CHRISTINE BARCIA

More lives to save with awareness

Safe and sound. That expression is widely used to convey the importance of being unharmed and out of danger. National Safety Month, observed throughout...

‘Anyone can get lung cancer’

The Turquoise Takeover that lit up area buildings in New Jersey from May 5 through 11 shined a spotlight on lung-cancer awareness. The color lit...

‘A lot of grit’

An advocate is defined as "one who supports or promotes the interests of a cause or group," according to Merriam Webster. Support of a...

‘Special gifts’ make lifesaving organ transplants possible

April, a month that evokes the newness of spring, also marks the observation of National Donate Life Month. "Observed each April, National Donate Life Month...

‘Homes, community and hope’

Habitat for Humanity's Women Build, an initiative that empowers women to help provide housing for other females in their communities, conducted a week-long project...

‘It takes a conscious effort’

Attention to heart health is the goal of the annual American Heart Awareness Month in February, with its focus on raising awareness and promoting...