Health Matters: Are COVID-19 Vaccines Safe and Effective? March 12, 2021 | BY MCHC Health Centers HEALTH MATTERS/NEWS COLUMN In February, news outlets announced that more than 500,000 Americans have died as a result of COVID-19. When people share statistics that […]... READ THE FULL ARTICLE
Health Matters: Good Sleep Mediates Stress In Kids March 12, 2021 | BY MCHC Health Centers COMMUNITY HEALTH, HEALTH MATTERS/NEWS COLUMN When the pandemic hit, no one knew how long it would last. Very few of us thought our kids would spend a […]... READ THE FULL ARTICLE
Health Matters: Preparing for Emergencies in Healthcare October 15, 2019 | BY MCHC Health Centers COMMUNITY HEALTH, HEALTH MATTERS/NEWS COLUMN People are often overwhelmed when thinking about the possibility of a disaster, but having a simple, practical plan can save critical time […]... READ THE FULL ARTICLE
Health Matters: Suicide Prevention September 15, 2019 | BY MCHC Health Centers COMMUNITY HEALTH, HEALTH MATTERS/NEWS COLUMN Have you ever been worried that a friend or family member might be considering suicide, but been too afraid to ask for […]... READ THE FULL ARTICLE
Health Matters: Overcoming Stigma to Save Lives with Narcan September 15, 2019 | BY MCHC Health Centers COMMUNITY HEALTH, HEALTH MATTERS/NEWS COLUMN September 2019 When people hear about someone dying of a heroin or opioid overdose, the response is sometimes dismissive, as though drug […]... READ THE FULL ARTICLE
Health Matters: Healthcare for Transgender People August 15, 2019 | BY MCHC Health Centers COMMUNITY HEALTH, HEALTH MATTERS/NEWS COLUMN August 2019 Any time we need healthcare, we are put in a vulnerable position. We need a healthcare professional to understand our […]... READ THE FULL ARTICLE
Health Matters: Your Local Health Center—Rooted in Community August 15, 2019 | BY MCHC Health Centers COMMUNITY HEALTH, HEALTH MATTERS/NEWS COLUMN August 2019 Each August, we acknowledge National Health Center Week to raise awareness about the essential contribution that community health centers make […]... READ THE FULL ARTICLE
Health Matters: Helping Kids Maintain a Healthy Weight July 15, 2019 | BY MCHC Health Centers COMMUNITY HEALTH, HEALTH MATTERS/NEWS COLUMN July 2019 Obesity has many causes. At its most basic level, it is caused by more energy going in than is being […]... READ THE FULL ARTICLE
Health Matters: Becoming a Grandma July 15, 2019 | BY MCHC Health Centers COMMUNITY HEALTH, HEALTH MATTERS/NEWS COLUMN July 2019 When you find out your child is expecting a baby, it can be both thrilling and a little nerve-racking. This […]... READ THE FULL ARTICLE
Health Matters: Why Women Live Longer June 15, 2019 | BY MCHC Health Centers COMMUNITY HEALTH, HEALTH MATTERS/NEWS COLUMN June 2019 June is Men’s Health Month, the month we continue to ignore our health, pretend our symptoms don’t exist, and generally […]... READ THE FULL ARTICLE