Use this calendar to increase your awareness of important health issues and select certain months, weeks, or days to highlight with your employees. American health care association national center for. The national network of libraries of medicine nnlm provides resources for public libraries that align with national health observances throughout the calendar year. Apply for and manage the va benefits and services youve earned as a veteran, servicemember, or family memberlike health care, disability, education, and more. Health information national institutes of health nih. This content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the national institutes of health.
This is a listing of select healthrelated and other observances for 2016. The american health care association and national center for. National health observances national immunization awareness month national immunization awareness month is an annual observance held in august to highlight the importance of vaccination for people of all ages. Alcohol is the fourth leading preventable cause of death in the united states, killing around 88,000 people each year. Folic acid can also help prevent some major birth defects. Read a typical prescription label and its easy to see how ambiguous or confusing instructions could lead to medication misuse, low adherence, and poor health outcomes, says jeanne tuttle, r. Welcoa workplace wellness certifications, trainings and. Thats why awareness months, weeks, and days are so important. Student indicator october 20 pre may 2016 post % change students who knew that 60 minutes of physical activity was the daily recommended amount. A healthy eating plan limits foods with added fats, sugar, and sodium while emphasizing nutrientrich foods and beverages, such as vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and fatfree or low.
Announcements about upcoming health observances, such as national womens health week and national women and girls hivaids awareness day. Below is a selected list of national health observances, holidays, and other special times of year and links to additional information. Nhos are special days, weeks, or months dedicated to raising awareness about important health topics. Nearly half do not know they have the diseaseit causes no early symptoms. Through communitybased events and activities on the web, on tv, and through contests, nida and niaaa is working to encourage teens to get factual answers from scientific experts about drugs, alcohol, alcoholism and. Excessive use of alcohol 1 excessive use of alcohol many people enjoy a drink or two, especially when socializing with friends and family, but drinking too much or too often can lead to dangerous consequences. National health observances nhos are special days, weeks, or months dedicated to. Providing programming resources is one way that the community engagement network cen supports communities with consumer health information and education in order to increase health literacy and raise awareness of the nih all of. To promote second opinion throughout the year, use these health observance months to promote episodes of the same topic january. Educate and energize your coworkers with national health observances nhos. Use it to help promote a healthy lifestyle for you, your family, and your community. January 1 national birth defects prevention awareness month national blood donor month cervical cancer screening month cervical health awareness month glaucoma awareness month weeklong observances 1723healthy weight week 2531national drug facts week recognition days events 2526.
Since then, the organization has carried out a huge amount of valuable work, including the global eradication of smallpox and the implementation of a wide range of public health strategies. National minority health month occupational therapy month oral cancer awareness month sexual assault awareness and. This is good news for those of us at odphp who work on policies and guidelines specifically. Office of minority health resource center toll free. By creating special observances, the united nations promotes international awareness and action. Department of health and human services centers for medicare. Each health observance will have one pdf document containing all available materials, resources, and other information for use. Reports national center for veterans analysis and statistics. These observances may provide earned media opportunities. National womens health week may 1016 national stuttering awareness week may 1117 mecfs and fibromyalgia international awareness day 2020 may 12 food allergy awareness week may 12. Contact local doctors offices and ask them to share colorectal cancer prevention. Become a well workplace award recipient and be recognized as an organization that protects and enhances the health and wellbeing of employees. Date and theme announced for 2016 world ms day 2016.
Healthy eating month 2016 plan of the week notes 2 week 3 learn how to practice mindful eating so you can achieve a longterm healthy eating lifestyle. Even better news for you is that the national library of medicine nlm, national institutes of health nih, and the. The united nations observes designated days, weeks, years, and decades, each with a theme, or topic. Baby sleep day bone marrow failure awareness week brain awareness month child life month colorectal cancer awareness month kidney month ms education and. A national or international awareness day or observance is a date usually set by a major organisation or government to commemorate a public health or ethical cause of importance on a national. Generally the president will provide a statement about the purpose and significance of the observance, and call on the people of the united states to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. Annual observances national prevention information network. National health observances nhos are special days, weeks, or months dedicated to raising awareness about important health topics. Conveniently, health observances remain the same from year to year and provide an opportunity to increase public awareness, and educate the general public about specific health concerns. Get smart about antibiotics week 2016 cdc online newsroom cdc. Each year, cardiovascular diseases claim the lives of nearly half. Using nhamcs data, researchers have provided several national estimates of sports and recreationrelated injury visits to the ed. Jan 28, 2016 in 2015, new data and reports from hhs agencies showed that prevention strategies have contributed to a decline in new cases of diabetes, a continued decline in rates of high total cholesterol, and decreases in adverse drug events, infections and other hospitalacquired conditions in recent years. Prescription labels va group develops guidance to improve veterans prescription labels.
Health professionals, teachers, community groups, and others can use these special times to sponsor health promotion events and stimulate awareness of health issues. Population health management phmc reimbursement policy. Annual observances recommend on facebook follow on twitter share compartir use the following calendar of public health observance days to support your own editorial calendar, health communication initiatives, and disease prevention activities for hivaids, viral hepatitis, stds, and tb. It protects against heat, sunlight, injury, juvenile arthritis, also known as pediatric rheumatic disease, is an umbrella term used to describe the many autoimmune and inflammatory conditions that can develop in children ages 16 and younger.
National healthrelated and other observances 2016 this is a listing of select healthrelated and other observances for 2016. National health observances health observances are days, weeks, or months devoted to promoting particular health concerns. Raising awareness of diabetes in november during the month of november, the united states draws attention to diabetes and its impact on public health through several national health observances, including national diabetes month, diabetic eye disease month, and. National center for health promotion and disease prevention.
Nhic also helps connect health professionals and consumers to the organizations that can best answer their questions by providing uptodate contact information for. Nov 14, 2016 get smart about antibiotics week is an opportunity for patients to learn how widespread overuse of antibiotics and incorrect prescribing practices can drive drug resistance, and result in unnecessary side effects, allergic reactions, and serious diarrheal infections caused by clostridium difficile. Weeklong observances 1218 national mens health week 1522 national nursing assistants week 1923 healthcare risk management week recognition days events 4 national cancer survivors day 6 national health care recruiter day 29 world scleroderma awareness day july 1 31 monthlong observances cord blood awareness month. Cervical cancer is preventablevaccinate early, pap test regularly, and hpv test when recommended. Odphps top five prevention priorities for 2016 health. Blog posts highlighting womens health topics, such as breastfeeding tips and resources, what you can do to protect yourself against zika, hhs resources for pregnant women and new moms. Tips to plan a national health observance each national health observance nho presents an opportunity to educate the public, energize coworkers and community members, and promote healthy behaviors. Va healthcare health benefits determine cost of care annual income limits. National health observances stellar benefits group. Odphp sponsors the national health information center nhic, which supports public health education and promotion by raising awareness about national health observances yearround. Assembly resolution 70259 2016 on united nations decade of. Health observances are days, weeks, or months devoted to promoting particular health concerns.
Tips to plan a national health observance each national health observance nho presents an opportunity to educate the public, energize coworkers and. National women and girls hivaids awareness day march 10. A hashtag is very useful for joining a wider conversation about your chosen observance. Educational materials given as examples are not intended to be exhaustive.
National health care facility and engineering week 2329pastoral care week 2329 national respiratory care week. National health statistics reports number 99 november 18, 2016 systemall injury program 2,1012. American health care association national center for assisted. The headstonemarker allowance is payable only if the veteran died between 101878 and 11190. Online communities allow you to share information with and emotionally support others facing similar con cerns about a health issue. January 2016 cervical health awareness month national birth defects prevention month cervical cancer screening month national blood donor month national glaucoma awareness month notes healthcom national folic acid awareness week 39 martin luther king day of service healthy weight week 1925 womens healthy weight day.
World health day is a global observance and not a public holiday. Department of health and human services provides a yearly calendar that includes most health awareness months, weeks, and days. Promote national nutrition month in march, provide healthy heart tips for american heart month in may, or hand out educational materials for cholesterol education month in september. Dont wait for your health care provider to ask about your mental health. National health observances nhos are special days, weeks, or months. The observance of international days, years and other anniversaries has. Snf valuebased purchasing snf vbp survey and regulatory. Wednesday, december 09, 2015 national center on birth defects and developmental disabilities, cdc. Master the skills needed to design, implement and sustain successful employee wellness initiatives with welcoas 7 benchmarks certification course. In addition these are special days and weeks in november, 17 great american smokeout, 19 international survivors of suicide day, 20 26 gastroesophageal reflux disease awareness week and 24 national family health history day. The american health care association and national center for assisted living ahcancal represent more than 12,000 non. National health observances 2017 2017 wellness calendars. New e health tools and sites are going live all the time. Access the 2016 national health observances calendar.
The nlm and mar have some resources that you can use right away to promote nhos to members of your community. Use the hashtag if available most of the health observances have one or more hashtags that are used on social media. National nutrition month 118 national sleep awareness week 26 national school breakfast week 22 world water day 24 american diabetes alert day april national alcohol awareness month national child abuse prevention month stress awareness month 612 national public health week 7 world health day 9 national alcohol screening day 22 earth day. Jan 01, 2020 one of the biggest tools we have to fight health conditions is the power of human connection. List of observances in the united states by presidential. Celebrating active and healthy women and girls during national womens. National health related and other observances 2016 this is a listing of select health related and other observances for 2016. January 1 national birth defects prevention awareness month national blood donor month cervical cancer screening month.
This calendar lists selected health observances for 2008 in three ways. Nearly 200 health awareness days, weeks, and months are on the us national health observances calendar, and more than 145 awareness. You have an opportunity to help to create a community of health at your library, school, or organization by promoting national health observances nhos. Take time to check into health resources that may help you with your healthcare needs. With the exception of national hospital week and the.
Celebrate national 5 a day month in september by inviting employees to a brown bag seminar. See national health observances calendar for additional information. National health observances for november bringing health. March 2017 toolkit colorectal cancer awareness month national health information center 5 get involved take action to prevent colorectal cancer. Check out the 2019 nho calendar archived each month, we feature select national health observances nhos that align with our priorities for improving health across the nation. National health observances southern pharmacy cooperative. National health observances juvenile arthritis awareness month the skin is the bodys largest organ. Determine the income limit for your residential area, based on your number of dependents.