You are viewing the post list, filtered by author. Select a post below for the full content.
Mar
31
0 comments Tags: Developmental Disabilities Awareness Mont
March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month! This month is an opportunity to think about how we can improve health literacy for individuals with developmental disabilities. When people can find, understand, and use health information, they are better equipped to make informed health decisions. For people with developmental disabilities, better health literacy leads to better health… Read More »
Posted in: Blog
Jan
06
0 comments Tags: Blood Donor Month
The need for blood donation is constant and crucial. Hospitals rely on the generosity of donors to treat millions of patients every year. There is no artificial substitute for human blood. Blood banks must have a consistent supply to respond to natural disasters, accidents, and emergencies. In the winter months, blood donations are reduced, due… Read More »
Posted in: Blog
Dec
19
0 comments Tags: Safe Toys and Gifts Awareness Month
December is Safe Toys and Gifts Awareness Month. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s report on toy-related deaths and injuries revealed that in 2023, there were ten toy-related fatalities and an estimated 231,700 toy-related injuries. Picking out toys and gifts? Safety comes first! Make sure they’re a great match for the child’s age and abilities…. Read More »
Posted in: Blog
Nov
25
0 comments Tags: International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women is observed annually on November 25. The United Nations defines violence against women as “any act of gender-based violence that results in, or is likely to result in, physical, sexual or psychological harm or suffering to women, including threats of such acts, coercion or arbitrary deprivation… Read More »
Posted in: Blog
Aug
27
0 comments Tags: Breastfeeding
August is national breastfeeding month. We have compiled some resources to help raise awareness and help you provide support for anyone who is breastfeeding or chestfeeding! The Office of Women’s Health offers breastfeeding resources, including information on the benefits of breastfeeding, solutions for common breastfeeding challenges, support for nursing mothers at work, and specific materials… Read More »
Posted in: Blog