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Cancer prevention starts with the choices you make every day
February is National Cancer Prevention Month. This month is a great time to learn about the many ways to prevent or lower your risk for developing cancer. Cancer prevention starts with the choices you make every day. While not all risks are within our control, every step you take can help create a healthier future. Avoid Tobacco Smoking is one of the most preventable causes of cancer. Smoking and consuming tobacco products is linked to 20 different cancers. Nearly 20% of all…Read more
Cervical Cancer Awareness: Prevention is Power
Cervical cancer is cancer of the cells in the cervix. Each year, about 13,000 people in the United States are diagnosed with cervical cancer, and about 4,000 people die from it. Most cases of cervical cancer are caused by human papillomavirus, commonly known as HPV. About HPV There are more than 100 types of HPV. Roughly a dozen are known to lead to cancer. HPV infections cause most cervical cancers. HPV…Read more
On Maternal Health Awareness Day, the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is shedding light on the importance of maternal health and the work that’s been done to improve maternal health outcomes in Virginia. What is Maternal Health? Maternal health refers to the health and well-being of women during pregnancy, childbirth, and after childbirth (postpartum). It includes physical, emotional, and mental health. Maternal health includes access to: Quality prenatal care Safe…Read more