National Immunization Month Blog Post 2023
Growing up, I never looked forward to my parents telling me it was time for my back to school doctor’s appointment. The physical check up...
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Sierra Strong
- Aug 15
- 1 min
Black Business Awareness Month Blog Post 2023
Since August of 2004, the month of August has been recognized as “Black Business Awareness Month.” Originally founded by Frederick E....
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Sierra Strong
- Jul 24
- 2 min
Minority Mental Health’s Importance as an Aspiring Social Worker
National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month was created to “bring awareness to the unique challenges that racial and ethnic minority...
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Sierra Strong
- Jul 10
- 2 min
Are You Socially Well?
The month of July is also known as “Social Wellness Month” meaning the month is set to put a focus on social relationships, both the...
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Jewel Woodard
- Jul 3
- 4 min
COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence and the Black Community: Opportunities for Social Workers?
Approximately 14 percent of all COVID-19 deaths have been among Black Americans, while they represent 12.6 percent of the population...
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Sierra Strong
- Jun 26
- 1 min
National Caribbean American Heritage Month Blog Post
The month of June is known as National Caribbean American Heritage Month in both the United States and Jamaica. Being an intern at...
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Sierra Strong
- Jun 12
- 2 min
Music Gives Strength-African-American Music Appreciation Month
Before doing my monthly research for Princesses and Ladies Inc., I did not know the true impact that African American Music had on the...
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Sierra Strong
- May 22
- 2 min
Summer’s Hot Topic of Water Safety
As summer takes full effect and the weather begins to warm up, so does the water. Whether it is your grandmother’s inground pool, the...
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Sierra Strong
- May 8
- 2 min
Military Appreciation Month: Appreciating all Aspects
The Month of May is National Military Appreciation Month, and although I have not been directly part of a military family I do have...
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Sierra Strong
- Apr 24
- 2 min
“Stress,” What Comes to Mind When you Hear the Term?
Stress is defined as “a state of worry or mental tension caused by difficult situations.” (World Health Organization, 2023). A definition...
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Sierra Strong
- Apr 17
- 2 min
The Cons of Swiping Right or Left
With the ever changing world of technology and dating the introduction of apps like Bumble, Tinder, OkCupid, etc have become the go to...
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Sierra Strong
- Mar 27
- 2 min
Your Disability Does Not Define You
The month of March is National Disabilities Awareness Month. During this month I wanted to take some time to emphasize some individuals...
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Sierra Strong
- Mar 13
- 2 min
How Social Work Month will Become a Month for Me
March is Social Work Month, meaning it is a time to spread awareness on what social workers do as well as appreciate their work. March is...
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Sierra Strong
- Feb 27
- 2 min
Be a Part of Preventing: The Big C
Did you know that 1.7 million Americans are diagnosed with cancer every year, and 1/3 of people will have cancer in their lifetime...
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Sierra Strong
- Feb 13
- 2 min
“What does Black History Month Mean to You”?
As February begins, so has Black History Month, which is a time to remember, emphasize, and celebrate the achievements and contributions...
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Sierra Strong
- Feb 4
- 1 min
How to be Your Best Self Through Mind-Body Wellness
Although International Mind-Body Wellness Day was January 3rd, I wanted to write about the importance of our mind and body wellness. Our...
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Sierra Strong
- Jan 18
- 2 min
Three Ways to Stay on Top of Your Cervical Health
What better time to educate women on cervical health than in January, also known as Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. Although it may not...
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Sierra Strong
- Jan 16
- 2 min
The History Behind Human Trafficking Awareness Month in the United States
As the month of January begins, so does the focus on making individuals aware of Human Trafficking and what we as a nation, community,...
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Ashley Blosmore
- Apr 30, 2022
- 2 min
Stress and our Mental Health
Have you ever felt like easy tasks are now harder to complete? Do you feel overwhelmed? Have you become more forgetful than usual? If you...
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Chazlin Davila
- Apr 25, 2022
- 2 min
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
For those of you who don’t know, April is Sexual Assault Awarness Month. Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) is an annual campaign to...
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