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Posts from March, 2018

  • March Is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month March Is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of U.S. cancer deaths affecting both men and women, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In fact, about 140,000 Americans receive a colorectal cancer diagnosis each year—more than 50,000 people die ... Read More
  • March 11 to 17 Is Patient Safety Awareness Week—Why Is That Important? March 11 to 17 Is Patient Safety Awareness Week—Why Is That Important? One in five people experience a medical error in their own care—and 33% have reported an error in the care of a close relative or friend, according to a recent national survey from Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) and the University of Chicago. Medical errors are ... Read More