January2013

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Cervical Health Awareness Month – www.nccc-online.org/index.php/overview

National Birth Defects Prevention Month – www.nbdpn.org

National Glaucoma Awareness Month – www.preventblindness.org

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New Year’s Day

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3 4 5

6

National Folic Acid Awareness Week

7 8 9

10 11 12

National Folic Acid Awareness Week

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15

16 17 18 19

20 21

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

22 23 24 25 26

27 28 29 30 31 National Radon Action Month –

www.epa.gov/radon/nram

Thyroid Awareness Month – www.aace.com

National Folic Acid Awareness Week (6-12) – www.folicacidinfo.org

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Having a Safe Pregnancy Birth defects are often influenced by environmental factors while the baby is developing in the mother’s womb. Some birth defects can be diagnosed, and even treated, before birth, and some are preventable. Every expectant mother should take the following precautions to reduce

her baby’s risk of developing birth defects:

Visit the doctor if planning to conceive for a pre-pregnancy checkup

Obtain prenatal care

Don’t smoke

Avoid alcohol and other drugs

Take a daily multivitamin containing 400 mcg of folic acid

Do not eat undercooked meat

Check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any medication,

including over-the-counter products

If suffering from diabetes, do your best to keep blood sugar levels

under control

February2013

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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

AMD/Low Vision Awareness Month – www.preventblindness.org

Heart Month – www.heart.org

International Prenatal Infection Prevention Month – www.groupbstrepinternational.org

Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month – www.teendvmonth.org

National Children’s Dental Health Month – www.ada.org/index.aspx

Give Kids a Smile Day (1) – www.ada.org/givekidsasmile.aspx

National Wear Red Day (3) – www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/hearttruth

1

Give Kids a Smile Day

National Wear Red Day

2

Groundhog Day

3

4

5 6 7

Congenital Heart Defect Awareness

Week

National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness

Day

8 9

10

11 12 13 14

Valentine’s Day

National Donor Day

15 16

17

18

Presidents’ Day

19 20 21 22 23

24 25 26 27 28 Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week (7-14) – www.tchin.org/aware

National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (7) – www.blackaidsday.org

National Donor Day (14) - www.organdonor.gov

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Heart Health

Heart disease is the number one cause of death in both men and

women over the age of 60 in the United States. Maintaining good

cholesterol levels is only one way to increase heart health.

Here are some ways to decrease your risk of heart disease:

Get regular medical check-ups

Don’t smoke

Maintain a healthy weight

Follow a diet low in saturated fats, trans fats and cholesterol

Limit sodium intake to 1,500 to 2,400 milligrams per day

Exercise regularly

Manage stress by practicing relaxation techniques

If you consume alcohol, do so in moderation

March2013

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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

National Endometriosis Awareness Month – www.endometriosisassn.org National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month – www.preventcancer.org/colorectal

National Nutrition Month® - www.eatright.org/nnm Save Your Vision Month – www.aoa.org/x5072.xml

Trisomy Awareness Month - www.trisomy.org Workplace Eye Wellness Month – www.preventblindness.org

Flood Safety Awareness Week (18-22) – www.nws.noaa.gov/floodsafety/index.shtml National Sleep Awareness Week (3-10) – www.sleepfoundation.org/event/national-sleep-awareness-week%C2%AE

1 2

3

National Sleep Awareness Week

4

National School Breakfast Week

5

6 7 8 9

10

11

Brain Awareness Week

12

13 14

World Kidney Day

15

16

17

St. Patrick’s Day

National Poison Prevention Week

18

Flood Safety Awareness Week

National Youth Violence

Prevention Week

19

20 21 22

23

24 National Tsunami

Preparedness Week

World TB Day

American Diabetes Alert Day

25

26 27 28

29

Good Friday

30

31

Easter

National School Breakfast Week (4-8) – www.schoolnutrition.org/nsbw World Kidney Day (14) – www.worldkidneyday.org

Brain Awareness Week (11-17) – www.dana.org/brainweek National Youth Violence Prevention Week (18-22) – www.nationalsave.org/event/national-youth-violence-prevention-week

National Poison Prevention Week (17-23) – www.poisonprevention.org/poison.htm National Tsunami Preparedness Week (24-31) – www.tsunami.gov World Tuberculosis Day (24) – www.stoptb.org/events/world_tb_day

American Diabetes Alert Day (26) – www.diabetes.org/in-my-community/programs/alert-day

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Eat Right With a busy life, it can be easy to resort to fast food and pre-packaged goodies to get through each day. Unfortunately, a lot of these foods are unhealthy and carry empty calories.

Don’t let your lifestyle harm your health. Follow these tips to squeeze a nutritious diet into your life:

Eat breakfast every morning Take a healthy snack to work with you each day Plan as many home-cooked meals each week as possible Drink water instead of soda at least once a day

Choose roasted, baked, broiled or steamed foods over fried

Avoid high-calorie condiments (mayo, butter, salad dressing, etc.) Choose whole-grain breads, crackers or tortillas when possible Watch your portion sizes—restaurant portions are often at least two

serving sizes, so don’t be afraid to ask for a to-go box when you’re full Review restaurant menus online ahead of time—if you decide what

you’re going to order before you arrive, you’ll be less tempted to order

something unhealthy once you get there

April2013

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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

National Autism Awareness Month –

www.autism-society.org/about-us/national-autism-awareness-month/

National Child Abuse Prevention Month –

www.childwelfare.gov/preventing/preventionmonth

1

National Public Health Week

2

Sexual Assault Awareness Month Day

of Action

3

4 5 6

7

8 9 10 11

National Alcohol Screening Day

12 13

14 15 16 17

18 19

20

National Infant Immunization Week

21

National Infertility Awareness Week

22 23 24

World Meningitis Day

25 26 27

28 29

Air Quality Awareness Week

30 Alcohol Awareness Month – www.ncadd.org Irritable Bowel Syndrome Awareness Month –

www.aboutibs.org/site/about-ibs/april-ibs-awareness-month National Distracted Driving Awareness Month –

www.focusdriven.org/index.aspx National Donate Life Month – www.organdonor.gov National Facial Protection Month – www.aaoms.org

National Minority Health Month – www.minorityhealth.hhs.gov Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month –

www.rainn.org National Public Health Week (1-7) – www.nphw.org

National Sarcoidosis Awareness Month – www.nationalsarcoidosisfriends.org

National Infant Immunization Week – www.cdc.gov/vaccines/events/niiw/default.htm

Sports Eye Safety Awareness Month – www.geteyesmart.org/eyesmart/injuries/index.cfm

STI Awareness Month – www.ashastd.org/ Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month –

www.preventblindness.org National Infertility Awareness Week (21-27) –

www.resolve.org World Meningitis Day (24) – www.comoonline.org Air Quality Awareness Week (April 29-May 3) –

www.airquality.noaa.gov Occupational Therapy Month – www.aota.org

National Alcohol Screening Day – www.mentalhealthscreening.org/events/national-

alcohol-screening-day.aspx Sexual Assault Awareness Month Day of Action (2)

– www.nsvrc.org/saam/

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Distracted Driving Don’t put yourself and others at risk by driving distracted —while drunken

driving and using cellphones when behind the wheel get a lot of hype, any

type of distraction can be dangerous.

Follow these tips to avoid distracted driving and stay safe:

Don’t multitask—touching up your makeup, smoking, letting your

dog sit in your lap, eating, surfing the Web and adjusting devices

(radio, GPS, etc.) can wait

Never read or send text messages while driving

If you must make a phone call, either pull over or use a hands-free

device to talk

Get plenty of rest—if you become drowsy while driving, pull over and

take a short nap

Know where you are going—familiarize yourself with the route ahead

of time, and pull over if you need to check a map or use your GPS

Don’t drive while drunk

Be aware of others and the road

May2013

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Global Employee Health and Fitness Month – www.physicalfitness.org/ Healthy Vision Month – www.nei.nih.gov/

Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month® - www.spotskincancer.org Mental Health Month – www.mentalhealthamerica.net/go/may

National Celiac Disease Awareness Month – www.americanceliac.org Arthritis Awareness Month – www.arthritis.org/arthritis-awareness-month.php

Better Hearing and Speech Month – www.asha.org/bhsm Hepatitis Awareness Month – www.cdc.gov/hepatitis

National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month – www.aafa.org/display.cfm?ID=5&Sub=105&Cont=457

1 2 3 4

5 Cinco de Mayo

North American Occupational Safety

and Health Week

Children’s Mental Health Awareness

Week

6 7 8

Bike to School Day

9

10 11

12 Mother’s Day

Food Allergy Awareness

Week

13 National AOD-related Birth Defects Week

National Neuropathy Awareness Week

National Stuttering Awareness Week

14 15

16

17 18

HIV Vaccine Awareness Day

19

National Asian and Pacific Islander

HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

20

World Autoimmune Arthritis Day

21

Recreational Water Illness and Injury Prevention Week

22

23

24

Heat Safety Awareness Day

25 29

26

National Hurricane Preparedness Week

27

Memorial Day

28

29

National Senior Health and Fitness

Day

30 31

National High Blood Pressure Education Month – www.nhlbi.nih.gov Preeclampsia Awareness Month – www.preeclampsia.org Ultraviolet Awareness Month – www.preventblindness.org

North American Occupational Safety and Health Week (5-11) – www.asse.org/NAOSH Bike to School Day (8) – www.walkbiketoschool.org/

National Alcohol- and Other Drug-related Birth Defects Week (13-19) – www.ncadd.org National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month – www.nof.org

UV Safety Month – www.preventblindness.org Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week (5-11) – www.ffcmh.org

HIV Vaccine Awareness Day (18) – www.niaid.nih.gov/news/events/hvad/Pages/default.aspx

Food Allergy Awareness Week (12-18) – www.foodallergy.org/ National Neuropathy Awareness Week (13-17) – www.neuropathy.org/

World Autoimmune Arthritis Day (20) – www.worldautoimmunearthritisday.org Recreational Water Illness and Injury Prevention Week (21-27) – www.cdc.gov/healthywater/swimming/rwi/rwi-prevention-week/

Heat Safety Awareness Day (24) – www.weather.gov/om/heat/index.shtml National Hurricane Preparedness Week (May 26-June 1) – www.nhc.noaa.gov

National Senior Health and Fitness Day® (29) – www.fitnessday.com National Asian and Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (19) – www.banyantreeproject.org

National Stuttering Awareness Week (13-19) – www.stutteringhelp.org

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Make Mental Health a Priority

The stress of everyday life can take its toll on both your body and your mind.

While stress probably won’t go away altogether, it’s important to take care of

your mental health.

Try doing the following things to improve your mental health:

Build and maintain supportive relationships

Set aside time to relax and enjoy life

Give back to your community

Know your major stressors and how to deal with your reactions

Take care of your body

If everyday stressors are getting to you, don’t be afraid to ask for help—talk

to a family member, close friend or even a counselor to figure out what’s

bothering you and what you can do about it.

June2013

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Fireworks Safety Month (June 1-July 4) – www.preventblindness.org

Cataract Awareness Month – www.preventblindness.org

Men’s Health Month – www.menshealthmonth.org

National Safety Month – www.nsc.org/Pages/JuneisNationalSafetyMonth.aspx

National Aphasia Awareness Month – www.aphasia.org/congress_proclaim_naam08.html

National Rip Current Awareness Week (2-8) – www.ripcurrents.noaa.gov/week.shtml

National Scleroderma Awareness Month – http://scfo.convio.net/site/PageServer?pagename=SAW_ias

National Congenital Cytomegalovirus Awareness Month – www.stopcmv.org

Men’s Health Week (10-16) – www.menshealthmonth.org/week/index.html

National Lightning Safety Awareness Week (23-29) – www.lightningsafety.noaa.gov

National HIV Testing Day (27) – www.aids.gov/awareness-days/national-hiv-testing-day/

World Sickle Cell Day (19) – http://aablooddriveandmarrowregistry4sicklecellawareness.webs.com/worldsicklecellday.

htm

1

2

Rip Current Awareness Week

3

4

5 6 7 8

9 10

Men’s Health Week

11

12 13 14

Flag Day

15

16

Father’s Day

17 18 19

World Sickle Cell Day

20 21 22

23

National Lightning Safety Awareness

Week

30

24 25 26 27

National HIV Testing Day

28 29

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Cancer Survivors Life after cancer is a growing reality for a number of people who are now described as cancer survivors, rather than victims. However, there is significant emotional, physical and financial stress associated with fighting cancer, and survivors may have trouble coping with the aftermath of a cancer battle.

If you are struggling with the stress of being a cancer survivor, seek out support in the following ways:

Consider seeing a therapist or counselor Attend a support group Discuss your feelings with family and close friends and ask for support

Seek out local and online resources, such as online support groups,

community organizations, church groups or social services Get at least 30 minutes of exercise daily Maintain a healthy diet Follow up with your physician regularly

July2013

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1 2 3 4

Independence Day

5 6

7 8 9

Ramadan Begins

10 11 12 13

14 15 16 17 18 19 20

21 22 23 24 25 26 27

28

World Hepatitis Day

29 30 31 Fireworks Safety Month (June 1-July 4) – www.preventblindness.org

International Group B Strep Awareness Month – www.groupbstrepinternational.org

World Hepatitis Day (28) – www.worldhepatitisday.info/

Cord Blood Awareness Month – www.parentsguidecordblood.org

Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month – www.arthritis.org/ja-alliance-main.php

National Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness and Prevention Month – www.nccapm.org

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Firework Safety Fireworks are a staple of many Fourth of July and other celebrations, but can be dangerous. Since fireworks and sparklers burn at high temperatures, they can cause burns, blindness and other injury. Remember to take the following precautions to ensure your special event is safe

and accident-free: Do not use fireworks or sparklers indoors Check your local laws to ensure that fireworks are legal in your area Keep water close at hand Follow directions and use fireworks as intended Do not use homemade fireworks

Keep spectators far away, and wear safety goggles when handling

fireworks Do not use fireworks under the influence of alcohol Never give sparklers to young children Do not try to relight a firework that didn’t ignite properly Point fireworks away from people, homes, trees, etc. Soak all firework debris in water before throwing away

August2013

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Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month –

www.preventblindness.org

National Breastfeeding Month – www.usbreastfeeding.org/NBM

Psoriasis Awareness Month - www.psoriasis.org

World Breastfeeding Week (1-7) – www.worldbreastfeedingweek.org

1

World Breastfeeding Week

2 3

4 5

6 7

Ramadan Ends

8

9 10

11 12 13 14 15 16

17

18 19 20 21 22 23

24

25 26 27

28 29 30 31

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The Benefits of Breastfeeding

The personal decision to breastfeed is just one of the many decisions you need to make during your pregnancy. Both breast milk and formula will help a baby grow, but experts universally

agree that when it comes to feeding an infant, breast milk is best—it is the perfect source of nutrition for a baby’s optimal growth and development. Here are a few of the benefits of breastfeeding:

Babies are better able to fight off infection and disease Premature infants develop better when breast-fed than those who are

formula-fed

Nursing is good for the development of a baby’s jaw, encouraging the growth of straight, healthy teeth

Physical contact is important to newborns, and nursing helps them feel safe and comforted

Mothers burn calories by nursing Nursing is convenient and economical

September2013

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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1 2

Labor Day

3 4 5 6 7

8 9 10 11 12 13

Yom Kippur Begins

National Celiac Disease Awareness

Day

14

Yom Kippur Ends

15

National Rehabilitation Awareness Celebration

16

National Farm Safety and Health Week

17

18

Get Ready Day

National School Backpack Awareness

Day

19 20 21

22 23 24 25

National Women’s Health and Fitness

Day

26 27 RAINN Day

National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness

Day

Spot Purple for Platelets Day

28

World Rabies Day

Family Health and Fitness Day USA

®

29

World Heart Day

30

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month – www.curesearch.org/ArticleView2.aspx?id=7750&I=8810&c=7eb54f

Fruits and Veggies: More Matters Month – www.fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org

Healthy Aging® Month – www.healthyaging.net/ Infant Mortality Awareness Month – www.firstcandle.org

National Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month – www.stopafib.org National Cholesterol Education Month –

http://hp2010.nhlbihin.net/cholmonth Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month – www.ovarian.org

Prostate Cancer Awareness Month – www.zerocancer.org RAINN Day (27) – www.rainn.org/rainnday

National Head Lice Prevention Month – www.headlice.org National Preparedness Month – www.ready.gov

National Recovery Month – www.recoverymonth.gov National Sickle Cell Month – www.sicklecelldisease.org

Spot Purple for Platelets Day (27) – www.pdsa.org

Whole Grains Month – www.wholegrainscouncil.org/get-involved/celebrate-whole-grains-month-in-september

World Alzheimer’s Month – www.alz.co.uk/wam National Celiac Disease Awareness Day (13) – www.csaceliacs.org National Farm Safety and Health Week (16-22) – www.necasag.org

Get Ready Day (18) – www.aphagetready.org National School Backpack Awareness Day (18) – www.aota.org

National Women’s Health and Fitness Day (25) – www.fitnessday.com

World Rabies Day (28) – www.worldrabiesday.org Family Health and Fitness Day USA(r) (28) – www.fitnessday.com

World Heart Day (29) – www.worldheart.org National Yoga Awareness Month – www.yogamonth.org

National ITP Awareness Month – www.pdsa.org/resources/itp-awareness-month.html

National Rehabilitation Awareness Celebration (15-21) – www.nraf-rehabnet.org

National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (27) – www.napwa.org/

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Whole Grains Month

Many people consume fewer whole grains than are needed for a healthy diet—from eating sandwiches on white bread to the standard hamburger buns served in restaurants, whole grains are forgotten all too often. In addition to providing the nutrients necessary for the overall health and maintenance of your body, whole grains can reduce your risk of many chronic

diseases. Here are some ways to get the recommended 3 to 5 servings of whole grains daily:

Whole wheat, bran, oat or multigrain breads, cereals, muffins, bagels

and rolls

Whole grain oatmeal (it provides four grams of fiber per serving) Whole grain waffles or pancakes Use whole wheat flour in place of all-purpose flour Cook with whole grain pasta, brown rice or bulgur (cracked wheat) Snack on multigrain, rye or whole grain crackers

October2013

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Domestic Violence Awareness Month – www.ncadv.org/takeaction/DomesticViolenceAwaren

essMonth.php Eye Injury Prevention Month –

www.geteyesmart.org/eyesmart/injuries/index.cfm Health Literacy Month –

www.healthliteracymonth.org Home Eye Safety Month – www.preventblindness.org

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Awareness Month – www.firstcandle.org

1 2 3 4 5

6 7

Drive Safely Work Week

Mental Illness

Awareness Week

8

9

Walk to School Day

10 11 12

Bone and Joint Health National Action Week

13

Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness

Day

14

Columbus Day

National Health Education Week

15

National Latino AIDS Awareness Day

16

17

18 19

20

International Infection Prevention

Week

Respiratory Care Week

21 22

International Stuttering Awareness

Day

23

Red Ribbon Week

24

25

26

27

28

29

World Psoriasis Day

30 31

Halloween

Drive Safely Work Week (7-11) – www.trafficsafety.org

Bone and Joint Health National Action Week (12-20) – www.usbji.org

National Health Education Week (14-18) – www.sophe.org/nhew.cfm

Red Ribbon Week (23-31) – www.nfp.org National Breast Cancer Awareness Month –

www.nbcam.org National Bullying Prevention Month –

www.pacer.org/bullying.nbpm National Down Syndrome Awareness Month –

www.ndss.org National Medical Librarians Month – www.mlanet.org

National Physical Therapy Month – www.moveforwardpt.com

Mental Illness Awareness Week – www.nami.org Drive Safety Work Week – www.trafficsafety.org

Child Health Day – www.mchb.hrsa.gov World Mental Health Day – www.wfmh.org

Bone and Joint Decade National Action Week – www.usbjd.org World Food Day – www.worldfooddayusa.org

Red Ribbon Week – www.nfp.org National Drug Facts Week – www.drugfactsweek.drugabuse.gov

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Don’t Ignore Domestic Violence

Many victims of domestic violence deny that they are being abused. Whether

out of fear, or an attempt to protect the abuser, at times the abuse will

continue until an outsider notices it and reaches out.

If you suspect that a friend, family member or co-worker is being abused,

speak up. Try doing the following:

Bring up the subject in private

Tell the individual what you’ve noticed

Ask how he or she is doing, and if anything is wrong

Tell the individual that you are concerned for his or her safety

Listen to and support the individual

Offer to help

Many victims will not speak up, so don’t wait for the individual to come to you.

Give unconditional support and advice. Whatever you do, don’t judge, blame

or put pressure on the victim.

November2013

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COPD Awareness Month – www.lung.org Diabetic Eye Disease Month – www.preventblindness.org

Lung Cancer Awareness Month – www.lung.org National Healthy Skin Month – www.aad.org

American Diabetes Month – www.diabetes.org/in-my-community/programs/american-diabetes-month/

National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month – www.alz.org National Family Caregiver’s Month – www.thefamilycaregiver.org

Drowsy Driving Prevention Week (11-17) – www.sleepfoundation.org

National Hospice Palliative Care Month – www.nhpco.org National Stomach Cancer Awareness Month –

www.nostomachforcancer.org Great American Smokeout (21) –

www.cancer.org/healthy/stayawayfromtobacco/greatamericansmokeout/index

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Awareness Week (24-30) – www.aboutgerd.org/site/about-gerd/gerd-awareness-week International Survivors of Suicide Day (23) – www.afsp.org

1 2

3 4 5 6 7 8 9

10 11

Veterans’ Day

Drowsy Driving Prevention Week

12 13 14 15

16

17 18

19

20 21

Great American Smokeout

22

23

International Survivors of Suicide Day

24

GERD Awareness Week

25 26 27

Chanukah Begins

28

Thanksgiving

29 30

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Lung Cancer Awareness Month

More people die from lung cancer than from any other type of cancer. While

many people think that smokers are the only ones at risk, lung cancer affects

smokers and nonsmokers alike.

Catching lung cancer early gives you the best chance of survival, and

recognizing the symptoms is the first step. The most common symptom is a

persistent cough that worsens over time. Other common symptoms associated

with lung cancer include:

Constant chest pain

Blood-tinged spit or coughing up blood

Shortness of breath, wheezing or hoarseness

Repeat occurrences of infections such as pneumonia or bronchitis

Swelling of the neck and face

Loss of weight due to a decrease in appetite

Fatigue

Keep an eye out for symptoms, and consider having a CT scan to aid in early

detection.

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Safe Toys for Children

Toy-related injuries, and even deaths, are not uncommon. According to the

Consumer Product Safety Commission, in 2011, there were roughly 262,300

toy-related injuries in the United States alone.

Keep your children safe by following these toy safety tips:

Make sure toys are age-appropriate

Read all instructions and warning labels before giving toys to children

Inspect toys regularly, and don’t let children play with damaged toys

Store toys separately based on if they are suitable for older or younger

children

Don’t leave children unattended

Be wary of toys with small or moving parts, cords or strings, or

magnets—aim for toys with parts bigger than the child’s mouth to avoid

choking, with cords shorter than 12 inches to avoid strangulation, and

without magnets, as when swallowed, magnets can be dangerous

Avoid cheaply made toys