Health events in September
September 1, 2009 by Raquel
Filed under HEALTHCARE
September is a busy month in terms of health events and observances. Check out what’s interesting for you!
Worldwide observances
- World Suicide Prevention Day
10 September 2009
International Association for Suicide Prevention, WHO and other partners
This event promotes worldwide commitment and action to prevent suicides. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) on average, almost 3000 people commit suicide daily. For every person who completes a suicide, 20 or more may attempt to end their lives.
At the global level, awareness needs to be raised that suicide is a major preventable cause of premature death. Governments need to develop policy frameworks for national suicide prevention strategies. At the local level, policy statements and research outcomes need to be translated into prevention programmes and activities in communities. - World Heart Day
27 September 2009
World Heart Federation and WHO
Cardiovascular diseases claims 17.5 million lives worldwide every year, making it the world’s number 1 killer. Only his day, awareness events are organized in more than 100 countries – including health checks, organized walks, runs and fitness sessions, public talks, stage shows, scientific forums, exhibitions, concerts, carnivals and sports tournaments. - World Rabies Day
28 September 2009
Alliance for Rabies Control and the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
55,000 die of rabies every year. This day will highlight the impact of human and animal rabies and promotes how to prevent and stop the disease by combating it in animals. - 21 September
World Alzheimer’s Day
Alzheimer’s Disease International
“Diagnosing Dementia: See It Sooner”
United States observances and events
- 1 – 30 September
America On the Move’s Steptember Campaign
America On the Move Foundation (AOM)
www.americaonthemove.org
AOM’s annual one-month promotion for healthy eating and active living - 1 – 30 September
Childhood Cancer Month
Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation
www.candlelighters.org/awareness/childhoodcancerawarenessmonth/tabid/406/default.aspx
Pediatric cancer is the leading cause of death by disease in children younger than 15
- 1 – 30 September
Craniofacial Acceptance Month
Children’s Craniofacial Association
www.ccakids.org
“Empowering and giving hope to those affected by facial differences” - 1 – 30 September
Fruit and Veggies – More Matters Month
Fruit and Vegetable Program Office
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)/Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH)
www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov
www.pbhfoundation.org/retail/partners/retailers/retailmembers/fvmm_month/ - 1 – 30 September
Healthy Aging®Month
Educational Television Network, Inc.
www.healthyaging.net/events.htm
An annual observance month designed to focus national attention on the positive aspects of growing older “because there’s lots of living left to do...” - 1 – 30 September
Leukemia & Lymphoma Awareness Month
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
www.lls.org - 1 – 30 September
National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month
Office of the Director, Consumer Affairs, Center for Substance Abuse Treatment
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
www.recoverymonth.gov - 1 – 30 September
National Cholesterol Education Month
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Health Information Center
hp2010.nhlbihin.net/cholmonth/
“…a good time to get your blood cholesterol checked and take steps to lower it if it is high. .. also a good time to learn about lipid profiles and about food and lifestyle choices that help you reach personal cholesterol goals.” - 1 – 30 September
National Infant Mortality Awareness Month
National Healthy Start Association
www.healthystartassoc.org
“healthy families = healthy babies” - 1 – 30 September
National Pain Awareness Month
26 September is National Day of Action
American Pain Foundation
www.painfoundation.org/take-action/conquering-pain-together/ - 1 – 30 September
National Pediculosis Prevention Month/Head Lice Prevention Month
National Pediculosis Association, Inc.
www.headlice.org/news/2009/national-head-lice-prevention-month-08112009.html
“Precaution, Preparedness & Peace of Mind” - 1 – 30 September
National Sickle Cell Month
Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Inc.
www.sicklecelldisease.org/news/events/month.phtml - 1 – 30 September
National Yoga Awareness Month
Yoga Health Foundation
www.yogamonth.org - 1 – 30 September
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
National Ovarian Cancer Coalition
www.ovarian.org
“…raise awareness and promote education about ovarian cancer” - 1 – 30 September
Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month
American Cancer Society
www.cancer.org/docroot/MED/content/MED_1_Cancer_Calendar.asp - 1 – 30 September
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
Zero – The Project to End Prostate Cancer
www.zerocancer.org/site/PageNavigator/PRO_Prostate_Cancer_Awareness_Month
21 – 27 September
Prostate Cancer Awareness Week
www.pcaw.org/
Check for free or low cost screening - 1 – 30 September
Reye’s Syndrome Awareness Month
National Reye’s Syndrome Foundation
www.reyessyndrome.org - 1 – 30 September
Sports and Home Eye Safety Month
Prevent Blindness America
www.preventblindness.org - 1 – 30 September
Whole Grains Month
Whole Grains Council
www.wholegrainscouncil.org/get-involved/celebrate-whole-grains-month-in-september - 6 – 12 September
National Suicide Prevention Week
American Association of Suicidology - www.suicidology.org/web/guest/about-aas/nspw
13 September
National Celiac Disease Awareness Day
Celiac Sprue Association
www.csaceliacs.org/month.php - 15 September
Get Ready Day
American Public Health Association
www.getreadyforflu.org/getreadyday/index.htm
“get ready for the flu season“ - 20 – 26 September
National Farm Safety & Health Week
National Education Center for Agricultural Safety
www.nsc.org/necas/ - 21 – 27 September
America on the Move Week
YMCA of Greater Hartford
www.ymca.net/about_the_ymca/aom.html - 26 September
National Mesothelioma Awareness Day
Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation
www.curemeso.org/site/c.kkLUJ7MPKtH/b.3081255/k.DADE/Mesothelioma_Awareness_Day_2009.htm - 30 September to October 2
4th National FDA Symposium
Washington DC
www.FDASymposium.com

Hello. Excellent site! On the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) website, your readers will be able to learn about the activities that are being planned for World Suicide Prevention Day by visiting iasp.info/wspd/. Also,
readers can follow WSPD developments on Twitter at: twitter.com?IASPinfo.
Once again, many thanks for your good works.