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Monthly Wellness Calendar |
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Wellness Theme |
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January |
Smoking Cessation Month |
Every year in the U.S. over 392,000 people die from tobacco-caused disease, making it the leading cause of preventable death. The American Lung Association is working to strengthen laws and policies that protect everyone from secondhand smoke and prevent young people from starting. |
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February |
American Heart Month |
During the month of February, Americans see the human heart as the symbol of love. Cardiovascular disease (CVD)—including heart disease, stroke, and high blood pressure—is the number 1 killer of women and men in the United States. |
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March |
Epilepsy Awareness Month |
March is National Epilepsy Awareness Month. Epilepsy, which affects roughly 2.3 million Americans, is a common, yet poorly understood, neurological disorder. |
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April |
Sleep Awareness Month |
In April, we offer sleep health and safety information to professionals to help them manage their time more effectively to avoid burnout and sleep deprivation. |
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May |
Fitness & Nutrition Awareness |
With the steadily increasing obesity rate in the United States, fitness and nutrition are very important to bring awareness to due to the health risks of weight mismanagement. |
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June |
National Men's Health Week |
The purpose of Men’s Health Week is to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys. |
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July |
Skin Cancer Awareness |
With 3.5 million cases in over two million people diagnosed annually, skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. |
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August |
National Immunization Month |
With the school year right aroud the corner it is important for parents and single adults to be informed about taking preventative steps towards protecting themselves before the cold weather arrives. |
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September |
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month |
Among American men, prostate cancer is both the second most commonly diagnosed cancer and the second-leading cause of cancer deaths. Although prostate cancer incidence and mortality rates have declined over the past two decades, in 2013 alone, an estimated 239,000 men in the United States will be diagnosed with the illness. During National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, we remember those lost to prostate cancer, offer our support to patients and their families, and highlight our commitment to better prevention, detection, and treatment methods. |
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October |
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month |
While most people are aware of breast cancer, many forget to take the steps to have a plan to detect the disease in its early stages and encourage others to do the same. |
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November |
American Diabetes Month |
Nearly 26 million children and adults in the United States have diabetes. Another 79 million Americans have prediabetes and are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes. Raising awareness of this ever-growing disease is one of the main efforts behind the mission of the American Diabetes Association |
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December |
Stress Management Awareness Month |
During the month of April, health care professionals and health promotion experts across the country will annually join forces to increase public awareness about both the causes and cures for our modern stress epidemic. |
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