Social: #SharetheFacts #ThisIsSkinCancer

Twitter: @SkinCancerOrg

Facebook: @SkinCancerFoundation

Instagram: @SkinCancerOrg

LinkedIn: The Skin Cancer Foundation

Website: https://www.skincancer.org/get-involved/skin-cancer-awareness-month

Skin Cancer Awareness Month is a time for us to speak up about the dangers of skin cancer, share the facts and help save lives. There are so many ways for you to get involved!

With over 5 million cases diagnosed in the United States each year, skin cancer is America’s most common cancer. Fortunately, skin cancer is also one of the most preventable forms of cancer. About 90 percent of nonmelanoma skin cancers and 85 percent of melanoma cases are associated with exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun. By sharing facts about the dangers of unprotected exposure and encouraging people to check their skin for warning signs, we can and will save lives.

We can’t do this work alone.

Social: #AutismAcceptanceMonth, #Autism, #CelebrateDifferences

Twitter: @AutismSociety

Facebook: @AutismSociety

Instagram: @autismsociety

Website: www.autism-society.org

In 1970, the Autism Society launched an ongoing nationwide effort to promote autism awareness and assure that all affected by autism are able to achieve the highest quality of life possible. In 1972, the Autism Society launched the first annual National Autistic Children’s week, which evolved into Autism Acceptance Month (AAM). This April, we continue our efforts to spread awareness, promote acceptance, and ignite change.

The Autism Society of America, the nation’s oldest leading grassroots autism organization, is proud to celebrate Autism Acceptance Month in April 2021 with its “Celebrate Differences” campaign. Designed to build a better awareness of the signs, symptoms, and realities of autism, #CelebrateDifferences focuses on providing information and resources for communities to be more aware of autism, promote acceptance, and be more inclusive in everyday life.

Social: #DistractedDrivingAwarenessMonth #JustDrive

Twitter: @NSCsafety

Instagram: @nationalsafetycouncil

Facebook: @NatlSafetyCouncil

Website: https://www.nsc.org/road-safety/get-involved/distracted-driving-awareness-month

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month and new NSC estimates show that our roads are the most dangerous they’ve been in years; on a typical day, eight people are killed and hundreds more are injured in distraction-affected crashes. Your workers face distracted driving risks on every trip, from the driveway to the parking lot and back home again.

Social: #NMHM2022 #BoostYourCommunity

Twitter: @MinorityHealth

Facebook: @minorityhealth

Instagram: @minorityhealth

Website: https://www.minorityhealth.hhs.gov/nmhm/

Every April, the HHS Office of Minority Health (OMH) observes National Minority Health Month to highlight the importance of improving the health of racial and ethnic minorities and reducing health disparities.

Social: #SocialWorkMonth #SWMonth2022 #RightTimeforSocialWork

Twitter: @nasw

Facebook: @naswsocialworkers

Instagram: @naswsocialworkers

LinkedIn: National Association of Social Workers - NASW's Official Group

Website: https://www.socialworkers.org/News/Social-Work-Month

Social Work Month in March is a time to celebrate the great profession of social work.

The theme for Social Work Month 2022 is The Time is Right for Social Work.

During Social Work Month take time to learn more about the many positive contributions of the profession, and use the items in our toolkit to celebrate all the social workers you know.

For more information on the toolkit, email media@socialworkers.org.

Social: #BlackHistoryMonth

Twitter: @ASALH

Facebook: @ASALH.BlackHistory

Instagram: @asalh_bhm

Website: https://asalh.org/

Thus, let us think of Black History Month the way our nation honors its greatest moments and greatest people. Let us appreciate Black History Month in a similar way—as when our government sets aside a month or day, thereby giving it a special meaning for all Americans. No one should think that Black History is confined to the month of February, when evidence to the contrary appears everywhere and in every month. Thanks to the pioneering work of Woodson and ASALH, information on the contributions of persons of African descent to our nation and world is currently taught in universities and in many K-12 schools. Black History is featured in television documentaries and in local and national museums. It is conveyed through literature, the visual arts, and music. The great lives and material culture of Black History can be seen in national park sites and in the preservation of historic homes, buildings, and even cemeteries. Black History Month is not a token. It is a special tribute—a time of acknowledgement, of reflection, and inspiration—that comes to life in real and ongoing activities throughout the year, just as the work of ASALH has for 106 years steadily asserted both racial pride and the centrality of race and the black experience to the American narrative and heritage.

Social: #SafeToysandCelebrationsMonth

Twitter: @AcademyEyeSmart @aao_ophth

Facebook: @AcademyEyeSmart @AmericanAcademyofOphthalmology

Website: https://www.aao.org/eye-health

The American Academy of Ophthalmology urges parents to avoid buying toys that can cause serious eye injuries, even blindness. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission an estimated 251,700 toy-related injuries were treated in U.S. hospital emergency rooms in 2017. Almost half of those incidents were injuries to the head. Unfortunately, most of these injuries happen to children under age 15. It's important to think about the safety of any gift you're giving, especially if it's a gift for a child.

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Social: #LungCancer #LCAM

Twitter: @LungAssociation

Facebook: @lungusa

Website: https://www.lung.org/

Lung cancer is the nation’s leading cause of cancer deaths, and every year 806 Delaware residents are diagnosed with the disease. During Lung Cancer Awareness Month, the American Lung Association’s LUNG FORCE initiative is highlighting the new availability of a lifesaving tool – lung cancer screening.

One reason why lung cancer is so deadly is because by the time you have symptoms, it may already have spread and become more difficult to treat. Lung cancer screening with a low-dose CT scan is a powerful tool to diagnose lung cancer in individuals who are at high risk at an early stage, when it is much more likely to be curable. An estimated 9 million Americans are considered at high risk for lung cancer, and if only half of those at high risk were screened, more than 15,000 could be saved. Despite this lifesaving opportunity, fewer than 5 percent of high-risk Americans have been screened for lung cancer.

Social: #BladdersMatter

Twitter: @UrologyCareFdn

Facebook: @UrologyCareFoundation

Website: https://www.urologyhealth.org/media-center/bladder-health-month-2020

November is National Bladder Health Month!

We’re tipping off for Bladder Health Month! Don’t sit on the sidelines – here you can easily access a variety of resources on different bladder health conditions. Each week, the Foundation will be highlighting different bladder conditions.

Social: #COPD #lunghealth

Twitter: @LungAssociation

Facebook: @lungusa

Website: https://www.lung.org/lung-health-and-diseases/lung-disease-lookup/copd/

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema, is a long-term lung disease that makes it hard to breathe. The disease affects millions of Americans and is the third leading cause of disease-related death in the U.S. The good news is COPD is often preventable and treatable. Here you'll find information, resources and tools to help you understand COPD, manage treatment and lifestyle changes, find support and take action.

Social: #EyeHealth #Diabetic #EyeDisease

Twitter: @AcademyEyeSmart @aao_ophth

Facebook: @AcademyEyeSmart @AmericanAcademyofOphthalmology

Website: https://www.aao.org/eye-health

People with diabetes are more likely to develop blinding eye diseases, such as diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma and cataracts. Yet recent studies have revealed low awareness of the issue among ethnicities at higher risk for diabetes. With the findings signaling that many Americans may not be defending themselves against diabetes-related vision loss, the American Academy of Ophthalmology encourages those with diabetes to take proactive steps to protect their vision.

Social: #EverydayReality #ConnectedForLife #AmericanDiabetesMonth #Diabetes

Twitter: @AmDiabetesAssn

Facebook: @AmericanDiabetesAssociation

Website: https://www.diabetes.org/community/american-diabetes-month

No matter where you are in your fight, here’s where you need to be.

Whether you’ve been newly diagnosed, have been fighting against type 1 or type 2 diabetes for a while, or are helping a loved one, you’ve come to the right place. This is the start of gaining a deeper understanding of how you can live a healthier life—with all the tools, health tips, and food ideas you need. Wherever you’re at with this disease, know that you have options and that you don’t have to be held back. You can still live your best life. All you have to do is take action and stick with it.

Social: #HealthLiteracy

Twitter: @iha_the

Facebook: @IHAhealthliteracy

Website: https://www.healthliteracymonth.org/

For more than 20 years, October has been recognized as Health Literacy Month. Health Literacy Month is a time of international observance when hospitals, health centers, literacy programs, libraries, social service agencies, businesses, professional associations, govern­ment agencies, consumer alliances, and many other groups can work collaboratively to integrate and expand the mission of health literacy.

Social: #NMLM

Twitter: @MedLibAssn

Facebook: @MedicalLibraryAssn

Website: https://www.mlanet.org/

The work of medical librarians should be recognized throughout the year, but October is our official month of observance and celebration. Be sure to take some time, during this month especially, to illustrate to those in your institution your value and the positive impact of having a health sciences information professional on staff.

Social: #NHHM

Twitter: @librarycongress

Facebook: @libraryofcongress

Website: https://www.hispanicheritagemonth.gov/

September 15 to October 15 is National Hispanic American Heritage Month
The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum join in paying tribute to the generations of Hispanic Americans who have positively influenced and enriched our nation and society.

Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.

Social: #NIAM

Twitter: @CDCgov

Facebook: @CDC

Website: www.cdc.gov/vaccines/events/niam.html 

National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) is an annual observance held in August to highlight the importance of vaccination for people of all ages. Communities across the country use the month each year to raise awareness about the important role vaccines play in preventing serious, sometimes deadly, diseases across the lifespan.

CDC develops immunization materials our partners can use in outreach and education efforts during NIAM and throughout the year. You can find CDC promotional and educational resources for every audience, from pregnant women to young children to adolescents to adults, on CDC’s website for immunization partners.

Check with your state or local health department to see if they have additional immunization resources you can use during NIAM or plans to celebrate the month.

Social: #ThisIsGP #GastroparesisAwarenessMonth #Gastroparesis #IFFGD

Twitter: @IFFGD

Facebook: @IFFGD

Website: aboutgastroparesis.org

August is Gastroparesis Awareness Month. IFFGD works to focus attention on important health messages about gastroparesis diagnosis, treatment, and quality of life issues. The goals include improving understanding of gastroparesis to help patients and families manage the condition, and encouraging preventive strategies.

Social: #ChildrensEyeHealthAndSafetyMonth #CEHSM

Twitter: @AcademyEyeSmart

Instagram: @aaoeye

Facebook: @AcademyEyeSmart

Website: aao.org/eyesmart

As children spend more time tethered to screens, there is increasing concern about potential harm to their visual development. Ophthalmologists – physicians who specialize in medical and surgical eye care – are seeing a marked increase in children with dry eye and eye strain from too much screen time. But does digital eyestrain cause lasting damage? Should your child use reading glasses or computer glasses? As you send your kids back to school this month for more time with screens and books, the American Academy of Ophthalmology are arming parents with the facts, so they can make informed choices about their children’s eye health.

Social: #Psoriasis

Twitter: @NPF

Instagram: @national.psoriasis.foundation

Facebook: @National.Psoriasis.Foundation

Website: https://www.psoriasis.org/psoriasis-action-month/

This Psoriasis Action Month we remember that psoriasis affects people of all walks of life, and it impacts the entire body system. Everyone affected by psoriasis has a home in our community.

Social: #NBM21 #NationalBreastfeedingMonth #EveryStepOfTheWay

Twitter: @USbreastfeeding

Instagram: @usbreastfeeding

Facebook: @usbreastfeeding

Website: www.usbreastfeeding.org

The United States Breastfeeding Committee (USBC) is an independent nonprofit coalition of more than 100 influential professional, educational, and governmental organizations that share a common mission to drive collaborative efforts for policy and practices that create a landscape of breastfeeding support across the United States.

Social: #MMHAM

Twitter: @MinorityHealth

Facebook: @minorityhealth

Instagram: @minorityhealth

Website: https://www.minorityhealth.hhs.gov/minority-mental-health/

National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month is observed each July to bring awareness to the unique struggles that racial and ethnic minority communities face regarding mental illness in the United States. The COVID-19 pandemic has made it harder for racial and ethnic minority groups to get access to mental health and substance-use treatment services.

Throughout the month, the HHS Office of Minority Health (OMH) will focus on promoting tools and resources addressing the stigma about mental health among racial and ethnic minority populations, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Social: #UVSafetyMonth

Twitter: @AcademyEyeSmart

Facebook: @AcademyEyeSmart

Website: aao.org/eyesmart 

Studies show that long-term exposure to bright sunlight may increase the risk of cataracts and growths on the eye, including cancer. UV rays reflected off sand and water can cause eyes to sunburn, potentially resulting in temporary blindness in just a few hours. In support of UV Safety Month this July, the American Academy of Ophthalmology reminds the public of the importance of shielding eyes from the sun's harmful rays with 100% UV-blocking sunglasses and broad-brimmed hats.

Social: #SclerodermaAwarenessMonth #HardWord #SpeakUp #scleroderma

Twitter: @scleroderma

Facebook: @SclerodermaUS

YouTube: sclerodermaus

Website: Scleroderma Awareness Month

“Sclero” means “hard” and “derma” means “skin”. But hardening skin is just one of many symptoms scleroderma sufferers experience. Stiff joints, digestive issues, lung scarring,  kidney failure—all can result. And sometimes be fatal. Scleroderma is an autoimmune disease with no known cause and no cure.  Research is vital, but because so few people are aware of the disease, our researchers don’t always get the resources they need. Learn more about scleroderma. Help us get the word out.

The Scleroderma Foundation has been fighting to spread awareness and help educate the public about this devastating disease for more than 15 years. Please join the fight and stand alongside us for June's Scleroderma Awareness Month. Help us put an end to "sclero-what?"   

Scleroderma affects thousands of people, but there are billions who know nothing about it. Take our pledge to tell one person about this autoimmune disease that has no known cause or cure.  

Visit HardWord.org to take the pledge today!

Social: #FireworksSafetyMonth, #FireworksSafety

Twitter: @AcademyEyeSmart

Facebook: @AcademyEyeSmart

YouTube: EyeSmart- American Academy of Ophthalmology

Website: https://www.aao.org/eye-health/tips-prevention/injuries-fireworks-eye-safety

Americans spend hundreds of millions of dollars annually on consumer fireworks, which cause more than 9,000 injuries a year. With the Fourth of July holiday just weeks away, the American Academy of Ophthalmology is reminding the public that fireworks are not toys but incendiary devices that can cause devastating eye injuries.