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Health Observances and Recognition Days

September
1-30: America On the Move®  STEPtember Campaign - America On the Move®  programs encourage people to move more and eat healthfully by making two small daily changes: taking 2,000 more steps (about 1 mile) and eating 100 fewer calories (about 1 tablespoon of butter). For more information, contact: America On the Move Foundation: info@americaonthemove.org.

1-30: Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month - This month, the Gynecologic Cancer Foundation promotes awareness about the risks, prevention, early detection, and optimal treatment of gynecologic cancers, including cervical cancer, endometrial or uterine cancer, and ovarian cancer. For more information, contact the Gynecologic Cancer Foundation: 312.578.1439 or www.wcn.org.

1-30: Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma Awareness Month - Inform the public that there are resources available for blood cancer patients and their families. For more information, contact: Information Resources Center at the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society: 800.955.4572 or www.lls.org.

1-30: Prostate Cancer Awareness Month - Many educational programs provide opportunities to learn more about early detection, treatment options, and finding a course of action that fits the individual. For more information, contact: Prostate Cancer Education Council or Prostate Conditions Education Council: 866.477.6788 or www.prostateconditions.org.

1-30: Reye's Syndrome Awareness Month - The National Reye's Syndrome Foundation funds research, promotes awareness, and provides education and services to victims of Reye's syndrome and their loved ones. For more information, contact: National Reye's Syndrome Foundation: 800.233.7393 or www.reyessyndrome.org.

1-30: National Sickle Cell Awareness Month - An estimated 80,000 Americans have sickle cell disease, an inherited disorder that affects red blood cells. This month promotes national awareness of sickle cell conditions. For more information, contact: Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Inc.: 800.421.8453 or www.sicklecelldisease.org.

1-30: Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month - The Thyroid Cancer Survivors Association raises awareness and educates the public about thyroid cancer, one of the few cancers that is increasing in incidence, and the importance of early detection. For more information, contact the Association: 877.588.7904 or www.thyca.org.

5-6: Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon - The Muscular Dystrophy Association is a national voluntary health agency working to defeat muscular dystrophy and related diseases through programs of worldwide research, advocacy, comprehensive services, and professional and public health education. For more information, contact the Association: 520.529.2000 or mda@mdausa.org.

5-11: National Suicide Prevention Week - The goal of National Suicide Prevention Week is to raise awareness of suicide and provide information on how to help a suicidal person. For more information, contact: American Association of Suicidology: 202.237.2280 or www.suicidology.org.

12-18: National Assisted Living Week - This week celebrates the crucial role assisted living residences play in helping our nation's elders and individuals with disabilities enjoy a meaningful quality of life. For more information, contact the National Center for Assisted Living: 202.898.2843 or www.ncal.org.

12-18: National Healthcare Environmental Services and Housekeeping Week - This week recognizes environmental services teams as essential personnel in the execution of infection control cleaning protocols, patient safety goals, and customer satisfaction. For more information, contact the American Society for Healthcare Environmental Services: 312.422.3860 or www.ashes.org.

12-18: Nephrology Nurses Week - The American Nephrology Nurses' Association takes this opportunity to recognize and reward nephrology nurses for their work and dedication. For more information, contact the Association: 888.600.2662 or www.annanurse.org.

15: Neonatal Nurses Day - Provides an opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of individual neonatal nurses and the National Association of Neonatal Nurses community. For more information, contact the Association: 800.451.3795 or www.nann.org.

19-25: National Surgical Technology Week - Provides an opportunity to educate the general public about the role of the surgical technologist. For more information, contact the Association of Surgical Technologists: 800.637.7433 or www.ast.org.

Sept. 26-Oct. 2: National Adult Immunization Awareness Week - The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases spearheads this annual observance to coordinate awareness-raising activities that focus on adult and adolescent immunization. For more information, contact the Foundation: 301.656.0003 or www.nfid.org.

29: National Women's Health & Fitness Day - The nation's largest women's health promotion event. More than 800 organizations will host local women's health events across the country on the same day, with more than 80,000 women participants. For more information, contact the Health Information Resource Center: 800.828.8225 or www.fitnessday.com.