Healthy Families

04/09/2026

Did you know? Oral health is about more than just cavities. 🦷✨

When we think about HPV (Human Papillomavirus), we usually think of cervical cancer. But here’s a crucial fact: HPV is now a leading cause of oropharyngeal cancers (cancer in the back of the throat, tonsils, and tongue). 👅

In fact, HPV-related oral cancers are rising, especially among men. The good news? They are often highly preventable and treatable when caught early.

3 Things You Can Do Today:

1️⃣ Get Vaccinated: The HPV vaccine is a powerhouse at preventing the strains that cause these cancers. It’s most effective when given young, but adults up to age 45 can still benefit! 💉
2️⃣ Check Your Mouth: During your next dental cleaning, ask your dentist for an oral cancer screening. It’s quick, painless, and saves lives. 🩺
3️⃣ Know the Signs: Keep an eye out for a persistent sore throat, earaches, hoarseness, or swelling in the neck that doesn't go away.
Early detection is everything. Let’s protect our smiles and our health! 💙

04/01/2026

03/30/2026

𝑰𝒕 𝒊𝒔 𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆.

03/27/2026

𝒀𝒐𝒖 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒐𝒑𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑪𝒐𝒍𝒐𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒂𝒍 𝑪𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒓 𝒔𝒄𝒓𝒆𝒆𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈!
Some can even be done from the comfort of your home at a low cost. Talk with your healthcare provider to learn more about getting screened.

03/25/2026

Colon cancer removes you from the picture. Screening keeps you in the game. There are easy options for Colorectal Cancer screening. Don’t wait. If you are 45 or older, talk with your healthcare provider today.

03/23/2026

What is a Colonoscopy? Check out the video below.

A colonoscopy is a colorectal cancer screening test. The doctor uses a thin flexible tube to look at the lining of your colon and re**um. If abnormal areas o...

03/20/2026

Did you know you can test for Colon Cancer from the comfort of your own home? Check out the video below.

The stool DNA-FIT test is a colorectal cancer screening test. It checks for DNA changes and blood in your stool (p**p). This video describes how the test i...

03/18/2026

There are many ways to screen for colon cancer, including a simple test you can take at home. Talk to your doctor today to get screened.

03/16/2026

𝑪𝒐𝒍𝒐𝒏 𝒄𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒓 𝒊𝒔 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑷𝒓𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝑪𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒓.
Yep, you read that right. Let's spread the word.

03/13/2026

𝙏𝙖𝙡𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙨𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙨 𝙨𝙖𝙫𝙚𝙨 𝙡𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙨.
84% of people say they’d share their screening experience to encourage others.
88% say encouraging screening is an act of love.
One conversation could make all the difference for someone you care about.
Start the conversation today. It matters more than you think.

03/13/2026

96% of people say they’d be more likely to get screened if they knew colorectal cancer is preventable.
Here’s the truth: colorectal cancer is highly preventable when caught early…
But 52% of Americans don’t know that.
We can change that. Share the facts. Screening saves lives.