In 1992, the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action began celebrating World Breastfeeding Week- which was a week in August designed to highlight all aspects of breastfeeding. Each year, the week is celebrated with a different focus and theme. In past years, they have covered healthcare systems, women and work, the International Code of Marketing of…
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Did you know that cataracts are the leading cause for loss of vision in the United States? In 2020, there were over 24 million Americans over the age of forty being affected by cataracts. This is why the entire month of June is dedicated to cataract research, fundraising, and educating about appropriate eye care by…
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Movember happens each November, where men around the world help to raise awareness and funding, while working towards a cure for many of the top male-related cancers, mental illness awareness, and suicide prevention. While they focus on all cancers affecting men, those cancers with the most facetime are prostate and testicular cancers. Movember shares numerous…
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The first Sunday in June has been dedicated to those people who have faced cancer and survived to tell their stories and help others fight their way through this difficult, life-changing battle. This annual event is held in thousands of communities nationwide and has become an official Celebration of Life event. One this day each…
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Happy Condom Week! February reminds us of all the importance of practicing safe sex and doing so with one of the first known safe-sex devices, the condom. A condom is a thin sheath that covers the males’ penis as a contraceptive or preventative barrier against sexually transmitted infections. They can be made from a multitude…
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November is stomach cancer awareness month, which is very ironic considering it is one of the months with the most focus on and being known for the pleasure of eating, especially around Thanksgiving! This month also helps to raise awareness about gastric cancers. November can be one of the most challenging months for people with…
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and the third Friday of the month is also National Mammography Day! First declared in 1993 by President Clinton, this day is designed to encourage all women to schedule their yearly mammography appointment without delay. In almost all the United States, there are also clinics and doctor’s offices who…
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Globally every year there are approximately 13 million cancer cases being diagnosed, treated, and dealt with. By the year 2030, the American Cancer Society predicts that number to rise to over twenty-six million cases. The United States has the seventh highest overall cancer rate in the world, according to studies done by the World Health…
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