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...
The Latest on COVID-19
Dr. Rachael Evans, Chief Medical Officer, gives us a COVID-19 update: “As we head into spring, HJAHC’s patients and community are grateful to be on the other side of the Omicron variant wave. After an intense spike in cases, hospitalizations...
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 Stockpiling and Food Worries during COVID-19
Stockpiling and food worries: Changing habits and choices in the midst of
COVID-19 pandemic
It is National Asthma Awareness Month!
May was declared as National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month over 35 years ago by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA). This month is not just a time for education and awareness for families, it is also the...
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National Minority Health Month
April is National Minority Health Month (NMHM), a time to raise awareness about disparities within our health care system that continuously affect racial and ethical minority communities. The origin of National Minority Health Month started in 1915 as National Negro...
Medicaid Is A Lifeline for Millions
April is Medicaid Awareness Month and there has never been a more critical time to highlight the care Medicaid provides to children and families. Across the nation and all month-long activists and advocates are highlighting the essential program for more...
Get Screened, It Can Save Your Life
The second leading cause of cancer deaths in America is Colorectal Cancer. March is National Colorectal Cancer Month and we want you to know the important facts about this cancer. The great news is colorectal cancer is preventable and early...
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American Heart Month
It is American Heart Month – a time in which our nation spotlights heart disease! The leading cause of death in the United States is heart disease. When referring to disease there several types of heart conditions. 600,000 Americans lose...
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Emerging COVID-19 Strains
Since its startling strike in early March of 2020 we are learning more and more about the COVID-19 virus as we continue to practice preventative measures and care for one another. However, we are not just learning about combating the...
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Wear Two Masks: It’s Twice the Protection
As the pandemic continues to bring unforeseeable fates, we are constantly trying to find effective ways to stay safe and healthy while protecting ourselves from the coronavirus as best we can. It is now being said that two masks will...
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At Risk & Homeless Teenagers
Everyday thousands of young people experience homelessness. Across the nation, over 35,000 youth were counted on a single night as homeless. Many of which sleep unsheltered and without the safety, stability, or support of their families or homes. These numbers...
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