Did you know?
Mosquito bites can cause West Nile virus if the mosquito was infected with it.

Steps to take
To prevent West Nile virus and other mosquito-borne diseases, use mosquito repellent as directed on the label, get rid of items around the house that hold standing water, and install or repair screens. Find out more from cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/westnile.

Did you know?
The 1st Sunday of June is National Cancer Survivors Day. This day honors people who have a history of cancer, their family, friends, and caregivers, and persons who do cancer research and provide treatment and support services.

Steps to take
Start to think of cancer as a chronic illness, not a death sentence. Support cancer research. Learn more from the National Cancer Survivors Day Foundation, Inc. at ncsdf.org. and from cancer.gov.

Did you know?
The most common type of cancer in the U.S. is skin cancer.

Steps to take
To help prevent skin cancer, limit sun exposure and use a sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15 or higher.

Did you know?
Many cancers can be cured if detected and treated early.

Steps to take
Get screening tests for cancer (e.g., breast, colon, prostate, etc.) as advised by your doctor. Do cancer self-exams, too. Find out more by going to Cancer.gov

Did you know?
The American Cancer Society states that about one-third of all cancers in the U.S. could be prevented with a healthy diet

Steps to take
Eat a balanced diet. Focus on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and beans. Maintain a healthy weight. Learn More from cancer.org

Did you know?
Latex and polyurethane condoms help reduce the spread of HIV and other STDs. They do not get rid of the risk entirely.

Steps to take
For “safer sex”, use a latex or polyurethane condom correctly and every time you have sex or genital-to-genital contact. Do this unless you have sex with only one partner and neither of you has an STD.

Did you know?
April is Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Awareness Month.  STDs are infections that pass from one person to another through sexual contact. They are also called sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

Steps to take
Get facts on STDs from the American Social Health Association at ashastd.org.

Did you know?
Influenza (the flu) is a yearly public health concern.  Flu season peaks from late December through March.  About 36,000 persons in the U.S. die from serious problems resulting from the flu.

Steps to take
Find out about this year’s flu and other current public health issues from the Centers for Disease and Prevention at cdc.gov

Did you know?
Good nutrition is about getting the nutrients you need for daily health and ones to help prevent disease. Persons of different ages have different nutrient needs.

Steps to take
Find out how many calories to eat each day and how much to eat from different food groups from www.mypyramid.gov.