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Baseball is the most common sport in which commotio occurs. Nearly all commotio events are caused by direct baseball strikes to the left chest wall over the cardiac silhouette.

Marianne Williamson is such a huge inspiration. She’s a teacher, author and more recently a politician. I remember the first ever quote I read from her. It was from her book: Return to Love (and wow what a book that is…) It left chills down my spine:

The temperature may be elevated, but not above 104 F (40 C). Heat stroke (also called heatstroke or sunstroke) also is a heat-related illness, and it is a life-threatening medical condition. It usually develops because of untreated heat exhaustion.

June is Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month and we encourage you to take the Purple Pledge to support the 47 million people worldwide who are living with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.

AIDS is not a disease but rather the stage of HIV disease in which the immune system is compromised, making it vulnerable to opportunistic infections.

Injuries are a leading cause of disability for people of all ages – and they are the leading cause of death for Americans ages 1 to 44. But there are many things people can do to stay safe and prevent injuries. Make a difference: Spread the word about ways to reduce the risk of injuries. Encourage communities, workplaces, families, and individuals to identify and report safety hazards.

Spread the word! Join our efforts to spread the word about PTSD and effective treatments during PTSD Awareness Month. Everyone makes a difference.

July is National Cord Blood Awareness Month. We encourage you to learn more about cord blood research and the importance of participating in clinical trials to advance scientific knowledge and improve the treatment of disease. A different way to help someone in need is to register as a bone marrow donor.

Gallup is located east of Albuquerque. Map. Most of the Inter-Tribal events take place at Red Rock Park, 7 miles east of Gallup. With the exception of the parades, the majority of events take place at Red Rock State Park. There are several arenas and sometimes events are concurrent. Red Rock State Park is easy to find. Just travel east on old Route 66 out of town and you will see signs for the park. While you are there, marvel at the beauty of the red rocks and Church Rock in the distance.

Apolonio Pino, Santa Fe's police chief in 1933, was gunned down by one of his own officers after Pino found the subordinate drinking on the job.

ANA has designated 2017 as the "Year of the Healthy Nurse." Join us during National Nurses Week, May 6–12, as we explore this year’s theme, “Nursing: the Balance of Mind, Body, and Spirit.” It’s all about celebrating nurses like you who lead the charge for health and wellness.

National Mental Health Month raises awareness about mental illness and related issues in the United States. In recent times, attitudes towards mental health issues appear to be changing. Negative attitudes and stigma associated with mental health have reduced and there has been growing acceptance towards mental health issues and support for people with them. Despite this shift in attitude, the idea of a mental health awareness campaign is not a recent one. In the late 1940's, the first National Mental Health Awareness Week was launched in the United States.