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Five Surprising Facts About High BP And What You Can Do About It
February is American Heart Month, a time when all people can focus on their cardiovascular health. However, what you don’t know about high [...]
Two Montgomery Health Systems Working to Save Us from COVID-19
Baptist Health The past two years have been challenging for Jackson Hospital and Baptist Health staff in the River Region. [...]
Keep Your Heart In Mind With Our HeartLink Wellness Program
An estimated 17.9 million people worldwide die of heart disease (also called coronary artery disease) every year, accounting for nearly one-third of all [...]
Omicron: What You Need To Know
Last updated 12/20/21. For the latest updates, visit https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/variants/omicron-variant.html. On November 24, 2021, a new variant of SARS-CoV-2, B.1.1.529, was reported to the [...]
New Initiatives To Improve Breastfeeding Rates
The Wellness Coalition strives to educate people on the benefits of breastfeeding and the importance of breastfeeding-friendly hospitals and workplaces. As part of [...]
Reducing Tobacco Use To Improve COVID-19 Outcomes
By flooding communities with cigarettes, vapes (e-cigs), and other varieties of its products, the tobacco industry continues to thrive, but it comes at [...]
Setting and Sticking With Your New Year’s Resolutions
Setting a New Year’s resolution is quite popular for many people. Some of the most common New Year’s resolutions include losing weight, being more physically active, and quitting smoking. The good thing [...]
Utilizing Lessons Learned From the Munch Code Program
The Munch Code is a program developed by the South Dakota Department of Health that strives to make choosing healthy snacks easier. [...]
The Importance of Timely Vaccinations & The COVID-19 Booster Doses
Although there was very little flu activity last year, experts are concerned that the 2021–2022 flu season could significantly impact respiratory illness [...]
Five Surprising Facts About High BP And What You Can Do About It
February is American Heart Month, a time when all people can focus on their cardiovascular health. However, what you don’t know about high [...]
Two Montgomery Health Systems Working to Save Us from COVID-19
Baptist Health The past two years have been challenging for Jackson Hospital and Baptist Health staff in the River Region. [...]
Keep Your Heart In Mind With Our HeartLink Wellness Program
An estimated 17.9 million people worldwide die of heart disease (also called coronary artery disease) every year, accounting for nearly one-third of all [...]
Omicron: What You Need To Know
Last updated 12/20/21. For the latest updates, visit https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/variants/omicron-variant.html. On November 24, 2021, a new variant of SARS-CoV-2, B.1.1.529, was reported to the [...]
New Initiatives To Improve Breastfeeding Rates
The Wellness Coalition strives to educate people on the benefits of breastfeeding and the importance of breastfeeding-friendly hospitals and workplaces. As part of [...]
Reducing Tobacco Use To Improve COVID-19 Outcomes
By flooding communities with cigarettes, vapes (e-cigs), and other varieties of its products, the tobacco industry continues to thrive, but it comes at [...]
Setting and Sticking With Your New Year’s Resolutions
Setting a New Year’s resolution is quite popular for many people. Some of the most common New Year’s resolutions include losing weight, being more physically active, and quitting smoking. The good thing [...]
Utilizing Lessons Learned From the Munch Code Program
The Munch Code is a program developed by the South Dakota Department of Health that strives to make choosing healthy snacks easier. [...]
The Importance of Timely Vaccinations & The COVID-19 Booster Doses
Although there was very little flu activity last year, experts are concerned that the 2021–2022 flu season could significantly impact respiratory illness [...]
Health Access For All: Celebrating National Health Minority Month
Every April, The Wellness Coalition (TWC) observes National Minority Health Month. The month is an opportunity to build awareness about the disproportionate burden [...]
Talk About a Stressful Situation: Coping With Stress During a Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major impact on our lives, and a lot of us are feeling distressed. Knowing how to [...]
Eat Up for National Nutrition Month
National Nutrition Month is an education and information campaign sponsored by the Academy of Nutrition. The campaign is designed to focus attention on [...]
Should I Breastfeed If I Have COVID-19? What To Know If You Test Positive
Breastfeeding is one of the best decisions you can make for your baby. Not only does it protect infants from many infections, it [...]
No Such Thing as Smoking Equality: Women Remain Highly Vulnerable
When the first Surgeon General’s Report on smoking was released in 1964, it caused a rapid drop in smoking among men. Yet smoking [...]
Hold Your Judgement, Please: The Stigma of Testing For COVID-19
Many people don’t mind the nasal swab test, but there are some who are afraid of it. The reason that they are fearful [...]
The Affordable Care Act Special Enrollment Period Has Begun
Dependable healthcare coverage is still in reach at affordable rates through healthcare.gov special enrollment. Since the open enrollment period for this year is [...]
Every Household Can Now Get Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests from CDC
Residential households in the U.S. can order one set of four free at-home tests from USPS.com. Here’s what you need to know about [...]