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Mar
09
0 comments Tags: health disparities, health equity, health literacy, minority health, national health observances, vaccines
This year, the HHS Office of Minority Health (OMH) is focusing on the impacts COVID-19 is having on racial and ethnic minority and American Indian and Alaska Native communities and underscoring the need for these vulnerable communities to get vaccinated as more vaccines become available. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),… Read More »
Posted in: Health Information, Minority Health Concerns
Feb
09
0 comments Tags: consumer health, consumer health resources, Educational resources, health literacy, heart health, national health observances
February is American Heart Month and what better time than to learn more about heart health. The American Heart Association has an interactive cardiovascular library called “Watch, Learn and Live”. Through text, animation and graphics, viewers can learn about over 20 topics related to heart health. What’s nice about the interactive library is that plain text… Read More »
Posted in: Chronic Disease, Health Information Literacy
Oct
08
0 comments Tags: consumer health, consumer health resources, health literacy, national health observances, toolkit
Health Literacy Month is a time for organizations, advocates, and individuals to promote the importance of making health information understandable for everyone. In the spirit of Health Literacy Month this October, the Public Library Association (PLA) is highlighting a suite of free tools and resources to public libraries to build awareness of health issues, prevention,… Read More »
Posted in: Health Information, Health Information Literacy, Public Library, Websites
May
07
0 comments Tags: autism, eating disorders, Educational resources, national health observances, social media, suicide
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, an important opportunity to share information about mental health. The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) provides education and awareness resources, including images and messages to share on social media. Topics for these ready-made social media posts include Anxiety Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Coping with… Read More »
Posted in: Health Information, Mental Health
Apr
14
0 comments Tags: child abuse, consumer health, consumer health resources, national health observances, parenting resources
The HHS Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Children’s Bureau recognizes April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month with the theme, “Strong and Thriving Families.” Visit the ACF website for a resource guide, tip sheets, social media graphics/messaging and more. Prevent Child Abuse America provides parenting tips, activity toolkits, statistics, reports and other resources on child abuse… Read More »
Posted in: Children and Teens, Health Information
Mar
10
0 comments Tags: consumer health, consumer health resources, Food literacy, healthy eating, healthy lifestyle, national health observances, nutrition, toolkit
National Nutrition Month® is an annual campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. During the month of March, we invite everyone to focus on the importance of making informed food choices, developing sound eating and physical activity habits. This year’s theme is Eat Right, Bite by Bite and the Academy of Nutrition and… Read More »
Posted in: Health Information, Websites
Jan
02
0 comments Tags: national health observances, women's health
The United States Congress designated January as Cervical Health Awareness Month. Nearly 13,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with cervical cancer each year, but the disease is preventable with vaccination and appropriate screening (Pap and HPV tests). The National Cervical Cancer Coalition dedicated to serving women with, or at risk for, cervical cancer… Read More »
Posted in: Health Information
Jun
12
0 comments Tags: men's health, national health observances, toolkit
June is Men’s Health Month, a national observance used to raise awareness about health care for men and focus on encouraging boys, men and their families to practice and implement healthy living decisions, such as exercising and eating healthy. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, men in the United States, on average,… Read More »
Posted in: Public Health, Public Library, Websites
May
07
0 comments Tags: community health, consumer health, consumer health resources, health equity, national health observances
Each month in 2019, the American Lung Association will spotlight the lifesaving importance of healthy air, focusing on different themes such as how air pollution harms health, who is at risk and ways to take action to protect our communities especially in regards to climate change. May is National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month so… Read More »
Posted in: Chronic Disease, Environmental Health, Public Health, Webinars, Websites
Apr
09
0 comments Tags: community health, consumer health resources, national health observances, toolkit
Since 1949, Mental Health America and its affiliates across the country have led the observance of May is Mental Health Month by reaching millions of people through the media, local events and screenings. This year is expanding upon last year’s theme of #4Mind4Body and taking it to the next level, to explore the topics of… Read More »
Posted in: Mental Health