Monthly Archives: March 2016

Four panel picture of the F A S T Stroke response

Introducing Stroke to Children

Helping children to understand chronic diseases can be challenging. In order to help elementary school aged children learn about strokes, we have created this animated video. If children better understand strokes, they can help save teachers, grandparents, and more by being able to recognize that something is wrong and get help promptly. If blood flow … Continue reading Introducing Stroke to Children

Smoking and Heart Disease

Smoking-related heart disease is a very preventable cause of death. Through your habits and lifestyle choices you can make the steps in the right direction to lower your risk of heart disease. While e-cigarettes seem like a great alternative to smoking, they could potentially be just as harmful. Do your own research on e-cigarettes and … Continue reading Smoking and Heart Disease

Influenza Public Service Announcement

This is a public service announcement directed at informing college students on how to prevent losing this season’s fight to the flu virus. It covers ways to build your immune system and provide your body the greatest strength to fight the flu. We cover hygiene, medical advantages, rest, and daily health habits that support full … Continue reading Influenza Public Service Announcement

UTI’s and Kidney Disease in College-Aged Women

Have you ever blown off symptoms of a urinary tract infection because they are such a frequent issue? Ever wonder what the long-term effects of a urinary tract infection are? This video will give an insightful and shocking look at the effects of untreated urinary tract infections on the kidneys. We hope you can learn … Continue reading UTI’s and Kidney Disease in College-Aged Women

Hypertention

One in three Americans are diagnosed with high blood pressure. Fortunately, this statistic can be reduced by tackling behavioral risk factors early. At eight years old, children are building behaviors, making connections, and are at the perfect age to learn about health. This kid-friendly animated drawing explains hypertension in relatable terms and it leaves kids … Continue reading Hypertention

Cancer Drawing Board

This is a drawing board presentation directed at informing elementary school children on how to keep Monster Cancer from rearing its ugly head. It talks about preventable aspects of cancer such as how to avoid skin cancer, lung cancer and cancer associated with poor diet and exercise. Monster Cancer isn’t completely avoidable, but by doing … Continue reading Cancer Drawing Board