Mental Health Awareness Month
Did you know that 1 in 5 people experience a mental health condition during their life. And that 1 in 6 young people have experienced a major depressive episode.
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Sports physicals are an important tool in preventing injury for young athletes
Getting a sports physical can help identify “hidden” cardiovascular risks or other health risks or injuries for young athletes. Cardiovascular risk is one of the most commonly identified issues in a sports physical. Poor vision, past or present injuries that could pose a risk to performance, current or past conditions and current medications will also be examined and identified.
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Join Advantage Health and other Healthcare Leaders for a Community health Panel on March 27 in Detroit
Advantage Health is hosting an open health panel discussion, Community Health Impact “After” COVID on Wednesday, March 27 at 2 p.m. at Advantage Health headquarters at 100 Talon Center in Detroit.
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March is Colon Cancer Screening Month
Listen to your gut and consider colon cancer screening if you’re 45 or older
Colorectal, or colon cancer screening is a focus for Advantage Health during the month of March – and for good reason. Also known as colon cancer, it is the third leading cause of cancer death for both men and women, with an estimated 52,980 persons in the U.S. projected to die of colorectal cancer in 2021, according to the National Cancer Institute (NCI).
February is American Heart Month
February is American Heart Month. It’s a great time to learn how to reduce your risks for heart disease. One in three U.S. adults are currently living with a type of heart disease, so it should come as no surprise that it is the leading cause of death in the U.S. and a major cause of disability for American everywhere.
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Advantage Health’s Ryan Beebe now seeing patients at new Midtown Detroit location
We’re excited to announce that Family Practice Nurse Practitioner Ryan Beebe will now be serving patients at Advantage Health’s new, state-of-the-art Midtown facility at 101 E. Alexandrine Street one block off Woodward Avenue in Detroit.
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January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
What is Cervical Cancer? Anyone with a cervix is at risk for cervical cancer. It occurs most often in people over age 30 and starts in the cells of the cervix, which is the lower, narrow end of the uterus (womb).
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December is Depression Awareness Month
If you feel depressed, make an appointment to see your doctor or mental health professional as soon as you can. If you’re reluctant to seek treatment, talk to a friend or loved one, any health care professional, a faith leader, or someone else you trust.
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Remembering and honoring our neighbors during the Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day Service
Advantage Health is proud to participate in the Homeless Memorial Service on Thursday, December 21 at The Cathedral Church of St. Paul Detroit at 1 p.m. Food will be provided to all in attendance from Capuchin Soup Kitchen.
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November is Diabetes and Tobacco Awareness Month
November is Diabetes and Tobacco Awareness Month. The two issues are related. People who smoke cigarettes are 30-40 percent more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes compared to those who don’t smoke.
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