Dina Proto | Dina Proto, RN

World AIDS Day and Preventing HIV Stigma

Originally published for Equality Healthcare Consulting. Each year, the beginning of December marks the important observance of World AIDS Day, and the entire month is dedicated to raising awareness and promoting testing and prevention of...

Diabetic Disparities: National Diabetes Month

Originally published at Equality Healthcare Consulting. November is recognized as National Diabetes Month, an important time to raise awareness and education to promote prevention and proper treatment. According to the Centers for Disease Control and...

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Originally published for Equality Healthcare Consulting October is a time when, in many areas across the U.S., autumn leaves change to beautiful orange, yellow, red, and pink hues. Outside of nature, we also see that rosy...

Wellness Beyond Wrinkles: Healthy Aging Month

Originally posted by Equality Healthcare Consulting The concept of aging gracefully may be defined differently from one person to the next, and some with fewer wrinkles than others, but healthy aging is a journey we all...

Immunization Conversations: National Immunization Awareness Month

Originally posted by Equality Healthcare Consulting Pumpkin spice season is around the corner, though unfortunately, flu season is by its side. August is an opportune time for healthcare practitioners to have immunization conversations about the flu...

Minority Mental Health Awareness Month

Minority Mental Health Awareness Month: Promoting Holistic Well-Being One Step at a Time Patients come from all walks of life with unique identities, backgrounds and stories to tell. Lived experiences — in addition to biological factors...

Take PRIDE in Your Health!

June is Pride Month in the United States: an important time to honor LGBTQ+ history and to celebrate diversity in its many forms. This is an opportunity to reflect on the Stonewall Riots and impacts throughout...

By a Stroke of Luck: Protecting LGBTQ+ Patients Against Stroke Risk

Strokes can be life altering — or even life ending, with often a stroke of luck being the difference between life and death. These medical emergencies are the No. 5 cause of death and a leading...

Alcohol Awareness Month and LGBTQ+ Patient Health

Beer, wine, margaritas, rum runners, whiskey sours, and beyond: alcohol comes in many forms, just like the diversity of the individuals who drink it. April is Alcohol Awareness Month: an ideal time to shed light on...

National Kidney Month: Building Paths for LGBTQ+ Patients

National Kidney Month: Building Paths for LGBTQ+ Patients March is National Kidney Month, and 2022’s theme focuses on building paths to better kidney care. According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney...

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