Preventive Care & Access
Know Your Status: Making HIV Testing Part of Routine Healthcare June 27 is National HIV Testing Day. For decades, conversations surrounding HIV testing were weighed down by fear, secrecy, and outdated stigmas. Today, the medical reality has completely changed. Getting tested for HIV is no longer something to be hidden—it is a smart, standard, and […]
Dementia Participants Thrive
Renewed Purpose: How Compass Point Helps Dementia Participants Thrive A progressive memory loss diagnosis, such as Alzheimer’s disease, alters a family’s daily dynamics. As cognitive changes advance, individuals often begin to withdraw from social situations, and their daily environments can become unintentionally isolating. However, public health research shows that consistent socialization, sensory stimulation, and structured […]
Heather Westcott Honored
Broad Community Health
Summer Safety & Small Steps: Celebrating Family Health & Fitness June 13, 2026, marks Family Health and Fitness Day. Arriving right at the official start of summer, it serves as an ideal reminder for households across our region to head outdoors, get moving, and embrace long-term family wellness. Building a healthy lifestyle doesn’t require expensive […]
Beach Water Sampling
Behavioral Health & Addiction
Trauma is Real, and So is Recovery: Understanding PTSD June is National PTSD Awareness Month, culminating in National PTSD Awareness Day on June 27. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) affects millions of Americans, yet widespread misperceptions about who experiences trauma—and how it is treated—often prevent individuals from seeking professional behavioral health support. One of the largest […]
Respite Care & Community
The Caregiver’s Lifeline: Finding Respite Care and Community at Compass Point Caring for a family member experiencing progressive memory loss, Alzheimer’s, or dementia is a profound act of devotion. However, the emotional and physical toll on a primary caregiver can be overwhelming. Constant vigilance, changing routines, and the stress of isolation frequently lead to caregiver […]
Vets Receive Dental Services
Men’s Health Month
Breaking the “I Feel Fine” Habit: Why Men’s Health Month Matters “I feel fine.” It is the classic phrase used to skip out on a doctor’s appointment. However, waiting until something feels wrong to see a physician is a dangerous strategy. June is Men’s Health Month (with Men’s Health Week running June 8–14, 2026), making […]
Tick Identification
Erie County Ohio Tick Identification: Know Your Risk Erie County Ohio tick identification is the first step in staying safe after finding a tick on yourself or a pet. While many people immediately think of testing the tick for pathogens, the CDC and the Erie County Health Department recommend a different approach. Because tick testing […]