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March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Here’s What You Should Know!
Despite being one of the leading causes of cancer deaths in America, colorectal cancer doesn’t receive the attention it deserves. The American Cancer Society estimates there'll be about 153,020 new cases of colorectal cancer in the US this year and 52,550 deaths. This society has raised concerns about increasing diagnosis rates in younger people (below 45 years) and more advanced stages of disease at diagnosis (where it's harder to treat).
Nutrition matters: Build a healthy diet, live a healthier life!
Dietitian nutritionists are experts that can help you make food choices that meet your specific needs. A Registered Dietitian Nutritionist can help design a meal plan for your unique needs and provide guidance about meals when you have any health conditions. Determining what to eat becomes more important as you grow older and your nutritional needs change.
Supporting Black Men’s Mental Health
Too often shrouded in mystery, stigma, and shame, mental health (and mental illness) does not get the attention it deserves. But mental health affects your job, physical health, relationships, will to live—in short, everything.
It’s American Heart Month: Protect Your Heart!
What works 24 hours a day, beating 100,000 times, pumping six liters of blood every minute? You guessed right—your heart. Your heart helps blood circulate around your body, serving every cell except those in the cornea. And you could not live without one.
Protecting the Pearly Whites: Your Child’s Dental Health and You
February is National Children's Dental Health Month, an opportunity to reflect on the importance of children’s dental health and how to support healthy teeth. Protecting your child's dental health helps avoid preventable dental diseases, and proper support helps detect dental problems early and get them treated.
January is Thyroid Awareness Month: Here’s What You Should Know
January is Thyroid Awareness Month—an opportunity to spread the word about thyroid health. It's also a time to encourage thyroid disease prevention, early detection, treatment, funding, and research.
Cervical Cancer: Screening and Prevention
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. It's a perfect opportunity to spread awareness about cervical cancer, including its prevention, screening, and treatment.
January Is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month: Here’s What You Should Know
Cervical cancer kills about 300,000 women each year, but it’s one of the most preventable and treatable cancers if caught early. January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month—a time to consider some key messages and to take action.
Have a Healthy New Year: Your Annual Checkup Checklist
Your guide to a healthy new year! All you need to know about yearly health screenings, tests, and vaccines for adults.
2022 Annual Report
Check out Advance Community Health's 2022 Annual Report to learn more about our organizational highlights and contributions to the community!
Advance Community Health Kicks Off Its 50th Anniversary With A $50,000 Grant from Advance Auto Parts Foundation
Advance Community Health is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its founding. Read about the Advance Auto Parts Foundation $50,000 grant!
Getting more people vaccinated before summer
Advance Community Health participated in NC's Bringing Back Summer campaign. Read about our efforts to help our communities get vaccinated.