What is Brain Awareness Week?

Every year millions of people are negatively affected by invasive brain diseases. In 1993, concerned individuals came together and formed an alliance to bring awareness and champion brain research in their global communities. March 12th serves as a launching point for...

March is Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month

March is Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month. Those with bleeding disorders such as Hemophilia can range on a spectrum from light to severe, with many being diagnosed in infancy. Bleeding disorders often require complex and coordinated care, with social workers and...

Understanding Endometriosis

A painful and devastating condition that many women face is endometriosis. It is more common than many people realize, often because a mild case of endometriosis is often overlooked by many medical professionals and goes undiagnosed. Over time this condition and its...

What is Bordetella Pertussis?

Pertussis is a respiratory illness that is caused by the bacteria that is called Bordetella pertussis. The symptoms begin very similar to the common cold but over time they worsen and develop into a nasty cough that includes a very large ‘whoop’ or honk. This cough is...