AVOIDING FOOD TEMPTATIONS AT GATHERINGS Food temptation is all around, even more so at holidays, birthdays, and other special events. When you’re trying to maintain or lose weight, or simply be healthy, it can be difficult to navigate through the food offerings. In honor of the remaining days of National Nutrition Month, here are five [...]
KEEP YOUR FAMILY SAFE THIS NATIONAL POISON PREVENTION WEEK The National Poison Control Center reports that each year, more than two million people—about half under the age of 6—swallow or have contact with a poisonous substance. This mostly happens when parents or caregivers are home but not paying attention. And did you know that the [...]
FORMING HEALTHY SNACKING HABITS Feeling hungry mid-afternoon? A lot of people feel the urge for a snack in the middle of the day that has them reaching for change to go to the vending machine. Unfortunately, these snacks are both expensive and low in nutrients. Snacks should be mini meals that help add important nutrients [...]
COLON SCREENING FAQS The key to preventing colorectal cancer is early detection. That’s why patients, typically starting at age 50 (or earlier if you have a family history or increased risk), are recommended to get a routine colonoscopy. In honor of March being Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, we’ve answered some Frequently Asked Questions about colorectal [...]
A DIETITIAN’S TIPS FOR HEALTHY EATING March begins National Nutrition Month, a time when we promote healthy eating and share information about foods. The theme for this year’s NNM is “Put your best fork forward” which reminds us that we each hold the tool to make healthy food choices. The phrase “Healthy Eating” should not cause fear or [...]
ADDRESSING TEEN DATING VIOLENCE Young love is often complicated, and not always sweet. Abusive behaviors such as being checked on constantly by your partner, negative feedback on the way you dress or who you hang out with, and more obvious actions such as yelling and hitting are all ways that your boyfriend or girlfriend (or [...]
NHA OFFERS HIV TESTING AND COUNSELING Neighborhood Health Association, CMO More than 1.2 million people in the U.S. are currently living with human immunodeficiency virus, or HIV, the virus which causes AIDS. African Americans compose 44% of that 1.2 million people infected, making it the largest racial/ethnic group affected in the country, according to the [...]
NOURISH CAFÉ OPENS AS JOB TRAINING SITE FOR PATIENTS Nourish Café, located inside Neighborhood Health Association’s new Nexus Health Care Facility at 1415 Jefferson Ave., officially opens to the public today. The café’s primary mission is to serve as a job and skill training site for NHA patients looking to keep steady employment. Nourish Café, [...]
NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH ASSOCIATION LAUNCHES ALL-NEW WEBSITE As the Neighborhood Health Association continues to expand its capacities in providing quality health care throughout the greater Toledo area, the organization is proud to announce the launch of the all-new NHAinc.org. This newly designed website not only incorporates NHA’s new logo and brand identity, but it also offers [...]
