CHS Blog
February is National Cancer Prevention Month
February is National Cancer Prevention Month. According to the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), nearly half of all cancers diagnosed and deaths from cancers in the United States are due to preventable causes. These causes include smoking, excess body weight, physical inactivity, and excessive exposure to the sun. This means we can take steps […]
February is American Heart Month
Did you know heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States? According to the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, heart disease, stroke and other cardiovascular diseases account for approximately $320 billion in health care expenditures and related expenses annually, and are among the most widespread […]
COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shots
Although COVID-19 vaccines remain effective in preventing severe disease, the CDC now recommends booster shots to increase immune response and increased protection against getting infected with COVID-19, especially in people ages 65 and older. You may wonder why you need a booster shot. The CDC says that “studies show after getting vaccinated against COVID-19, protection […]
Summer Safety Tips
Summer is here! It is a great time to have fun outdoors, especially with loosened pandemic restrictions. It is still important to stay healthy and safe in the sun, water and heat. Here are some tips from Better you at Florida Blue. Sun Safety If sunburn happens: Recreational/Sports Safety Water Safety Bites and Stings If […]
10 Steps to Better Health
May 9-15 is National Women’s Health Week and you may be wondering what steps to take for better health. Below is a list to help you get started. Take care of your physical and mental health: Seek help if you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence. National Domestic Violence Hotline is a 24/7 […]
Meet Rosa Hammer
Catholic Health Services is fortunate to care for amazing patients every day throughout its four medical campuses and there are patients who leave an indelible mark on the healthcare staff and anyone who meets them. This was the case with Rosa Hammer. At 101 years old, Rosa still maintains her broker’s license and works with […]
5 Steps to Help You Cope with Stress
April is Stress Awareness Month. Many of us are experiencing high levels of stress and it is damaging our health. Stress is one of the great public health challenges of our time, but it still isn’t being taken as seriously as physical health concerns. Help us raise awareness of both the causes and cures for […]
Celebrate American Heart Month
Did you know heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States? According to the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases account for approximately $320 billion in health care expenditures and related expenses annually and are among the most widespread […]
Myths and Facts About Covid-19 Vaccines
Can a COVID-19 vaccine make me sick with COVID-19? No. None of the authorized and recommended COVID-19 vaccines currently in development in the United States contain the live virus that causes COVID-19. This means that a COVID-19 vaccine cannot make you sick with COVID-19. There are several different types of vaccines in development. All of […]
8 Things to Know About the COVID-19 Vaccine
Soon there will be authorized and recommended vaccines to prevent COVID-19 in the United States, here are 8 things you need to know about the new COVID-19 Vaccination Program and COVID-19 vaccines. Visit cdc.gov/coronavirus for the latest information on COVID-19. […]