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January2013
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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
Cervical Health Awareness Month – www.nccc-online.org/index.php/overview
National Birth Defects Prevention Month – www.nbdpn.org
National Glaucoma Awareness Month – www.preventblindness.org
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New Year’s Day
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3 4 5
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National Folic Acid Awareness Week
7 8 9
10 11 12
National Folic Acid Awareness Week
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16 17 18 19
20 21
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
22 23 24 25 26
27 28 29 30 31 National Radon Action Month –
www.epa.gov/radon/nram
Thyroid Awareness Month – www.aace.com
National Folic Acid Awareness Week (6-12) – www.folicacidinfo.org
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Having a Safe Pregnancy Birth defects are often influenced by environmental factors while the baby is developing in the mother’s womb. Some birth defects can be diagnosed, and even treated, before birth, and some are preventable. Every expectant mother should take the following precautions to reduce
her baby’s risk of developing birth defects:
Visit the doctor if planning to conceive for a pre-pregnancy checkup
Obtain prenatal care
Don’t smoke
Avoid alcohol and other drugs
Take a daily multivitamin containing 400 mcg of folic acid
Do not eat undercooked meat
Check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any medication,
including over-the-counter products
If suffering from diabetes, do your best to keep blood sugar levels
under control
February2013
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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
AMD/Low Vision Awareness Month – www.preventblindness.org
Heart Month – www.heart.org
International Prenatal Infection Prevention Month – www.groupbstrepinternational.org
Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month – www.teendvmonth.org
National Children’s Dental Health Month – www.ada.org/index.aspx
Give Kids a Smile Day (1) – www.ada.org/givekidsasmile.aspx
National Wear Red Day (3) – www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/hearttruth
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Give Kids a Smile Day
National Wear Red Day
2
Groundhog Day
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4
5 6 7
Congenital Heart Defect Awareness
Week
National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness
Day
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11 12 13 14
Valentine’s Day
National Donor Day
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Presidents’ Day
19 20 21 22 23
24 25 26 27 28 Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week (7-14) – www.tchin.org/aware
National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (7) – www.blackaidsday.org
National Donor Day (14) - www.organdonor.gov
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Heart Health
Heart disease is the number one cause of death in both men and
women over the age of 60 in the United States. Maintaining good
cholesterol levels is only one way to increase heart health.
Here are some ways to decrease your risk of heart disease:
Get regular medical check-ups
Don’t smoke
Maintain a healthy weight
Follow a diet low in saturated fats, trans fats and cholesterol
Limit sodium intake to 1,500 to 2,400 milligrams per day
Exercise regularly
Manage stress by practicing relaxation techniques
If you consume alcohol, do so in moderation
March2013
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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
National Endometriosis Awareness Month – www.endometriosisassn.org National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month – www.preventcancer.org/colorectal
National Nutrition Month® - www.eatright.org/nnm Save Your Vision Month – www.aoa.org/x5072.xml
Trisomy Awareness Month - www.trisomy.org Workplace Eye Wellness Month – www.preventblindness.org
Flood Safety Awareness Week (18-22) – www.nws.noaa.gov/floodsafety/index.shtml National Sleep Awareness Week (3-10) – www.sleepfoundation.org/event/national-sleep-awareness-week%C2%AE
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National Sleep Awareness Week
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National School Breakfast Week
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6 7 8 9
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Brain Awareness Week
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13 14
World Kidney Day
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17
St. Patrick’s Day
National Poison Prevention Week
18
Flood Safety Awareness Week
National Youth Violence
Prevention Week
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20 21 22
23
24 National Tsunami
Preparedness Week
World TB Day
American Diabetes Alert Day
25
26 27 28
29
Good Friday
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31
Easter
National School Breakfast Week (4-8) – www.schoolnutrition.org/nsbw World Kidney Day (14) – www.worldkidneyday.org
Brain Awareness Week (11-17) – www.dana.org/brainweek National Youth Violence Prevention Week (18-22) – www.nationalsave.org/event/national-youth-violence-prevention-week
National Poison Prevention Week (17-23) – www.poisonprevention.org/poison.htm National Tsunami Preparedness Week (24-31) – www.tsunami.gov World Tuberculosis Day (24) – www.stoptb.org/events/world_tb_day
American Diabetes Alert Day (26) – www.diabetes.org/in-my-community/programs/alert-day
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Eat Right With a busy life, it can be easy to resort to fast food and pre-packaged goodies to get through each day. Unfortunately, a lot of these foods are unhealthy and carry empty calories.
Don’t let your lifestyle harm your health. Follow these tips to squeeze a nutritious diet into your life:
Eat breakfast every morning Take a healthy snack to work with you each day Plan as many home-cooked meals each week as possible Drink water instead of soda at least once a day
Choose roasted, baked, broiled or steamed foods over fried
Avoid high-calorie condiments (mayo, butter, salad dressing, etc.) Choose whole-grain breads, crackers or tortillas when possible Watch your portion sizes—restaurant portions are often at least two
serving sizes, so don’t be afraid to ask for a to-go box when you’re full Review restaurant menus online ahead of time—if you decide what
you’re going to order before you arrive, you’ll be less tempted to order
something unhealthy once you get there
April2013
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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
National Autism Awareness Month –
www.autism-society.org/about-us/national-autism-awareness-month/
National Child Abuse Prevention Month –
www.childwelfare.gov/preventing/preventionmonth
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National Public Health Week
2
Sexual Assault Awareness Month Day
of Action
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4 5 6
7
8 9 10 11
National Alcohol Screening Day
12 13
14 15 16 17
18 19
20
National Infant Immunization Week
21
National Infertility Awareness Week
22 23 24
World Meningitis Day
25 26 27
28 29
Air Quality Awareness Week
30 Alcohol Awareness Month – www.ncadd.org Irritable Bowel Syndrome Awareness Month –
www.aboutibs.org/site/about-ibs/april-ibs-awareness-month National Distracted Driving Awareness Month –
www.focusdriven.org/index.aspx National Donate Life Month – www.organdonor.gov National Facial Protection Month – www.aaoms.org
National Minority Health Month – www.minorityhealth.hhs.gov Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month –
www.rainn.org National Public Health Week (1-7) – www.nphw.org
National Sarcoidosis Awareness Month – www.nationalsarcoidosisfriends.org
National Infant Immunization Week – www.cdc.gov/vaccines/events/niiw/default.htm
Sports Eye Safety Awareness Month – www.geteyesmart.org/eyesmart/injuries/index.cfm
STI Awareness Month – www.ashastd.org/ Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month –
www.preventblindness.org National Infertility Awareness Week (21-27) –
www.resolve.org World Meningitis Day (24) – www.comoonline.org Air Quality Awareness Week (April 29-May 3) –
www.airquality.noaa.gov Occupational Therapy Month – www.aota.org
National Alcohol Screening Day – www.mentalhealthscreening.org/events/national-
alcohol-screening-day.aspx Sexual Assault Awareness Month Day of Action (2)
– www.nsvrc.org/saam/
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Distracted Driving Don’t put yourself and others at risk by driving distracted —while drunken
driving and using cellphones when behind the wheel get a lot of hype, any
type of distraction can be dangerous.
Follow these tips to avoid distracted driving and stay safe:
Don’t multitask—touching up your makeup, smoking, letting your
dog sit in your lap, eating, surfing the Web and adjusting devices
(radio, GPS, etc.) can wait
Never read or send text messages while driving
If you must make a phone call, either pull over or use a hands-free
device to talk
Get plenty of rest—if you become drowsy while driving, pull over and
take a short nap
Know where you are going—familiarize yourself with the route ahead
of time, and pull over if you need to check a map or use your GPS
Don’t drive while drunk
Be aware of others and the road
May2013
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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
Global Employee Health and Fitness Month – www.physicalfitness.org/ Healthy Vision Month – www.nei.nih.gov/
Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month® - www.spotskincancer.org Mental Health Month – www.mentalhealthamerica.net/go/may
National Celiac Disease Awareness Month – www.americanceliac.org Arthritis Awareness Month – www.arthritis.org/arthritis-awareness-month.php
Better Hearing and Speech Month – www.asha.org/bhsm Hepatitis Awareness Month – www.cdc.gov/hepatitis
National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month – www.aafa.org/display.cfm?ID=5&Sub=105&Cont=457
1 2 3 4
5 Cinco de Mayo
North American Occupational Safety
and Health Week
Children’s Mental Health Awareness
Week
6 7 8
Bike to School Day
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10 11
12 Mother’s Day
Food Allergy Awareness
Week
13 National AOD-related Birth Defects Week
National Neuropathy Awareness Week
National Stuttering Awareness Week
14 15
16
17 18
HIV Vaccine Awareness Day
19
National Asian and Pacific Islander
HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
20
World Autoimmune Arthritis Day
21
Recreational Water Illness and Injury Prevention Week
22
23
24
Heat Safety Awareness Day
25 29
26
National Hurricane Preparedness Week
27
Memorial Day
28
29
National Senior Health and Fitness
Day
30 31
National High Blood Pressure Education Month – www.nhlbi.nih.gov Preeclampsia Awareness Month – www.preeclampsia.org Ultraviolet Awareness Month – www.preventblindness.org
North American Occupational Safety and Health Week (5-11) – www.asse.org/NAOSH Bike to School Day (8) – www.walkbiketoschool.org/
National Alcohol- and Other Drug-related Birth Defects Week (13-19) – www.ncadd.org National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month – www.nof.org
UV Safety Month – www.preventblindness.org Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week (5-11) – www.ffcmh.org
HIV Vaccine Awareness Day (18) – www.niaid.nih.gov/news/events/hvad/Pages/default.aspx
Food Allergy Awareness Week (12-18) – www.foodallergy.org/ National Neuropathy Awareness Week (13-17) – www.neuropathy.org/
World Autoimmune Arthritis Day (20) – www.worldautoimmunearthritisday.org Recreational Water Illness and Injury Prevention Week (21-27) – www.cdc.gov/healthywater/swimming/rwi/rwi-prevention-week/
Heat Safety Awareness Day (24) – www.weather.gov/om/heat/index.shtml National Hurricane Preparedness Week (May 26-June 1) – www.nhc.noaa.gov
National Senior Health and Fitness Day® (29) – www.fitnessday.com National Asian and Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (19) – www.banyantreeproject.org
National Stuttering Awareness Week (13-19) – www.stutteringhelp.org
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Make Mental Health a Priority
The stress of everyday life can take its toll on both your body and your mind.
While stress probably won’t go away altogether, it’s important to take care of
your mental health.
Try doing the following things to improve your mental health:
Build and maintain supportive relationships
Set aside time to relax and enjoy life
Give back to your community
Know your major stressors and how to deal with your reactions
Take care of your body
If everyday stressors are getting to you, don’t be afraid to ask for help—talk
to a family member, close friend or even a counselor to figure out what’s
bothering you and what you can do about it.
June2013
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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
Fireworks Safety Month (June 1-July 4) – www.preventblindness.org
Cataract Awareness Month – www.preventblindness.org
Men’s Health Month – www.menshealthmonth.org
National Safety Month – www.nsc.org/Pages/JuneisNationalSafetyMonth.aspx
National Aphasia Awareness Month – www.aphasia.org/congress_proclaim_naam08.html
National Rip Current Awareness Week (2-8) – www.ripcurrents.noaa.gov/week.shtml
National Scleroderma Awareness Month – http://scfo.convio.net/site/PageServer?pagename=SAW_ias
National Congenital Cytomegalovirus Awareness Month – www.stopcmv.org
Men’s Health Week (10-16) – www.menshealthmonth.org/week/index.html
National Lightning Safety Awareness Week (23-29) – www.lightningsafety.noaa.gov
National HIV Testing Day (27) – www.aids.gov/awareness-days/national-hiv-testing-day/
World Sickle Cell Day (19) – http://aablooddriveandmarrowregistry4sicklecellawareness.webs.com/worldsicklecellday.
htm
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Rip Current Awareness Week
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5 6 7 8
9 10
Men’s Health Week
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12 13 14
Flag Day
15
16
Father’s Day
17 18 19
World Sickle Cell Day
20 21 22
23
National Lightning Safety Awareness
Week
30
24 25 26 27
National HIV Testing Day
28 29
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Cancer Survivors Life after cancer is a growing reality for a number of people who are now described as cancer survivors, rather than victims. However, there is significant emotional, physical and financial stress associated with fighting cancer, and survivors may have trouble coping with the aftermath of a cancer battle.
If you are struggling with the stress of being a cancer survivor, seek out support in the following ways:
Consider seeing a therapist or counselor Attend a support group Discuss your feelings with family and close friends and ask for support
Seek out local and online resources, such as online support groups,
community organizations, church groups or social services Get at least 30 minutes of exercise daily Maintain a healthy diet Follow up with your physician regularly
July2013
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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1 2 3 4
Independence Day
5 6
7 8 9
Ramadan Begins
10 11 12 13
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
28
World Hepatitis Day
29 30 31 Fireworks Safety Month (June 1-July 4) – www.preventblindness.org
International Group B Strep Awareness Month – www.groupbstrepinternational.org
World Hepatitis Day (28) – www.worldhepatitisday.info/
Cord Blood Awareness Month – www.parentsguidecordblood.org
Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month – www.arthritis.org/ja-alliance-main.php
National Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness and Prevention Month – www.nccapm.org
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Firework Safety Fireworks are a staple of many Fourth of July and other celebrations, but can be dangerous. Since fireworks and sparklers burn at high temperatures, they can cause burns, blindness and other injury. Remember to take the following precautions to ensure your special event is safe
and accident-free: Do not use fireworks or sparklers indoors Check your local laws to ensure that fireworks are legal in your area Keep water close at hand Follow directions and use fireworks as intended Do not use homemade fireworks
Keep spectators far away, and wear safety goggles when handling
fireworks Do not use fireworks under the influence of alcohol Never give sparklers to young children Do not try to relight a firework that didn’t ignite properly Point fireworks away from people, homes, trees, etc. Soak all firework debris in water before throwing away
August2013
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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month –
www.preventblindness.org
National Breastfeeding Month – www.usbreastfeeding.org/NBM
Psoriasis Awareness Month - www.psoriasis.org
World Breastfeeding Week (1-7) – www.worldbreastfeedingweek.org
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World Breastfeeding Week
2 3
4 5
6 7
Ramadan Ends
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9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16
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18 19 20 21 22 23
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25 26 27
28 29 30 31
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The Benefits of Breastfeeding
The personal decision to breastfeed is just one of the many decisions you need to make during your pregnancy. Both breast milk and formula will help a baby grow, but experts universally
agree that when it comes to feeding an infant, breast milk is best—it is the perfect source of nutrition for a baby’s optimal growth and development. Here are a few of the benefits of breastfeeding:
Babies are better able to fight off infection and disease Premature infants develop better when breast-fed than those who are
formula-fed
Nursing is good for the development of a baby’s jaw, encouraging the growth of straight, healthy teeth
Physical contact is important to newborns, and nursing helps them feel safe and comforted
Mothers burn calories by nursing Nursing is convenient and economical
September2013
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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1 2
Labor Day
3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13
Yom Kippur Begins
National Celiac Disease Awareness
Day
14
Yom Kippur Ends
15
National Rehabilitation Awareness Celebration
16
National Farm Safety and Health Week
17
18
Get Ready Day
National School Backpack Awareness
Day
19 20 21
22 23 24 25
National Women’s Health and Fitness
Day
26 27 RAINN Day
National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness
Day
Spot Purple for Platelets Day
28
World Rabies Day
Family Health and Fitness Day USA
®
29
World Heart Day
30
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month – www.curesearch.org/ArticleView2.aspx?id=7750&I=8810&c=7eb54f
Fruits and Veggies: More Matters Month – www.fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org
Healthy Aging® Month – www.healthyaging.net/ Infant Mortality Awareness Month – www.firstcandle.org
National Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month – www.stopafib.org National Cholesterol Education Month –
http://hp2010.nhlbihin.net/cholmonth Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month – www.ovarian.org
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month – www.zerocancer.org RAINN Day (27) – www.rainn.org/rainnday
National Head Lice Prevention Month – www.headlice.org National Preparedness Month – www.ready.gov
National Recovery Month – www.recoverymonth.gov National Sickle Cell Month – www.sicklecelldisease.org
Spot Purple for Platelets Day (27) – www.pdsa.org
Whole Grains Month – www.wholegrainscouncil.org/get-involved/celebrate-whole-grains-month-in-september
World Alzheimer’s Month – www.alz.co.uk/wam National Celiac Disease Awareness Day (13) – www.csaceliacs.org National Farm Safety and Health Week (16-22) – www.necasag.org
Get Ready Day (18) – www.aphagetready.org National School Backpack Awareness Day (18) – www.aota.org
National Women’s Health and Fitness Day (25) – www.fitnessday.com
World Rabies Day (28) – www.worldrabiesday.org Family Health and Fitness Day USA(r) (28) – www.fitnessday.com
World Heart Day (29) – www.worldheart.org National Yoga Awareness Month – www.yogamonth.org
National ITP Awareness Month – www.pdsa.org/resources/itp-awareness-month.html
National Rehabilitation Awareness Celebration (15-21) – www.nraf-rehabnet.org
National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (27) – www.napwa.org/
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Whole Grains Month
Many people consume fewer whole grains than are needed for a healthy diet—from eating sandwiches on white bread to the standard hamburger buns served in restaurants, whole grains are forgotten all too often. In addition to providing the nutrients necessary for the overall health and maintenance of your body, whole grains can reduce your risk of many chronic
diseases. Here are some ways to get the recommended 3 to 5 servings of whole grains daily:
Whole wheat, bran, oat or multigrain breads, cereals, muffins, bagels
and rolls
Whole grain oatmeal (it provides four grams of fiber per serving) Whole grain waffles or pancakes Use whole wheat flour in place of all-purpose flour Cook with whole grain pasta, brown rice or bulgur (cracked wheat) Snack on multigrain, rye or whole grain crackers
October2013
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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
Domestic Violence Awareness Month – www.ncadv.org/takeaction/DomesticViolenceAwaren
essMonth.php Eye Injury Prevention Month –
www.geteyesmart.org/eyesmart/injuries/index.cfm Health Literacy Month –
www.healthliteracymonth.org Home Eye Safety Month – www.preventblindness.org
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Awareness Month – www.firstcandle.org
1 2 3 4 5
6 7
Drive Safely Work Week
Mental Illness
Awareness Week
8
9
Walk to School Day
10 11 12
Bone and Joint Health National Action Week
13
Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness
Day
14
Columbus Day
National Health Education Week
15
National Latino AIDS Awareness Day
16
17
18 19
20
International Infection Prevention
Week
Respiratory Care Week
21 22
International Stuttering Awareness
Day
23
Red Ribbon Week
24
25
26
27
28
29
World Psoriasis Day
30 31
Halloween
Drive Safely Work Week (7-11) – www.trafficsafety.org
Bone and Joint Health National Action Week (12-20) – www.usbji.org
National Health Education Week (14-18) – www.sophe.org/nhew.cfm
Red Ribbon Week (23-31) – www.nfp.org National Breast Cancer Awareness Month –
www.nbcam.org National Bullying Prevention Month –
www.pacer.org/bullying.nbpm National Down Syndrome Awareness Month –
www.ndss.org National Medical Librarians Month – www.mlanet.org
National Physical Therapy Month – www.moveforwardpt.com
Mental Illness Awareness Week – www.nami.org Drive Safety Work Week – www.trafficsafety.org
Child Health Day – www.mchb.hrsa.gov World Mental Health Day – www.wfmh.org
Bone and Joint Decade National Action Week – www.usbjd.org World Food Day – www.worldfooddayusa.org
Red Ribbon Week – www.nfp.org National Drug Facts Week – www.drugfactsweek.drugabuse.gov
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Don’t Ignore Domestic Violence
Many victims of domestic violence deny that they are being abused. Whether
out of fear, or an attempt to protect the abuser, at times the abuse will
continue until an outsider notices it and reaches out.
If you suspect that a friend, family member or co-worker is being abused,
speak up. Try doing the following:
Bring up the subject in private
Tell the individual what you’ve noticed
Ask how he or she is doing, and if anything is wrong
Tell the individual that you are concerned for his or her safety
Listen to and support the individual
Offer to help
Many victims will not speak up, so don’t wait for the individual to come to you.
Give unconditional support and advice. Whatever you do, don’t judge, blame
or put pressure on the victim.
November2013
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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
COPD Awareness Month – www.lung.org Diabetic Eye Disease Month – www.preventblindness.org
Lung Cancer Awareness Month – www.lung.org National Healthy Skin Month – www.aad.org
American Diabetes Month – www.diabetes.org/in-my-community/programs/american-diabetes-month/
National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month – www.alz.org National Family Caregiver’s Month – www.thefamilycaregiver.org
Drowsy Driving Prevention Week (11-17) – www.sleepfoundation.org
National Hospice Palliative Care Month – www.nhpco.org National Stomach Cancer Awareness Month –
www.nostomachforcancer.org Great American Smokeout (21) –
www.cancer.org/healthy/stayawayfromtobacco/greatamericansmokeout/index
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Awareness Week (24-30) – www.aboutgerd.org/site/about-gerd/gerd-awareness-week International Survivors of Suicide Day (23) – www.afsp.org
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3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10 11
Veterans’ Day
Drowsy Driving Prevention Week
12 13 14 15
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17 18
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20 21
Great American Smokeout
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23
International Survivors of Suicide Day
24
GERD Awareness Week
25 26 27
Chanukah Begins
28
Thanksgiving
29 30
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Lung Cancer Awareness Month
More people die from lung cancer than from any other type of cancer. While
many people think that smokers are the only ones at risk, lung cancer affects
smokers and nonsmokers alike.
Catching lung cancer early gives you the best chance of survival, and
recognizing the symptoms is the first step. The most common symptom is a
persistent cough that worsens over time. Other common symptoms associated
with lung cancer include:
Constant chest pain
Blood-tinged spit or coughing up blood
Shortness of breath, wheezing or hoarseness
Repeat occurrences of infections such as pneumonia or bronchitis
Swelling of the neck and face
Loss of weight due to a decrease in appetite
Fatigue
Keep an eye out for symptoms, and consider having a CT scan to aid in early
detection.
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Safe Toys for Children
Toy-related injuries, and even deaths, are not uncommon. According to the
Consumer Product Safety Commission, in 2011, there were roughly 262,300
toy-related injuries in the United States alone.
Keep your children safe by following these toy safety tips:
Make sure toys are age-appropriate
Read all instructions and warning labels before giving toys to children
Inspect toys regularly, and don’t let children play with damaged toys
Store toys separately based on if they are suitable for older or younger
children
Don’t leave children unattended
Be wary of toys with small or moving parts, cords or strings, or
magnets—aim for toys with parts bigger than the child’s mouth to avoid
choking, with cords shorter than 12 inches to avoid strangulation, and
without magnets, as when swallowed, magnets can be dangerous
Avoid cheaply made toys