Every August, we celebrate National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM)—a time to highlight the importance of vaccines and their critical role in protecting our health. Vaccines are one of the most powerful tools we have for preventing illness, controlling disease, and ensuring a healthier future for generations to come. As we reflect on the impact of …
July 28th is World Hepatitis Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about viral hepatitis and encouraging prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Hepatitis is a term that often brings a sense of unease, but understanding it is the first step towards empowerment and proactive health management. At its core, hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver, …
As the sun begins to shine brighter and temperatures rise, May marks the start of Skin Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the dangers of skin cancer and the importance of prevention and early detection. With skin cancer being one of the most common types of cancer globally, understanding how to protect your …
As we commemorate National Kidney Month, it’s crucial to honor the importance of kidney health and its impact on overall well-being. The kidneys play a vital role in filtering waste products and excess fluids from the blood, regulating blood pressure, and maintaining electrolyte balance. Yet, kidney health is often overlooked until problems arise. This March …
As the vibrant autumn leaves fall and temperatures drop, November not only marks the season of gratitude but also serves as a reminder to observe National Diabetes Month. This annual observance is a crucial time to deepen our understanding of diabetes, shed light on its various forms, and emphasize the importance of proactive awareness. Read …
March is a big month for women! Not only is it Women’s History Month, but it’s also Endometriosis Awareness Month. According to an article posted in the National Library of Medicine by Frontiers in Global Women’s Health, endometriosis affects 6.5 million women in the US and over 190 million worldwide. Although those numbers are staggering, there are a lot …
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Although 26% of U.S. adults have a diagnosable mental disorder each year, these disorders are often misunderstood. For many reasons ranging from lack of easily accessible mental healthcare to the stigma surrounding mental illness, over half of adults with mental illness do not receive treatment. With this in mind, …
When you hear ‘clinical trials,’ today you think about research sites, hospitals, and doctor’s offices. What you absolutely don’t think about is a British Royal Navy fleet ship ridden with scurvy, but that’s how clinical trials started! On this day, 273 years ago, surgeon mate James Lind conducted a clinical trial to advance medicine for …
The answer is simple. Human connection is one of the most significant tools we have to things like health conditions, environmental impacts, social injustice, and more. Awareness events provide an outlet for those connections so we can rally together and show support for the things we are passionate about. There are so many awareness events …
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