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contents Navigating Communities to Better Health January 2 July 29 February 5 August 31 March 9 September 33 April 13 October 38 May 18 November 46 June 25 December 51 1
S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 | SHSMD 2018 HEALTH DAYS | JANUARY 2
january 1–31 | irth Defects Prevention B Month (National) Birth defects affect one in every 33 babies 1–31 | Clap4Health Clap4Health is a unique cardiovascular disease and obesity prevention campaign At-a-Glance born in the United States. The goal of National Birth Defects Prevention Month is to generate awareness that birth defects are using clapping as its method of educating children, families, seniors, and communities about healthier lifestyles. Clapping can common, costly, and critical, and to offer improve motor and spatial skills; enhance MONTH-LONG OBSERVANCES specific steps that women and healthcare emotional, sociological, physiological, and Birth Defects Prevention professionals can take to prevent birth cognitive benefits; lead to better socialization Month (National) defects. skills; and elevate moods through an For more information, contact: March of Dimes increase in endorphin levels. Blood Donor Month (National) www.marchforbabies.org or www.nacersano.org For more information, contact: Jyl Steinback Cervical Cancer Screening Month @marchofdimes @modhealthtalk @nacersano Shape Up US, Inc. | 602.996.6300 Cervical Health Awareness Month #birthdefectspreventionmonth #marchofdimes jyl@shapeupus.org | www.shapeupus.org Clap4Health | | Glaucoma Awareness Month Glaucoma Awareness Month 1–31 lood Donor Month B 1–31 Radon Awareness Month (National) Glaucoma is a leading cause of irreversible WEEK-LONG OBSERVANCES Blood is typically in short supply during the blindness in the US. It has no noticeable 15–19 Healthy Weight Week winter months—especially January—due symptoms in its early stages, and vision 22–28 Drug and Alcohol Facts to the holidays, travel schedules, inclement loss progresses at such a gradual rate that Week (National) weather, and illness. A reduction in donor people affected by the condition are often turnout can cause blood shortages around unaware of it until their sight has already RECOGNITION DAYS | EVENTS the country. January has been designated as been compromised. During Glaucoma National Blood Donor Month to encourage Awareness Month, the American Academy 25 IV Nurse Day people to give or pledge to give blood. of Ophthalmology (AAO) advises the public For more information, contact: America's Blood that the best defense against developing Centers | www.americasblood.org glaucoma-related blindness is by having @americasblood | #NBDM routine, comprehensive eye exams. For more information, contact: Public Relations | 1–31 ervical Cancer C AAO | 415.561.8534 | www.aao.org/eye-health Screening Month @AcademyEyeSmart The Foundation for Women’s Cancer, the National Cervical Cancer Public Education 1–31 | Radon Awareness Month Campaign, and partner organizations Radon is a gas that can build up to promote the message that cervical cancer dangerous levels inside homes, schools, is preventable—vaccinate early, Pap test and other buildings without anyone knowing regularly, and HPV test when recommended. it. It also has been found to cause lung For more information, contact: Elizabeth Edwards cancer. Every home should be tested for Foundation for Women's Cancer radon and fixed if levels are high. This Radon 312.676.3911 | elizabeth.edwards@sgo.org Awareness Month, test your home for radon. www.foundationforwomenscancer.org or Testing is easy and inexpensive, and it could www.sgo.org | #NoHPV #endcervicalcancer save your life. For more information, contact: American Lung | 1–31 ervical Health C Association | 800.586.4872 | www.lung.org/radon Awareness Month or www.facebook.com/lungusa @LungAssociation | #RadonAwareness During January, the National Cervical Cancer Coalition (NCCC) highlights issues related to cervical cancer, human papillomavirus 15–19 | Healthy Weight Week (HPV), and the importance of early Healthy Weight Week celebrates healthy detection, along with personal stories of lifestyles that prevent eating disorders and women battling persistent HPV, precancer, weight problems. This annual celebration is or cervical cancer. Recent advances and a time for people of all sizes to live actively, research in the prevention, detection, and eat well, and feel good about themselves. treatment of cervical cancer and HPV as On Tuesday of Healthy Weight Week, Rid well as the success of early detection cervical the World of Fad Diets and Gimmicks Day cancer screening and treatment programs is celebrated and the annual Slim Chance will be acknowledged. Awards are announced for the year’s worst For more information, contact: NCCC | 800.685.5531 diet products. nccc@ashasexualhealth.org | www.nccc-online.org For more information, contact: Green Mountain #CervicalHealthMonth at Fox Run | 800.448.8106 | pr@fitwoman.com www.fitwoman.com | @GreenMtnFoxRun #HealthyWeightWeek #HWW | SHSMD 2018 HEALTH DAYS | JANUARY 3
january 22–28 | rug and Alcohol Facts D Week (National) This national health observance for teens 25 | IV Nurse Day Every year on January 25, infusion professionals celebrate IV Nurse Day. promotes local events that use National This day is meaningful for infusion nurse Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) science to professionals who have dedicated their shatter the myths about drug and alcohol lives to providing their patients with the use. An online guide provides everything best care possible. you need to plan, promote, and host your For more information, contact: Maria Connors National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week Infusion Nurses Society | 781.440.9408 educational event or activity. ins@ins1.org or maria.connors@ins1.org For more information, contact: Brian Marquis www.ins1.org | @InfusionNursesSociety NIDA | 301.480.3741 | drugfacts@nida.nih.gov #IVNurseDay #infusionursesociety https://teens.drugabuse.gov/national-drug- alcohol-facts-week | @NIDAnews | #NDAFW | SHSMD 2018 HEALTH DAYS | JANUARY 4
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february 1–28 | ge-Related Macular A Degeneration Awareness Month Together, we can build a culture of health where making the healthy choice is the easy choice. For more information, contact: American Heart At-a-Glance Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of blindness among older Americans, but new treatments have Association | 888.MY.HEART (694.3278) www.heart.org or www.facebook.com/ americanheart | @American_Heart dramatically changed the course of this MONTH-LONG OBSERVANCES Age-Related Macular Degeneration disease over the last 10 years, making AMD more manageable than ever before. During 1–28 | Kids ENT Health Month Awareness Month AMD Awareness Month in February, the Kids ENT Health Month is designed to offer Children’s Dental Health Month American Academy of Ophthalmology parents and caregivers the latest information (AAO) is reminding people with AMD that about the care, diagnosis, and treatment of (National) they can save their vision—thanks to recent pediatric ear, nose, and throat disorders. Condom Month (National) treatment advances, but early detection is a For more information, contact: American Academy Heart Month (American) critical first step. of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Kids ENT Health Month For more information, contact: Public Relations 703.535.3762 | www.entnet.org | @AAOHNS Recreational Therapy Month (National) AAO | 415.561.8534 | www.aao.org/eye-health #KidsENT Wise Health Care Consumer @AcademyEyeSmart | Month (National) 1–28 ecreational Therapy Month R WEEK-LONG OBSERVANCES 4–10 Burn Awareness Week 1–28 | hildren's Dental Health C Month (National) (National) The purpose of National Recreational Therapy 5–11 PeriAnesthesia Nurse Awareness Week Each February, the American Dental Month is to enhance public awareness 11–17 Cardiac Rehabilitation Week (National) Association (ADA) sponsors National of therapeutic recreation programs and Children’s Dental Health Month to raise recreational therapy services, promote 11–17 Cardiovascular Professionals Week awareness about the importance of oral inclusive recreation opportunities for 11–17 Health Care HR Week health. The messages and materials have individuals with disabilities, and recognize 14–21 Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care reached millions of people in communities certified therapeutic recreation therapists as Staff Education Week across the country. the qualified provider of recreational therapy Feb 26–Mar 4 Eating Disorders Awareness Week For more information, contact: ADA | 800.621.8099 services. (National) ncdhm@ada.org | www.ada.org/ncdhm For more information, contact: American @amerdentalassn | #NCDHM Therapeutic Recreation Association RECOGNITION DAYS | EVENTS www.atra-online.com/store/promotional-items 2 Wear Red Day (National) 1–28 | Condom Month (National) | 7 Black HIV/AIDS Awareness 1–28 ise Health Care Consumer W Day (National) Hearts are throbbing. Come-hither looks Month (National) 11 Day of the Sick (World) abound. Flowers and chocolate are in short 14 Donor Day (National) supply. If one of Cupid’s arrows finds its way The goal of National Wise Health Care to you this month (or any other time), the Consumer Month is to help consumers American Sexual Health Association (ASHA) receive the right care at the right time in the wants you to be safe. Each year in the United right place. It involves teaching consumers States, there are approximately 20 million how to become more active in their own new cases of sexually transmitted infections healthcare. This entails knowing which (STIs). Condoms are inexpensive and reduce symptoms require professional assistance and the risks for STIs. which can be treated at home with self-care. For more information, contact: The event also focuses on helping consumers ASHA | 919.361.8400 understand how to interact effectively with the info@ashasexualhealth.org healthcare system to receive proper care. www.ashasexualhealth.org For more information, contact: Hope Lawless @infoASHA | #CondomMonth American Institute for Preventive Medicine 248.539.1800 x238 | www.healthylife.com 1–28 | Heart Month (American) @WorkingWellBlog | #HealthConsumerism 2 | Wear Red Day (National) Someone in the US dies of cardiovascular disease During American Heart Month, the about every 40 seconds— American Heart Association’s Go Red For that represents 2,200 people Women movement works to save women’s per day. During American lives and beat heart disease, the number one Heart Month, the American killer of women. On National Wear Red Day, Heart Association reminds support the movement by wearing red. people to focus on their hearts and For more information, contact: American Heart encourages them to get their families, Association | 888.MY.HEART (694.3278) friends, and communities involved. www.goredforwomen.org or www.facebook.com/ goredforwomen | @GoRedForWomen | SHSMD 2018 HEALTH DAYS | FEBRUARY 6
february 4–10 | Burn Awareness Week Burn Awareness Week kicks off Shriners Hospitals for Children’s annual educational 11–17 | ardiac Rehabilitation C Week (National) National Cardiac Rehabilitation Week campaign to raise awareness of burn injuries focuses attention on cardiac rehabilitation’s and ways to prevent them. Free educational contribution to improving the health and materials are available for firefighters, physical performance of people at risk for teachers, parents, and others concerned heart disease as well as those who have with the safety of children. been diagnosed with heart disease or For more information, contact: Public Relations dysfunction. Special events will be held in Department | Shriners Hospitals for Children hospitals, exercise facilities, and outpatient 813.281.8162 | shrinepr@shrinenet.org rehabilitation centers throughout the country. www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org or For more information, contact: American www.burnawareness.org Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation | 312.321.5146 | www.aacvpr.org 5–11 | eriAnesthesia Nurse P Awareness Week 11–17 | ardiovascular C Professionals Week This week recognizes and celebrates our nation’s 60,000+ perianesthesia nurses This week celebrates the work of cardiovascular who work in preanesthesia and professionals and the support they provide postanesthesia care, outpatient surgery, to improve patient care. The commitment and pain management settings. of cardiovascular professionals ensures the For more information, contact: Doug Hanisch highest quality of care to people with heart American Society for PeriAnesthesia Nurses disease, including diagnostic, interventional, dhanisch@aspan.org | www.panaw.com and rehabilitative support. For more information, contact: | 7 lack HIV/AIDS B Peggy McElgunn | Alliance of Cardiovascular Awareness Day (National) Professionals | 804.632.0078 peggymcelgunn@comcast.net | www.acp-online.org National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day @AllianceCVPros | #CVPWeek2018 is the oldest national HIV/AIDS awareness campaign designed and coordinated by a voluntary coalition of local and national 11–17 | Health Care HR Week organizations/agencies serving African Health Care HR Week has been designated Americans. The campaign has four major to recognize human resources professionals objectives: to increase testing for HIV; to in healthcare organizations across the nation improve community education about HIV/ for their important role across the continuum AIDS; to increase public advocacy of HIV of care. How will you and your organization prevention; and to elevate treatment levels, recognize this week? Share your activities whether HIV positive or negative. with the American Society for Healthcare For more information, contact: National Black HIV/ Human Resources Administration (ASHHRA) AIDS Awareness Day Strategic Leadership Council by e-mailing them to ashhra@aha.org and info@nationalblackaidsday.org tagging @ASHHRA on Facebook or Twitter, www.nationalblackaidsday.org | @NatBlackAIDSDay using the hashtag #hchrweek. #NBHAAD For more information, contact: ASHHRA American Hospital Association | 312.422.3720 | 11 Day of the Sick www.ashhra.org/hchrweek (World) The World Day of the Sick 14 | Donor Day (National) is an observance of the National Donor Day is a time to focus Roman Catholic Church that on all types of donations—organ, eye, was instituted on May 13, tissue, blood, platelets, and marrow—by 1992, by Pope John Paul II. encouraging participation in blood/marrow Celebrated every year on drives or donor registration events. It is also the commemoration of a day to recognize loved ones who have Our Lady of Lourdes, it given the gift of donation, have received a seeks to be a special time of donation, are currently waiting, or did not remembering those who are receive an organ in time. sick and expressing gratitude for For more information, contact: Jocelyn Reed all those who care for the sick. Donate Life America | 804.377.3580 For more information, contact: Dr. David jreed@donatelife.net | www.donatelife.net Lichter | National Association of Catholic #GotHeart Chaplains | 414.483.4898 | info@nacc.org www.nacc.org | @cathchaps | SHSMD 2018 HEALTH DAYS | FEBRUARY 7
february 14–21 | lzheimer's Disease and A Dementia Care Staff Education Week February 26– March 4 | Eating Disorders Awareness Week (National) The National Council of Certified Dementia National Eating Disorders Awareness Practitioners (NCCDP) recognizes the (NEDAwareness) Week puts the spotlight importance of continued staff training. on the seriousness of eating disorders in Complimentary staff in-service materials are an effort to improve public understanding available for download (between November of their causes, triggers, and treatments. 1 and March 15) on a variety of dementia By increasing awareness and access to topics and include PowerPoint presentations, resources, we can encourage early detection student handouts, a pretest and post-test. and intervention, which can improve the Nomination forms for “staff educator of the likelihood of full recovery for millions. year” are available on the NCCDP website For more information, contact: Program and are due by March 15 each year. Department | National Eating Disorders For more information, contact: Sandra Stimson Association | 212.575.6200 x309 NCCDP | 973.729.6601 programs@nationaleatingdisorders.org nccdpcorporate@nccdp.org | www.nccdp.org www.nedawareness.org | @NEDA_staff #NEDAwareness | SHSMD 2018 HEALTH DAYS | FEBRUARY 8
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march 1–31 | thletic Training Month A (National) Celebrate with local and national activities 1–31 | Kidney Month (National) One in three Americans is at risk for developing kidney disease, and high blood At-a-Glance to raise awareness of athletic trainers— healthcare professionals specializing in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and pressure and diabetes are the two leading causes. During National Kidney Month, the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) rehabilitation of injuries and sports-related urges Americans to learn more about their MONTH-LONG OBSERVANCES illnesses. Recognize their work in settings kidneys and to take steps to preserve their thletic Training Month (National) A such as hospitals, physician offices, clinics, kidney health. Brain Injury Awareness Month secondary schools, colleges/universities, For more information, contact: NKF | 212.889.2210 Child Life Month professional sports, recreation/youth sports, www.kidney.org or www.facebook.com/ military, and performing arts. nationalkidneyfoundation | @NKF Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month For more information, contact: National Athletic @NationalKidneyFoundation | #worldkidneyday Kidney Month (National) Trainers' Association | 214.637.6282 #nationalkidneymonth #nkf MS Education and Awareness ellensatlof@verizon.net | www.nata.org | Month (National) 1–31 S Education and Awareness M | Nutrition Month (National) 1–31 rain Injury B Month (National) Save Your Vision Month Awareness Month Workplace Eye Wellness Month National MS Education and Awareness Brain Injury Awareness Month is an Month is a nationwide effort by the Multiple WEEK-LONG OBSERVANCES annual observance of the causes and Sclerosis Foundation and affiliated groups 1–7 Bone Marrow Failure Awareness Week consequences of brain injury and the need to raise the public's awareness of multiple 4–10 Dental Assistants Recognition Week for greater awareness, prevention, research, sclerosis (MS). The goal of this campaign is 11–17 Patient Safety Awareness Week education, and advocacy on behalf of to promote an understanding of the scope individuals who sustain a devastating, life- of this disease, and to assist those with MS 11–17 Pulmonary Rehabilitation Week (National) changing brain injury, and their caregivers. in making educated decisions about their 12–18 Brain Awareness Week For more information, contact: Communications healthcare. Awareness kits are available from 18–24 Poison Prevention Week (National) Department | Brain Injury Association of America MS Focus for those who wish to become 26–30 LGBT Health Awareness communications@biausa.org | www.biausa.org/ involved. Week (National) brain-injury-awareness-month.htm For more information, contact: MS Focus: Multiple Sclerosis Foundation | 888.MS.FOCUS (673.6287) RECOGNITION DAYS | EVENTS 1 Baby Sleep Day 1–31 | Child Life Month awareness@msfocus.org | http://msfocus.org @MS_Focus | #NMSEAM 3 Birth Defects Day (World) Child Life Month celebrates the child 8 14 Kidney Day (World) Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day life profession and honors all child life professionals. Child life professionals 1–31 | Nutrition Month (National) 24 Tuberculosis Day (World) provide evidence-based, developmentally National Nutrition Month is an education appropriate interventions including and information campaign that focuses 27 Diabetes Association Alert Day (American) therapeutic play, preparation for procedures, attention on the importance of making 30 Doctors’ Day (National) and education that reduce fear, anxiety, and informed food choices, and developing pain for children facing chronic illness, injury, sound eating and physical activity habits. trauma, disability, and loss. Trained in the For more information, contact: Academy of developmental impact of illness and injury, Nutrition and Dietetics | nnm@eatright.org child life professionals provide essential www.eatright.org or www.eatrightpro.org patient- and family-centered care as part @eatright @eatrightPRO of interdisciplinary healthcare teams. #NationalNutritionMonth For more information, contact: Marketing and Communications | Association of Child Life Professionals | 571.483.4500 1–31 | Save Your Vision Month communications@childlife.org Every year in March, the American www.childlife.org | @AssocChildLife Optometric Association (AOA) reminds #ChildLifeMonth Americans about the importance of regular, in-person comprehensive eye exams from an 1–31 | Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month optometrist. For more information, contact: Susan Thomas | AOA 314.983.4263 | slthomas@aoa.org | www.aoa.org Colorectal cancer is the second | leading cause of cancer death, but with 1–31 orkplace Eye Wellness W screening it is highly preventable. During Month Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, spread the message that colorectal cancer Each year, nearly 25,000 Americans visit the is “Preventable. Treatable. Beatable!” emergency room due to a workplace eye in- For more information, contact: Prevent Cancer jury. During Workplace Eye Wellness Month Foundation | 800.227.2732 this March, the American Academy of Oph- pcf@preventcancer.org | www.preventcancer.org thalmology (AAO) reminds employers and @PreventCancer #preventcancer workers about the importance of wearing certified and approved eye protection. For more information, contact: Public Relations AAO | 415.561.8534 | www.aao.org/eye-health @AcademyEyeSmart | SHSMD 2018 HEALTH DAYS | MARCH 10
march 1 | Baby Sleep Day Baby Sleep Day brings attention to the importance of a good night's sleep—a 8 | Kidney Day (World) One in three Americans is at risk for developing kidney disease, and high blood critical part of development for young pressure and diabetes are the two leading children and in turn better rest for their causes. The National Kidney Foundation families. The Pediatric Sleep Council, a (NKF) urges Americans to learn more about team of international pediatric sleep their kidneys and to take steps to preserve experts, sponsors Baby Sleep Day. their kidney health. For more information, contact: Dr. Erin Leichman For more information, contact: NKF or Dr. Jodi Mindell | Pediatric Sleep Council 212.889.2210 | www.kidney.org or 267.571.5219 | www.babysleep.com/babysleepday www.facebook.com/nationalkidneyfoundation @pedsleepcouncil | #babysleepday #babysleep @NKF @NationalKidneyFoundation #worldkidneyday #nationalkidneymonth #nkf 1–7 | one Marrow Failure B Awareness Week 11–17 | atient Safety P Awareness Week This week is a time to highlight news and stories about patients and families Patient Safety Awareness Week is an annual coping with rare bone marrow failure education and awareness campaign for diseases, including aplastic anemia and healthcare safety led by the National Patient myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). The Safety Foundation (NPSF). Each year, Aplastic Anemia and MDS International healthcare organizations around the globe Foundation is dedicated to educating take part in the event by creating awareness patients, families, and healthcare in the community and utilizing NPSF professionals, while providing patient educational resources with hospital staff support and services as well as funding and patients. research to develop better treatments For more information, contact: Sara Valentin and find a cure. NPSF | 617.391.9906 | svalentin@npsf.org For more information, contact: Barbara Holzer www.unitedforpatientsafety.org | @theNPSF Aplastic Anemia and MDS International Foundation #psaw2018 301.279.7202 | holzer@aamds.org | www.aamds.org | @aamdsif @aamds 11–17 ulmonary Rehabilitation P Week (National) 3 | Birth Defects Day (World) This observance focuses national attention More than 8 million babies worldwide are on pulmonary rehabilitation’s contribution born each year with a serious birth defect. to enhancing the lives of people with chronic Birth defects are a leading cause of death in obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). the first year of life, and babies who survive Special events will be held throughout the may be physically or mentally disabled, country at hospitals, exercise facilities, and taking a costly toll on families, communities, outpatient rehabilitation centers. and nations. The annual World Birth Defects For more information, contact: American Day raises awareness of this global problem Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary and advocates for more surveillance, Rehabilitation | 312.321.5146 | www.aacvpr.org prevention, care, and research. For more information, contact: March of Dimes www.marchforbabies.org or www.nacersano.org 12–18 | Brain Awareness Week @marchofdimes @modhealthtalk @nacersano Brain Awareness Week is the global #WorldBDDay #marchofdimes campaign to increase public awareness of the progress and benefits of brain 4–10 | Dental Assistants Recognition Week research. It unites the efforts of universities, hospitals, research labs, K-12 schools, government agencies, and advocacy and Dental Assistants Recognition Week service groups in a week-long celebration recognizes this versatile, multitalented of the brain. During this week, these partner member of the dental team, who organizations coordinate fun and fascinating contributes to quality dental care. activities in their communities to educate For more information, contact: Publications people of all ages about the brain and the Department | American Dental Assistants promise of brain research. Association | 877.874.3785 For more information, contact: Brain Awareness publications@adaausa.org | www.adaausa.org Week Campaign Headquarters | The Dana Alliance @adaa247 | #DARW18 for Brain Initiatives | 212.401.1689 bawinfo@dana.org | www.dana.org/baw @BrainAwarenessWeek | #brainweek | SHSMD 2018 HEALTH DAYS | MARCH 11
march 14 | egistered Dietitian R Nutritionist Day Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day 26–30 | LGBT Health Awareness Week (National) In 2003, the National Coalition for LGBT increases awareness of registered dietitian Health created National LGBT Health nutritionists as the indispensable providers Awareness Week to bring attention to of food and nutrition services, and recog- lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender nizes registered dietitian nutritionists for (LGBT) health issues and health disparities. their commitment to helping people enjoy This week is a time for community members, healthy lives. advocates, healthcare providers, and For more information, contact: Academy of government officials to come together and Nutrition and Dietetics | nnm@eatright.org recognize the health and wellness of LGBT www.eatright.org or www.eatrightpro.org individuals, families, and the community. @eatright | @eatrightPRO For more information, contact: Ryan Meyer #NationalNutritionMonth National Coalition for LGBT Health | 202.507.4735 ryan@healthlgbt.org | www.healthlgbt.org | 18–24 Poison Prevention @healthlgbt | #LGBTHealth | Week (National) 27 Diabetes Association Alert During National Poison Prevention Week, Day (American) individuals, organizations, and institutions around the country will come together to American Diabetes Association Alert Day, raise poison prevention awareness and which is held every fourth Tuesday in advocate for the nation’s poison control March, is a one-day wake-up call asking system. In 2015, poison centers managed the American public to take the Diabetes 2.8 million cases. Despite the high volume Risk Test to find out if they are at risk for of calls, poison centers treated almost 70 developing Type 2 diabetes. percent of cases at the exposure site, saving For more information, contact: American Diabetes millions of dollars in medical expenses. Association | 800.342.2383 | www.diabetes.org For more information, contact: Krista Osterthaler @AmDiabetesAssn | #DiabetesAlertDay American Association of Poison Control Centers | 703.894.1864 | osterthaler@aapcc.org www.poisonprevention.org 30 | Doctors’ Day (National) @PreventPoison | #PreventPoison The first Doctors’ Day was observed on March 30, 1933, by the Barrow County 24 | Tuberculosis Day (World) Alliance in Winder, GA. On October 30, 1990, President George Bush signed a law designating March 30 as National Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease Doctors’ Day. that usually infects the lungs, but can attack For more information, contact: Kendra Blackmon almost any part of the body. It is spread from Southern Medical Association Alliance person to person through the air. When 800.423.4992 x164 | alliance@sma.org a person with TB in their lungs or throat www.smaalliance.org | @smaalliance coughs, laughs, sneezes, sings, or eve #smaalliance talks, the germs that cause TB may spread through the air. On World Tuberculosis Day, learn how the American Lung Association is committed to fighting this serious lung disease. For more information, contact: American Lung Association | 800.586.4872 www.lung.org/tuberculosis | @LungAssociation #WorldTBDay | SHSMD 2018 HEALTH DAYS | MARCH 12
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april 1–30 | Alcohol Awareness Month Founded by the National Council on Alcohol and Drug Dependence (NCADD), Alcohol register as organ, eye, and tissue donors, and to celebrate those who have saved lives through the gift of donation. For more information, contact: Jocelyn Reed At-a-Glance Awareness Month was established in 1987 to help reduce the stigma associated with alcoholism by providing information about Donate Life America | 804.377.3580 donatelifeamerica@donatelife.net www.donatelife.net | #DonateLife Month alcohol, alcoholism, and recovery. NCADD’s | MONTH-LONG OBSERVANCES national network of affiliates and other 1–30 F acial Protection Month Alcohol Awareness Month supporting organizations across the country (National) Autism Awareness Month (National) use this opportunity to address the nation’s leading public health problem through a Wearing a mouth guard when playing con- Defeat Diabetes Month broad range of media strategies, awareness tact sports saves tens of thousands of teeth Distracted Driving Awareness Month campaigns, programs, and events. annually. Helmets and face shields protect (National) For more information, contact: Programs | NCADD wearers from facial injuries. Each April, the Donate Life Month (National) 212.269.7797 x13 | national@ncadd.org American Association of Oral and Maxillofa- Facial Protection Month (National) www.ncadd.org | @NCADDNational cial Surgeons (AAOMS), American Academy Foot Health Awareness Month of Pediatric Dentistry, American Association Humor Month (National) Minority Health Month (National) Occupational Therapy Month 1–30 | utism Awareness Month A (National) of Orthodontists, Academy for Sports Den- tistry, and American Dental Association team up to enhance awareness of protection from Rosacea Awareness Month To highlight the growing need for concern and specialized treatment for facial injuries. Sexually Transmitted Infections and awareness about autism, the Autism For more information, contact: Karin Swihart Society has celebrated National Autism AAOMS | 847.678.2000 | http://myoms.org/save- Awareness Month Awareness Month since the 1970s. The face | #FacialProtection Sports Eye Safety Month nation recognizes April as a special | Testicular Cancer Awareness Month opportunity to educate the public about 1–30 F oot Health Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month autism and issues within the autism Awareness Month community. For more information, contact: Autism Source The aim of Foot Health Awareness Month is WEEK-LONG OBSERVANCES Autism Society | 800.328.8476 to promote positive foot health, educate the 2-8 Public Health Week (National) info@autism-society.org public on issues related to foot health, and 8–15 Oral, Head and Neck Cancer www.autismsource.org or www.autism-society.org distinguish today’s podiatrist as a physician, Awareness Week @AutismSociety | #AutismSociety surgeon, and specialist. 9–13 Cancer Registrars Week (National) For more information, contact: American Podiatric 15–21 Neurodiagnostic Week 15–21 Volunteer Week (National) 1–30 | Defeat Diabetes Month Medical Association | www.apma.org | @APMA 21–28 Infant Immunization Week (National) Defeat Diabetes Month provides information, articles, tips, cartoons, recipes, 1–30 | Humor Month (National) 22–28 Medical Laboratory Professionals Week and more to help you delay the onset of Type National Humor Month was conceived to 23–27 Patient Experience Week 2 diabetes, or to live a healthier lifestyle with heighten public awareness and appreciation 23–29 Medical Fitness Week Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. of humor in every form. Humor relieves For more information, contact: Dawn Swidorski stress and tension, helps you cope, and CONTINUED Defeat Diabetes Foundation | 415.671.2991 gives you a sense of control and comfort. dswidorski@defeatdiabetes.org Humor leads to improved morale and www.defeatdiabetes.org | #DefeatDiabetesMonth well-being, enhanced creativity, increased communication skills, and an enriched 1–30 | istracted Driving D Awareness Month (National) quality of life. Join in celebrating humor, laughter, and mirth for all of their beneficial purposes. Distracted driving has become a dangerous For more information, contact: Steve Wilson and deadly epidemic. Some people think it’s World Laughter Tour | 800.NOW.LAFF (669.5233) okay to take a quick glance at a text, or steve@worldlaughtertour.com make a brief call. Others think they can www.humormonth.com | @joyologist safely multitask while driving. All of these #humormonth people have selfishly decided that the | laws and statistics don't apply to them, and 1–30 inority Health Month M that their text or call is more important than (National) everyone else’s safety. Join the conversation by using the hashtag #justdrive. The Office of Minority Health of the U.S. For more information, contact: National Highway Department of Health and Human Services Traffic Safety Administration | www.nhtsa.gov leads the observance of National Minority Health month each year, and joins with 1–30 | onate Life Month D (National) federal, state, tribal, local, and territorial partners across the country in calling for a renewed commitment to eliminate health National Donate Life Month was instituted disparities and achieve health equity. by Donate Life America and its partnering For more information, contact: Information organizations in 2003. It features an entire Specialist | Office of Minority Health month of local, regional, and national 800.444.6472 | info@minorityhealth.hhs.gov activities to help encourage Americans to www.minorityhealth.hhs.gov | @minorityhealth | SHSMD 2018 HEALTH DAYS | APRIL 14
april 1–30 | Occupational Therapy Month Each April, occupational therapy practitioners, researchers, educators, and and universities host events for young adult men to raise awareness of their risks of testicular cancer. For more information, contact: Ana Fadich students host a month-long celebration Men's Health Network | 202.543.6461 x101 RECOGNITION DAYS | EVENTS showcasing the value of occupational www.testicularcancerawarenessmonth.com therapy. The event demonstrates the @MensHlthNetwork 5 Alcohol Screening Day (National) profession’s dedication to helping people | 7 Health Day (World) of all ages to prevent—or live better with— 1–30 omen’s Eye Health and W 16 Healthcare Decisions Day (National) illness, injury, or some form of disability. Safety Month 16 Voice Day (World) For more information, contact: Katie Riley 17 Hemophilia Day (World) American Occupational Therapy Association Do you know how to protect your sight? 18 Transplant Nurses Day 301.652.6611 x2963 | kriley@aota.org Hormonal changes, age, and smoking 20 Youth Service Day (Global) www.aota.org | @AOTAInc | #OTMonth can endanger sight. 25 Noise Awareness Day (International) For more information, contact: Prevent Blindness 28–29 March for Babies 1–30 | Rosacea Awareness Month 800.331.2020 | www.preventblindness.org @PBA_SavingSight The National Rosacea Society (NRS) has | designated April as Rosacea Awareness 2–8 Public Health Week Month to alert the public to the early warning (National) signs of this chronic and conspicuous facial disorder estimated to affect more than 16 During the first full week of April each year, million Americans, and to raise awareness the American Public Health Association of the impact rosacea has on its sufferers. (APHA) brings together communities across For more information, contact: the United States to observe National Public NRS | 888.NO.BLUSH (662.5874) Health Week as a time to recognize the info@rosacea.org | www.rosacea.org contributions of public health and highlight @rosaceaorg | #RosaceaAwareness issues that are important to improving our nation. Every year, APHA develops 1–30 | Sexually Transmitted Infections Awareness Month campaign materials to educate the public, policymakers, and practitioners about issues and to create more equitable communities. The American Sexual Health Association For more information, contact: APHA | 202.777.2742 (ASHA) provides education, support, and nphw@apha.org | www.nphw.org | @NPHW awareness around sexually transmitted #NPHW #HealthiestNation2030 infections (STIs). There are 20 million new | STI cases in the United States each year. 5 Alcohol Screening Day For more information, contact: ASHA (National) 919.361.8400 | info@ashasexualhealth.org www.ashasexualhealth.org | @infoASHA National Alcohol Screening Day (NASD) #STIAwarenessMonth is an outreach, education, and screening initiative that raises awareness about harmful 1–30 | Sports Eye Safety Month and dependent drinking behaviors, and connects individuals who are at risk with Each year, an estimated 100,000 people are treatment options. NASD is held annually hurt by sports-related eye injuries. About on Thursday of the first full week of April. 13,500 of these injuries result in permanent Thousands of colleges, community-based vision loss. In support of Sports Eye Safety organizations, and military installations Month this April, the American Academy provide the program to the public each of Ophthalmology (AAO) reminds athletes year. Take an anonymous screening at everywhere that the great majority of sports- http://howdoyouscore.org. related eye injuries can be avoided by simply For more information, contact: Program Department wearing the proper protection. Screening for Mental Health | 781.239.0071 For more information, contact: smhinfo@mentalhealthscreening.org Public Relations | AAO | 415.561.8534 www.mentalhealthscreening.org www.aao.org/eye-health @HYSHO | #NASD @AcademyEyeSmart 7 | Health Day (World) 1–30 | esticular Cancer T Awareness Month Every year, World Health Day is celebrated on April 7 to mark the anniversary of the founding of the World Health Organization Testicular Cancer Awareness Month (WHO) in 1948. recognizes a cancer which is the most For more information, contact: WHO common type among men ages 15–35 years, www.who.int/world-health-day/en but men of all ages can be at risk. Most testicular cancer awareness organizations recommend that males conduct regular self- exams. During this month, many colleges | SHSMD 2018 HEALTH DAYS | APRIL 15
april 8–15 | ral, Head and Neck Cancer O Awareness Week This week-long series of events promotes recognition of your volunteers’ efforts to advance your organization. For more information, contact: Association for Healthcare Volunteer Resource Professionals education and awareness of risk factors for (AHVRP) | American Hospital Association head and neck cancer, including tobacco 312.422.3937 | tross@aha.org | www.ahvrp.org use. The highlight of the week is a day of @ahvrpaha | #ahvrp18 free screenings across the country. | For more information, contact: American Academy 16 ealthcare Decisions Day H of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery (National) 703.535.3762 | www.entnet.org or www.facebook.com/headandneckcanceralliance National Healthcare Decisions Day exists @hncalliance @ohancaw | #OHANCAW to inspire, educate, and empower the #EDUCATESCREENTREAT public and providers about the importance of advance care planning. 9–13 | Cancer Registrars Week (National) For more information, contact: Nathan Kottkamp McGuireWoods | 804.775.1092 nkottkamp@mcguirewoods.com | www.nhdd.org National Cancer Registrars Week was @NHDD | #NHDD established to promote the work of cancer registry professionals. This week, cancer registrars showcase how the cancer data 16 | Voice Day (World) they collect provide essential information World Voice Day is a health observance to researchers, healthcare providers, and marked across the globe by physician public health officials to better monitor specialists who treat the medical disorders and advance cancer treatments, conduct that affect voice quality as well as the research, and improve cancer prevention allied health providers who teach voice and screening programs. Supervisors preservation and rehabilitation for damaged of cancer registry professionals take this voices. opportunity to organize recognition events For more information, contact: American Academy and acknowledge their staff’s important role. of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery For more information, contact: Peggy Meehan 703.535.3762 | www.entnet.org | @AAOHNS National Cancer Registrars Association #WorldVoiceDay 202.486.8757 | pmeehan@ncra-usa.org www.ncra-usa.org/nc 17 | Hemophilia Day (World) 15–21 | Neurodiagnostic Week World Hemophilia Day is an annual observance first celebrated in 1989. Neurodiagnostic Week highlights the It is an international awareness day for many ways in which neurodiagnostic hemophilia and other bleeding disorders. professionals work to ensure the health For more information, contact: Vanessa Herrick of their patients—not only in their day- World Federation of Hemophilia | 514.875.7944 to-day practice, but through advocacy, vherrick@wfh.org | www.wfh.org | @wfhemophilia education, and research. During this week, #WHD2018 hospitals, schools, and other institutions acknowledge the year-round efforts of neurodiagnostic technologists. In addition, 18 | Transplant Nurses Day many neurodiagnostic departments hold In April 2006, the International Transplant open houses, sponsor special activities for Nurses Society (ITNS) created Transplant the public and hospital staff, and organize Nurses Day to raise awareness of the unique community events. contributions transplant nurses make in the For more information, contact: ASET – The lives of the people with whom they work, Neurodiagnostic Society | 816.931.1120 especially their patients. The celebration info@aset.org | www.aset.org | @ASETLIVE takes place on the third Wednesday in April, #NDWeek #NeurodiagnosticWeek and recognizes the skill and commitment of transplant nurses around the world. 15–21 | olunteer Week V (National) For more information, contact: Allison Begezda ITNS | 847.375.6340 | abegezda@itns.org www.itns.org/about/about/aboutitns.html President Richard Nixon established @ITNSnurses National Volunteer Week with an executive order in 1974 as a way to recognize and celebrate the efforts of volunteers. Every April, charities, hospitals, and communities recognize volunteers and foster a culture of service. Join your peers nationwide during National Volunteer Week in celebration and | SHSMD 2018 HEALTH DAYS | APRIL 16
april 20 | Youth Service Day (Global) Global Youth Service Day is an annual campaign that celebrates and mobilizes 23–29 | Medical Fitness Week During Medical Fitness Week, the Medical Fitness Association offers two unique millions of young people to improve programs designed to help medical fitness their communities through service and centers increase physical activity levels volunteering. Established in 1988, it is now in all ages within their communities. The celebrated in more than 100 countries. MOVE150 program focuses on getting At events around the globe, young people participants moving, regardless of their address the world’s most critical issues abilities. The WALK10K program is a walking in partnership with families, schools, challenge that has experienced tremendous community and faith-based organizations, success. Complimentary marketing materials businesses, and governments. are available as well as a guide with tips and For more information, contact: Outreach best practices. Department | Youth Service America For more information, contact: Rebecca Nordan 202.296.2992 | outreach@ysa.org | www.gysd.org Medical Fitness Association | 844.312.3541 @YouthService | #GYSD rebecca.nordan@medicalfitness.org www.medicalfitness.org | #MedicalFitnessWeek 21–28 | I nfant Immunization Week (National) 25 | oise Awareness Day N (International) National Infant Immunization Week is an annual observance to highlight the All over the world, people, organizations, importance of protecting infants from and governments will commemorate the vaccine-preventable diseases and celebrate 23rd Annual International Noise Awareness the achievements of immunization Day on Wednesday, April 25, 2018. The programs in promoting healthy Center for Hearing and Communication communities. Since 1994, hundreds of (CHC) founded this yearly event in 1996 to communities across the United States have encourage people to do something about joined together to celebrate the critical role bothersome noise where they work, live, vaccination plays in protecting children, and play. communities, and public health. For more information, contact: CHC For more information, contact: Centers for www.chchearing.org/noise/day Disease Control and Prevention | 800.232.4636 childhoodvaccines@cdc.gov | www.cdc.gov/ vaccines/events/niiw/index.html 28–29 | March for Babies March for Babies supports the March of 22–28 | Medical Laboratory Professionals Week Dimes’ mission to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth, and infant mortality. Funds raised Medical Laboratory Professionals Week provide comfort and information to families is an annual celebration of the medical with sick or premature babies in newborn laboratory professionals and pathologists intensive care; and research and community who play a vital role in healthcare. Laboratory programs to seek preventions and fight professionals often work behind the scenes, these problems at their source. and few people know about the critical For more information, contact: March of Dimes testing they perform every day. This is www.marchforbabies.org or www.nacersano.org an opportunity to honor the more than @marchforbabies | #marchforbabies #whyiwalk 300,000 medical laboratory professionals #marchofdimes who perform and interpret more than 10 billion laboratory tests in the United States every year. For more information, contact: American Society for Clinical Pathology | www.ascp.org #labweek 23–27 | Patient Experience Week Patient Experience Week is an annual event to celebrate accomplishments, re-energize efforts, and honor the people who impact patient experience everyday— from nurses and physicians, to support staff and executive professionals, to patients, families, and communities. For more information, contact: The Beryl Institute 866.488.2379 | info@theberylinstitute.org www.theberylinstitute.org/?page=pxweek @BerylInstitute | #PXWeek | SHSMD 2018 HEALTH DAYS | APRIL 17
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may 1–31 | rthritis Awareness Month A (National) National Arthritis Awareness Month was 1–31 | Bike Month National Bike Month is the perfect time for new or returning riders to get back on the At-a-Glance initiated by the Arthritis Foundation through a Presidential Proclamation in 1972. It aims to raise awareness and reduce the impact saddle and ride their bicycles to work. Bike Month promotes cycling as a smart and fun means of transportation and recreation. The of arthritis—the nation’s leading cause of League of American Bicyclists offers valuable MONTH-LONG OBSERVANCES disability—which strikes one in every five education programs to help create better Arthritis Awareness Month (National) adults and 300,000 children. To conquer this cycling environments, promote bicycling as Asthma Awareness Month disease, the Arthritis Foundation provides the option of choice, and help create bicycle- Better Hearing and Speech Month support tools, scientific discovery, advocacy, friendly communities. and other vital programs and services. For more information, contact: Communications Better Sleep Month For more information, contact: Arthritis Foundation League of American Bicyclists | 202.822.1333 Bike Month 404.872.7100 | www.arthritis.org | @ArthritisFdn communications@bikeleague.org Critical Care Awareness and @ArthritisFoundation http://bikeleague.org | @bikeleague | #bikeleague Recognition Month (National) | Asthma Awareness Month | Employee Health and Fitness 1–31 1–31 ritical Care Awareness C Month (Global) and Recognition Month Healthy Vision Month Over 24 million people in the United States (National) Hepatitis Awareness Month live with asthma, a chronic lung disease that High Blood Pressure Education makes breathing difficult. There is no cure for National Critical Care Awareness and Month (National) asthma, but it can be managed and treated Recognition Month honors the devoted so that those with asthma can live an active professionals whose compassion and Huntington’s Disease and healthy life. Learn more about asthma dedication to the care of the critically ill Awareness Month (National) triggers and management with the American and injured have made a difference in the Lupus Awareness Month Lung Association’s free Asthma Basics. lives of patients and their families. Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection For more information, contact: American Lung For more information, contact: Ryan Davis and Prevention Month Association | 800.586.4872 | www.lung.org/asthma Society of Critical Care Medicine | 847.827.6869 Mental Health Month (National) or www.facebook.com/lungusa | @LungAssociation rdavis@sccm.org | www.sccm.org | @SCCM Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month #asthma @NCCARM Neurofibromatosis Awareness Month Older Americans Month Oncology Nursing Month Osteoporosis Month (National) 1–31 | Better Hearing and Speech Month 1–31 | Employee Health and Fitness Month (Global) May is Better Hearing and Speech Month, Global Employee Health and Fitness Month Stroke Awareness Month (National) an entire month dedicated to two essential is dedicated to encouraging employers from Stroke Month (American) communication tools that can be affected by all sectors—public, private, and nonprofit— Teen Pregnancy Prevention medical conditions. to promote fitness and to encourage Month (National) For more information, contact: American Academy employees and their families to be physically Trauma Awareness Month (National) of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery active on a regular basis. Run A Mile Days (National) 703.535.3762 | www.entnet.org | @AAOHNS For more information, contact: Diane Hart (through June 14) #BHSM National Association for Health and Fitness 518.456.1058 | aerobic2@aol.com WEEK-LONG OBSERVANCES 1–31 | Better Sleep Month www.physicalfitness.org | @NAHFOfficial 6–12 6–12 Hospital Week (National) Nurses Week (National) Each May, Better Sleep Month is dedicated to educating consumers about the 1–31 | Healthy Vision Month 6–12 Root Canal Awareness Week importance of sleep to their health and Approximately 37 million adults in America 6–12 Women’s Lung Health Week (National) quality of life. have age-related macular degeneration, 13–19 Food Allergy Awareness Week For more information, contact: Mary Helen Rogers cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, or 13–19 Medical Transcriptionist Better Sleep Council | 703.683.8371 glaucoma—all of which can cause visual mhrogers@sleepproducts.org | www.bettersleep.org impairment or blindness. Recent studies Week (National) @bettersleeporg | #BetterSleepMonth show that making healthy choices and 13–19 Neuroscience Nurses Week getting regular eye exams can help reduce 13–19 Nursing Home Week (National) the risk of vision loss. In support of Healthy 14–20 Stuttering Awareness Week (National) Vision Month, the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) encourages everyone CONTINUED to take charge of their eye health and preserve their sight. For more information, contact: Public Relations AAO | 415.561.8534 | www.aao.org/eye-health @AcademyEyeSmart | SHSMD 2018 HEALTH DAYS | MAY 19
may 1–31 | Hepatitis Awareness Month During Hepatitis Awareness Month, the Hepatitis Foundation International (HFI) 1–31 | elanoma/Skin Cancer M Detection and Prevention Month provides information and educational The American Academy of Dermatology RECOGNITION DAYS | EVENTS resources to the community and healthcare (AAD) established Melanoma/Skin Cancer 1 Asthma Day (World) providers; organizes community outreach Detection and Prevention Month to raise 7 Melanoma Monday nationwide; and connects patients, awareness about skin cancer and to 9 Bike to School Day (National) individuals, families, and communities encourage Americans to practice sun-safe to opportunities for care. behaviors. 9 School Nurse Day (National) For more information, contact: Education For more information, contact: AAD 10 Lupus Day (World) Department | HFI | 800.891.0707 888.462.DERM (3376) | www.spotskincancer.org 12 Fibromyalgia Awareness Day info@hepatitisfoundation.org @AADSkin | #spotskincancer (National) www.hepatitisfoundation.org | @HFIconnect | 15 Employee Health and Fitness 1–31 Mental Health Month | Day (Global) 1–31 High Blood Pressure (National) 16 Trauma Survivors Day (National) Education Month (National) 19 Hepatitis Testing Day (National) Since 1949, Mental Health America and 19–21 Autoimmune Arthritis Day (World) High blood pressure is a serious condition its affiliates across the country have led 22 Gout Awareness Day (National) that can lead to coronary heart disease, heart the observance of Mental Health Month 25 Missing Children’s Day (National) failure, stroke, kidney failure, and other health by reaching millions of people through problems. The focus of this observance is to the media, local events, and screenings. 30 Senior Health & Fitness Day (National) increase awareness about the prevention and Join Mental Health America in spreading treatment of this life-threatening condition. the word that mental health is something For more information, contact: everyone should care about by using National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute available toolkit materials and conducting www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-pro/resources/heart/ awareness activities. may-national-high-blood-pressure-education-month For more information, contact: Danielle Fritze @nih_nhlbi @thehearttruth Mental Health America | 703.797.2591 dfritze@mentalhealthamerica.net | 1–31 Huntington's Disease www.mentalhealthamerica.net/may Awareness Month @mentalhealtham | #b4stage4 May is National Huntington’s Disease Awareness Month, and the Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA) is 1–31 | Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month dedicated to spreading the word about this Motorcyclists have the same rights and disease and improving the lives of everyone privileges as any other motor vehicle driver affected by it. on the roadway. During Motorcycle Safety For more information, contact: Chris Cosentino Awareness Month—in fact, during the entire HSDA | 212.242.1968 | ccosentino@hdsa.org year—drivers are reminded to safely “share http://hdsa.org | @HDSA | #LetsTalkAboutHD the road” with motorcyclists, and to be extra alert to help keep motorcyclists safe. 1–31 | Lupus Awareness Month For more information, contact: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | www.nhtsa.gov Lupus is one of the cruelest, most #LookTwiceForMotorcyclists mysterious diseases on earth. It strikes without warning, has unpredictable and sometimes fatal effects, lasts a lifetime, and has no known cause or cure. 1–31 | eurofibromatosis N Awareness Month For more information, contact: The Children’s Tumor Foundation (CTF) Marketing and Communications Department recognizes May as Neurofibromatosis Lupus Foundation of America | 202.349.1155 (NF) Awareness Month to raise awareness www.lupus.org/awareness | @lupusorg and educate the public about the disorder. NF causes tumors to grow on nerves throughout the body and is more common than cystic fibrosis, Duchenne muscular dystrophy, and Huntington’s disease combined, yet is under-recognized by the public and under-diagnosed by the medical community. NF can lead to deafness, blindness, bone abnormalities, and certain forms of cancer. For more information, contact: CTF | 212.344.6633 media@ctf.org | www.ctf.org | @childrenstumor #endnf | SHSMD 2018 HEALTH DAYS | MAY 20
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