Vaccinations are key at preventing and controlling the spread of infectious diseases. Despite the proven safety and efficacy of vaccinations, there is an increasing trend of misinformation surrounding vaccines that is causing concern among health professionals and the public.
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Most adult smokers want to quit. But less than 1/3 are using proven methods to help.
The Surgeon General put out the first report on smoking and health back in 1964. Since then, smoking among U.S. adults has gone from 43% to about 14% in 2018. But even though the numbers have improved, it’s still the leading preventable cause of death and disease in this country.
Learn more about the steps you can take to quit smoking and stay healthy.
Looking for affordable prescriptions? Look to Henry J. Austin Health Center.
Prescription medicines can be expensive, especially when you’re getting them for your whole family. Why not see if you can save on them without giving up on convenience? HJAHC has a pharmacy nearby that’s open to all residents in Trenton and Mercer County.
Enjoy the Holidays, Eat Healthy, and Stay Healthy with a Few Tips
The holidays are a great time for people to get together with family and friends to celebrate traditions. Sometimes these gatherings involve food; and a lot of it! Here are some quick tips to stay healthy while celebrating.
Healthy Holiday and Winter Tips for Your Children
Often parents are frustrated with what their children are eating and often ask our pediatricians and nutritionist how to implement healthy choices for their children.
Read more about what our resident nutritionist, Susan Jones suggests to keep your children healthy during this holiday season.
Almost 50% of people over 30 have gum disease. Are you one of them?
If you’re having oral health issues, you’re not suffering alone. The number of people who are dealing with these problems is alarming.
Learn more about what you can do to stay healthy and how our dental team can support you.
How HJAHC’s Centering Families Program Supports Women in the Community
Cathy Scott, 32, works hard to support her family, working long hours in the hospitality industry. As a mother to two young children, Isabell, 10, and Giovanni, four months, she also understands the importance of bonding with them. As a...
Millions suffer from substance use disorders. MAT has been proven to help
MAT is short for Medication-Assisted Treatment. And while medication is part of this treatment approach, it’s not used alone. MAT is a “whole patient” way to helping people recover from substance use disorders, especially opioid use disorder. It’s been proven...
Black women are 41% more likely than white women to die of breast cancer, so screening is key
Finding out you have breast cancer is scary. But not knowing you have breast cancer until it’s advanced is even scarier. That’s because the best way to successfully treat the disease is finding it early—when it’s small and hasn’t spread....
Mental Health Hotlines with Lee
Reach out to HJAHC if you want to speak with one of our counselors at 609-278-5900. HOTLINES: Emergency Mental Health Services- Capital Health: 609-396-4357(HELP) Perform Care: 877-652-7624 Mercer County Office of Addictions: 609-989-6897 Mercer County Mental Health Services: 609-989-6574 A...
Self Care with Demetrius
The American Psychiatric Association defines mental illness as “health conditions involving changes in emotion, thinking or behavior (or a combination of these)” and “are associated with distress and/or problems functioning in social, work or family activities.” They note that “mental...
COVID Data Tracker
Henry J. Austin Health Center recommends you subscribe to the CDC data tracker. This will help you stay up to date with COVID-19 information across the country. From latest editions, we can see that the highest hospitalization rates among all...
How to Talk to Your Close Contacts
Tested positive for COVID-19 and were around loved ones? The quicker you can notify them, the quicker they can quarantine, get tested, and throw on a well-fitted mask. Give them a call! Close contacts include anyone who was less than...
Keeping COVID-19 out of K-12 Schools
The CDC recommends the following to ensure safety of in-person learning for young students: Universal indoor mask wearing by all student (ages 2 years and older), staff, teachers, and visitors regardless of vaccination status 5 days of isolation and quarantine...
Dr. Rebecca Klege’s journal publication on handwashing and COVID-19
Director of Research Dr. Rebecca Klege has published an article on how the level of concern about COVID-19 affects the frequency of washing hands. Read below: Dr. Rebecca Klege, COVID-19 and Handwashing
Dr. Rebecca Klege’s journal publication on Stockpiling and Food Worries during COVID-19
Director of Research Dr. Rebecca Klege has published an article on the economic impact of COVID-19, on the change in the amount of food and necessities. Read below: Dr. Rebecca Klege, COVID-19 and Stockpiling