Prevention
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National Birth Defects Prevention Month
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January is National Birth Defects Prevention Month, a time dedicated to providing information on birth defects, prevention or risk reduction, and where to seek help if you have concerns about birth defects. The CDC estimates that 1 in 33 babies are born with a birth defect in the United States every year. Depending on the…
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National Influenza Vaccination Week Reminder – It’s Not Too Late!
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In 2025, National Influenza Vaccination Week is December 1st-7th. This is a reminder that if you haven’t been vaccinated against the flu yet, it’s not too late, schedule your shot today!
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Preventing Illness this Fall and Winter
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There are many things to love and enjoy with the changing seasons, including Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas, but getting sick is not one of them. Here are some tips to staying healthy this fall and winter.
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It’s Respiratory Virus Season!
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Respiratory viruses, like flu, RSV, and COVID-19, are typically most active in the fall and winter. Today, the CDPH urges everyone, but especially pregnant women, elderly, and children, to go out and get vaccinated for the flu.
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Celebrate Healthy Aging Month
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September is Healthy Aging Month. As we age, we become aware of the changes in our minds and bodies. Living a healthy lifestyle can help you deal with those changes. It may also prevent some health problems and help make the most of your life. You can celebrate Healthy Aging Month by practicing these five…
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Are you drinking enough water?
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Increasing water intake doesn’t simply just reduce weight and weight-related factors like blood pressure, cholesterol, and body fat percentage; it can influence your mood, immune system, skin, and energy for the better.
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3 Heat Illnesses to Watch For This Summer
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Another Sacramento heat wave means being extra cautious about these heat illnesses due to prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures.
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Cervical Screening Awareness
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Are you overdue for routine cervical screening? It’s Cervical Screening Awareness Week, which aims to raise awareness of cervical health screening (Pap test and HPV test), which can help prevent cervical cancer or find it early. This week is also an excellent time to set a reminder to schedule this important testing.
