Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month is observed every year in March since the Prevent Cancer Foundation led the charge in 1999. The Foundation increased awareness with popular bracelets featuring the phrase “Preventable. Treatable. Beatable!” Colorectal cancer affects both men and women in nearly equal numbers and is the second leading cause …
January is dedicated to raising awareness of traumatic brain injuries (TBI) as many people take to the slopes and get outside for winter fun and sports. Many of these winter activities such as skiing and snowboarding can be a great way to exercise and stay in shape during the winter. …
Falls are the leading cause of fatal injuries and nonfatal injuries in the U.S. population of adults age 65 and older which is why learning how to prevent falls is so critical. Falling accounted for more than 3 million visits to the Emergency Department, 962,000 hospitalizations and nearly 30,000 deaths …
November is American Diabetes Month and people across the country are raising their voice, marking their fist and sharing their image across social media with #CountMeInADA. There are plenty of ways that you can support American Diabetes Month whether you are managing diabetes yourself or know someone that is. With …
September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, which is a very serious issue affecting one in five children in the United States. Nearly 40% of adults and 18.5% of children in the US are reported to be obese, with even more defined as overweight. The difference is in the body …
National Immunization Month August is National Immunization Awareness Month, and the perfect time to observe the importance for people of all ages to receive immunizations. Immunizations, also called vaccines, keep people healthy by preventing infection and the spread of dangerous diseases which can sometimes be fatal. Immunizations are not just …
