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Congratulations to our April 2017 Monthly School Supplies Contest Winners, Ms. Shelby Gilbert.

Our Virginia winner is the Stay at Home Mom of 2 young boys of 2 and 8 years of age.

Shelby loves the beach and has supporting husband who works extrememly hard in order for her to stay at home with her 2 and 8 year old sons. Her oldest son is current in 2nd grade and plays baseball. Her husband...

Vegan Sweet Potato Pie With Whipped Coconut Cream Frosting

Ingredients

For the crust

• 1/2 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
• 1/4 cup coconut oil
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup

In Honor of National Pie Day! Here are 5 Ways to Make a Healthier Pie!

By: Jenna Green

1. Cut Added Sugar by choosing naturally sweet fruits or spices such as nutmeg, cinnamon, lemon zest or orange zest to add a bit a flavor instead.

2. Go Easy on the Butter by swapping your butter for canola or olive or using cook...

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Here are 5 facts about Crohn's Disease:

1. Upt to 20% of people with Crohn's Disease have a blood relative who has IBD (1)
   
2. Crohn's disease affects men and women equally. (1)
   
3. Symptoms range from mild to severe (1)
   
4. In a 2008 study, direct medical costs were $18,022 to $18,932 per patient per year in th...

Today is the 12th Anniversary of the Special Education Law!!!

Special Education Day is the anniversary of the U.S first federal special education law which was signed into law on December 2, 1975.

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Author: Chloe Pearson, ConsumerHealthLabs

Here are 8 great resources for students with disabilities.

1. Disaster Preparedness for People with Disabilities
2. ...

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month! This November, patients, survivors and their family members are sharing their stories online to raise awareness and raise money for lung cancer research. Read these stories of hope on www.LCAM.org and share your story! HOPE LIVES. MORE RESEARCH. MORE SURVIVORS. #LCAM #LCSM

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month! This November, a consortium of Lung Cancer Organizations, along with patients, survivors, and their family members, have come together to raise awareness and hope as new scientific and research advances are saving lives. Visit www.LCAM.org to learn more! HOPE LIVES. MORE RESEARCH. MORE SURVIVORS. #LCAM #LCSM