Each month, the Body/Mind poster delivers brief, interesting articles on important health and wellness topics. To maximize the health and wellness promotion, your hospital is encouraged to coordinate its development strategies with the designated monthly topics.
JANUARY
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Physical health
Discusses the hazards of a sedentary lifestyle and the benefits of regular exercise
FEBRUARY
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Heart health
Explains the dangers associated with untreated high blood pressure
MARCH
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Nutrition
Addresses junk food/fast food consumption in America and suggests healthful alternatives
APRIL
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Cancer
Examines skin cancer risk factors and prevention
MAY
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Allergies and asthma
Discusses seasonal pollen
JUNE
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Occupational health and safety
Focuses on the importance of stretching and provides sample stretches
JULY
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Back-to-school
Examines common causes of stress for adolescents and suggests ways to minimize its effects
AUGUST
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Men's health
Addresses the importance of PSA exams to the prevention of prostate cancer
SEPTEMBER
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Cold & flu
Provides suggestions for cold and flu prevention
OCTOBER
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Women's health
Explains mammograms and their importance to the prevention of breast cancer
NOVEMBER
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Diabetes
Offers a diabetes management update and highlights the latest treatment options
DECEMBER
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Stress and depression
Gives advice for combating holiday stress and depression