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”.
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. This July, we would like to spread awareness on Hepatitis. Hepatitis B is preventable by the Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) and is the leading cause of cirrhosis and liver cancer.
Hepatitis is a global epidemic that can affect anyone, worldwide. One can contract this disease through the following ways:
- Blood contact
- Sexual intercourse
- Mother to child transmission
It is important to get tested because roughly 90% of people who have hepatitis are unaware that they are infected. Over half of the world’s newborns do not receive the HBV vaccine within 24 hours of birth to prevent mother-to-child transmission which is why testing is so important for prevention. If you have any concerns or believe you are at risk for hepatitis B, please schedule an appointment with one of our physicians at 301-593-9800.
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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.
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.
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.
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.