Education
Dental Care Keeps Kids Smiling
Studies prove a healthy mouth is linked to improved health overall. Good oral health plays a vital role in disease prevention. Proper dental hygiene should become a positive habit early…
Read MoreIt’s National Blood Donor Month
It’s a New Year—Get Your Blood Flowing! It’s a dreary time of year. The holidays are behind us, gifts are unwrapped, and we are coping with the bills. However, consider…
Read MoreHelping Others Stay Warm This Winter
As we approach winter’s bitter weather, PAHWF shares tips on staying warm and helping others do the same. With a little preparation, the warmth of the holidays can last all…
Read MoreSeptember Is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and it’s important to understand the risks as we seek to care for ourselves and the people around us. Since suicidal thoughts are usually…
Read MoreBack to School Safety
Version 2022 We’ve learned much over the pandemic about the value of health. Experts agree one of the most important lessons gained is the benefit of in-person schooling. As kids…
Read MoreStaying Safe from Ticks
Lyme disease is transmitted to humans through a bite from an infected tick. Here are precautions to take when heading outdoors …
Read MoreCOVID-19 Vaccination for Young Children
Safe for Even Our Youngest You spend every day of their lives in a state of wonder—and worry. Naturally, the thought of giving them a new COVID-19 vaccine may cause…
Read MoreThe Benefits of Owning a Pet
Pets, whether a dog, cat, bird, fish, rabbit, or even a turtle, can reduce stress, anxiety, and depression, ease loneliness, encourage exercise and playfulness, and even improve your cardiovascular health.…
Read MoreFacts About PTSD
Coping with PTSD in Today’s World Whatever the trigger—and today, there are more than ever—PTSD impacts about 8 million individuals every year. Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation reminds us…
Read MoreDisabilities Resources and Awareness
Doing More for Disabilities Over 7 million individuals in the U.S. have an intellectual or developmental disability. Yet, only 20 percent were known to their state developmental disabilities agency. The…
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