Special Days to Remember
Special Days to Remember
MAY
1-31: Allergy and Asthma Awareness Month. Allergies and asthma are among the nation's most common and most expensive health problems, affecting more than 50 million and 12 million Americans, respectively. Contact: Allergy and Asthma Network/Mothers of Asthmatics Inc., 3554 Chain Bridge Road, Suite 200, Fairfax, VA 22030. Telephone: (800) 878-4403. Send self-addressed/ stamped envelope with 55 cents postage for free newsletter and resource listing.
1-31: Breathe Easy Month. Activities are set to raise awareness about lung diseases such as asthma, emphysema, and chronic bronchitis, as well as its causes of tobacco use and air pollution. Contact: your local lung association or (800) LUNGUSA (800) 586-4872.
1-31: National Arthritis Month. Nearly 40 million Americans of all ages are affected by arthritis. This month focuses on the ways arthritis affects people's lives and the treatments, services, and programs available. Contact: your local chapter of the Arthritis Foundation or Public Relations Department, Arthritis Foundation, 1330 West Peachtree St., Atlanta, GA 30309. Telephone: (404) 872-7100, ext. 6319.
1-31: Older Americans Month. This month is by presidential proclamation a time when the nation is urged to honor the contributions of older Americans. Contact: Special Assistant for Legislation and Public Affairs, U.S. Administration on Aging, 200 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20201. Telephone: (201) 401-4541.
1-31: Hepatitis Awareness Month. This month is designated to increase public education about all forms of viral hepatitis. Contact: Hepatitis Foundation International, 30 Sunrise Terrace, Cedar Grove, NJ 07009. Telephone: (800) 891-0707. Fax: (201) 857-5044. E-mail: [email protected].
1-31: Oncology Nursing Month. The designation recognizes oncology nurses and promotes public education about oncology nursing. Contact: Oncology Nursing Society, 501 Holiday Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15220. Telephone: (412) 921-7373, ext. 222. Fax: (412) 921-6565.
1-31: National Stroke Awareness Month. Prompted by the president and Congress, the designation raises awareness about strokes, which are the third single leading cause of death and the number one cause of adult disability in the United States. Contact: National Stroke Association, 96 Inverness Drive, East, Suite I, Englewood, CO 80112-5112. Telephone: (303) 649-9299, ext. 925; (800) STROKES. Or contact: American Heart Association, 7272 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, TX 75231. Telephone: (800) AHA-USA1. Fax: (214) 369-3685. Web site: www.americanheart.org.
6-12: National Nurses Week. Sponsored by the American Nurses Association, this week highlights the achievements of America's nursing professionals. Gift items and a catalog are available. Contact: (800) 274-4ANA. For a media kit, contact: Faith England, Communications Unit, American Nurses Association, 600 Maryland Ave. SW, Suite 100 West, Washington, DC 20024-2571. Telephone: (202) 651-7028.
10-16: National Hospital Week. Sponsored by the American Hospital Association, the week focuses public attention on the numerous contributions hospitals make to communities. For an event-planning guide and catalog of promotional products. Contact: California Association of Hospitals and Health Systems, Distribution Center, P.O. Box 340100, Sacramento, CA 95834-0100. Telephone: (916) 641-9670.
20: National Employee Health and Fitness Day. This day highlights the importance of a healthy work place and promotes year-round health and fitness programs to corporations, community organizations, schools, and universities. Contact: Cindy Porteous, National Association of Governor's Councils of Physical Fitness and Sports, Pan American Plaza, 201 South Capitol Avenue, Suite 560, Indianapolis, IN 46225. Telephone: (317) 237-5630.
27: National Senior Health and Fitness Day. This is the nation's largest health and fitness event for older adults. Contact: Mature Market Resource Center, 621 East Park Avenue, Libertyville, IL 60048. Telephone: (800) 828-8225. Web site: www.fitnessday.com. E-mail: [email protected].
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