November 2010 Health Observances & Resources

•American Diabetes Month
RESOURCE: WV Diabetes Prevention & Control Program
•COPD Awareness Month
RESOURCE: WV Asthma Education & Prevention Program
•Lung/Stomach/Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
RESOURCE: WV Comprehensive Cancer Program
•Prematurity Awareness Month
RESOURCE: March of Dimes, WV Chapter
•Pulmonary Hypertension Awareness Month
RESOURCE: American Heart Association
•Nov 8-14: Drowsy Driving Prevention Week
•Nov 8-14: National Drug Facts Week
•Nov 18: Great American Smokeout
RESOURCE: WV Div. of Tobacco Prevention
•Nov 20: National Survivors of Suicide Day
RESOURCE: WV Suicide Council

Source/Additional Info: www.healthfinder.gov