Mental health affects how we handle stress, relate to others, and make healthy choices at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood. Each year in the U.S., 1 in 5 adults and 1 in 6 youth experience a mental health disorder.
Written by DaWayne Cleckley for Community Health Net Lynn Denning is the Medical Services Coordinator at Community Health Net, having joined the organization in 2022. She is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the medical offices, along with monitoring the organization’s LPN and medical assistants.
Introduction Millions of Americans suffer from Alcohol use disorder (AUD). But AUD can be prevented, and with effective treatment, people can and do recover. Get the Facts What Is Alcohol Use Disorder? Alcohol use disorder is a chronic, progressive disease that is fatal if untreated.
Introduction Colorectal cancer is a type of cancer that affects the colon, rectum, or anus. It is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. However, there are ways to prevent colorectal cancer, and regular screening tests can help detect it early and reduce deaths from this disease.
A child’s smile is a beautiful thing! And strong, healthy teeth are important for more than just bright, confident smiles. February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, a time to focus on the importance of children’s oral health, especially how to prevent cavities.
Although the world has made significant progress since the late 1990s, HIV remains a major public health issue that affects millions of people worldwide. Get the Facts HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus. It weakens a person’s immune system by destroying important cells that fight disease and infection.
Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. About 1 in 3 people over 65 die from Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. Get the Facts Alzheimer’s disease is a primary cause of dementia. Alzheimer’s disease damages nerve cells in the brain.
Join us on Friday, October 21, 2022, at Sheraton Erie Bayfront Hotel The 2022 Community Health Net Annual Meeting is your opportunity to network with healthcare and business professionals from throughout the Erie Region as we gather to discuss the important impact of mental health on our community.
Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is a real fear for parents. It can affect any family, seemingly without reason or warning. Get the Facts Sometimes a baby who seems healthy dies during sleep. If this happens to a healthy baby younger than one year old,
Protecting your child from potentially treatable diseases is vital if you are expecting parents or new parents. Newborn screening identifies conditions that can affect a child’s long-term health or survival. Get the Facts Newborn screening is a public health program that tests spots of blood from all newborns for certain conditions that are not noticeable at the time of birth but can cause serious disability or even death if not treated quickly.
