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Hemochromatosis Screening Awareness Month

2006-07-12T19:30:00.000-07:00

The American Hemochromatosis Society (AHS) is a non profit 501(c)3 health organization dedicated to increasing awareness about HH. You may become a member or make a tax deductible donation through AHS secure web site or mail. Donations may be made to honor the memory of a friend or loved one or to honor someone who is living, such as the doctor who diagnosed you and saved your life from hemochromatosis.

Read more about the... American Hemochromatosis Society

National Minority Donor Awareness Day

2006-07-31T17:01:00.000-07:00

August 1st

The mission of the National Minority Organ and Tissue Transplant Education Program, (MOTTEP®) is to decrease the number and rate of ethnic minority Americans needing organ and tissue transplants.

Read more about the... National Minority Organ and Tissue Transplant Education Program

Lung Cancer Awareness Month

2005-11-03T11:10:00.000-08:00

Lung Cancer Awareness Month (LCAM) is a national campaign dedicated to increasing attention to lung cancer issues. By organizing rallies, distributing educational material, holding fund-raising events, contacting Congress, and speaking to the media, those involved in LCAM bring much-needed support and attention to a disease that each year kills more people than breast, prostate, colon and pancreas cancers combined.

For more information, please visit... The Lung Cancer Alliance

Take a Loved One to the Doctor's Day

2006-09-13T20:52:00.000-07:00

September 20th

Scheduled for the third Tuesday of each September, Take a Loved One for a Checkup Day encourages individuals to take charge of their health by visiting a health professional (doctor, nurse, dentist, nurse practitioner, physician assistant or other health provider), making an appointment for a visit, attending a health event in the community or helping a friend, neighbor or family member do the same.

Read more about... Closing the Health Gap

National Reye's Syndrome Week

2006-09-13T20:50:00.000-07:00

September 17th-23rd

Reye's Syndrome, a deadly disease, strikes swiftly and can attack any child or adult without warning. All body organs are affected, with the liver and brain suffering most seriously. While the cause and cure remain unknown, research has established a link between Reye’s Syndrome and the use of aspirin and other salicylate-containing medications. In 1974, the National Reye's Syndrome Foundation was incorporated, becoming the first citizen group to generate a concerted, organized lay movement to eradicate Reye's Syndrome.

Read more about the... National Reye's Syndrome Foundation

National Rehabilitation Week

2006-09-13T20:49:00.000-07:00

September 17th-23rd

The National Rehabilitation Awareness Foundation's mission is to educate people about the benefits and impact of rehabilitation; develop programs which aim to increase opportunities for the nearly 50 million Americans with disabilities, and help those who are disabled live up to their fullest potential.

Read more about the... National Rehabilitation Awareness Foundationr

Medic Alert Month

2006-08-14T19:07:00.000-07:00

The MedicAlert Foundation is a non-profit healthcare informatics organization dedicated to providing services worldwide to our members that protect and save lives.

Read more about the... MedicAlert Foundation

National Night Out: America's Night Out Against Crime

2006-07-31T16:59:00.000-07:00

August 1st

The National Association of Town Watch (NATW) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the development and promotion of organized, law enforcement-affiliated crime and drug prevention programs. Members include: Neighborhood, Crime, Community, Town and Block Watch Groups; law enforcement agencies; state and regional crime prevention associations; and a variety of businesses, civic groups and concerned individuals working to make their communities safer places in which to live and work.

Read more about the... National Association of Town Watch

Eye Injury Prevention and UV Safety Month

2006-07-07T16:47:00.000-07:00

The American Academy of Ophthalmology is the largest national membership association of Eye M.D.s... ophthalmologists and medical doctors who provide comprehensive eye care, including medical, surgical and optical care. More than 90 percent of practicing U.S. Eye M.D.s are Academy members, and the Academy has more than 7,000 international members.

Read more about the... American Academy of Ophthalmology

National Therapeutic Recreation Week

2006-07-05T14:32:00.000-07:00

July 9th-15th

You're a park professional. An urban planner. A concerned citizen. Why is the National Recreation and Park Association important to you? Because parks and recreation is important to you. For more than 100 years, NRPA has been the voice advocating the significance of making parks, open space, and recreational opportunities available to all Americans.

Read more about the... National Recreation and Park Association

HIV Testing Day: June 27th

2006-06-19T13:23:00.000-07:00

Founded in 1983, the National Association of People with AIDS is a non-profit membership organization that advocates on behalf of all people living with HIV and AIDS in order to end the pandemic and the human suffering caused by HIV/AIDS.

Read more about the... National Association of People with AIDS

Helen Keller Deaf-Blind Awareness Week

2006-06-16T16:51:00.000-07:00

Helen Keller Deaf-Blind Awareness Week
June 25th-July 1st

For over 110 years, Helen Keller Services for the Blind (HKSB) has been a pioneer in the field of blindness rehabilitation. Their mission is to help individuals of all ages and degrees of blindness to live as independently as possible within their own communities. Headquartered in Brooklyn, the agency has two additional rehabilitation sites on Long Island.

Read more about the... Helen Keller Services for the Blind

National Suicide Awareness Week: May 4th-10th

2006-05-03T13:28:00.000-07:00

In any given year in the Unites States, approximately 30,000 individuals die by their own hands and thousands more attempt suicide. To combat this, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Center for Mental Health Services, is launching the National Suicide Prevention Initiative (NSPI). NSPI is a collaborative, multi project initiative designed to incorporate best practices and research toward reducing the incidence of suicide nationwide.

Read more about the... Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Petfinder.com Foundation Welcomed As New Beneficiary of 'Click To Give' Site

2005-11-30T23:05:00.000-08:00

The Animal Rescue Site and the Petfinder.com Foundation have joined forces to connect rescued animals with families everywhere. Petfinder.com Foundation becomes the newest non-profit partner in The Animal Rescue Site's family of charitable organizations working to foster pet adoption and serve shelter animals.

With recent natural disasters such as Hurricane Katrina and the ensuing displacement and injury of pets, Petfinder.com has become the critical link for those searching for lost animals and others looking to adopt rescued pets. The Petfinder.com Foundation will use money provided by clicks on The Animal Rescue Site to provide care for rescued animals and 9,000 shelter partners. What's more is The Animal Rescue Site will now offer Petfinder.com branded merchandise along with its wide array of products and as always, a portion of all sales benefits animals in need.

National Arthritis Month

2006-05-03T13:30:00.000-07:00

The Arthritis Foundation is the only national not-for-profit organization that supports the more than 100 types of arthritis and related conditions with advocacy, programs, services and research.

Read more about the... Arthritis Foundation

North American Occupational Safety and Health Week: May 4th-10th

2006-05-03T13:29:00.000-07:00

Founded in 1911, the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) is the oldest and largest professional safety organization. Its more than 30,000 members manage, supervise and consult on safety, health, and environmental issues in industry, insurance, government and education.

Read more about the... American Society of Safety Engineers

Childhood Depression Awareness Day: May 4th

2006-05-03T13:27:00.000-07:00

The National Mental Health Association is the country's oldest and largest nonprofit organization addressing all aspects of mental health and mental illness. With more than 340 affiliates nationwide, NMHA works to improve the mental health of all Americans, especially the 54 million people with mental disorders, through advocacy, education, research and service.

Read more about the... National Mental Health Association

National Anxiety Disorders Screening Day: May 3rd

2006-05-03T13:24:00.000-07:00

Freedom From Fear is a national not-for-profit mental health advocacy association founded in 1984 by Mary Guardino. Ms. Guardino founded FFF as an outgrowth of her own personal experiences of suffering with anxiety and depressive illnesses for more than 25 years. The mission of FFF is to impact, in a positive way, the lives of all those affected by anxiety, depressive and related disorders through advocacy, education, research and community support.

Read more about... Freedom From Fear

National Youth Sports Safety Month

2006-04-17T21:59:00.000-07:00

The National Youth Sports Safety Foundation, Inc. (NYSSF) is a national non-profit, educational organization dedicated to reducing the number and severity of injuries youth sustain in sports and fitness activities. The Foundation is the only organization in the country solely dedicated to this objective.

Read more about the... National Youth Sports Safety Foundation

National Sexually Transmitted Diseases Awareness Month

2006-04-17T21:58:00.000-07:00

The American Social Health Association is recognized by the public, patients, providers and policy makers for developing and delivering accurate, medically reliable information about STDs. Public and college health clinics across the US order ASHA educational pamphlets and books to give to clients and students. Community-based organizations depend on ASHA, too, to help communicate about risk, transmission, prevention, testing and treatment.

Read more about the... American Social Health Association

National Occupational Therapy Month

2006-04-17T21:58:00.000-07:00

The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) is the nationally recognized professional association of approximately 35,000 occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, and students of occupational therapy. Practitioners work with people experiencing health problems such as stroke, spinal cord injuries, cancer, congenital conditions, developmental problems, and mental illness. Occupational therapy helps people regain, develop, and build skills that are essential for independent functioning, health, and well-being.

Read more about the... American Occupational Therapy Association

National Child Abuse Prevention Month

2006-04-17T21:57:00.000-07:00

Prevent Child Abuse America is committed to promoting legislation, policies and programs that help to prevent child abuse and neglect, support healthy childhood development, and strengthen families.

Read more about... Prevent Child Abuse America

National Autism Awareness Month

2006-04-17T21:56:00.000-07:00

Improving the lives of all affected by autism. Autism Society of America (ASA) is the leading voice and resource of the entire autism community in education, advocacy, services, research and support. ASA, a chapter and member-based organization, is committed to meaningful participation and self-determination in all aspects of life for individuals on the autism spectrum and their families. ASA accomplishes its ongoing mission through close collaboration with a successful network of chapters, members, supporters and organizations.

Read more about the... Autism Society of America

April is Counseling Awareness Month

2006-03-31T23:21:00.000-08:00

Counseling Awareness Month

The American Counseling Association is a not-for-profit, professional and educational organization that is dedicated to the growth and enhancement of the counseling profession. Founded in 1952, ACA is the world's largest association exclusively representing professional counselors in various practice settings. By providing leadership training, publications, continuing education opportunities, and advocacy services to nearly 52,000 members, ACA helps counseling professionals develop their skills and expand their knowledge base.

Read more about the... American Counseling Association

April is Cancer Control Month

2006-03-31T23:20:00.000-08:00

Cancer Control Month

The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service.

Read more about the... American Cancer Society