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Hally Healthcast: Diabetes Awareness

Hally® Healthcast is the wellness podcast from Hally® health – your partner in helping you live your healthiest life. November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, so it’s the perfect time to learn more about this important topic. Here with us is Alana Scopel. She’s a registered dietitian nutritionist, a certified diabetes care and education specialist,

Down Syndrome Awareness: It’s about respect, inclusion, love.

October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month – a time to celebrate people with Down syndrome and raise awareness of their abilities and accomplishments. Down syndrome is one of the most common types of intellectual disabilities. So it’s fitting that each October, we recognize Down Syndrome Awareness Month to raise public awareness about the condition and

What You Should Know About Sarcoma

By Heather Hall, RN, Care Coordinator at Health AllianceTM July is Sarcoma Awareness Month. Here’s what you should know about this type of cancer. The Basics Sarcoma is a broad type of cancer that can occur in any location in the body. It’s usually found in bones or soft-connective tissues like muscle, fat, tendons, blood

Hally Healthcast: Mental Health Awareness

Hally® Healthcast is the wellness podcast from Hally® health – your partner in helping you live your healthiest life. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, so today we’re discussing mental health – its impact on our day-to-day lives and relationships, the stigmas and barriers associated with diagnosis and treatment, when and where to seek help,

National Nutrition Month: Are you eating right?

March is National Nutrition Month, the perfect time to ask the question: Am I eating right? Chances are, you’re not – or at least not as well as you could be. Read on! Why is it so important to eat healthy? A healthy diet can prevent excessive weight gain and chronic disease. Weight gain in

Is it a migraine?

What to know about the different types of headaches. Your head hurts. You want relief. But is it a migraine or a different type of headache? Knowing what you have will help you get better treatment – and help you get rid of the pain quicker. Here’s what you should know. All headaches aren’t the

Hally Healthcast: Leukemia, Lymphoma and Behind-the-Scenes Cancer Research

Hally® Healthcast is the monthly wellness podcast from Hally health. September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month, so today we brought in experts to talk about cancer research – and its role in discovering treatments for two of the most common types of blood cancer, leukemia and lymphoma. With us are Betsy Barnick and Pauline Mbuvi,

Using Antibiotics Safely

Antibiotics are medicines that can help you and your family feel better fast, if taken correctly. Antibiotics cure infections caused by bacteria, like: Strep throat Staph infection Sinus infections Some pneumonia Some ear infections But if you take antibiotics for infections they can’t cure, like ones caused by viruses, bacteria can build up antibiotic resistance.

Medication Adherence

Medication adherence is taking your meds at the right time of day, in the right dosage, and the right number of times. This is an important part of your care plan. If your doctor writes you a prescription, you need to get it filled and use it for as long as your doctor told you

Mental Health Hospitalization

Information Mental Health America – Hospitalization Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance – Understanding Hospitalization for Mental Health (PDF Version) Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance – Understanding Hospitalization for Mental Health (Web Version) Resources National Helpline – 1-800-662-4357 – Call 24/7 or use the Behavioral Health Treatment Service Locator for free treatment referral. Additional Resources for Finding Mental Health and Substance