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November 2023
American Diabetes MonthExpired
November is National Diabetes Month, an opportunity for local and regional advocates to team up and work with partners across the United States to raise awareness of the illness.The campaign hopes to raise awareness of symptoms, promote healthy living and ensure people are aware of risk factors. One in ten Americans have diabetes. Another 84 million are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes. However there are small things that those at risk can do to minimise the risk of suffering with type 2. The national cost of diabetes to the US is $245billion, and while for many this is… …
01 – 07 Nov
12:00 am – 12:00 am
January 2024
National Glaucoma Awareness Month
Each January, the National Eye Institute (NEI) sponsors National Glaucoma Awareness Month. Use NEI’s glaucoma resources for health educators to spread the word about glaucoma, the leading cause of vision loss and blindness in the United States. You can also share this feature on glaucoma and vision loss from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). And don’t forget to track on the Healthy People 2030 objective to reduce vision loss from glaucoma. …
01 – 07 Jan
12:00 am – 12:00 am
Cervical Health Awareness Month – January
The National Cervical Cancer Coalition recognizes Cervical Health Awareness Month in January to educate people about cervical cancer, HPV, and the importance of getting screened. Check out CDC’s cervical cancer awareness feature for key information to share. You can also help spread the word by sharing our MyHealthfinder resources on cervical cancer screening and the HPV vaccine. Finally, take a look at the Healthy People 2030 Cancer topic to learn about national efforts to reduce new cases of cancer. …
01 – 07 Jan
12:00 am – 12:00 am
February 2024
Low Vision Awareness Month
Each February the National Eye Institute (NEI) supports Low Vision Awareness Month — an opportunity to raise awareness about low vision and vision rehab services. If you’re interested in national efforts to improve eye health and vision, take a look at the Healthy People 2030 objectives related to sensory and communication disorders. And to help people protect their kids’ eye health, share our MyHealthfinder resource on getting your child’s vision checked. …
01 – 07 Feb
12:00 am – 12:00 am
Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
Break the Cycle sponsors Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month in February to help people learn how to create healthy relationships. Get involved by sharing this evidence-based teen dating violence prevention model from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). And be sure to check out the Healthy People 2030 violence prevention objectives to learn about national targets for reducing violence. Finally, consider sharing our MyHealthfinder tips for spotting signs of relationship violence. …
01 – 29 Feb
All Day
American Heart Month
You can also share our consumer-friendly MyHealthfinder resources on heart health to help people build heart-healthy habits. And take a look at the Healthy People 2030 objectives aimed at reducing deaths from heart disease and stroke. …
01 Feb
12:00 am – 12:00 am
July 2024
International Group B Strep Throat Awareness Month
July is International Group B Strep Throat Awareness Month. This disease, also known as Streptococcus pyogenes, is a serious infection that can lead to death. It usually affects young children, but can occur in adults as well. Group B strep throat is caused by a bacteria that lives in the throat and nose. The bacteria can spread through contact with contaminated surfaces or objects, or by coughing or sneezing. It can also be passed from person to person through close contact, such as kissing. Symptoms of group B strep throat include fever, sore throat, and swollen lymph nodes. The disease… …
01 – 31 Jul
12:00 am – 11:55 pm
Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness and Prevention
July is Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness and Prevention Month, and it’s a great time to learn more about these conditions. Clefts occur when there is an incomplete fusion of the embryonic structures that form the lip or palate. This can happen on one side (unilateral) or on both sides (bilateral). Clefts can also occur in the middle of the face (median cleft) or involve more than one structure. Craniofacial anomalies are a group of conditions that can affect any part of the head, face, or neck. They can be present at birth or develop later in life. Craniofacial anomalies can… …
01 Jul
November 2024
American Diabetes Month
November is National Diabetes Month, an opportunity for local and regional advocates to team up and work with partners across the United States to raise awareness of the illness.The campaign hopes to raise awareness of symptoms, promote healthy living and ensure people are aware of risk factors. One in ten Americans have diabetes. Another 84 million are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes. However there are small things that those at risk can do to minimise the risk of suffering with type 2. The national cost of diabetes to the US is $245billion, and while for many this is… …
01 – 30 Nov
All Day
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