Cholesterol 101: Why knowing your cholesterol numbers may save your life

By Stephanie Jackson

Cholesterol is important to the body; it’s used for producing cell membranes and hormones to helping the body digest fat. However, knowing the difference between good cholesterol and bad cholesterol, and knowing your cholesterol levels, can help you stay healthy.

Domestic Violence

By Kristen Gooch, RN, MPH
Domestic Violence

Valentine’s Day, a day dedicated to celebrating love! Gifts in the shape of hearts are given, flowers are delivered, and dinner reservations are made. We use this day to show the people we care most about, how much we love them. Though, this is a nice tradition, there are a staggering number of individuals who instead of love are experiencing violence in their relationships.