American indianalaska native woman hiking alone in a forest. In 2016, 4,000 american indians andor alaska natives attempted suicide. The following is a list of notable monthlong observances, recurrent months that are used by various governments, groups and organizations to raise awareness of an issue, commemorate a group or event, or celebrate something. National minority health month 2020 office of minority health. One in 8 people living with hiv in the united states dont know they have it. National health observances stellar benefits group. Oral health is an essential and integral component of overall health throughout life. Check out the 2019 nho calendar archived each month, we feature select national health observances nhos that align with our priorities for improving health across the nation. Below is a selected list of national health observances, holidays, and other special times of year and links to additional information. Odi maintains an online database of diversityrelated observances and events for your outreach efforts.
Join nihbs efforts to raise awareness of public health in indian country. Providing programming resources is one way that the community engagement network cen supports communities with consumer health information and education in order to increase health literacy and raise awareness of the nih all of. It is a time to observe its maritime heritage, to honor those who served as merchant mariners, and to recognize the benefits of the maritime industry. Tips to plan a national health observance each national health observance nho presents an opportunity to educate the public, energize coworkers and community members, and promote healthy behaviors. Lets take some time to celebrate these two annual observances by highlighting multicultural health information resources from the national library of medicine nlm. Federalnational holidays 11 local holidays 73 important observances 14 common observances 36 other observances 28 local observances 38 seasons 4 clock change dates 2 worldwide observances 32 united nations observances 2 major christian 6 more christian 20 major jewish 6 more jewish 16 major muslim 7 major. Cdc identifies potential risk of zika virus transmission since june 15, 2016.
Red fox james, a blackfeet indian, rode horseback from state to state to get endorsements from 24. The alaska environmental health association aeha is an organization for professionals working in the. Office of minority health resource center toll free. Project directors partnered and taught each other how to celebrate an awareness month. Aids in american indians and alaska natives, see the trends in indian health pdf. Tips to plan a national health observance each national health observance nho presents an opportunity to educate the public, energize coworkers and. The purpose of mens health month is to increase the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys. Mental health month acl administration for community living.
Individuals considering online mph programs in alaska can use their degrees to address issues the state is facing and will continue to face in coming years. For more information on race and hispanic origin classification please see the technical notes section of deaths. Use them to help promote workplace wellness for you, or your company. Public health alerts archive national indian health board. Ha2030 state health assessment alaska department of health. Partnering to educate englishlanguage learners in alaska. At the invitation of the alaska department of health and social services and the alaska area native health service of the indian health service, the national institute for occupational safety and health niosh division of safety research in morgantown, west virginia established the alaska field station afs in anchorage, alaska on august 15.
National healthrelated and other observances 2016 this is a listing of select healthrelated and other observances for 2016. National recovery month every september, since 1999. In observance of nphw, public health clinics in ketchikan and kodiak, alaska, welcomed the community to attend their open house events. National health observances for november bringing health. Annual physicals are free with your health insurance. Publications alaska department of health state of alaska.
National health observances national birth defects prevention awareness month. Federal register nonsubsistence take of wildlife, and. The alaska scorecard for 2016, which is produced by the alaska department of health and social. Nearly 44 million american adults, and millions of children, experience mental health conditions each year, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and posttraumatic stress. Mhas theme for mental health month 2016 is life with a mental. National great outdoors month american recreation coalition 202. Jan 01, 2020 national womens health week may 1016 national stuttering awareness week may 1117 mecfs and fibromyalgia international awareness day 2020 may 12 food allergy awareness week may 12. Online communities allow you to share information with and emotionally support others facing similar con cerns about a health issue. Positive trends in alaska the percentage of alaska children exposed to secondhand smoke in the home decreased from % in 2004 to 2. You can help change this spread the word about national hiv testing day on june 27. The following is a list of notable monthlong observances, recurrent months that are used by.
The project represents an opportunity to keep your coalition engaged while you work the spf. Feb 16 tuesday elizabeth peratrovich day local observance alaska feb 28 sunday linus pauling day local observance oregon mar 1 tuesday st. American indian and alaska native aian servicemembers and veterans 2017 this report uses data from the 2017 american community survey public use microdata sample to report data concerning the demographics, socioeconomic status, and health characteristics of aian servicemembers and veterans. Microsoft word 115371nho 2016monthly summary ready to upload author. Nhos are special days, weeks, or months dedicated to raising awareness about important health topics. Leading causes of deathfemales by race and hispanic origin. Odi maintains an online database of diversityrelated conferences, observances, and other learning opportunities. Data from the united health foundation show that, thanks to a recent smoking cessation campaign, smoking has decreased 12% in adults.
National mens health week th 19th centers for disease control and prevention 800. In addition these are special days and weeks in november, 17 great american smokeout, 19 international survivors of suicide day, 20 26 gastroesophageal reflux disease awareness week and 24 national family health history day. National health observances and multicultural health. Alaska oral health plan 20122016 alaska oral health plan 20122016 3 the mouth is vital to everyday life.
Overview of holidays and many observances in united states during the year 2020. National minority health month active and healthy april 2020. Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social wellbeing. As the annual celebration became popular around the country, jarvis became the driving force behind mothers day and asked members of congress to set aside a. Even better news for you is that the national library of medicine nlm, national institutes of health nih, and the middle atlantic region mar are here to help. Partnering to educate englishlanguage learners in alaska on. In 2018, the niosh western states division joined the anchorage health literacy collaborative, with the hope of incorporating a worker safety and health perspective into broader discussions on health literacy johnson, 2019. Reports national center for veterans analysis and statistics. Alaska suicide toxicology project summary, 20152017. Mayjune 2016 volume 2, issue 2 quick fact among hispanic and african american teens, dropping the national teen birth rate to an alltime low since 2006.
Discover the health observances and awareness programs running through september 2019. Educate and energize your coworkers with national health observances nhos. The alaska literacy program alp and the university of alaska brought together public, business, and nonprofit. Physical activity guidelines for americans link to guidelines pdf. These observances may provide earned media opportunities. According to health data released by the united health foundation, alaskans enjoy high per capita health funding and a low prevalence of diabetes, yet obesity and violent crimes are on the rise. Take time to check into health resources that may help you with your healthcare needs. May 8, 2016 anna jarvis organized the first mothers day observances in grafton, w. Use this calendar to increase your awareness of important health issues and select certain months, weeks, or days to highlight with your employees.
Health publications statewide opioid action plan 20182022 alaska opioid response 20172018. Alaska natives aian have the highest rates of suicide of any racialethnic group in the united states. You have an opportunity to help to create a community of health at your library, school, or organization by promoting national health observances nhos. It is how we communicate our thoughts, our mood and our dreams.
Educational materials given as examples are not intended to be exhaustive. Even better news for you is that the national library of medicine nlm, national institutes of health nih, and the. Movember november events to raise awareness and funds for mens health. Protecting children from secondhand smoke exposure in alaska. National maritime day national maritime day is annually observed in the united states on may 22. National health observances health observances are days, weeks, or months devoted to promoting particular health concerns. Each year, cardiovascular diseases claim the lives of nearly half. See national health observances calendar for additional information. This content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the national institutes of health. Access the 2016 national health observances calendar. Leading causes of deathfemales by race and hispanic. Hss publications alaska department of health and social. Alaskas department of public health is actively working to introduce public health initiatives to the state, and their efforts are working. The va northwest health network visn 20 includes the states of alaska, washington, oregon, most of the state of idaho, and one county each in montana and california.
This month gives health care providers, policy makers, the media, and others an opportunity to motivate men and boys to seek routine medical advice and early treatment for. It serves to nourish our bodies as we take in water and nutrients. Jun 15, 2016 at the invitation of the alaska department of health and social services and the alaska area native health service of the indian health service, the national institute for occupational safety and health niosh division of safety research in morgantown, west virginia established the alaska field station afs in anchorage, alaska on august 15. Alaska facts and figures 20162018 drug overdose mortality alaska violent death reporting system suicide death update. Promote national nutrition month in march, provide healthy heart tips for american heart month in may, or hand out educational materials for cholesterol education month in september. February is black history month and march is womens history month. Healthy alaskans 2020 and 2030 is a partnership between the alaska. The ha2020 website needs revisions to include a ha2020 event calendar. American indian and alaska native aian servicemembers and veterans 2017 this report uses data from the 2017 american community survey public use microdata sample to report data concerning the demographics, socioeconomic status, and health characteristics of aian servicemembers and veterans key statistics by veteran status and period of service this demographic and socioeconomic. This calendar lists selected health observances for 2008 in three ways. The month of june is designated as mens health month. National health observances nhos are special days, weeks, or months dedicated to raising awareness about important health topics. National women and girls hivaids awareness day march 10. These observances differ from federal holidays in that federal employees only receive a day free from work on holidays, not observances.
What is the origin of sobriety awareness month in alaska. Nov 04, 2019 in 2018, the niosh western states division joined the anchorage health literacy collaborative, with the hope of incorporating a worker safety and health perspective into broader discussions on health literacy johnson, 2019. United states federal observances are days, weeks, months, or other periods designated by the united states congress for the commemoration or other observance of various events, activities, or topics. The national network of libraries of medicine nnlm provides resources for public libraries that align with national health observances throughout the calendar year. Cervical cancer is preventablevaccinate early, pap test regularly, and hpv test when recommended. Department of health and human services provides a yearly calendar that includes most health awareness months, weeks, and days. National health observances 2017 2017 wellness calendars. Celebrate national 5 a day month in september by inviting employees to a brown bag seminar. Monthlong observances childrens dental health month national heart month american wise health care consumer month national weeklong observances 39 perianesthesia nurse awareness week 915 cardiac rehabilitation week national 915 cardiovascular professionals week 915 sepsis survivor week 1421 nccdp alzheimers disease and. It is a time to observe its maritime heritage, to honor those who served as merchant mariners, and to recognize the benefits of the.
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