Social: #SharetheFacts #ThisIsSkinCancer

Twitter: @SkinCancerOrg

Facebook: @SkinCancerFoundation

Instagram: @SkinCancerOrg

LinkedIn: The Skin Cancer Foundation

Website: https://www.skincancer.org/get-involved/skin-cancer-awareness-month

Skin Cancer Awareness Month is a time for us to speak up about the dangers of skin cancer, share the facts and help save lives. There are so many ways for you to get involved!

With over 5 million cases diagnosed in the United States each year, skin cancer is America’s most common cancer. Fortunately, skin cancer is also one of the most preventable forms of cancer. About 90 percent of nonmelanoma skin cancers and 85 percent of melanoma cases are associated with exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun. By sharing facts about the dangers of unprotected exposure and encouraging people to check their skin for warning signs, we can and will save lives.

We can’t do this work alone.

Social: #AutismAcceptanceMonth, #Autism, #CelebrateDifferences

Twitter: @AutismSociety

Facebook: @AutismSociety

Instagram: @autismsociety

Website: www.autism-society.org

In 1970, the Autism Society launched an ongoing nationwide effort to promote autism awareness and assure that all affected by autism are able to achieve the highest quality of life possible. In 1972, the Autism Society launched the first annual National Autistic Children’s week, which evolved into Autism Acceptance Month (AAM). This April, we continue our efforts to spread awareness, promote acceptance, and ignite change.

The Autism Society of America, the nation’s oldest leading grassroots autism organization, is proud to celebrate Autism Acceptance Month in April 2021 with its “Celebrate Differences” campaign. Designed to build a better awareness of the signs, symptoms, and realities of autism, #CelebrateDifferences focuses on providing information and resources for communities to be more aware of autism, promote acceptance, and be more inclusive in everyday life.

Social: #DistractedDrivingAwarenessMonth #JustDrive

Twitter: @NSCsafety

Instagram: @nationalsafetycouncil

Facebook: @NatlSafetyCouncil

Website: https://www.nsc.org/road-safety/get-involved/distracted-driving-awareness-month

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month and new NSC estimates show that our roads are the most dangerous they’ve been in years; on a typical day, eight people are killed and hundreds more are injured in distraction-affected crashes. Your workers face distracted driving risks on every trip, from the driveway to the parking lot and back home again.

Social: #NMHM2022 #BoostYourCommunity

Twitter: @MinorityHealth

Facebook: @minorityhealth

Instagram: @minorityhealth

Website: https://www.minorityhealth.hhs.gov/nmhm/

Every April, the HHS Office of Minority Health (OMH) observes National Minority Health Month to highlight the importance of improving the health of racial and ethnic minorities and reducing health disparities.

Social: #AwarenessPlusAction #PGAM

Twitter: @NCPGambling

Facebook: @NCPG.org

Website: www.npgaw.org

PGAM is a grassroots campaign that depends on the participation of NCPG state Affiliate, organizational and individual members, state health agencies, gambling companies, recovery groups and a wide range of healthcare organizations and providers. Groups across America hold conferences, air Public Service Announcements, provide counselor trainings, host health screening days, run social media campaigns and many other activities to increase public awareness of problem gambling and the availability of prevention, treatment and recovery services.

The 2021 PGAM theme is “Awareness + Action” #AwarenessPlusAction #PGAM

The goals of this national campaign are:

To increase public awareness of problem gambling and the availability of prevention, treatment & recovery services.

To encourage healthcare providers to screen clients for problem gambling.

Social: #StopCancerB4ItStarts

Twitter: @preventcancer

Instagram: @preventcancer

Facebook: @preventcancer

Website: preventcancer.org/our-work/colorectal-cancer-awareness-month/

When we think of March, we think of winter ending, the sun shining and warm weather on its way, but we should also think about National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Colorectal cancer remains the second leading cause of cancer deaths. This March, let’s raise awareness for the preventive actions we can take to fight this disease.

Fifteen years ago, the Prevent Cancer Foundation recognized a need to raise awareness and funding for colorectal cancer. Our first step was to lead the charge to pass a resolution designating March as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in the U.S. Senate, U.S. House and White House. March 2000 became the first National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and with 58 other partners, the Prevent Cancer Foundation launched a major public awareness campaign coining the phrase ‘Preventable, Treatable, Beatable.’

What is Colorectal Cancer?

Colorectal cancer is cancer of the colon or the rectum. It develops from polyps, grape-like growths that can form on the colon or rectum lining, that can grow cancerous over time. With timely screenings, colorectal cancer is highly preventable because polyps can be found and removed before they become cancerous.

Social: #SaveYourVisionMonth

Twitter: @AOAConnect

Facebook: @American.Optometric.Association

Website: www.aoa.org 

Still, each March during Save Your Vision Month (SYVM), we amp up our message to the public: Regular, in-person, comprehensive eye examinations, performed by doctors of optometry, are essential to your health. It's a message that never gets old, even after more than 90 years of the observance we founded.

Social: #BDAM #BleedingDisordersAwarenessMonth #RedTieChallenge

Twitter: @NHF_Hemophilia

Instagram: @nhf_hemophilia

Facebook: @NationalHemophiliaFoundation

Website: www.hemophilia.org/Events-Educational-Programs, https://redtiecampaign.org/

Support & Celebrate

March is nationally recognized as Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month. Join NHF in celebrating and honoring the bleeding disorders community. In 2016, thanks to NHF's advocacy efforts, March was officially designated as Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month.

What originally started as the Red Tie Challenge has grown and evolved into a month-long celebration of the bleeding disorders community. During Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month, we invite members, friends, and supporters of the bleeding disorders community to join us in raising critical awareness and funds to improve the lives of those diagnosed with a bleeding disorder.

Social: #CheerleaderSafetyMonth

Twitter: @CheerSafe

Facebook: @USACheer

Instagram: @usa_cheer

Website: www.cheersafe.org/about/national-cheerleading-safety-month

March is National Cheerleading Safety Month. It is an opportunity each year to spread the word about cheerleading safety and an opportunity for us to put a spotlight on the core responsibilities of keeping athletes safe.

USA Cheer will utilize media and social channels to highlight a different theme each week of March to reinforce these priorities of athlete protection, head injury prevention, skill safety & injury prevention, and overall program safety.

At the end of the month, we will challenge everyone to take the icheersafe pledge, pledging to do their part for overall athlete safety.

We begin Tuesday, March 1 with a request to pledge to cheer safely by taking the iCheerSafe pledge.

Social: #EndometriosisAwarenessMonth #LetsEndoThePain

Twitter: @EndoAssn

Facebook: @EndoAssn

Instagram: @endometriosisasssociation

Website: https://endometriosisassn.org/endometriosis-awareness-month-2021

Ending the pain for millions of women and teens

Endometriosis is a puzzling disease that affects our hormones, our immune system (the system that fights germs and cancer), and the digestive tract (the system involved in the breakdown and absorption of our food).

The name comes from the word “endometrium” which is the tissue that lines the inside of the uterus. Each month, or cycle, this tissue builds up and sheds, causing the normal bleeding experienced during the period. With endometriosis, tissue like this is found outside of the uterus in other areas of the body, such as the abdomen, intestines, bladder, and other places. In these other locations, the tissue develops into what are called “growths” or “implants.”

Like the lining of the uterus, endometriosis growths usually respond to the hormones of the menstrual cycle. They can build up tissue and shed each cycle causing bleeding.

The result of this bleeding and the immune problems that are part of endo are the formation of scar tissue, pain, and other complications.

Social: #TrisomyAwareness

Twitter: @Trisomy_SOFT

Instagram: @trisomy_soft

Facebook: @Trisomy18.Trisomy13.Awareness.SOFTrelatedDisorders

Website: https://trisomy.org/tam/

Every March our SOFT community celebrates Trisomy Awareness Month. March is the 3rd month of the year so it seems fitting that it would be the month chosen to bring awareness and education to Trisomy conditions, celebrate our children who are beating the odds and remember our sweet Angels who left us far too soon.

The message we deliver is not simply what a Trisomy is and how it can affect our children. The message we share and celebrate is how loved our children are regardless of how long they are with us. We show how much a vital part of our families they are; what sweet, loving, vibrant individuals they are; and what a hole is left in our hearts and families when we have to say goodbye.

To help families create awareness, SOFT has designed some items to help you. Reach out to your medical professionals, schools and communities to educate let them know that your child is not just a condition or a label. We are Trisomy Strong.

Social: #NationalNutritionMonth

Twitter: @eatright

Facebook: @EatRightNutrition

Instagram: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Website: https://www.eatright.org/food/resources/national-nutrition-month

National Nutrition Month®

National Nutrition Month® is an annual campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. During the month of March, everyone is invited to learn about making informed food choices and developing healthful eating and physical activity habits.

This year's theme is "Personalize Your Plate." There is no one-size-fits-all approach to nutrition and health. We are all unique with different bodies, goals, backgrounds and tastes! And a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist can tailor a healthful eating plan that is as special as you are.

• Wednesday, March 3 at 12 p.m. CT/ 1 p.m. ET

Twitter chat hosted by @eatright using #NNMchat

• Wednesday, March 10 at 12 p.m. CT/ 1 p.m. ET

  Twitter chat hosted by @eatrightPRO using #NNMchat

• Wednesday, March 10

  Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day commemorates the dedication of RDNs and NDTRs as advocates for advancing the nutrition status of Americans and people around the world.

• Wednesday, March 17 at 12 p.m. CT/ 1 p.m. ET

  Twitter chat hosted by @foodnutrimag using #NNMchat

• Wednesday, March 24 at 12 p.m. CT/ 1 p.m. ET

  Twitter chat hosted by @kidseatright using #NNMchat

Social: #WorkplaceEyeWellness

Twitter: @aao_ophth

Facebook: @AmericanAcademyofOphthalmology

Website: aao.org/eyesmart 

Each year, nearly 25,000 Americans visit the emergency room due to a workplace eye injury. During Workplace Eye Wellness Month this March, the American Academy of Ophthalmology reminds employers and workers about the importance of wearing certified and approved eye protection.

Social: #NationalKidneyMonth

Twitter: @nkf

Facebook: @nationalkidneyfoundation

Instagram: @nationalkidneyfoundation

Website: www.kidney.org/content/national-kidney-month

The National Kidney Foundation is the leading organization in the U.S. dedicated to the awareness, prevention and treatment of kidney disease for hundreds of thousands of healthcare professionals, millions of patients and their families, and tens of millions of Americans at risk.

The problem

Medicare alone spends $87 billion caring for individuals with kidney disease.

Why? Most people don't know anything about their kidneys and how important they are to their health, even the 37 million people who have kidney disease. If caught early, kidney disease can be slowed or even stopped.

Social: #SocialWorkMonth #SWMonth2022 #RightTimeforSocialWork

Twitter: @nasw

Facebook: @naswsocialworkers

Instagram: @naswsocialworkers

LinkedIn: National Association of Social Workers - NASW's Official Group

Website: https://www.socialworkers.org/News/Social-Work-Month

Social Work Month in March is a time to celebrate the great profession of social work.

The theme for Social Work Month 2022 is The Time is Right for Social Work.

During Social Work Month take time to learn more about the many positive contributions of the profession, and use the items in our toolkit to celebrate all the social workers you know.

For more information on the toolkit, email media@socialworkers.org.

Social: #BlackHistoryMonth

Twitter: @ASALH

Facebook: @ASALH.BlackHistory

Instagram: @asalh_bhm

Website: https://asalh.org/

Thus, let us think of Black History Month the way our nation honors its greatest moments and greatest people. Let us appreciate Black History Month in a similar way—as when our government sets aside a month or day, thereby giving it a special meaning for all Americans. No one should think that Black History is confined to the month of February, when evidence to the contrary appears everywhere and in every month. Thanks to the pioneering work of Woodson and ASALH, information on the contributions of persons of African descent to our nation and world is currently taught in universities and in many K-12 schools. Black History is featured in television documentaries and in local and national museums. It is conveyed through literature, the visual arts, and music. The great lives and material culture of Black History can be seen in national park sites and in the preservation of historic homes, buildings, and even cemeteries. Black History Month is not a token. It is a special tribute—a time of acknowledgement, of reflection, and inspiration—that comes to life in real and ongoing activities throughout the year, just as the work of ASALH has for 106 years steadily asserted both racial pride and the centrality of race and the black experience to the American narrative and heritage.

Social: #SafeToysandCelebrationsMonth

Twitter: @AcademyEyeSmart @aao_ophth

Facebook: @AcademyEyeSmart @AmericanAcademyofOphthalmology

Website: https://www.aao.org/eye-health

The American Academy of Ophthalmology urges parents to avoid buying toys that can cause serious eye injuries, even blindness. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission an estimated 251,700 toy-related injuries were treated in U.S. hospital emergency rooms in 2017. Almost half of those incidents were injuries to the head. Unfortunately, most of these injuries happen to children under age 15. It's important to think about the safety of any gift you're giving, especially if it's a gift for a child.

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Social: #LungCancer #LCAM

Twitter: @LungAssociation

Facebook: @lungusa

Website: https://www.lung.org/

Lung cancer is the nation’s leading cause of cancer deaths, and every year 806 Delaware residents are diagnosed with the disease. During Lung Cancer Awareness Month, the American Lung Association’s LUNG FORCE initiative is highlighting the new availability of a lifesaving tool – lung cancer screening.

One reason why lung cancer is so deadly is because by the time you have symptoms, it may already have spread and become more difficult to treat. Lung cancer screening with a low-dose CT scan is a powerful tool to diagnose lung cancer in individuals who are at high risk at an early stage, when it is much more likely to be curable. An estimated 9 million Americans are considered at high risk for lung cancer, and if only half of those at high risk were screened, more than 15,000 could be saved. Despite this lifesaving opportunity, fewer than 5 percent of high-risk Americans have been screened for lung cancer.

Social: #BladdersMatter

Twitter: @UrologyCareFdn

Facebook: @UrologyCareFoundation

Website: https://www.urologyhealth.org/media-center/bladder-health-month-2020

November is National Bladder Health Month!

We’re tipping off for Bladder Health Month! Don’t sit on the sidelines – here you can easily access a variety of resources on different bladder health conditions. Each week, the Foundation will be highlighting different bladder conditions.

Social: #COPD #lunghealth

Twitter: @LungAssociation

Facebook: @lungusa

Website: https://www.lung.org/lung-health-and-diseases/lung-disease-lookup/copd/

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema, is a long-term lung disease that makes it hard to breathe. The disease affects millions of Americans and is the third leading cause of disease-related death in the U.S. The good news is COPD is often preventable and treatable. Here you'll find information, resources and tools to help you understand COPD, manage treatment and lifestyle changes, find support and take action.

Social: #EyeHealth #Diabetic #EyeDisease

Twitter: @AcademyEyeSmart @aao_ophth

Facebook: @AcademyEyeSmart @AmericanAcademyofOphthalmology

Website: https://www.aao.org/eye-health

People with diabetes are more likely to develop blinding eye diseases, such as diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma and cataracts. Yet recent studies have revealed low awareness of the issue among ethnicities at higher risk for diabetes. With the findings signaling that many Americans may not be defending themselves against diabetes-related vision loss, the American Academy of Ophthalmology encourages those with diabetes to take proactive steps to protect their vision.

Social: #EverydayReality #ConnectedForLife #AmericanDiabetesMonth #Diabetes

Twitter: @AmDiabetesAssn

Facebook: @AmericanDiabetesAssociation

Website: https://www.diabetes.org/community/american-diabetes-month

No matter where you are in your fight, here’s where you need to be.

Whether you’ve been newly diagnosed, have been fighting against type 1 or type 2 diabetes for a while, or are helping a loved one, you’ve come to the right place. This is the start of gaining a deeper understanding of how you can live a healthier life—with all the tools, health tips, and food ideas you need. Wherever you’re at with this disease, know that you have options and that you don’t have to be held back. You can still live your best life. All you have to do is take action and stick with it.

Social: #HealthLiteracy

Twitter: @iha_the

Facebook: @IHAhealthliteracy

Website: https://www.healthliteracymonth.org/

For more than 20 years, October has been recognized as Health Literacy Month. Health Literacy Month is a time of international observance when hospitals, health centers, literacy programs, libraries, social service agencies, businesses, professional associations, govern­ment agencies, consumer alliances, and many other groups can work collaboratively to integrate and expand the mission of health literacy.

Social: #NMLM

Twitter: @MedLibAssn

Facebook: @MedicalLibraryAssn

Website: https://www.mlanet.org/

The work of medical librarians should be recognized throughout the year, but October is our official month of observance and celebration. Be sure to take some time, during this month especially, to illustrate to those in your institution your value and the positive impact of having a health sciences information professional on staff.