By Barb Norbeck. Ms. Norbeck (Minnesota Chippewa Tribe) is a member of NICOA and lives in Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula. I don’t let cold weather stand
Stroke: Know the Signs
The following information is by the National Stroke Association. Nearly 800,000 people in the U.S. experience a stroke each year, and someone dies
Asthma & Allergy Awareness Month
Each year, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) declares May to be "National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month." It's a peak season
Make Your Eye Health a Priority
It’s Healthy Vision Month! Make Your Eye Health a Priority Women are more likely to have eye-related diseases and conditions, including cataracts,
Communication: The Key to Connection
Each May, Better Hearing & Speech Month provides an opportunity to raise awareness about communication disorders and support in providing
National Women’s Health Weeks Kicks Off on Mother’s Day
The following is from the Office on Women's Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. National Women's Health Week is a national effort
Arthritis impacts more than 50 Million Americans
The following information is from the Arthritis Foundation website. May is recognized each year as National Arthritis Awareness Month.
Age Out Loud – Older Americans Month 2017
Each May, the Administration for Community Living (ACL) leads our nation’s celebration of Older Americans Month (OAM). ACL designed the 2017 OAM