September 2008 |
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
Do you know the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer?
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Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
Prostate cancer is the second most common type of cancer among men. To learn more, visit our resource pages. |
Fruit and Veggies - More Matters Month
An apple a day keeps the doctor away.
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August 2008 |
National Immunization Awareness Month
Teach your body to protect itself.
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Cataract Awareness Month
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Psoriasis Awareness Month
Psoriasis is a common skin condition affecting more than 7.5 millions Americans.
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July 2008 |
Hemochromatosis Awareness Month
Do you know where your iron levels stand?
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International Group B Strep Awareness Month
All pregnant women should have the recommended screening for Group Strep B.
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UV Safety Month
Choosing the right sunglasses needs to more about protection and less about fashion.
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June 2008 |
Fireworks Safety Month
Leave those beautiful sparkles of light to the experts.
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National Aphasia Awareness Month
Aphasia is an acquired communication disorder that affects more than one million people in the United States .
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Sun Safety Week
Summer is here and it's time to hit the beach, don't forget the sunscreen.
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May 2008 |
National High Blood Pressure Education Month
Monitoring your blood pressure can help keep your heart, kidneys, blood vessels and other parts of your body healthy.
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Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month
With the hot summer months upon us it is time to take care of your skin more than ever.
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Clean Air Month
Prepare to go green.
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April 2008 |
STD Awareness Month
With 19 million new infections each year it is important to be educated, to be safe and to get tested.
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National Autism Awareness Month
Autism is a complex developmental disability that typically appears during the first three years of life.
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National Donate Life Month
One of the greatest gifts you could give is the gift of life.
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March 2008 |
National Sleep Awareness
If you are having trouble falling or staying asleep you are not alone. There are over 100 million Americans who experience some type of sleep disruption.
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National Multiple Sclerosis Education and Awareness Month
The diagnosis for MS usually comes between the ages of 20-50, with women being twice as likely, although anyone can be affected.
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National Nutrition Month
Eating a balanced diet and exercising regularly is vital to a long and healthy life. It is never too late to start down the right path.
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February 2008 |
National Wise Health Consumer Month
There is a lot of information available at the tip of your fingers. Becoming knowledgeable of how to search the internet can be a vital tool.
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American Heart Month
A healthy lifestyle helps maintain a healthy heart.
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International Prenatal Infection Prevention Month
Educating yourself on possible infections can help avoid or reduce the risk of prenatal infection. To learn more, visit our resource pages. |
January 2008 |
National Radon Action Month
Did you know that the second leading cause of lung cancer is a gas you can not see, smell or taste?
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Cervical Health Awareness Month
Cervical cancer will hopefully soon become a thing of the past. With the new HPV vaccine and as women become more knowledgeable about this condition, the rate of infection is rapidly decreasing. To learn more, visit our resource pages. |
Thyroid Awareness Month
Your thyroid is a powerful gland which helps regulate your bodies normal day to day functioning's. If your thyroid is not working properly chances are your body is not either.
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December 2007 |
National Aplastic Anemia and MDS Awareness Week
Aplastic anemia is a blood disorder that affects 50,000 people each year, but because of advances in stem cell research this is now a treatable disease.
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Safe Toys and Gifts Month
Any kind of toy during the holidays can be a favorite for all children but a nightmare to some parents. With product recalls on the rise in recent news there is more to gift giving then wrapping.
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National Handwashing Awareness Month
“Hand Washing is the single most important means of preventing the spread of
infection”- CDC To learn more, visit our resource pages. |
November 2007 |
Diabetes Awareness Month
Diabetes is a disease in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin. Insulin is a hormone that is needed to convert sugar, starches and other food into energy needed for daily life. The cause of diabetes is still unknown, but genetics and environmental factors such as obesity and lack of exercise appear to play key roles in the disease. To learn more, visit our resource pages . |
National Hospice Care Awareness Month
Hospice care is end-of-life care provided by health professionals and volunteers. They give medical, psychological and spiritual support. The goal of the care is to help people who are dying to have peace, comfort and dignity. To learn more, visit our resource pages. |
National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month
Alzheimer's disease, the most common cause of dementia, damages the brain and causes a steady loss of memory and how well you can speak, think, and carry on daily activities.
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October 2007 |
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Breast Cancer is cancer that forms in tissues of the breast, usually the ducts (tubes that carry milk to the nipple) and lobules (glands that make milk). It occurs in both men and women, although male breast cancer is rare. To learn more, visit our resource pages . |
Dental Hygiene Awareness Month
The dental health of Americans is improving as people take better care of their teeth. But that encouraging trend doesn't extend to some of the country's most vulnerable individuals – children. To learn more, visit our resource pages. |
Lupus Awareness Month
Lupus is an autoimmune disease that can affect various parts of the body, including the skin, joints, heart, lungs, blood, kidneys and brain. To learn more, visit our resource pages. |
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