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The holiday season is upon us, but holidays don’t have to be the only reason to have a celebration.  There are ongoing life successes, milestones, events and even small achievements that we choose to celebrate.  Whether it’s an A on an exam, losing a first tooth or conquering a fear, there’s many little things in […]

Perseverance is a personal quality that can come through in different circumstances and is necessary to overcome many of life’s challenges.  Perseverance is found in oneself to keep going through difficult times, navigate around obstacles and exists despite discouragement.  This quality teaches us how to keep moving forward and can teach us many new things […]

There are hundreds of products that either advertise to help boost your immune system or people promote them, claiming they reduce certain ailments.  Unfortunately not all of them work or might not be right for you.  Everyone gets sick at some point in their lives, but some of us seem to get sick more often […]

Showing kindness can be an intentional act or something that you demonstrate out of reaction or habit.  Showing kindness can make others feel good and can also make you feel good too.  What are some ways that you show kindness to others?  Here are some ideas of ways you can demonstrate kindness: Smiling at someone […]

Health numeracy is another form of health literacy. Health numeracy involves understanding statistics, graphs, probabilities and numbers on health and then applying them to your health decisions. Health numeracy is used as another way to help us understand health information. By itself, health information can sometimes be confusing and difficult to understand. Without a background […]

Health literacy is utilizing information we receive to make appropriate decisions about our health. Health literacy is important for us to be able to understand our health and communicate efficiently with health professionals. Without a background in health, reading, writing and understanding health literacy can be challenging for many people. Improving your health literacy can […]

The holiday season is quickly approaching and that means celebrations of many different kinds will be happening.  Whether you plan to or not, money can be easily spent during this time.  From food to gifts, the cost can quickly add up.  However, if you plan ahead, it doesn’t have to break the bank.  Here are […]

Thankfulness is the feeling you get of appreciation or gratefulness for something.  The act of being thankful is most often remembered during this time of year.  However, it is something that should be practiced all year round.  For many, remembering thankfulness is something that must be practiced and disciplined to occur on a regular basis.  […]

November is known for many significant holidays and occasions as well as it being the last official month of autumn.  From holidays such as Thanksgiving and Veterans Day, to remembrances of the end of WWI and the Gettysburg address.  The month of November also recognizes the following health observances: bladder health, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, […]

Caregivers are an essential role in many people’s lives. Whether caring for a family member or friend, caregiving is provided by over 65 million adults in the United States according to the Caregiver Action Network.  Caregiving is a full-time job for some and a part time job for others.  It can range in responsibility depending […]

Emotional support is something we all need to receive.  Emotional support can include the demonstration of support, concern, encouragement or love for another person.  Often, we provide emotional support to other people, both personal and professional.  There are many different types of emotional support and it can be something that is different from person to […]

In the business world, timeliness refers to when something is expected to be available and when it is actually available.  Timeliness is a very important aspect of providing great clinical care and customer service in the healthcare system.  It demonstrates that you care and respect the person you are caring for and that you prioritize […]