Earlier today, Senator Edward Kennedy was diagnosed with malignant glioma, a type of brain cancer. The Senator from Massachussetts has been one of the leading health care advocates throughout his long career. Even so, Senator Kennedy had to suffer a seizure over the weekend before he was given this grim diagnosis by his doctors. But Senator Kennedy is not alone. According to Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS), most Americans do not know when they need to take even the most publicized cancer screenings like mammograms, pap smears and colonoscopies. Continue reading Senator Edward Kennedy Diagnosed With A Brain Tumor: Do You Know When To Get A Cancer Screening? »

According to the Federal Trade Comission, as many as 9 million Americans fall victim to some type of identity theft every year. Would you know what to do if you became a target?

Matthew Bowen, online expert for the National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) offers some simple advice to help protect yourself online. Continue reading Outsmart Scammers: Don’t Take The Bait With Phishing Scams »

It seems like it would be great news if someone told you that you’d won a sweepstakes prize. But if you ever receive a check and the sender asks you to send them any money back, you are the target of fraud. According to the NCL, fake check schemes are the most commonly reported type of internet fraud. No matter how legit a check or money order looks, even if you are able to cash it, you will be responsible for any funds deposited and withdrawn. Unfortunately, by the time you realize it’s a scam, it’s usually too late. Continue reading Outsmart Scammers: Recognizing A Fake Check »

According to the CDC, approximately 1.5 million women are raped or sexually assaulted each year. These devastating crimes have far reaching consequences, and yet they remain among the most underreported. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and a great opportunity to get people talking about these important issues.

Angela Rose, Executive Director of Promoting Awareness, Victim Empowerment (PAVE) states that victims are often retraumatized by law enforcement and the reporting process, and this negatively impacts a victims desire to pursue justice. According to Rose Continue reading Victim Empowerment Through Education »