Healthcare Education
National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month
For the month of November people around the country come together to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s Disease. Did you know, there are over 6 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s Disease? Alzheimer’s disease is not a normal part of aging and the disease gets progressively worse as time goes on. Here are some warning signs someone…
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International Infection Prevention Week
International Infection Prevention Week (IIPW) reminds us that while our industry was turned upside down and continues to be challenged by COVID-19, basic practices to prevent procedure- and surgical site-related infections remain critical to protecting patients and maintaining the reputation of ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) as providers of safe, high-quality care. If you work in…
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Breast Cancer Awareness
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to be observant of our loved ones who may have been diagnosed with Breast Cancer. According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, here are some important facts about breast cancer: This year, an estimated 43,550 women will die from breast cancer in the U.S., and it…
Read MoreMental Illness Awareness Week
Did you know that roughly 1 in 5 American adults suffers from a mental illness? A study of over 90,000 people worldwide found that the stigma of mental illness is one of the top reasons that people don’t receive care. This statistic only keeps growing steadily at an alarming rate. The severity of this…
Read MoreNational Health Center Week
It’s National Health Center Week! This week we’re raising awareness about the accomplishments of America’s health centers over the past five decades. Healthcare professionals, healthcare offices, health centers, and hospitals are crucial community services. They offer support and hope during our most difficult moments. Join us in honoring our healthcare heroes and their hard work…
Read MoreNational Therapeutic Recreation Week
Join us in celebrating National Therapeutic Recreation Week! This week we’re bringing awareness to therapeutic recreation programs and services that can help improve the health and well-being of individuals with physical, mental, and emotional disabilities. Anyone at any age can benefit from exercise and recreational activities. Best of all it doesn’t have to be time-consuming.…
Read MoreUV Safety Month
July is UV Safety Month! This month we’re bringing awareness to the harmful effects of overexposure to UV rays from the sun. In the U.S. UV rays are at their highest intensity during the hours of 10 am and 4 pm. Overexposure from UV rays can cause serious injuries to your eyes and skin. Some…
Read MoreSummer Safety Month
June is Summer Safety Month! We wanted to take this opportunity to raise awareness of the dangers of heat-related illnesses that could occur if precautionary steps are not followed. We advise everyone to stay hydrated and follow simple heat protection steps so that you may remain healthy.
Read MoreNational Nursing Assistants Week
Nursing Assistants play an essential role in the lives of the people in their care. They have several responsibilities including assisting patients and residents with direct care needs. According to the United States Census, Nursing Assistants provide between 80-90% of direct care received by residents in long-term care facilities. We’re taking the time to thank…
Read MoreNational Migraine & Headache Month
National Migraine & Headache Awareness Month is observed in June to recognize those in the headache and migraine communities who work to recognize headache disorder as a neurobiological disease. Migraines impact forty million Americans, and one billion people around the world. Raising awareness of National Migraine & Headache Awareness Month encourages people with chronic headaches…
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