National Blood Donor Month is recognized every January for nearly 50 years to remind others about the life-saving impact of blood and platelet donors. According to America’s Blood Center, 31,000 pints of blood are used every day. January is one of the most difficult times to maintain a sufficient blood supply for patients. Make a …
December 1st – 7th is Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Week! Designed to raise awareness and educate the public about inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and the 1 million people in America living with some form of the disease. Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are painful, medically incurable diseases that attack the digestive …
According to the CDC, more than 1 in 3 adults in America have prediabetes. Prediabetes is a health condition where your blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not high enough yet to be diagnosed as type 2 diabetes. November is National Diabetes Month, a time when communities across the country team up to …
National Nurse Practitioner Week is held annually to celebrate these exceptional health care providers. We are taking this time to thank all Nurse Practitioners for their hard work and dedication to patient care.
World Stroke Day brings awareness and advocates to improve stroke prevention and support for survivors and caregivers. Older people are at a higher risk of strokes and lack of knowledge regarding the signs and symptoms of the disease play a major role in making it a leading cause of mortality and disability. You can lower …
This week is Respiratory Care Week, a yearly event that promotes and brings awareness to the importance of respiratory health and the respiratory care field and profession. This week we thank and recognize you!
National Healthcare Quality Week (HQW), is observed in October and sponsored by the National Association For Healthcare Quality (NAHQ). This week is a dedicated time to recognize, celebrate and raise awareness of the positive impact Healthcare Quality Professional have in their organizations and communities. We thank you for all that you do.
International Infection Prevention Week (IIPW), is observed on the third week of October each year and was established in 1986. This week is sponsored by the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and aims to shine a light on infection prevention.
October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month! Let us use this time to raise public awareness about the condition, and advocate for the acceptance and inclusion of people with Down Syndrome.
Global Handwashing Day is recognized on October 15th. It is dedicated to increasing awareness and understanding the importance of washing your hands with soap as an effective and affordable way to prevent diseases.
