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May 28, 2021 By: Vikil Girdhar, MD June is Men’s Health Month, a time to increase awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys. Research and studies continue to show a significant difference when it comes to the health of men compared to women. While these…

May 10, 2021 In honor of Mental Health Month, we are planning a coloring contest!   Color, paint, be creative, and then hang your creation in your window during the month of May.  Take a photo of your creation and share it with us on Facebook or Instagram (and tag @Children’s Advantage) for a chance…

May 31, 2021 Children’s Advantage is proud to announce that we have received a generous arts grant from The Portage Foundation. We are so grateful for this opportunity and appreciate their support! This grant will help us provide therapeutic art projects and supplies to our families.  Through art-making and exploring the creative process, our providers…

April 1, 2021 Being able to manage your own anxieties as well as your child’s may seem impossible. To help cope with the stress and anxiety of parenting, it is important to remember that just about every parent has worries from time to time and anxiety is normal. Empathize and educate Acknowledge your child’s feelings…

March 1, 2021 Children’s Advantage is here for you through life’s challenges. It is okay to struggle with mental and emotional health. We can provide confidential support in times of family crisis when individuals may be struggling to cope with challenges in their lives. Our goal is to help families grow from their struggles, heal…

February 2, 2021 In February, we highlight the importance of heart health. Your heart is important; it pumps blood throughout your body to your organs and back. Eating habits, exercise and other lifestyle choices affect the overall health of your heart. Understanding Your Food Nutrition is important to understand so that you are fueling your…

January 7th, 2021 Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women across the globe. In the U.S., over 13,000 women are diagnosed every year and more than 4,000 women will lose their battle with this disease annually. Though it is a common form of cancer, it is also one of the most preventable.…

December 14, 2020 The 2020 holidays have been much more difficult than in years past. Children’s Advantage knows that our families need help to make the holidays a little bit brighter this year.  Although we work year-round to fulfill the wishes of families in our community, we get especially generous around the holidays and this…

December 8th, 2020 This week is National Influenza Vaccination Week, and it is an important week for us at AxessPointe. The CDC estimates that in the United States the flu causes between 12,000 and 61,000 deaths each year. They also estimate that an average of at least 9 million Americans and up to as many…

November 23, 2020 Practicing Gratitude during a pandemic COVID-19 and the news in general can be disheartening. So, why be grateful? Looking for the bright side actually has many mental and physical benefits. That’s right, Gratitude is good for your health! Cultivating gratitude Keep it simple Give yourself grace and don’t be too hard on yourself.…