NATIONAL HEALTH TOPICS
2011 National Health Observances
Prevent Blindness America is the nation's leading volunteer eye health and safety organization dedicated to fighting blindness and saving sight.
For more information: www.preventblindness.org
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) - which includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis - is a term used to describe the obstruction of airflow. As part of our commitment to lung health, the American Lung Association has created new tools for COPD patients and partnering with others to help people with COPD live healthier, more active lives.
For more information: www.lungusa.org
The National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM) organization is a partnership of national public service organizations, professional medical associations, and government agencies working together to promote breast cancer awareness, share information on the disease, and provide greater access to screening services.
For more information: www.nbcam.org
September is National Cholesterol Education Month, a good time to get your blood cholesterol checked and take steps to lower it if it is high. National Cholesterol Education Month is also a good time to learn about lipid profiles and about food and lifestyle choices that help you reach personal cholesterol goals.
For more information: www.nhlbi.nih.gov
The National Psoriasis Foundation is the world's largest nonprofit organization dedicated to educating, serving and empowering people with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.
For more information: www.psoriasis.org
The EyeSmart™ public awareness campaign, sponsored by the American Academy of Ophthalmology, is your trusted source for accurate, timely and relevant eye health information.
For more information: www.geteyesmart.org
Anchored by a Congressional health education program, Men's Health Month is celebrated across the country with screenings, health fairs, media appearances, and other health education and outreach activities.
For more information: www.menshealthmonth.org
May is National Arthritis Awareness Month and the Arthritis Foundation is working to inform the public of the benefits of physical activity to ease the pain of arthritis or prevent some forms from developing.
For more information: www.arthritis.org
At IFFGD we will again this April intensify our efforts to raise awareness about IBS. With awareness comes understanding. Working together, we can help each other.
For more information: www.aboutibs.org
National Nutrition Month® is a nutrition education and information campaign created annually in March by the American Dietetic Association. The campaign focuses attention on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits.
For more information: www.eatright.org
The event was established by the American Institute for Preventive Medicine to give more visibility to the importance of medical self-care and wise consumer programs.
For more information: www.healthylife.com
The United States Congress designated January as Cervical Health Awareness Month. During January, you may wish to highlight issues related to cervical cancer, HPV disease and the importance of early detection. Some of the issues you may wish to highlight are personal stories of women and family members/caregivers battling issues related to their persistent HPV/precancer and/or cervical cancer.
For more information: www.nccc-online.org
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