Men’s Health and Safety
June is Men’s Health Month and National Safety Month. We also celebrate Father’s Day. While these are separate observances they all share a common thread, men. During this month, health care providers, public policymakers, the media, and individuals get the...
Memorial Day Office Hours
SCHC wishes you a safe and thankful Memorial Day weekend! All Sunshine Community Health Center locations will be closed on Monday, May 30th in remembrance for those who have died in service of the United States of America. We will reopen on Tuesday, May 31st at 9:00...
The Best Way to Treat Your Kids Cuts and Scrapes
Temperatures are rising, snow is melting, and summer is coming, yay! Our kids will be out of school, outside playing, exploring, and hopefully away from the computer screens. With warmer weather outside, we often see an increase in cuts and scrapes. Skin is the body's...
The Interesting Connection Between Our Minds and Bodies
Our mind plays a vital role in our physical health. The mind-body connection has been accepted and incorporated into healing practices for thousands of years in other cultures and parts of the world. It wasn't until the rise of Western medicine in the 17th century...
How Lack of Sleep Affects Your Weight
We all know that overeating can lead to weight gain. But did you know that you can also gain weight by not sleeping enough? Although many factors can affect your weight, poor sleep is also a risk factor for obesity. How does sleep loss lead to weight gain? Sleep is an...