May Is Stroke Awareness Month

Stroke is the No. 1 cause of preventable disability and the fifth leading killer in the nation. Eighty percent of strokes are preventable, yet it is expected that nearly 750,000 people in the United States will have a stroke this year. On average, someone has a stroke every 40 seconds.

SCDSS Recognizes May As Foster Care Awareness Month

The South Carolina Department of Social Services (SCDSS) recognizes May as Foster Care Awareness Month to highlight the important role that kinship caregivers, foster parents, and relatives play in working together with families to achieve reunification for children and youth in foster care. Their collaborative efforts are essential in helping to strengthen families in South Carolina.

Mental Health Month Being Observed

Most of us have no problem talking about our health. We share details about our allergies, back and body pains, headaches, diabetes, blood pressure, and even our struggles with weight. We go to the doctor when we’re sick or hurting.

Applications Now Open for ‘America’s Top Small Business’

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is looking for “America’s Top Small Business” of 2023. The awards program, hosted in partnership with CO—, the Chamber’s digital resource center for small businesses, celebrates America’s small business owners who are making a meaningful contribution to the economy and job creation and embody the spirit of innovation, entrepreneurship, and initiative.