Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Authors List

What You Should Know & Do this Flu Season If You Are 65 Years & Older
It has been recognized for many years that people 65 years and older are at greater risk of serious complications from the flu compared with...
What Is a Mammogram and When Should I Get One?
A mammogram is an X-ray picture of the breast. Doctors use a mammogram to look for early signs of breast cancer....
Announcements: World Heart Day — September 29, 2014
World Heart Day will be observed September 29, 2014....
Leap Into Fall!
Autumn is a great time to engage in physical activities outdoors....
World Rabies Day
World Rabies Day is September 28. On this day, begin to take steps to keep yourself and your family free from rabies....
Depression is Not a Normal Part of Growing Older
Depression is a true and treatable medical condition, not a normal part of aging....
Travel Tips for Senior Citizens
The retirement years can be an exciting time to see the world, and travel is easier and safer than ever before for seniors. With a...
Keep Your Cool in Hot Weather
Learn about heat-related illness and how to stay cool and safe in hot weather....

BE IN THE KNOW

NWPT-Subscribe

Recent Posts

A Rose By Any Other Name Would Be… Shiso, Zisu, Hangul, Perilla?
Hydration: Are you drinking enough water?
AARP Washington Invests in Livable Communities with 2025 Grants
THE PASSAGE OF TIME…IN RHYME
We All Scream for Ice Cream