Once again I bring a list of events for the coming month that I think will be interesting for BOL readers. April is definitely going to be a busy month, with a lot of health observances.
According to the U.S. National Health Information Center (NHIC) Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, health observances are dates devoted to promoting particular health concerns and stimulate awareness of health issues. In addition, there are other events unrelated to health but may nevertheless be important to you and your family.
- Alcohol Awareness Month
The US Department of Health and Human Services and SAMHSA’s National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information are sponsoring the Alcohol Awareness Month of April. One of the issues highlighted is fetal alcohol syndrome. - Cesarean Awareness Month
C-section rates are on the rise. This event is run by the International Cesarean Awareness Network, Inc - National Child Abuse Prevention Month
Child Welfare Information Gateway, Children’s Bureau
In relation to this, the 17th National Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect will be held on March 30 to April 4 in Atlanta, Georgia. - April 2 World Autism Awareness Day
National Autism Awareness Month
celebrated by the Autism Society of America since the 1970s to educate the public about autism. Check out how you can celebrate and support! - National Cancer Control Month
sponsored by American Cancer Society - National Donate Life Month
This has been observed since 2003 to spotlight organ donation
Division of Transplantation, Healthcare Systems Bureau
Health Resources and Services Administration
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - National Minority Health Awareness Month
This year’s theme is Ordinary Couples Don’t Plan Their Pregnancies: Be Extraordinary
Office of Minority Health
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - National Youth Sports Safety Month
initiated by the National Youth Sports Safety Foundation to promote safety in sports. - STD Awareness Month
to promote awareness about sexually transmitted diseased initiated by the American Social Health Association - Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month
Things that can endanger women’s sights are hormonal changes, age and smoking. Prevent Blindness America provides information on women’s and family eye-health issues - World Health Day (April 7)
Pan American Health Organization
WHO Regional Office for the Americas
This year’s theme: Save lives. Make hospitals safe in emergencies - Sexual Assault Awareness Month Day of Action (April 8)
National Sexual Violence Resource Center
This years theme is Prevent Sexual Violence…in our workplaces
Slogan: Respect Works! - April 18 National Healthy Kids Day
will be celebrated at more 1,750 YMCAs all over the US
“Put play in your day!” - April 22 Earth Day 2009
marks the beginning of the Green Generation Campaign! This will last for 2 years till the 40th anniversary of Earth Day next year. - April 24 Women’s Health: Take the Crisis Out of Midlife
Live web health chat at Cleveland Clinic, hosted by Dr. Holly L. Thacker - April 25 – May 2 National Infant Immunization Week
Initiated by the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - April 26 – May 3 SAFE KIDS Week
Safe Kids Worldwide
Check site for spring sports safety! - April 26 – 27 2009 March for Babies
March for babies teams
March of Dimes Foundation