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For the past 20 years, more people have been surviving colon cancer, and fewer people have been dying from it. This is thanks to improvements in colon cancer screening and treatment. Screening can find growths called polyps so they can be removed before they turn into cancer. And screening can find the disease earlier, when […]

Information from The CDC: February is American Heart Month, and unfortunately, most of us know someone who has had heart disease or stroke. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States; one in every three deaths is from heart disease and stroke, equal to 2,200 deaths per day. These conditions are […]

It’s that time of year. Right about now is the time when many well-intentioned people start to wane on their New Year’s resolutions. To address this sustainability issue, the American Cancer Society recently published a list of attainable goals for those of use who struggle sticking with lofty aspirations. Click here to read “Healthy Resolutions […]

With work, school, extracurricular activities, athletics, and the demand of modern life, it’s not easy to find time to enjoy a quiet supper with your entire family. But study after study reveals that when families eat an evening meal together, kids are more likely to do well in school, stay away from tobacco, drugs, and […]

Show loved ones you really care this holiday by giving gifts that support their healthy fitness goals. Give a fitness DVD, a reusable water bottle, or a pedometer. If you have the budget to really splurge, go for a gym membership, tennis lessons, or golf clubs. Another idea is to baby-sit or do errands for […]

With the holidays (and the traditional increase in calories) fast approaching, there is no better time than now to implement simple, low-cost wellness activities in your building.  The following are a few such activities that have been used in our District and others. Develop walking maps.  Measure the distance in halls, around the building, and […]

Cigarette smoking is the major cause of preventable deaths in the United States.  On average, people who smoke die 5 to 8 years earlier than people who don’t smoke. It’s no secret that smoking is a hard habit to break.  That’s why E.H.A.P. joins the American Cancer Society in promoting The Great American Smokeout.  This […]

Thirty-four LCS employees received in-district flu vaccinations sponsored by E.H.A.P. earlier this year. If you were not one of these employees, it’s not too late to get your vaccination at most drug stores and at many other stores. Those employees who have HealthPlus or MESSA Choices II insurance should be able to have the cost […]