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Mental Illness Awareness Week, observed each October, exists because stigma still keeps many people from seeking help they need and deserve. Roughly one in five adults experiences a mental health condition in a given year, yet misconceptions about what that means often prevent people from reaching out early, when treatment tends to be most effective.

October is National Dental Hygiene Month, a reminder that oral health is closely tied to overall health, not a separate concern. Gum disease has been linked to heart health, diabetes management, and even pregnancy outcomes, which is one reason dental care deserves the same attention as any other checkup. The basics still matter most Brushing

Picking up a new prescription usually means one more stop after an already long appointment. Southeast Healthcare built Apothecare, our in-house pharmacy, to remove that extra step for the patients we serve. What makes an in-house pharmacy different When a pharmacy operates inside the same organization as your care team, prescriptions can move directly from

September is Healthy Aging Month, a reminder that small, consistent habits often do more for long-term health than any single dramatic change. For older adults across central and eastern Ohio, that can mean a regular checkup, an updated medication list, or a conversation with a provider about changes that have crept in so slowly they

Every September, National Recovery Month recognizes the millions of people across the country who are living in recovery from substance use disorders, along with the providers, families, and communities that support them. It is also a chance to remind anyone who is struggling that recovery is possible and that reaching out is a sign of

September marks Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a time set aside to talk openly about a topic that too many families face in silence. Southeast Healthcare has spent decades building behavioral health programs across central and eastern Ohio, and part of that work is making sure people know help is available before a crisis becomes an

The first few weeks of a new school year are exciting, but they can also bring stress that is easy to miss. New teachers, new classmates, harder coursework, and packed schedules ask a lot of children and teenagers, and it is common for anxiety or mood changes to surface right when everything else feels new.

August is National Immunization Awareness Month, and it is a fitting time to check in on where your family stands with recommended vaccines. Immunizations are among the simplest, best-studied tools in preventive medicine, and staying current protects not only the person receiving the vaccine but also those around them, including infants, older adults, and anyone

If you have ever left a doctor’s appointment with a referral to another office across town, only to wait weeks for a second intake, you already understand the problem that integrated care is designed to solve. Southeast Healthcare has built its programs around a simple idea: physical health, behavioral health, and daily-life needs are connected,

With classes starting back up across central Ohio, now is the time to schedule a back-to-school physical if your child has not had one recently. Many schools and sports programs require an up-to-date physical form before the first day, and getting it done early means one less thing to worry about during a busy transition.