Unicare Community Health Center, Inc.

Happy ! Today is marked as the Freedom or Emancipation day and commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S. and the freedom of all people.

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Stop scrolling and take a moment to consider your mental health 🤔
Being mentally fit helps you:
🔵realize your own abilities
🔵cope with the normal stresses of life
🔵work productively and fruitfully
🔵contribute to your community

Here are ways to prevent Pneumonia! 🫁

Pneumonia is the single largest infectious cause of death in children. It's a form of acute respiratory infection affecting the lungs 🫁 that is caused by viruses, bacteria or fungi. The good news is that it can be prevented - here's how ⬇️

Happy Father’s Day to all the Fathers snd father figures in our lives! 👔🙏💙 Thank you for your love, dedication and guidance!

And do you talk to your baby ?

Did you know? Your little ones can hear you even before they're born

Today, June 15th is marked as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day! ♥️

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is commemorated to promote awareness and increase understanding of the many forms of elder abuse, including physical, emotional and financial abuse. 👵👴

Make sure you report any abuse towards elder people!

Keep you and your loved ones safe from any food-borne diseases by ensuring that you follow the 5 keys to safer food 👇

Your Child’s health determines your family’s physical and emotional wellbeing. And hence, finding a place where all your children’s health related needs can be taken care of, is important.

At Unicare, we are dedicated to the healthy growth and development of your child. We offer pediatric services for infants, children and adolescents:

🔸Well child visits and preventive screenings
🔹Complete physical exams, including sports exams
🔸Preventative medical care for children of all ages, including immunizations
🔹Treatment for minor illnesses and injuries
🔸Behavioral counseling
🔹Vision and hearing screenings
🔸Immunizations and more

Call us to schedule an appointment at the locations nearest to you: 909.988.2555

Did you know that Sleep and Mental health are strongly related? 😴 Poor sleep can increase the risk of having depression, and poor mental health, including depression and anxiety can make it harder to sleep. 🛌🧘‍♀️

In adults who get less than the National Sleep Foundation’s recommended 7 to 9 hours of sleep per night, over half experience mild or greater levels of depressive symptoms.

Make sure to get better sleep so that your mental health gets better, too.

Hats off to the measles vaccine!
It's like a superhero in a tiny vial, swooping in to protect you and those around you from a potentially lethal illness.

Call your provider if you need to get a screening! 🩺

With timely screening you can prevent cervical cancer or find it early when more treatment options are available.

Ask your healthcare provider about getting screened today.

🧐 Did you know?

According to National Brain Tumor Society:
🧠 An estimated 1 million Americans are living with a primary brain tumor.
🧠 Around 72% of all brain tumors are benign
🧠 Around 28% of all brain tumors are malignant
🧠 Around 59% of all brain tumors occur in females
🧠 Around 41% of all brain tumors occur in males
🧠 The median age at diagnosis for a primary brain tumor is 61 year.

It’s important to get regular checkups. Proper diagnosis is essential in determining the best course of treatment.

Hey, how are you feeling today?
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Check-in on yourself and others – do you need support today or can you give support to others?
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Mental health matters!

June is Cataract Awareness Month! 🗓️

Did you know these facts about Cataract?

🔹 Cataract is the world’s leading cause of blindness. It accounts for over 40% of blindness.
🔹 Cataract can never spread from one eye to the other, but cataract can be on one eye or both eyes 👁️
🔹 Cataract surgery is one of the most common operations in the US.

Do you know some interesting facts about cataracts? If so, share them with us in the comments below ⬇️

👀📲 Blue light affects your eyes, sleep, and health. Limiting blue light exposure before bedtime can help you get a better sleep and overall improve your mood.

A Stroke is a serious life-threatening medical condition. It happens when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off. 💔

Scroll to see the main symptoms of stroke according to American Stroke Association.

Look for the F.A.S.T. signs. Call 911 immediately when these signs are present.

Mental Health is as important as physical health. Here are some vital steps you can take to change your mental wellness! 🧠☺️
Did we miss any? Share some of the steps you take to improve your mental wellbeing in the comments 👇

If you need to talk to someone, or need to get professional assistance, call us at 909.988.2555 to schedule a visit with one of our specialists.

Your health and wellbeing is our top priority!

We remember and honor all who served our country!
🇺🇸 Happy Memorial Day! 🇺🇸

🗓️ All Unicare locations will be closed today in observance of Memorial Day! Our operations will resume tomorrow, Tuesday, May 28.

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Risks to mental health at work incl.:
🔸under-use of skills
🔸excessive workloads
🔸unsafe working conditions
🔸limited support from colleagues
🔸harassment/bullying
🔸discrimination/exclusion
🔸unclear job role
🔸job insecurity
🔸inadequate pay
& more

❓Did you know that Hepatitis is a serious public health threat that kills thousands of Americans annually? It is a leading cause of liver cancer.
Hepatitis A and hepatitis B are vaccine-preventable and hepatitis C can be cured. 💉

🔹According to CDC is an inflammation of the liver most often caused by a virus. In the US, the most common types of viral hepatitis are hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C. While each can produce similar symptoms, each hepatitis virus affects the liver differently, has different routes of transmission and infection, and typically affects different populations.

Take time each day for things you enjoy and to stay connected with those you 🤎
✅ Keep in touch with people you care about
✅ Think about what you can do for others
✅ Reach out to a trusted person or health worker if you need help

🤔Did you know that according to National Eye Institute, 2 out of every 3 people that are living with blindness or have visual impairment are Women?

Women’s Eye health should be a top priority. 🔝
Here are ways to protect eye health 👇

👁️ Eat a healthy diet
👁️ Wear sunglasses that block out 99-100% of UVA rays
👁️ Quit smoking
👁️ Get regular eye exam
👁️ Know your eye health history

Always check with your provider if you need to take antibiotics.

🔹 ALWAYS: seek the advice of a qualified health care professional before taking antibiotics.
🔹 REMEMBER: Antibiotics do not treat viral infections, like colds and flu.

Symptoms of meningitis can include:

❗️ stiff neck
❗️ fever
❗️ sensitivity to light
❗️ confusion
❗️ headaches
❗️ vomiting
❗️ rash
❗️ seizures

Infants may:

👉 have a bulging fontanelle (soft spot on their forehead)
👉 be droopy and unresponsive

High Blood Pressure, also known as hypertension, is a serious medical condition and can increase the risk of heart, brain, kidney and other diseases. 🩸

Eating a healthier diet with less salt, exercising regularly, and taking medications can help lower blood pressure.

Talk to your doctor if you have high blood pressure and need to get a treatment.🩸🩺

This week is National Women’s Health Week - a perfect time to remind about the importance of Women’s Health. 🌸🌼

At Unicare, we offer a full range of Women’s Health and OBGYN services for women of all ages: 🩺
⚪️ Well-Woman Exams
⚪️ Breast Exams
⚪️ STD Testings
⚪️ PAP Testing
⚪️ Mammogram referrals
⚪️ Vision Checkups
⚪️ Mental Health counseling
⚪️ And more…

☎️ To schedule an appointment, call us today @ 909.988.2555 to schedule your next appointment at one of our 15 locations! 🏥

Happy Mother’s Day to the superheroes of our lives - our Mothers! 👩‍👧‍👦🌸🎉
Your sacrifice, dedication, and unconditional love is nothing short of heroic. Thank you!

Happy Mother’s Day! 🌸💖

Here are signs that you are stressed!

Stress is a natural human response that prompts us to address challenges and threats in our lives. Too much stress can cause physical and mental health problems. This is how it can affect your body ⬇️

Antimicrobial resistance contributes to 5 million deaths every year. Know the facts about AMR ⬇️

This week (May 5-12) is Children’s Mental Health Week.

Children’s Mental Health is a public health priority. 👶Mental health in childhood means reaching developmental and emotional milestones, and learning healthy social skills. Children and their parents should know and be educated on how to cope when there are issues.

Here are ways you can spot if your children are struggling and have mental challenges?

✅ Loss of interest in the things they used to enjoy 
✅ Withdrawing from friends and from family 
✅ Changes in weight and eating habits 
✅ Nightmares or other sleep disturbances and changes
✅ Anxiety or worry  
✅ Difficulty controlling emotions  
✅ Aggressive behavior and more

If you think your children are struggling emotionally, check with them on how they are feeling and see a behavioral specialist.