May 2, 2011

May Health Observances and Resources

Arthritis Awareness Month

National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month
WV Osteoporosis & Arthritis Program: www.wvbonenjoint.org

Better Hearing and Speech Month
WV Speech, Language & Hearing Association: www.wvsha.org/

Employee Health and Fitness Month
Wellness Council of WV: www.wcwv.org

Healthy Vision Month

Hepatitis Awareness Month / HIV Vaccine Awareness Day (May 18)
WV Div. of STD, HIV, & Hepatitis: 1-800-642-8244

Lupus Awareness Month

Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month
WV Comprehensive Cancer Program: www.wvcancer.com

Mental Health Month
Children's Mental Health Awareness Week (May 1 – 7)
WV Mental Health Consumers Association: www.wvmhca.org

National Celiac Disease Awareness Month
WV Gluten Intolerance Group: www.orgsites.com/wv/wvgig

National High Blood Pressure Education Month

Older Americans Month
WV Bureau of Senior Services: www.wvseniorservices.gov / www.wvseniors.org

National Alcohol- and Other Drug-Related Birth Defects Week (May 8-14)
March of Dimes: www.marchofdimes.com/westvirginia

World No Tobacco Day (May 31)
WV Division of Tobacco: www.wvdtp.org

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