The latest information about health benefits for employers, human resource professionals, caretakers, Medicare recipients, and more. Contact Erin Hart if you would like this presentation at your school, office, or community group. 412-563-7807 or ehart@american-healthcare.net
Did you know? Cancer Prevention with the HPV Vaccine There are 150+ strains of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) and 40 of those strains can infect the genitals and throat. Each year there are about 27,000 new cases of HPV-related cancers that are totally preventable if the HPV vaccine is taken…
#StepItUp The Surgeon General has announced a call to action to increase walkability and physical activity in the U.S. The #StepItUp campaign aims to combat chronic and preventable diseases simply by doing what our legs were made for: walking. From the SurgeonGeneral.gov: Being physically active is one of the most…
If you work with kids a lot you might want to take advantage of this free mobile app from the Vaccine Education Center at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Learn more about the Vaccine Education Center Visit the VEC online: Chop.edu VEC
We recently travelled to Meadville, Pa to attend the annual meeting of the Crawford County Health Improvement Coalition (CHIC). The meeting was held for regular business and also as an informational launch of the Protect Against HPV Project 2016, funded by an AMA Healthy Living grant. We met many dedicated members…
Open Enrollment is Over. What now? We have two speakers lined up for this free event, the first in a year-long series of breakfast talks for caretakers and social service professionals. Erin Hart from American HealthCare Group will present about health benefits options for individuals, groups, and seniors. Afterwards, Janice…
On-site Vaccination Clinics Contact us to get vaccinations on-site at schools, employers, or affordable housing. More information on Immunizations Page Adult Schedule, by Vaccine and Age Group
On-site Student Immunizations Contact us to get immunizations on-site at schools, employers, or affordable housing. More information on Student Vaccination Page Immunization Schedule CDC Policy Statement Child Immunization Schedule
From the CDC.gov website: Boys need HPV vaccine, too. Here’s why. Many people think the HPV vaccine only protects girls, but this vaccine protects boys against certain HPV-related cancers, too! Girls aren’t the only ones affected by HPV, also known as human papillomavirus. HPV is common in both males and…
What is Human Papillomavirus (HPV) ? Genital HPV is a common virus that is passed from one person to another through direct skin-to-skin contact during sexual activity. Most sexually active people will get HPV at some time in their lives though most will never even know it. HPV infection is most…
