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Earth Day Tips
Apr 22, 2022
Our environment plays a role in our health, so it's important to keep our Earth healthy! As we celebrate Earth Day today, here are 10 simple tips to making earth-friendly changes at home and at work.
1. Turn off the lights when you are not in the room. Also, opt for energy efficient lightbulbs. Not sure on how to go about making your home energy efficient? Reach out
. . .Read MoreGreat Ideas for Easter Egg Hunts (minus the sugar!)
Apr 15, 2022
Easter is a time for celebration among friends and family with Easter egg hunts, food, decorations, and more. Easter egg hunts often involve plastic eggs commonly filled with candy.
According to the National Retail Federation, about 80% of Americans are planning on celebrating Easter and will spend about $20.8 billion this year, which is about $169.79 per person. About
. . .Read MoreNational Public Health Week
Apr 4, 2022
It’s National Public Health Week!
National Public Health Week (NPHW) was established in 1995 by the American Public Health Association to educate the public, policymakers and public health professionals about issues important to improving the public’s health. But what is public health?
Public health is the science of protecting and improving the health of communities. . . .Read More