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World Stroke Day
World Stroke Day brings awareness and advocates to improve stroke prevention and support for survivors and caregivers. Older people are at a higher risk of strokes and lack of knowledge regarding the signs and symptoms of the disease play a major role in making it a leading cause of mortality and disability. You can lower…
Read MoreInternational Infection Prevention Week
International Infection Prevention Week (IIPW), is observed on the third week of October each year and was established in 1986. This week is sponsored by the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and aims to shine a light on infection prevention.
Read MoreDown Syndrome Awareness Month
October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month! Let us use this time to raise public awareness about the condition, and advocate for the acceptance and inclusion of people with Down Syndrome.
Read MoreGlobal Handwashing Day
Global Handwashing Day is recognized on October 15th. It is dedicated to increasing awareness and understanding the importance of washing your hands with soap as an effective and affordable way to prevent diseases.
Read MoreWorld Alzheimer’s Month
September is World Alzheimer’s Month, created by Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) in 2012. Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia and it affects the parts of the brain that control memory, thoughts, judgement, language and communication. World Alzheimer’s Month allows us the opportunity to raise awareness and to educate ourselves and others.…
Read MoreNational Cholesterol Education Month
September is National Cholesterol Education Month. More than one million Americans have a heart attack each year and about 500,000 die from heart disease. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. Cholesterol is a fat-like substance in your blood. Having too…
Read MoreSpinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Month
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is a genetic disease that affects the central nervous system and skeletal muscle. Those who suffer from SMA lose the ability to walk, eat, and breathe without medical intervention. Spinal Muscular Atrophy symptoms begin at the age in which motor function is affected. The earlier the age of onset, the greater…
Read MoreNational Immunization Awareness Month
National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) is an annual observance held in August to highlight and promote the importance of vaccination for people of all ages. Many diseases like Measles, Polio, Hepatitis, Mumps, and chickenpox can be prevented by a vaccine. Immunization protects us all from serious illness and the possibility of outbreaks. Call your primary…
Read MoreWorld Lung Cancer Day
World Lung Cancer Day is observed on August 1st, and was created to promote lung health and lung cancer awareness. Lung cancer is the second leading cancer worldwide and is the most common cause of all cancer deaths among both men and women. Smoking Tabaco is one of the most common risks linked to…
Read MoreHepatitis Awareness Week
World Hepatitis Day is recognized annually on the 28th of July, the birthday of Dr. Baruch Blumberg, who first discovered the hepatitis B virus in 1967 and developed the first Hepatitis B vaccine just two years later. Virial hepatitis are a group of diseases more commonly known as Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Hepatitis…
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