Advance Academy
Welcome to Advance Academy — a place to learn more about wellness tips, trending health topics and all the information you need to live a happy, healthy life!
2023 Annual Report
Check out Advance Community Health’s 2023 Annual Report to learn more about our organizational highlights and contributions to the community!
The Importance of Social Workers in Healthcare
One group of health professionals touches more lives across all age groups and provides various kinds of support in your lifetime – social workers. In March we celebrated National Social Work Month. It was an opportunity to celebrate social workers’ contributions to patient care and society.
Veronica Creech appointed as Chief of Economic Development and External Engagement at Advance Community Health
Advance Community Health announced today that Veronica Creech has been appointed Chief of Economic Development and External Engagement for the organization.
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.