Maintaining Good Oral Hygiene is the Gateway to General Health and Well-Being. The association between routine oral health care practices such as professional dental services and daily self-care measures and their beneficial impacts on...
The World Health Organization (WHO) declares with human rights at the center, with communities in the lead, the world can end AIDS as a public health threat by 2030. On 1 December, WHO joins...
For nearly two decades, scientists have recognized that the viral load is a key determinant of HIV transmission. In other words, people living with HIV cannot pass HIV through sex when they have undetectable...
It’s our time to HOCC the Vote!!! Remember… For women – by women – about women! Silence no more – let your voices roar! Watch how time flies – link to voting election countdown...
Women with substance use disorders experience multifaceted barriers in accessing substance use treatment. A lack of readiness to abstain, socioeconomic circumstances, and family obligations are main barriers to SUD treatment among women. In addition, ...
Cigarette smoking remains the leading cause of preventable disease, disability, and death in the United States, accounting for about 1 in 5 deaths each year. Women are more susceptible to smoking-related diseases such as...
Let’s HOCC the Vote! It’s a HOCC Tradition!!! Voting for the health and rights of women is essential! Women’s Health is family health, family health is public health. Voting in the November election can make...
Cigarette smoking is the top preventable cause of disease, death, and disability in the US, accounting for more than 480,000 deaths every year. (Center for Disease Control and Prevention , 2024). That is one...
The State of US Health as described in the “1990-2016 Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Among US States” reports that poor diets have become the leading cause of death and disability in...
“Food is Medicine” is a concept that reaffirms the connection of recognizing that access to high-quality nourishment is essential for well-being. In April of this year, our HOCC program, “Mediterranean Diet: Making Healthy Choices”...