Reviewed by Rosemarie Leenerts, Library Assistant “I go to prepare a place for you” were the last words of abolitionist Harriet Tubman before dying at the age of 91….
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Black History Month, or African American History Month, celebrated each February, is a time to commemorate the achievements and cultural contributions of African Americans. It is also a time to…
February is considered the month of love, but it also serves as a reminder that romantic relationships can turn violent. Recognizing that teen dating violence “is a…
February 2021 is the 57th anniversary of American Heart Month, a time to turn national attention to the importance of heart health and the prevention of heart disease, the…
Thyroid disease is common, with approximately 20 million Americans having some type of thyroid disorder. The American Thyroid Association claims that up to 60 percent of people with thyroid problems…
Reviewed by Rosemarie Leenerts, Library Assistant There is probably no better-known Parkinson’s patient than actor Michael J. Fox. In his new book, No Time Like the Future: An Optimist…
Birth defects are adverse health conditions present at birth. Not all birth defects are preventable, but they can be reduced by managing health issues and choosing healthy behaviors before and…
More than 3 million Americans and 60 million people worldwide have glaucoma. Glaucoma diagnoses are predicted to rise in the United States, reaching 4.2 million by…
Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Week is observed annually in December. Begun in 2011, Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Week is a time to shed light on the challenges faced…
In the classic holiday movie A Christmas Story, Ralphie is told by multiple people, including his mother, his teacher, and even Santa Claus, that he will not be getting a…
