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Community Health Charities June 2012 Newsletter

  • Wellness Challenge

    What is the most common form of cancer in the United States?

    Breast cancer

    Lung cancer

    Skin cancer

    Pancreatic cancer

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  • Free Video Podcast – Staying Active in Your Senior Years

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  • Free Video Podcast – Staying Off the Sidelines with Arthritis

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  • Free Video Podcast – Learn about CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services)

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  • Free Video Podcast – All about AARP

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  • From Sun Screening to Health Screening – Staying Healthy at Any Age

    People, especially men, are not big fans of the doctor’s office – but you know your body better than anyone else. Always tell your doctor about any changes in your health, including your vision and hearing. Ask them about any conditions you are concerned about, not just the ones listed here. If you have questions about diseases that typically affect men (such as prostate cancer or skin cancer) or woman (such as breast cancer or lupus) be sure to ask them or visit the any of the resources listed throughout this article.

    Get the Screenings You Need
    Screenings are tests that look for diseases before you have symptoms. Blood pressure checks and tests for high cholesterol are examples of screenings.  Some screenings occur in your doctor's office but others such as a colonoscopy or mammogram need special equipment so you may have to go to a different office.     
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  • Free Webinar: Talking to Your Kids about Peer Pressure and Bullying

    Community Health Charities will partner with the Mental Health Association of Maryland to present a nationwide webinar on  “Talking to Your Kids About Peer Pressure and Bullying.” 

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  • African-American Bone Marrow Donation

    More young African-Americans are urgently needed on the national Be The Match Registry, the world’s largest listing of potential marrow donors. Currently, just 7 percent of 10 million potential donors on the registry are African-American.

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  • Meet Mary Murray

    When Mary Murray was diagnosed with ALS in January of 2010, she was a professor of English at Massasoit Community College in Brockton, MA. She loved her job helping her students realize their dreams. She considered it a privilege to help transform their lives through education.

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  • Seeing the Doctor Soon? Go Prepared.

    For some, a yearly physical means just a few quick routine exams like height, weight, blood pressure, a little blood draw and a chance to talk to your doctor about what may be bothering you.

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  • Fireworks Safety Tips for the Summer Holiday Season

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  • Cataract Awareness and UV Safety

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  • Honey Lemon Chicken

     This deliciously sweet and sour chicken dish from the American Diabetes Association is the perfect addition to any summer meal.

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