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Understand AIDS

December 17, 2017 Health Alliance Leave a comment

In honor of World AIDS day this month, we want to help raise awareness about HIV and help you understand AIDS.

HIV is an infection transmitted between people by bodily fluids like blood. People can have flu-like symptoms 2 to 4 weeks after becoming infected.

HIV multiplies in your system, and without HIV treatment, it usually advances to AIDS in 10 years or longer, when the immune system is severely damaged.

Women with HIV can give it to their babies during pregnancy or childbirth, but your doctor can help you prevent this with medicine, C-sections, and formula.

If you’re HIV positive, make sure you know how to prevent transmission to protect your loved ones and partners.

Talk to your doctor, get tested regularly, and know how to prevent HIV infection and protect yourself now.

If you’ve just been diagnosed with HIV/AIDS, what can you expect? Know what tests and treatments come next.

Understand how your care team, including case managers, can help you manage HIV/AIDS, and learn more about living with HIV/AIDS.

Education, Health and Wellness

Long-Term Care Awareness Month

December 3, 2017 Health Alliance Leave a comment

November is Long-Term Care Awareness Month, and 70% of those over age 65 will require long-term care in the future.

Whether you’re already on Medicare or planning for the future, make sure you understand how Medicare will help you pay for long-term care.

Understanding Medicare and Long-Term Care

78% of adults receiving care at home rely on loved ones for care. There are 45 million informal caregivers in the U.S.

92% of family caregivers make a major work change from full-time to part-time hours or take a leave of absence to be a caregiver.

11% of caregivers moved closer to a parent or family member to give them more care.

Long-term care takes a physical, mental, and emotional toll on you, your caregivers, and other loved ones. Take steps to avoid burnout.

National Family Caregivers Month

Get resources and support if you’re a caregiver providing long-term care.

Education, Health and Wellness

Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

February 28, 2016 Health Alliance Leave a comment

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Every year, approximately 1.5 million high school students nationwide are physically abused by someone they’re dating.

3 in 4 parents never talk to their kids about domestic violence. Learn how to talk about it.

Teens stay in abusive relationships too long. Know the signs of a healthy relationship.

Have you seen the warning signs of abuse in your child? You can help.

The Love Is Not Abuse app can help parents understand what abused teens experience.

Need help getting home or an interruption? The Circle of 6 app can help you contact someone.

Would you or your teen like to get involved in preventing abuse? Get involved.

Education, Health and Wellness

National Psoriasis Awareness Month

August 30, 2015 Health Alliance Leave a comment

August is National Psoriasis Awareness Month, and 7.5 million people are living with it now, and 30% will develop psoriatic arthritis.

And 59% of people with psoriasis report it’s a problem in their everyday life. Learn more.

Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease that causes red, scaly patches on the skin, and 52% of those who have it aren’t satisfied with treatment.

33% of those suffering from psoriasis report social interactions are hurt by their disease.

72% of psoriasis sufferers are overweight or obese, which increases their risk of having it on top of other chronic conditions.

Psoriasis is more common than you know. Pop icon Cyndi Lauper started talking about her own psoriasis in July. You’re not alone.

Are you newly diagnosed? The National Psoriasis Foundation has a psoriasis One-on-One to help you talk to someone who understands.

Looking to learn more about psoriasis treatment, research, or to get involved? The National Psoriasis Foundation’s Free Health Webcasts can help.