Happy May ! Mental Health Awareness Month Mental health is wealth, especially during Mental Health Awareness Month, which is celebrated in May.  The stigma around mental health and treatment has long existed, even though this has started to change. Still, people...

Happy April ! National Minority Health Month What Is National Minority Health Month? National Minority Health Month is an inclusive initiative that addresses the health needs of African Americans, Hispanics, Asians, Native Americans, and other minorities. Its goal is...

Happy March ! National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month Colorectal Cancer Colorectal cancer is cancer of the colon or rectum. With certain types of screening, this cancer can be prevented by removing polyps (grape-like growths on the wall of the large intestine,...

Happy February !  Heart Awareness Month Why do we observe American Heart Month every February? Well, every year more than 600,000 Americans die from heart disease. The number one cause of deaths for most groups, heart disease affects all ages, genders, and...

Happy New Year 2023 ! Making New Year's resolutions that stick Discover the secret to success New Year's resolutions are easy to make, but not so easy to achieve. To make the resolution into an actual solution, you need to spend time preparing and planning. There is...

HAPPY DECEMBER ! National Handwashing Awareness Week Perhaps the biggest lesson to come out of the COVID-19 pandemic is the value of handwashing. Washing your hands with soap and water is the best way to protect yourself from getting sick and stop spreading germs to...

Men’s Health Awareness is Lifelong Men’s Health Awareness Month Throughout the world, women live longer than men, although this gap varies tremendously in less developed countries. According to the CIA World Factbook, in the United States, average longevity for women...

Clinic Closure from Monday October 31st to Friday November 4th Dr. Ferreira will be visiting will be visiting her late mother's Gravesite In recognition of the Day of the Dead, Dr. Ferreira will be making her annual trip to visit the gravesite of her mother Evangelina...

Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine Day Each October 24th, the Acupuncture and herbal medicine profession celebrates Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine Day, paying homage to the remarkable history, effects, and impact of acupuncture and herbal medicine on countless people...

THYROID CANCER AWARENESS MONTH The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland at the base of the throat. The gland uses iodine, a mineral found in some foods and in iodized salt, to help make several hormones that control heart rate, body temperature, metabolism, and the...

  NATIONAL BACK TO SCHOOL MONTH  Back to School Month in August gears up parents, teachers, schools, and students for a season of education. With shorter days, it’s time to dust off the backpacks, fill them up, and plan for a new school year. Preparing children...

Thank you for your support over the years and entrusting me with your health care.  It has been a blessing to play a part in your journey and be able to see you overcome obstacles and be triumphant in reaching optimal health. EHC celebrates it's 4th Anniversary on...