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September is Suicide Prevention Month
Content Notice: Before reading further, please note this article discusses suicide, self-harm, and resources that can help us recognize and support those in crisis. In our recent “Change Makers” sermon series, we discussed being aware of signs, providing support, and offering resources for those in…
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Our FAITH nurtures our Body and Mind
While visiting with a St. Luker in the hospital after their surgery, I was reminded about the role of our faith in both our physical and mental health and wellbeing. The doctors were pleased with the surgical results and their progress, but what struck me…
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Is your SKIN prepped and ready?
A Spotlight on Skin Cancer With summer upon us, it’s a good time to remind you to take care of your skin to prevent any unfavorable effects from the sun. Wearing sunscreen is so important, even if you aren’t spending hours in the direct sun,…
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Mental Health Awareness Month: A Time to Prioritize Your Well-Being
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to reflect, learn, and most importantly, care for our mental and emotional well-being. In a world that feels increasingly uncertain—with ongoing political tensions, economic pressures, and the lasting effects of global crises—many of us are feeling a…
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World Autism Month – reflections from Dr. Amy Fritz
April is World Autism Month. In recent years, society has begun referring to this celebration of neurodiversity as Autism Acceptance (rather than Awareness) Month. This moniker reflects the fact that at a time when at least 1 in 36 individuals is diagnosed with autism spectrum…
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No BUTTS about it – It’s time for your colonoscopy!
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. “Most people get a bit heavier over the holidays,” says Dr. Kenneth Rolston, a retired MD Anderson infectious disease specialist who was 66 when he was diagnosed. “But I’d been losing weight steadily for about four months and I was…
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A Healthy Heart: One heartbeat at a time
As Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and February is also American Heart Awareness month, it’s a good reminder for us all to focus on our hearts! Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. One in five deaths occur due…