Diabetes Awareness Month
November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Every year the American Diabetes Association focuses on a campaign to educate Americans about diabetes. This year in 2022, the ADA’s campaign is “Diabetes Hits Different”.
Chronic Pain
During the month of September, we want to bring awareness to chronic pain. Nearly 20 million Americans experience chronic pain. Chronic pain affects more Americans than diabetes, heart disease and cancer combined. Pain acts as a warning signal that notifies us that there is something wrong with the body. Chronic pain results in disturbed sleep due to pain and physical discomfort which affects the patient’s overall health and well-being.
Therefore, during this month we want to eliminate the stigma associated with chronic pain to improve care for vulnerable patients. We want to focus on these goals:
- Reduce stigma associated with chronic pain
- Reduce barriers to effective pain management.
- Create awareness and a better understanding of chronic pain among patients and healthcare providers.
Participate in Pain Awareness Month by sharing your story and communicating with your doctors about your pain and ways to improve or maintain the treatment. If you have any concerns, please call our office at 301-593-9800 and schedule an appointment with one of our providers.
You Might Also Enjoy...
Breast Cancer Awareness
This month we are spreading awareness on breast cancer. Breast cancer can start in different parts of the breast, but it is important to remember that most breast lumps are benign and not cancerous.
August is National Immunization Awareness Month
In August we are observing National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM). After the past two years, we are all too familiar with vaccinations. We would like to highlight the importance of getting the recommended vaccines including the COVID-19 booster.
July
Healthy People 2030 is focusing on preventing and treating infectious diseases. Therefore, it is imperative that children and at-risk adults get recommended vaccinations to prevent infections such as measles, flu, and hepatitis A and B.
June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month
Alzehimer’s is the 6th leading cause of death in the United States. More than 55 million people in the world live with Alzheimer’s or dementia.
Mental Health Awareness Month
Since the pandemic, we have all gone through a great amount of changes including: disrupted schedules, lack of interactions, and losing loved ones which has affected the mental health of millions.