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How Your Passion for Health Can Fuel Community Change

You care about health. Maybe it’s the way you look out for friends, share wellness tips, or follow new treatments before they hit mainstream news. Whatever sparks your interest, there’s power in turning that personal passion into public purpose. This isn’t about having credentials — it’s about showing up, speaking up, and knowing where your voice fits. Health advocacy isn’t reserved for experts; it’s for anyone who’s ever said, “This should be better.” And it can start right where you are. Start with What You See The easiest entry into advocacy? Pay attention to what frustrates or inspires you — then speak from it. Are parents in your neighborhood struggling with asthma triggers? Does your town lack safe places to walk or access to fresh food? Issues like these don’t need giant campaigns — they need grounded voices. As you raise yours, you might find your role mirrors the evolving roles and responsibilities of community health advocates who conne...

GLAUCOMA AWARENESS MONTH, January!

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January is GLAUCOMA NATIONAL AWARENESS month. Here are some quick facts to know about Glaucoma:

  • Glaucoma is the leading cause of preventable blindness.
  • Second cause of blindness worldwide (WHO).
  • This disease generally occurs if there is fluid pressure that rises in the eye.
  • It is a disease that often has little to no symptoms. 
  • Most likely to affect minorities (lack of knowledge available).
  • 40% of vision can be lost without a person realizing it. 
  • Over 60 million people have Glaucoma worldwide. 
  • Can affect people of all ages, races and gender.
  • Risk increases with age, diabetes and genetics. 
  • Once eyesight is lost from Glaucoma, it is irreversible. 
  • The key to prevention is early detection.
  • Glaucoma accounts for over 10 million visits to physicians each year.
  • For more brief facts and statistics read the following: GLAUCOMA RESEARCH FOUNDATION!


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