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Individuals may avoid seeking treatment form mental health concrns due to a lck of understanding surrounding their mental health insurance benefits , knowing the type of provider to choose, and the the stigma associated with seeking treatment.
Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are a group of developmental disabilities that can cause significant social, communication, and behavioral challenges. CDC estimates that about 1 in 88 children has been identified with an ASD. Scientists do not know yet exactly what causes this problem. Click Here To Learn More
Colorectal Cancer Awareness (3/21)
March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), among cancers that affect both men and women, colorectal cancer (cancer of the colon or rectum) is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. Every year, more than 140,000 Americans are diagnosed with colorectal cancer, and more than 50,000 people die. Click Here To Read More
Heart and blood vessel disease are our nation’s #1 killer.
Ninety percent of us have a risk factor for heart disease. More than two-thirds of the American adult population is overweight, with one-third categorized as obese. These statistics are especially concerning since obesity is now recognized as a major, independent risk factor for heart disease. Despite the startling statistics, changing your lifestyle can dramatically decrease your risk for heart disease and stroke. Click here to read more
Rates of medical misdiagnosis in America are 1 in 5
The thought of experiencing a medical misdiagnosis is frightening and potentially life-threatening. Even doctors are not immune. According to the New England Jour- nal of Medicine, 35% of doctors have reported errors in their own care or that of a family member. Click here to read more