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Celebrating Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day
It’s never a bad time to discuss the importance of children’s mental health and with Children’s Mental Health Day on May 9th, we wanted to take a moment to bring awareness! At Primary Health Network, we believe that mental health is just as crucial as physical health, and we’re committed to providing comprehensive, accessible care…
National Drug Take-Back Day | Promoting Personal Safety and Environmental Responsibility
April 26th marks National Drug Take-Back Day! Too often, unused prescription drugs find their way into the wrong places. That’s frequently dangerous and tragic. National Drug Take-Back Day makes a difference for your safety and the health of our environment by addressing this critical issue. Why is Drug Take-Back Day Important? How many of us…
Tips for Achieving Your Health Goals
It’s now April, and some of us may struggle to keep our New Year’s Resolution & other health goals! So how can we stick to our planned wellness overhauls? It may be time to turn those plans into actionable goals. Why will this help me with my Health Goals? A goal is a choice to…
Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
As the days grow shorter and temperatures drop, many people experience changes in their mood and energy levels. For some, these changes are mild, but for others, they can develop into a more serious condition known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Understanding the symptoms, causes, and treatment options can help individuals manage SAD and improve…
New Year’s Resolutions: A Fresh Start for Your Health and Well-Being
The new year is a time for fresh starts and setting goals. It’s an opportunity to reflect on the past year and plan for a brighter, healthier future. If you’re thinking about making New Year’s resolutions, here are some tips and ideas to help you succeed. 1. Set SMART Goals To make your resolutions stick,…
Creative Ways to Use Those Thanksgiving Leftovers
Thanksgiving dinner is over, but your fridge is still bursting with turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce! Before you get bored with reheated plates, let’s explore some creative ways to reinvent your leftovers into delicious meals. 1. Turkey Turnaround 2. Mashed Potato Magic 3. Cranberry Sauce Remix 4. Stuffing Surprise 5. Pie Potential Thanksgiving leftovers don’t…
Men’s Health Awareness Month | No Shave November
November is Men’s Health Awareness Month, with International Men’s Day on November 19th. This month, we’re focusing on raising awareness about prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health, and suicide prevention. Our Community Health Nurse, Thomas Hall, BSN, RN, shares some essential insights in his latest blog post: The goal of Men’s Health Awareness Month is…
National Recovery Month | A Journey to Recovery
Addiction impacts not only individuals but also their families and communities. Though recovery from substance use disorder has long been shrouded in stigma and secrecy, progress is being made. Since 1989, National Recovery Month has celebrated the strength of those in recovery and the importance of providing support. While recovery is challenging, it becomes achievable…
The Importance of Yearly Physicals for Kids
As parents, we all want our children to grow up healthy, happy, and strong. While it’s easy to focus on the visible aspects of their well-being—like what they eat or how often they exercise—there’s another critical piece to keeping kids healthy that can sometimes be overlooked: their yearly physical exam. A yearly physical is an…
Cholesterol Awareness
Changing what you eat can help you on your journey of Cholesterol Awareness. The best way to achieve a low-cholesterol diet is to add foods that lower LDL, the harmful cholesterol-carrying particle. When it comes to investing money, experts recommend adding several foods that lower cholesterol in different ways should work better than focusing on…