Many diseases and infections are spread by not washing hands. That’s why it’s important to make hand hygiene a part of your daily routine. Every year, the first week of December is observed as National Hand Washing Awareness Week. This year, National Hand Washing Awareness Week is from December 2-8. Sponsored by the Henry the …
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June is Men’s Health Month and Men’s Health Week runs from June 10-June 16, 2019. The purpose of this observance is to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and promote early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys. Wear Blue Day on Friday, June 14 is a part of the year-round Wear BLUE awareness …
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National Women’s Health Week encourages millions of women to make their health a priority and take steps to improve it. The 20th annual National Women’s Health Week starts on May 12, which is Mother’s Day, and is observed through May 18, 2019. The week serves as a reminder for women to build positive health habits …
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Sleep is very important for your health and well-being. It is just as important as a healthy diet and regular physical activity, and maybe, even more critical. Sleep Awareness Week, is observed every year by the National Sleep Foundation to educate people about the importance of getting optimal sleep. This year, this week-long celebration will …
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Eating disorders are illnesses characterized by irregular eating habits and severe distress or concern about body weight or shape. These behaviors can significantly impact the body’s ability to get appropriate nutrition, which in turn can harm its vital systems and lead to disease. However, there is a general lack awareness about the condition, with many …
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National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week® (NDAFW) will be observed from January 22-27, 2019. NDAFW is a national health observance week that provides the opportunity to link teens to science-based facts to SHATTER THE MYTHS® about drugs and alcohol use. Teens, scientists and other experts will come together to discuss how drugs affect the brain, …
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Practicing good hand hygiene is important to avoid getting sick and spreading germs. Many diseases and conditions are spread by not washing hands with soap and clean, running water. Initiated by Dr Will Sawyer, a family physician and infection control specialist and his companion Henry the Hand, National Hand Washing Awareness Week is celebrated during …
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Flu season generally occurs during the fall, winter and early spring, though the exact timing and duration can vary. Influenza is a potentially serious disease that can lead to hospitalization and even death and the best way to prevent seasonal flu is to get vaccinated every year. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) …
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International Infection Prevention Week (IIPW) is observed during the third week of October each year. IIPW aims raises awareness about the role infection prevention plays to improve patient safety. In 2018, IIPW runs from October 14-20 with the theme: Protecting Patients Everywhere. The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) is the leading …
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June is Men’s Health Month and June 11-17 is celebrated as Men’s Health Week. This observance is dedicated to increasing awareness about preventable health problems that affect men, and encouraging early detection and treatment of disease along with a healthy lifestyle, regular exercise, and medical check-ups. According to a YouGov survey, women are more intent …
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