National Caregivers Day is observed on the third Friday in February —February 16 this year. The day honors individuals who selflessly provide personal care and physical- and emotional support to those who need it most. There are different types of caregivers who are not just limited to the health sector. The types are family, professional, independent, private duty, and informal caregivers.
Read MoreInternational Prenatal Infection Prevention Month is observed each year during the month of February. The month-long observation raises awareness about how to prevent infectious disease transmission from a mother to a fetus. But what exactly are prenatal infections? Prenatal infections can be bacterial or viral infectious diseases passed from a mother to her baby. This can happen either during pregnancy or during the delivery process. However, this can be quickly and efficiently prevented with timely medical intervention.
Read MoreThe International Boost Self-Esteem Month is observed annually in February. It is a period set aside in the year to help us believe in and appreciate ourselves more, despite whatever we may be facing. With high self-esteem, one can prevent many problems, like mental health disorders, and enjoy good overall health and a state of well-being.
Read MoreFinancial Aid Awareness Month is observed in February. Many of us want to receive a formal education but when it comes to paying school fees, we are overwhelmed by the costs. That’s where financial aid comes into play. Throughout this month, information is shared with the hope of helping people understand the steps required to access aid and the options available.
Read MoreCholangiocarcinoma Awareness Month is observed in February each year. This is a period set aside to educate and inform people about the cancer of the bile ducts. During February, several available means are employed by relevant bodies and individuals to help people understand the risk factors of bile duct cancer, how to prevent it, and the best ways to manage it if it is already contracted.
Read MoreWhy do we observe American Heart Month every February? Well, every year, more than 600,000 Americans die from heart disease. The number one cause of death for most groups, heart disease, affects all ages, genders, and ethnicities. Risk factors include high cholesterol, high blood pressure, smoking, diabetes, and excessive alcohol use.
Read MoreHeart Failure Awareness Week comes up in the second week of February every year. This year, it is observed from February 5 to 11. The week, dedicated to spreading awareness about heart failure, has been observed in the week of Valentine’s Day for over 20 years. Did you know that heart disease is the primary cause of death in the United States?
Read MoreBlack History Month, celebrated each year during February, is a chance for Americans to learn details of their nation’s history that, unfortunately, are often neglected and pushed to the wayside. As the saying goes, Black history is American history —a varied and rich history. A wise nation honors and learns from its past. It refuses to let the most important facts about our shared and collective memory disappear into the depths of forgotten history.
Read MoreRheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Day is observed on February 2 each year. The Rheumatoid Patient Foundation started this day to spread awareness about the condition. Rheumatoid Arthritis is an autoimmune condition that attacks the joints and causes inflammation along with other dangerous conditions. It is also one of the most common autoimmune conditions in the world.
Read MoreWomen’s Heart Week is celebrated annually in the first week of February from February 1 to 7. The observation aims to educate, raise awareness, and teach the symptoms and preventions of serious heart diseases in women. Health centers organize screenings, talks, and awareness programs, and women are familiarized with gender-specific information on heart illnesses. This is a good time to get your heart checked, especially if you have a history of heart illnesses in your family.
Read MoreWe celebrate National Preschool Health and Fitness Day on the last Friday in January every year. This year, it falls on January 26. We’re all getting ready to raise awareness and promote healthy lifestyle habits of physical education and healthy eating in preschool children. It’s a day to ensure our preschoolers are moving physically and staying healthy. Did you know that having a healthy, warm, and supportive environment for kids in the early days can help them develop better social skills and build character?
Read MoreThe thyroid is a small gland responsible for producing hormones that play a crucial role in many of the body’s systems — from cells and tissues, to organs like the heart, brain, liver, and kidneys. Dysfunction occurs when the thyroid produces either too much or too little thyroid hormone. Either can disrupt healthy functioning of vital organs — leading to a wide range of symptoms. The good news? Once diagnosed and treated, it’s entirely possible to live a normal, healthy life.
Read MoreGlory to God Meeting Outreach Ministry visited Hope Mission in Anderson, SC, this past Saturday, January 13, and the experience was uplifting, humbling, meaningful, exciting, electrifying, and most importantly, SPIRITUAL. The Holy Spirit made its welcome from the time of our entrance until our exit. The atmosphere was exemplified by fantastic gratitude and love among those we served and the staff we connected with from Hope Mission’s organization.
Read MoreDuring the National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month in January, emphasis is placed on creating awareness about human trafficking and the great human rights violation that it is. Human trafficking, and other forms of modern-day slavery, take place in various parts of the world, where people are sold for labor, sex, or anything else the buyers require. Spread awareness throughout January about the global crisis so people can contribute in any way to rescue the victims, catch and prosecute the perpetrators, and improve the lives of the survivors.
Read MoreJanuary is National Poverty in America Awareness Month, and this holiday aims to recognize the severe conditions of poverty that many are living in. Yes, the U.S. may be a developed nation and one of the greatest countries in the world. But there are still thousands of people who are deprived of three meals a day, quality education, and even clean and healthy drinking water.
Read MoreCivil Rights Day, or Martin Luther King Jr. Day, is an annual observance marked on the third Monday in January, and takes place on January 15 this year. It celebrates the movement started by Martin Luther King Jr. to end racism and inequality in the U.S. This movement was a decade-long campaign by the African Americans for their rights and to put an end to legalized racial segregation by the ‘white’ people against people of ‘any other color.’
Read MoreGlaucoma’s one of the leading causes of vision loss and blindness. It’s actually a group of diseases where pressure (usually) builds up and damages the eye’s optic nerve. National Glaucoma Awareness Month, in January, reminds all of us to get regular eye exams and show support for those suffering.
Read MoreThat’s just one of the reasons that National Blood Donor Month, which has taken place each January since 1970, is such an important observance. Donating blood saves many lives and improves health for many people. According to the World Health Organization, “blood is the most precious gift that anyone can give to another person — the gift of life.
Read MoreMarch of Dimes National Birth Defects Awareness Month is observed every year in January. Birth defects are structural changes that usually occur during the first three months of pregnancy and affect one or more body parts. Annually, in the U.S. alone, approximately one in 33 babies is born with a birth defect. These defects include congenital heart defects, cleft lip, cleft palate, and spina bifida.
Read MoreGet A Balanced Life Month is celebrated for the full month of January every year. The best way to start the year is by figuring out how to balance your life between work and pleasure. As important as it is to ‘get that bread’, it is equally important to plan out days when you can breathe and have me-time.
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