polk County Health Department's By The Numbers podcast to talk about teens and mental health. Watch both Part 1 and Part 2 here!By the...
Breaking the Stigma: Students Speak Out on Mental Health
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Awareness
Feeling Overwhelmed? Discover 5 Simple Stress-Busting Techniques You Can Start Today
April is Stress Awareness Month, a time to recognize the impact stress has on our lives and learn effective ways to manage it. Stress affects everyone differently—what's...
STOP Eating These Foods If You’re Stressed!
Cortisol is a hormone our bodies make when we're stressed. It helps us handle tough situations, but too much for too long can harm our health. Some foods can raise cortisol...
Colon Cancer Can Be Silent—But This Simple Test Could Save Your Life!
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....
Celebrating National School-Based Health Care Awareness Month
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...
Take the First Step Toward Recovery: Learn About PHC’s MAT/MOUD Program
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...