Wellness Spotlight

Healthy Summer Series Summer is finally here! It is the perfect time to check in with your health goals and incorporate new healthy habits. This month’s wellness spotlight gives tips on how to have an all-around healthy summer! Get Moving! Did you know that physical activity can enhance thinking, learning, and judgement skills? Physical activity […]

May is Skin Cancer Prevention Month Warmer weather has finally arrived, and so has the sun! May is Skin Cancer Prevention Month, and in this wellness spotlight, defining skin cancer, how to spot skin cancer, and ways to prevent it are discussed. What is skin cancer? According to the CDC, cancer is a disease which […]

April 22nd is Earth Day! Earth day is a global event recognized on April 22nd each year. It is a time where the Earth is celebrated and awareness about our environment and climate change is highly important. It promotes the need to protect our Earth for future generations. In April’s Wellness Spotlight, we discuss why […]

Colon Cancer: Get Your REAR in Gear, No Butts About It! According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), colorectal (colon) cancer rates in North Dakota are above the national average. In North Dakota, there rate of colon cancer was 38.1 per 100,000 people, whereas the national average is 36.3 per 100,000 people […]

Listen To Your Heart According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease is the leading cause of death for men, women, and people of most racial and ethnic groups in the United States. In February’s wellness spotlight, we discuss heart health statistics, types of heart disease, causes, and symptoms, and risk […]

January is Thyroid Awareness Month According to the American Cancer Society, in 2022 there were 43,800 new cases of thyroid cancer (11,860 in men and 31,940 in women). Thyroid cancer is a type of cancer that starts in the thyroid gland. The thyroid is responsible for making hormones that help regulate metabolism, heart rate, blood […]

Winter Vehicle Safety As we all know, winters in North Dakota are no joke. Winter storms and cold temperatures can be dangerous. Stay safe and healthy by planning ahead. In December’s Wellness Spotlight, we discuss winter driving, winter car care tips, what to include in a winter survival kit, and what to do if you […]

November is Diabetes Awareness Month! Did you know that the year 2021 marked the 100th anniversary if the discovery of insulin? Before the discovery of insulin, people with diabetes did not live long lives. Since then, we have come a long way in reducing the burden diabetes has on people’s daily lives. But the fight […]

Think Pink! October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month Breast Cancer is the most common cancer among American women. About 1 in 8 women (about 12%) will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of their lifetime. Breast Cancer does not only affect women, as every 1 in 883 men can be affected in their lifetime. […]

Are You Connected? Wellness is the process of making healthier, more spontaneous choices for a more balanced and purposeful life. It is an ongoing process for most but is important for all of us to be on our own journey to wellness. The 7 Dimensions of Wellness are meant to help balance all aspects of […]