The Friday Five – National Women’s Health Week
National Women’s Health Week kicks off on Mother’s Day, May 14, and is celebrated through May 20, 2017. This week’s Friday Five supports this initiative by offering some tips regarding women and health.
2017’s Best & Worst States for Nurses; America’s Oldest Working Nurse
In honor of National Nurses Week the personal-finance website, WalletHub, recently released its report on 2017’s Best & Worst States for Nurses. Find out where your state ranks.
The Friday Five – Get Ready for National Nurses Week
National Nurses Week is May 6 – 12 and the theme is ““Nursing: the Balance of Mind, Body, and Spirit.” This week’s Friday Five is a mini-guide to some of the happenings during National Nurses Week we think should not be missed and also a few things you can do to honor and learn about the nursing profession.
Our Story – Recapping Awareness in April
April was a busy month for celebrations and awareness. We followed the events, news, and tweets throughout each celebration and created our own collection. Check it out.
The Friday Five – National Stress Awareness Month
This week’s Friday Five coincides with the month’s observance, Stress Awareness Month, and seeks to shed some light on the subject and offer some advice on how to handle daily stress and anxiety.
Every Kid Healthy Week: April 24-28, 2017
Follow and join the conversation with #EveryKidHealthy. Every Kid Healthy Week, hosted by Action for Health Kids (@Act4HlthyKids), is an...
AHRQ Works for Public Health
By Sharon Arnold PhD – During National Public Health Week, April 3–9, AHRQ was proud to join those saluting public health professionals who help people live healthier lives. Their efforts are vital to improving the quality and safety of the Nation’s health care.
The Friday Five – National Healthcare Decisions Day
National Healthcare Decisions Day is a way to draw more attention to end of life measures and the resources and mechanisms that are in place to help people. This week’s Friday Five gathers some motivation and tips to help you get started with your own planning and documentation.
Celebrate National Pet Day – It’s Good for Your Health
April 11th is National Pet Day, a time to highlight the unconditional love pets bring to our lives. Those of us who own a pet or two know just how special the relationship can be and if we’re honest we realize it’s probably more take than give. And as we’ve come to realize over the years animals have much more to give than simple companionship.
The Friday Five – World Health Day 4/7
According to the World Health Organization’s latest findings, depression is the leading cause of ill health and disability worldwide. This week’s Friday Five celebrates World Health Day and focuses on the WHO’s campaign, Depression: Let’s Talk.
April is National Minority Health Month
During the month of April the HHS Office of Minority Health leads the observance of National Minority Health Month. According to the OMH, it is a time to raise awareness on issues impacting health disparities and health equity in America.
The Friday Five – National Public Health Week
Each the American Public Health Association brings together communities across the United States to observe National Public Health Week as a time to recognize the contributions of public health and highlight issues that are important to improving our nation.
