" KARAMU !!! CELEBRATE !!! "
" KARAMU !!!  CELEBRATE !!! "

FEBRUARY IS NATIONAL 

 

     Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
        Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month   is recognized in February to ensure that everyone has the tools to promote safe,        healthy relationships and stand against dating violence. Get involved by sharing the evidence-based teen dating violence prevention model and the teen dating violence prevention resources provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC). Also, be sure to check out  MyHealthfinder resources for tips to share on recognizing signs of relationship violence and talking to your kids about healthy relationships. Finally, use these Healthy People 2030 evidence-based resources to learn about ways to improve adolescent violence in your work. 

 

TALK TO YOUR TEENS!!!TEENS TALK TO OTHER TEENS!!!SHARE YOUR KNOWLEDGE!!!!

MAKE SURE YOUR HEART IS HEALTHY TOO!!

 

 

 

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JANUARY IS NATIONAL GLAUCOMA
AWARENESS MONTH

 

Currently, more than 3 million people in the United States have glaucoma. The National Eye Institute projects this number will reach 4.2 million by 2030, a 58 percent increase.

Glaucoma is called "the sneak thief of sight" since there are no symptoms and once vision is lost, it's permanent. As much as 40% of vision can be lost without a person noticing.

 

Glaucoma is the leading cause of preventable blindness. Moreover, among African American and Latino populations, glaucoma is more prevalent. Glaucoma is 6 to 8 times more common in African Americans than Caucasians. 

 

Over 3 million Americans, and over 60 million people worldwide, have glaucoma. Experts estimate that half of them don’t know they have it. Combined with our aging population, we can see an epidemic of blindness looming if we don’t raise awareness about the importance of regular eye examinations to preserve vision. The World Health Organization estimates that 4.5 million people worldwide are blind due to glaucoma

 

What is Glaucoma?

Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that gradually steal sight without warning. Although the most common forms primarily affect the middle-aged and the elderly, glaucoma can affect people of all ages.

 

Vision loss is caused by damage to the optic nerve. This nerve acts like an electric cable with over a million wires. It is responsible for carrying images from the eye to the brain.

 

There is no cure for glaucoma—yet. However, medication or surgery can slow or prevent further vision loss. The appropriate treatment depends upon the type of glaucoma among other factors. Early detection is vital to stopping the progress of the disease. 

 

Risk Factors

Are you at risk for glaucoma? Those at higher risk include people of African, Asian, and Hispanic descent. Other high-risk groups include people over 60, family members of those already diagnosed, diabetics, and people who are severely nearsighted. Regular eye exams are especially important for those at higher risk for glaucoma and may help to prevent unnecessary vision loss.

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MARCH IS NATIONAL

APRIL  IS NATIONAL

DON'T FORGET ABOUT YOUR LOVE ONES, BE TESTED AND ENCOURAGE THEM TO DO THE SAME

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MAY IS NATIONAL

 

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JUNE IS NATIONAL MEN'S HEALTH MONTH

FOCUSING ON IMPROVING THE LIFESTYES OF MEN BY IMPROVING OVERALL HEATLH, DIET AND EXERCISE. IT IS IMPORTANT TO ENCOURAGE THE MEN IN OUR LIVES TO GET REGULAR CHECKUPS AND BE AWARE OF THE RISKS FOR THEIR AGE, ETHNICITY, AND LIFESTYLE. ENCOURAGE THEM TO KNOW:

  • THEIR PREVENTABLE RISKS
  • LEARN THEIR RISKS FACTORS
  • TO TAKE STEPS TO CREATE HEALTHFUL HABITS
  • SCHEDULE ROUTINE TESTS FOREARLY DETECTION OF DISEASE
  • DOCUMENT THEIR FAMILY HISTORY WITH THEIR DOCTOR

ACCORDING TO THE CENTERS DOE DISEASE CONTROL & PREVENTION (CDC), THE LEADING CAUSES OF DEATH AMONG MEN ARE HEART DISEASE, CANCER, AND ACCIDENTAL DEATH.

SO MEN KNOW THAT WE LOVE YOU AND WANT YOU AROUND THERFORE YOU NEED TO TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF!!

 

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JULY IS NATIONAL

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AUGUST IS NATIONAL

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SEPTEMBER IS NATIONAL

September is Pain Awareness Month in the United States. The American Chronic Pain Association declared this month to “raise public awareness of issues in the area of pain and pain management.” If you suffer from pain see your doctor for a diagnoses'

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OCTOBER IS NATIONAL Breast Cancer Awareness Month

A reminder that there is a gruesome disease that is among us. protect yourself, knowledge is power. When you see pink remember that it is time to think about getting you and yours, (female or male) to the doctor for exams of the breast. Note that 1 in 8 U.S. women and 1 in 1000 U.S. men will develop invasive breast cancer throughout their lifetime, and being proactive in this fight is CRUCIAL. 

GET TESTED!!!!!!

 

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NOVEMBER IS AMERICAN DIABETES AWARENESS

Month

 

Diabetes is more common among African Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, and Asian Americans. Millions of people including you could have diabetes and not know it.

 

Some of the warning signs include extreme thirst, frequent urination, tingling or numbness in hands and feet, and unusual tiredness.

You may feel fine but your lifestyle may not be as healthy as it could be.  Get tested and talk to your doctor about what is happening with you.

 

Take the Diabetes Risk Test!!!

www.diabetes.org/diabetes-basics /prevention/diabetes-risk-test

View this interactive tutorial!!!

www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/diabetesintroduction 

         Contact your local Diabetes Association

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DECEMBER IS NATIONAL AIDS AWARENESS MONTH

GET TESTED

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Please Love yourself!!!!

Check it out!

 

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