by Community Health Connections | Sep 11, 2020 | Action Health Services, Fitchburg, Gardner, Health Centers, Leominster, Newsroom, Today's News
Every year the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) highlight the importance of immunization with National Immunization Awareness Month, but healthcare professionals across the country stress that getting immunized is important year-round. Immunization is...
by Community Health Connections | Aug 25, 2020 | Action Health Services, Fitchburg, Gardner, Health Centers, Leominster, Today's News
More than one million people per year are affected by an eye injury. Ninety percent of these injuries could have been prevented had the individuals been wearing proper protective eye wear while participating in sports and other recreational activities or performing...
by Community Health Connections | Jul 29, 2020 | Action Health Services, Fitchburg, Gardner, Health Centers, Leominster, Today's News
Most people have heard of cataracts and know they have something to do with the eyes, but what are they? Cataracts are a clouding of the lens of the eye, which prevents passage of light into the eye, dimming vision. Left untreated, cataracts can eventually cause...
by Community Health Connections | Apr 29, 2020 | Action Health Services, Fitchburg, Gardner, Health Centers, Leominster, Newsroom, Today's News
Although September has been proclaimed Fruits & Veggies – More Matters® Month by the Produce for Better Health Foundation, every month is a great time to promote better health by eating less meat and saturated fats and more fresh, beneficial fruits and vegetables....
by Community Health Connections | Mar 30, 2020 | Action Health Services, Fitchburg, Gardner, Health Centers, Leominster, Today's News
Colorectal cancer is one of the most preventable and treatable cancers if it’s detected early but, sadly, one in every three Americans does not get screened. Colorectal cancer is currently the second leading cause of cancer deaths in U.S. men and women combined. In...
by Community Health Connections | Mar 24, 2020 | Action Health Services, Fitchburg, Gardner, Leominster, Today's News
In 1963 President Lyndon B. Johnson declared February American Heart Month, urging Americans “to give heed to the nationwide problem of the heart and blood-vessel diseases and to support the programs required to bring about its solution.” Today, despite tremendous...
by Community Health Connections | Feb 6, 2020 | Fitchburg, Gardner, Leominster, Today's News
Don’t let the relatively warm winter so far fool you – there’s plenty of winter left and cold weather is always just around the corner. By taking some simple precautions and being aware of the dangers posed by the cold you can protect yourself and your loved ones from...
by Community Health Connections | Dec 31, 2019 | Action Health Services, Fitchburg, Gardner, Health Centers, Leominster, Today's News
Depression often strikes around the holidays as many individuals experience a wide range of feelings and emotions that can be triggered by the season. Of course, depression can occur at any time of year, but the holidays are especially suited to helping create...
by Community Health Connections | Nov 25, 2019 | Action Health Services, Fitchburg, Gardner, Leominster
November has been declared Lung Cancer Awareness Month as part of a major campaign to increase Americans’ awareness of this leading cause of cancer deaths and second most common cancer among both men and women in this country. Lung cancer is the uncontrolled growth of...
by Community Health Connections | Oct 17, 2019 | Action Health Services, Fitchburg, Gardner, Health Centers, Leominster, Newsroom
This month marks the 20th anniversary of Health Literacy Month and this year, more than ever, the ability of people to understand and act upon health information is critical. Studies consistently show that a significant number of people have problems reading,...
