Educational Information | Dina Proto, RN

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...

American Heart Month: Cardiovascular Considerations for LGBTQ+ Patients

February is well-known for Valentine’s Day, and while this is a great time to share some extra love with your partner, family, and friends, February also encourages a heartfelt focus on cardiovascular health. Whether you’re...

Dealing with Stress During the Holidays

The holiday season can be stressful for all of us, and often times even more so for those in the LGBTQ+ community, today we have some helpful tips for coping with holiday stress from the Cleveland...

Breast Cancer Awareness: Inclusive Community for Breast Health

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and while the diagnosis is devastating in and of itself, many patients also face a lesser-known challenge that can be preventable. Consider this: a female patient is diagnosed with...

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