As the summer sun shines down on rural North Carolina, it’s the perfect time to explore a variety of healthy summer activities that the whole family can enjoy. Engaging in outdoor activities not only promotes physical fitness but also strengthens family bonds and creates lasting memories.
As the summer heat intensifies in rural North Carolina, the importance of hydration cannot be overstated. At Compassion Health Care, Inc. (CHC), we are committed to helping our community understand the critical role that hydration plays in maintaining good health, especially during the hot summer months.
As May rolls around each year, it brings with it a significant opportunity to shed light on an often overlooked aspect of our well-being: mental health. Designated as Mental Health Awareness Month, May serves as a reminder to prioritize and care for our mental and emotional well-being just as much as our physical health.
October is more than just a month of falling leaves and pumpkin spice lattes; it’s also Breast Cancer Awareness Month. During this time, we see a sea of pink ribbons, events, and campaigns dedicated to raising awareness about the disease. But why is this awareness so crucial? Let’s explore the significance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and how it plays a pivotal role in the fight against breast cancer.
Health equity is the state in which everyone has the opportunity to attain their full health potential, regardless of their social circumstances. It means that everyone has the same chance to be healthy, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or other factors.
Voting and your health are two things that you might not think are synonymous, but it’s an important relationship because it directly impacts your health and the health of your community.
We sat down with LaToya Jones, a Community Health Worker (CHW) Lead to discuss the Community Health Worker program and the ultimate goals of a CHW.
Is this an annual physical or a wellness exam? That’s a question we hear a lot from our patients at Compassion Health Care, Inc.
March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in the United States. March is designated to raise much-needed awareness for colorectal cancer screening, beginning at the age of 50.
Health equity and people of color, especially the black community, have been placed in the spotlight for many reasons recently, but even more now in regards to the COVID-19 vaccines that are being offered to us here in the United States. The U.S. health care system has historically failed the black community and communities of color. This is a major source of medical mistrust, which can be attributed by many to the Tuskegee syphilis study.
