Posts by Cheryl Hammons CFE, CSA

November is American Diabetes Month.  This year’s American Diabetes Association theme is “WE STAND GREATER THAN.  It is a time to take action together as a community. Because together, we can conquer this disease. Together, we stand greater than diabetes.” According to the Center for Disease Control, more than 34 million people in the United…

When asked what I am most proud of, I stick out my chest, hold my head high and state proudly, ‘I served in the United States Navy!’  – John F. Kennedy The Continental Navy formed in 1775 by General George Washington to defend the American colonies from British attack. After the U.S. won its independence…

In 2006, former governor of North Dakota, John Hoeven, was approached by a constituent, Shelle Michaels Aberle, to have a day that honored the deployed. The inspiration was her cousin, LTC David Hosna, who at the time was deployed to Iraq. Former Governor John Hoeven made a proclamation that October 26th, David Hosna’s birthday, would be…

World Alzheimer’s Month is an international campaign every September to raise awareness and challenge the stigma that surrounds dementia. There are more than 50 million people in the world with Dementia. This is expected to rise to 152 million by 2050. Over 50% of family caregivers globally say their health has suffered as a result…

The United States Air Force, officially founded on September 18, 1947, will celebrate its 73rd birthday this month. The U.S.  military purchased its first aircraft in 1909, but the Air Force did not become a separate, independent organization for another 38 years. During WWII, President Truman realized the value of airpower, leading him to sign…

On average, there are 132 suicides per day. In 2018 there were 1.4 million suicide attempts.  Suicide is a leading cause of death in the United States. September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month—a time to share resources and stories to shed light on this highly taboo and stigmatized topic. The National Alliance on mental…

Every Program and Campaign starts with the same motivation: Support the Mission – helping our nation’s aging heroes and their families gain access to quality home care…one Veteran at a time. Our Partner Providers deliver exceptional care to Veterans who deserve the option of aging in place. Incentivizing, celebrating, and supporting our Partners is of…