May is Arthritis Awareness Month, and this month we’re spotlighting rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a chronic autoimmune disease that affects over a million people in the United States alone. Dr. Suzelle Luc, rheumatologist, shares key insights into early warning signs, who’s at risk, the importance of early detection, advances in treatment and how Southcoast Health Rheumatology is helping patients live well with RA. Read more: www.southcoast.org/rheumatoid-arthritis/ (fb)

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. It’s a time to raise awareness, educate and show support for those living with mental health conditions. Kelsey Okolowitcz, LMHC, Director of Integrated Behavioral Health Operations at Southcoast Health, stopped by FUN 107 to help start the conversation surrounding mental health. “It’s so important to have these conversations because we’re finding more and more individuals are dealing with stress that’s leading to depression and anxiety—especially thinking about the landscape of the current world,” said Kelsey. Read more insights from Kelsey about mental health here: (fb)