October is breast cancer awareness month and more
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Steve Wong
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October is known for National Breast Cancer Awareness month and Domestic Violence Awareness month, but there are many other observances that may give you an opportunity to raise awareness among your patients.
Breast cancer and domestic violence resources
About 1 in 8 U.S. women (about 12.4%) will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime. You can visit the NIH website to download resources to help you promote the importance of breast cancer screening.
Domestic violence has health impacts that stretch far beyond acute or immediate physical injuries. According to a report by the World Health Organization, domestic violence can cause chronic health problems and depression even years after the abuse ends. Don’t forget that domestic violence screening is covered with $0 cost-sharing to members on many health plans, including NHP.
October health observances
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Eye Injury Prevention Month
Health Literacy Month
Home Eye Safety Month
International Walk to School Month
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
National Bullying Prevention Month
National Dental Hygiene Month
National Down Syndrome Awareness Month
National Medical Librarians Month
National Physical Therapy Month
Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month
1 - 5 Fungal Disease Awareness Week
1 - 5 National Primary Care Week
7 - 13 Mental Illness Awareness Week
11 National Depression Screening Day ®
12 - 20 Bone and Joint Health Action Week
13 Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day
14 - 20 International Infection Prevention Week
15 National Latino AIDS Awareness Day
16 - 20 National Health Education Week
16 World Food Day
19 World Pediatric Bone and Joint Day
21 - 27 National Healthcare Quality Week
21 - 27 Respiratory Care Week
21 National Check Your Meds Day
22 International Stuttering Awareness Day
23 - 31 Red Ribbon Week
29 World Psoriasis Day
For more information about any of the October health observance, visit healthfinder.gov.