October 21, 2021
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Our staff wore pink on Wednesday this week to bring awareness to breast cancer. This was a fun way to promote awareness and start a conversation with our patients about the importance of screening mammograms.
Other than skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer among American women. 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. Mammograms are the best way to find breast cancer early, when it is easier to treat and before it is big enough to feel or cause symptoms.
We were able to capture a few photos of our staff:
National Immunization Awareness Month:
Understanding Vaccine Schedules Every August, National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) highlights the important role immunizations play in protecting people of all ages from vaccine-preventable diseases. One of the most common questions people have is, “Why are there different vaccine schedules for different ages?” The answer is simple: our immune systems change throughout life, and vaccine…