Friday Five – Men’s Health Month
June is Men’s Health Month. This week’s Friday Five looks at ways for men to keep healthy this month and all year long.
The First Behavioral Health Recovery Innovation Challenge
The Department of Health and Human Services, through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, is announcing its first-ever behavioral health Recovery Innovation Challenge.
Friday Five – Don’t Fry Day
The National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention has designated the Friday before Memorial Day as “Don’t Fry Day” to encourage sun safety awareness and to remind everyone to protect their skin while enjoying the outdoors. Our Friday Five provides facts, tips and information to help readers stay safe while basking in the summer sun.
AMA Marks 175th Anniversary
The American Medical Association marked its 175th anniversary, kicking off a celebration to highlight “When Medicine Meets the Moment” through the end of 2022. Since its founding on May 7, 1847, the AMA has been the physicians’ powerful ally in patient care and an unrivaled force promoting the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health.
Friday Five – Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Month and this week’s Friday Five spotlights organizations providing resources and services for coping with depression or anxiety during the COVID-19 global pandemic.
International Nurses Day
International Nurses Day is celebrated around the world every May 12, the anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth and is led by the International Council of Nurses (ICN). Each year carries a theme and for 2022 it is: “Nurses: A Voice to Lead – Invest in nursing and respect rights to secure global health.”
National Women’s Health Week
National Women’s Health Week serves as a reminder for women and girls to make their health – both physical and mental – a priority and take care of themselves. NWHW kicked off on Mother’s Day, May 8, and will be celebrated throughout this week.
Friday Five – National Nurses Week May 6-12
National Nurses Week is celebrated between May 6, National Nurses Day, and May 12, the birthdate of celebrated nurse Florence Nightingale. To get you ready for the week long celebration we put together a list of some not to be missed events, freebies and giveaways to be had, an app just for nurses and for your listening pleasure, our Nurses Playlist.
Wellness Wednesday – Nurse Self-Care with Nurse Lauren
Nurse Lauren, contributor of NursesNOW, celebrates National Nurses Month by giving her top tips for nurse self-care.
National Rx Drug Take Back Day 4/30
According to the DEA, too often, unused prescription drugs find their way into the wrong hands. National Prescription Drug Take Back Day addresses this crucial public safety and public health issue. We focus on the facts and events surrounding the day and how you can participate.
Secretary Becerra Remarks on World Health Day
On Thursday, April 7, 2022, U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra and World Health Organization Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus held a joint press conference on World Health Day.
Friday Five – Health Information Professionals Week
Health Information Professionals (HIP) Week will be celebrated April 18th – 22nd. This weeks Friday Five helps readers learn more about health information management, how to advance your career and some fun to be had while celebrating HIP Week.
