Did you know that Leprosy is a Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD)? This World Leprosy Day, let's raise awareness of the stigmas that are associated with diseases and the impact that has on the individual.
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January is International Quality of Life Month. With the holidays now over, take some time this month to focus on improving your quality of life. Connect with a friend. Commit yourself to doing something that makes YOU happy and improves your quality of life which will impact
that of those around you.
Our Surgeon General highlighted the loneliness epidemic and its impact on our personal lives and our workplaces. Commit yourself to doing something that will positively impact your life and those around you. Make a conscious effort to smile or talk to
World Braille Day is celebrated on January 4th in honor of the birth of its inventor, Louis Braille.
As we advance the health of our nation, let's not forget those who are visually impaired and the challenges they face in obtaining care. #usphscommissionedcorps#JOAG#USPHS
Managing diabetes as soon as possible after diagnosis can help prevent serious health problems. This National #DiabetesMonth, talk with your doctor about making a diabetes self-care plan. Learn more from @NIDDKgov: https://t.co/7v4gkAAZdd #Diabetes#DiabetesAwareness#joag
Thanksgiving Day is not only a time to gather with friends and family to eat a sumptuous meal and count blessings. It’s also National Family Health History Day on November 23. #NationalFamilyHistoryDay#JOAG -nationaltoday.com
"In 2022, preterm birth affected about 1 of every 10 infants born in the United States." @CDCgov November 17th is World Prematurity Day. Learn more about preterm birth at: https://t.co/rHddrhoN6U #WorldPrematurityDay2023#USPHS
"With a five-year survival rate in the single digits, pancreatic cancer is one of the world’s deadliest cancers."Say “Hello Pancreas” by joining us in raising awareness across the globe." -@worldpcc https://t.co/PJL3XxNvyQ #USPHS#HelloPancreas#USPHS
What is the #GreatAmericanSmokeout? For more than 40 years, @AmericanCancer has hosted the Great American Smokeout on the 3rd Thursday of Nov as an opportunity for people who smoke to commit to healthy, smoke-free lives – not just for a day, but year round. #USPHS
KNOW YOUR RISK, KNOW YOUR RESPONSE
November 14th is World Diabetes Day
"1 in 10 adults worldwide have diabetes. Over 90% have type 2 diabetes. Close to half are not yet diagnosed." Learn more at: https://t.co/xFEVUUXbh3 #WorldDiabetesDay#USPHS
November 12th is World Pneumonia Day. We all have a role to play in ending preventable child pneumonia deaths by 2030. Visit https://t.co/GO19SeUr0x to learn more. #StopPneumonia#EveryBreathCounts via @Stop_Pneumonia #USPHS
World KC Day is celebrated on November 10. It is sponsored by the National Keratoconus Foundation (NKCF) The day is dedicated to raising awareness for KC, as well as educating and advocating for those living with the disease. Visit: https://t.co/FDPe2BysxQ #LivingWithKC#USPHS
On November 8th, medical imaging professionals from across the world will celebrate the 12th International Day of Radiology #IDoR2023 Learn more at: https://t.co/7fMHP8dDM4 #USPHS
September is National Suicide Prevention!
If you or a loved one ever needs someone to talk to CALL THE FREE NATIONAL CRISIS LIFELINE BY DIALING 988
Also, check out the Surgeon General’s Call to Action on Suicide Prevention!
https://t.co/JqpFR6qNpv
This weekend, I challenge you to say “hi” to a neighbor or call a friend you haven’t spoken to in a while. These small acts of connection can help us mend the social fabric of our nation and build a world that values compassion and care for one another.