Posts tagged with ‘Awareness’

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April is Autism Awareness Month!

by Melissa VanTassell

    What is Autism? Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex developmental disability; signs typically appear during early childhood and affect a person’s ability to communicate, and interact with others. ASD is defined by a certain set of behaviors and is a “spectrum condition” that affects individuals differently and to varying degrees. There is no known […]

    Health Ministry Update: Food Allergy Awareness Month

    by Melissa VanTassell

      May is National Food Allergy Awareness Month “React with Respect” A food allergy reaction sends someone to the ER every 3 minutes. Your friends, family and coworkers can experience severe reactions to every day foods like eggs, milk, shellfish or nuts. Symptoms can include trouble breathing and low blood pressure; the most severe reactions can […]