Observed Events and Holidays

Learn more about Preeclampsia - Cleveland Clinic  

World Sickle Cell Day raises awareness about the challenges faced by people diagnosed with Sickle Cell and engages public with knowledge about the disease. About Sickle Cell: "World Sickle Cell Day" (CDC) "What is Sickle Cell" (Sickle Cell Society) "Living With Sickle Cell" (Sickle Cell Disease)

A week where we celebrate our bodies, the importance that chestfeeding plays in building healthy outcomes for our children and fight against social stigmas that deter us from chestfeeding. Black Breastfeeding Week Official Site "Reasons to Celebrate Black Breastfeeding" (thetot)

Infant Mortality Awareness Month seeks to builds solidarity around issue of infant mortality, it's many causes, and educates us about ways to address preventable causes of infant deaths. Additional Resources: National Institute of Children's Health Quality Center for Disease Control - Infant Mortality Rates Map

In September we promote access to positive/proactive sexual health resources and knowledge as a part of National Sexual Health Awareness Month. Additional Resources: Capital Women's Care - About Sexual Health Awareness Month for Women Midwest Express Clinic - How to Improve Your Sexual Health American Sexual Health Association - About Pleasure & resources

National Food Safety Education Month seeks to educate the public on foodborne illness and how to keep our food safe. Additional Resources: U.S. FDA - About Food Safety Education Month CDC - Foodborne illness