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Health Observances for 2010

January

Glaucoma Awareness Month

Prevent Blindness America
211 West Wacker Drive, Suite 1700
Chacago, IL 60606
(800)331-2020
(847)843-8458 Fax
info@preventblindness.org
www.preventblindness.org
Materials Available
Contact:PBA COnsumer and Patient Hotline

Cervical Health Awareness Month - [Tobacco use and secondhand smoke has been linked to an increased risk of cervical cancer.]


National Cervical Cancer Coalition
6520 Platt Avenue, #693
West Hills, CA 91307-3218
(818)909-3849
info@nccc-online.org
www.nccc-online.org
Materials available
Contact: Rachel Biety


National Birth Defects Prevention Month - [Tobacco smoking and secondhand smoke is a risk factor for pre-term labor, miscarriages, stillbirths, low-weight births, and other complications.]


National Birth Defects Prevention Network
14781 Memorial Drive,#1561
Houston TX 77079
www.nbdpn.org
Materials available
Contact:None designated

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February

American Heart Month - [Smoking and secondhand smoke is a known major risk factor for heart disease and heart attacks.]


American Heart Association
7272 Greenville Avenue
Dallas, TX 75231
(800) 242-8721
Karyn.Cameron@heart.org
www.americanheart.org
Materials available
Contact: Karyn Cameron

AMD/Low Vision Awareness Month - - Macular degeneration is a leading cause of vision loss, affecting 1.6 million Americans ages 50 and older. Low vision aids can make the most of remaining vision. [Smokers are 3-4 times more likely to develop age-related macular degeneration]


Prevent Blindness America
211 West Wacker Drive, Suite 1700
Chicago, IL 60606
(312)363-6001
(847)843-8458
info@preventblindness.org
www.preventblindness.org
Materials available
Contact: PBA Consumer and Patient Hotline

National Children’s Dental Health Month - - This health promotion is designed to increase awareness of children’s dental health issues (preventing cavities, use of fluoride, dental sealants, brushing and flossing and tobacco cessation). A program-planning kit is available for state and local American Dental Association societies and dental alliances to assist in local promotional efforts. A printable order form and additional information is available online at www.ada.org/public/topics/ncdhm/index.html [Secondhand smoke exposure has been associated with increased dental caries in children. Smokeless tobacco is a major risk factor for oral diseases.]


American Dental Association
211 E. Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
(800)621-8099
ncdhm@ada.org
www.ada.org
Contact: None Designated

National Wise Health Consumer Month

American Institute for Preventive Medicine
30445 Northwestern Highway, Suite 350
Farmington Hills, MI 48334
(248) 539-1800 x220
(248) 539-1808 Fax
hwest@healthylife.com
www.aipm.net/wise
Materials Available
Contact: Hope West

5 - Give Kids A Smile Day

American Dental Association
211 East Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
(800) 621-8099
givekidaasmile@ada.org
www.ada.org/prof/events/featured/gkas
Materials Available
Contact: none designated

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March

National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month -


Prevent Cancer Foundation
1600 Duke Street, Suite 500
Alexandria, VA 22314
(800) 227-2732
(877) 35-COLON (352-6566) Materials Ordering
(703) 886-4413 Fax
info@preventcancer.org
www.preventcancer.org/colorectal
Materials Available
Contact: Sherry Noziglia

Save Your Vision Month - [Smokers are 3-4 times more likely to develop age-related macular degeneration]


American Optometric Association
243 North Lindbergh Boulevard 1 st Floor
St. Louis, MO 63141
(314) 991-4100
(314) 991-4101 Fax
mcbryson@aoa.org
www.aoa.org
Materials available
Contact: Cathy Bryson

23 - American Diabetes Alert Day - [One study found that pack-a-day smokers had a 64 percent higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes compared with nonsmokers.]


American Diabetes Association
1701 North Beauregard Street
Alexandria, VA 22311
(800) DIABETES
703 549 1500
703 549 6995 Fax
askada@diabetes.org
http://www.diabetes.org/communityprograms-and-localevents/americandiabetesalert.jsp
Materials available
Contact: Local Chapters or National Office

24 - Kick Butts Day -


http://kickbuttsday.org/
Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids
1400 I Street NW, Suite 1200
Washington, DC 20005
(888) 839-3869
(202) 296-5469
kbdinfo@tobaccofreekids.org
www.kickbuttsday.org
Materials available
Contact: none available


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April

National Cancer Control Month

American Cancer Society
250 Williams Street NW
Atlanta, GA 30303
(800) ACS-2345 (227-2345)
www.cancer.org
Materials Available
Contact: National Office

5 through 11 - National Public Health Week - - Public health officials at the national, state and local levels are at the forefront confronting a variety of health concerns. This week recognizes their prevention and protection services, which often go unnoticed but are essential to individual and community health. [Tobacco is the single most preventable cause of death and disease.]


American Public Health Association
800 I Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001-3710
(202) 777-APHA (2742)
(202) 777-2532 FAx
bithiah.lafontant@apha.org
www.nphw.org
Materials Available
Contact: Bithiah Lafontant

7 - World Health Day - - A worldwide focus on a health topic of international concern is explored in depth to raise public awareness and stimulate local, national and international action. [Tobacco is the single most preventable cause of death and disease.]


WHO Regional Office for the Americas
Pan American Health Organization
525 23rd Street, NW
Washington, DC 20037-2895
(202) 974-3156
(202) 974-3645 Fax
www.who.int/world-health-day/
Materials available
Contact: none available

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May

Clean Air Month - - The American Lung Association’s activities raise awareness about the dangers of secondhand smoke, air pollution and asthma control.


American Lung Association
1301 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Suite 800
Washington, DC 20004
202 785 3355
202 452 1802 Fax
info@lungusa.org
www.lungusa.org
Materials available
Contact: Mary Havell

American Stroke Month

American Heart Association
7272 Greenville Avenue
Dallas, TX 75231
(800) 242-8721
inquires@heart.org
www.americanheart.org
Materials Available
Contact: Francesca Sabile

National High Blood Pressure Education Month

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Health Information Center
P.O. Box 30105
Bethesda, MD 20824-0105
(301) 592-8573
(240) 629-3255 TTY
(301) 592-8563 Fax
nhlbiinfo@nhlbi.nih.gov
hin.nhlbi.nih.gov/nhbpep_kit/
Materials Available
Contact: Information Specialist

2 through 8 - North American Occupational Safety and Health Week - The American Society of Safety Engineers’ annual North American Occupational Safety & Health Week promotes public awareness of the critical role occupational safety and health professionals play in preventing fatalities, injuries and illnesses on the job. [Exposure to secondhand smoke increases number of sick days taken, number of health care claims, and amount of health care claims. It is a preventable health risk that can be removed from worksites with adoption of smokefree policies.]


American Society of Safety Engineers
ASSE Public Relations Department
1800 East Oakton Street
Des Plaines, IL 60018-2187
(847) 699-2929
(847) 296-3769 Fax
dhurns@asse.org
www.asse.org/naosh
Materials available
Contact: Diane Hurns/Joanna Climer

9 through 15 - National Alcohol and Other Drug-Related Birth Defects Week - - Early identification of ATOD problems among women of childbearing age offers a targeted strategy to prevent birth defects. [Tobacco use is a major risk factor for many birth defects and pregnancy complications.]


National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (NCADD)
244 East 58th Street, 4th Floor
New York, NY 10022
(800) NCA-CALL (622-2255) (24-hour helpline)
(212) 269-7797
(212) 269-7510 Fax
president@ncadd.org
www.ncadd.org
Materials Available
Contact: President

10 - National Women's Check-up Day

Office on Women's Health
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue, SW, Room 712 E
Washington, DC 20201
(202) 690-7650
(202) 401-4005 Fax
www.womenshealth.gov
Materials available
Contact: Retta Terry

19 - National Employee Health and Fitness Day - - Always the third Wednesday in May, National Employee Health and Fitness Day celebrates the importance of a healthy workplace. The observance emphasizes education and empowerment for the company, as well as the employee, regarding the health benefits of fitness and lifestyle choices. [Tobacco use and secondhand smoke cost employers in lost productivity, health insurance costs, etc.]


National Association for Health and Fitness
65 Niagara Square 607
Buffalo NY 14202
(716)583-0521
(716)851 4052
(716) 851-4309 Fax
www.physicalfitness.org
wellness@city-buffalo.org
Materials available
Contact: Philip Haberstro


31 - World No Tobacco Day

Pan American Health Organisation
WHO Regional Office for the America's
525 23rd street NW
Washington, DC 20037
202 974 3890
www.who.int/tobacco/whtd
Materials available
Contact-none designated

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June

Home Safety Month

Home Safety Council
1250 Eye Street NW, Suite 1000
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 330-4900
(202) 330-4901 Fax
info@homesafetycouncil.org
www.homesafetycouncil.org/homesafetymonth
Materials Available
Contact: Angela D. Mickalide

6 - National Cancer Survivors Day - - On this day, we pause to celebrate the lives of all people around the world who are living with a history of cancer and focus attention on the issues of cancer survivorship. [Tobacco is a major risk factor for many cancers, accounting for 30% of deaths from all cancers; and for 87% of all cases of lung cancer. Tobacco is associated with cancers of the lung, nose, mouth, throat, esophagus, cervix, pancreas, kidney, and bladder.]


National Cancer Survivors Day Foundation
P.O. Box 682285
Franklin, TN 37068
(615) 794-3006
(615) 794-0179 Fax
info@ncsdf.org
www.ncsdf.org
Materials available
Contact: none available

14 through 22 - National Men's Health Week - - The purpose of Men’s Health Week is to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys. This week gives health care providers, public policy makers, the media and individuals an opportunity to encourage men and boys to seek regular medical advice and early treatment for disease and injury. [Tobacco is the single most preventable cause of death and disease in men.]


Men’s Health Network
236 Massachusetts Avenue NE, Suite 301
P.O. Box 75972
Washington, DC 20013
(888) MEN-2-MEN (636-2636) Men's Healthline
(202) 543-MHN01 (543-6461) x101
(202) 543-2727 Fax
info@menshealthweek.org
www.menshealthweek.org
Materials Available
Contact: Theresa Morrow


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September

National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month -


Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Center for Substance Abuse Treatment
Office of the Director, Consumer Affairs
1 Choke Cherry Road, 2nd Floor
Rockville, MD 20857
(800) 729-6686
(240) 276-2750
(240) 276-1630 Fax
info@samhsa.gov
www.recoverymonth.gov
Materials Available
Contact: Consumer Affairs


30 - World Heart Day

World Heart Federation
7, rue des Battoirs, Case postale 155
1211 Geneva 4
Switzerland
admin@worldheart.org
www.worldheart.org
Materials Available
Contact: Jane Park

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October

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Awareness Month - - This month focuses on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, also called crib death, the nation’s major cause of death for infants beyond one week of age. The SIDS Alliance seeks to increase awareness of ways to reduce risks for SIDS and raise funds for medical research and family services through this campaign. [Tobacco is a risk factor for SIDS.]


First Candle/SIDS Alliance
1314 Bedford Avenue, Suite 210
Baltimore, MD 21208
(800) 221-7437
(410) 653-8226
(410) 653-8709 Fax
info@firstcandle.org
www.firstcandle.org
Materials available
Contact: none designated

National Dental Hygiene Month - - Programs are coordinated to increase the public’s awareness of the importance of oral health care needs and to strengthen dental hygienists’ image as preventive oral health care providers. [Tobacco is a major risk factor for oral diseases.]


National Dental Hygiene Month
American Dental Hygienists' Association
444 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 3400
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 440-8900
(800) 243-ADHA (2342)
(312) 467-1806 Fax
media@adha.net
www.adha.org
Materials Available
Contact: Communications Division


4 - National Child Health Day - - Presidential Proclamation — always issued 1st Monday in October. [Secondhand smoke is a significant health risk to children. Children are targeted by tobacco industry.]


U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Health Resources and Services Administration
Maternal and Child Health Bureau
Parklawn Building, Room 1805
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857
(301) 443-2170
www.mchb.hrsa.gov
Contact: Cynthia Tibbs


23 through 31 - National Red Ribbon Week - -More than 80 million children and parents wear or display a red ribbon during this week to celebrate a healthy, drug-free life. This nationwide celebration increases public awareness and mobilizes communities to combat alcohol and drug use among youth.


National Family Partnership’s Informed Families Education Center
2409 Coral Way Suite 501
Miami, FL 33145
305 856 4886
305 856 4815 Fax
800/705-8997
www.nfp.org
Ileana Reyes
national_familypartnerships@hotmail.com
ireyes@infomedfamilies.org


24 through 30 - Respiratory Care Week

American Association for Respiratory Care
9425 North MacArthur Boulevard, Suite 100
Irving, TX 75063
(972) 243-2272
(972) 484-2720 Fax
marketing@aarc.org
www.aarc.org
Materials available
Contact: Beth Binkley

27 - Lung Health Day

American Association for Respiratory Care
9425 North Mac Arthur Boulevard Suite 100
Irving TX 75063
972 243 2272
972 484 2720 Fax Materials Available
Contact Public Relations

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November

Lung Cancer Awareness Month - - This event is designed to educate the public about lung cancer. Events include professional and public educational teleconferences, information, resources and community and media events promoting lung cancer prevention, detection and treatment. [Smoking and secondhand smoke are major risk factors for lung cancer.]


Lung Cancer Alliance
888 16th Street NW Suite 150
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 463-2080
(800) 298-2436 Lung Cancer Information Line
202 463 7497 Fax
info@lungcanceralliance.org
www.lungcanceralliance.org
Materials available
Contact: Kay Cofrancesco


Pulmonary Hypertension Awareness Month -


Pulmonary Hypertension Association
850 Sligo Avenue, Suite 400
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(800) 748-7274 Helpline
(301) 565-3004 x749
(301) 565-3994 Fax
pha@phassociation.org
www.phassociation.org
Materials available
Contact: Katie Kroner

Prematurity Awareness Month

March of Dimes Foundation
1275 Mamaroneck Avenue
White Plains, NY 10605
(914) 997-4488
(914) 997-4763 Fax
askus@marchofdimes.com
www.marchofdimes.com
Materials Available
Contact: Pregnancy and Newborn Health Education Center

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December

18 - Great American Smokeout - - This day is observed annually the third Thursday in November to celebrate smoke-free environments and to encourage smokers to give up cigarettes for 24 hours.


American Cancer Society
250 Williams Strret NW
Atlanta, GA 30303
(800) ACS-2345 (227-2345)
www.cancer.org
Materials available
Contact: National Office

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