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 Please note that this page is a work in progress. Finalized entries are dated and posted on the What's New Page, and at the end of each month are returned here for archiving. So, unless an entry has a date it can still undergo metamorphosis! Thanks for your understanding.
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The Tunguska explosion: June 30, 1908 On this day, 117 years ago
Graphic source: https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/products/databriefs/db313.htm
Graphic source: http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/library/awareness/testingday.html
Graphic source: https://www.cdc.gov/vitalsigns/hivtesting/index.html
For more information, see NATIONAL HIV TESTING DAY (NHTD) and AIDS/HIV
2020
Graphic source: https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/culture/story/29-countries-sex-marriage-officially-legal-56041136
Graphic source: https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2019/05/17/global-snapshot-sex-marriage/
Graphic source: https://www.nationaljournal.com/media/media/2015/09/10/marriage.jpg
Graphic source: http://www.pillinglaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/constitution-gay-marriage-2.jpg
Supreme Court Overturns Roe vs. Wade
Graphic source: https://ktvz.com/news/oregon-northwest/2022/06/24/oregon-elected-officials-groups-candidates-react-to-us-supreme-court-decision-overturning-roe-v-wade/
Graphic source: https://news.columbia.edu/news/what-overturning-roe-v-wade-would-mean
Graphic source: https://www.wpr.org/poll-most-americans-oppose-overturning-roe-v-wade-split-new-abortion-restrictions
Abortion, as of May 23, 2024
Graphic source: https://connect.kff.org/this-week-06-21-24
As of June 23, 2023
As of June 2023
Graphic source: https://states.guttmacher.org/policies/
As of June 2023
Graphic source:https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/six-week-abortion-ban-blocked-iowa-supreme-court-rcna89620
As of May 2023
As of November 2022
As of May 2022
Graphic source: https://abcnews.go.com/US/abortion-protected-roe-wade-overturned/story?id=84474352
On Friday, June 24, 2022, the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the landmark piece of legislation that made access to an abortion a federal right in the United States. The decision dismantled 50 years of legal protection and paved the way for individual states to curtail or outright ban abortion rights.
Roe v Wade Overturned: What It Means, What's Next
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Graphic source: https://health.clevelandclinic.org/2015/03/dark-milk-or-white-which-chocolate-is-best-for-your-heart-infographic/
Graphic source: https://x.com/BenNollWeather/status/1803756810945667376
Graphic Source: EarthSky
Graphic Source: EarthSky
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https://earthsky.org/space/watching-solstices-and-equinoxes-from-space
Graphic source: https://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/everything-you-need-to-know-june-solstice
Graphic source: http://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/everything-you-need-to-know-vernal-or-spring-equinox
Counteracting Health Misinformation. A Role for Medical Journals?
Graphic source: Free Dictionary
Graphic source: http://www.fathersday-2014.net/2014/06/50-happy-father-day-2014-wallpapers.html
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http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2017/06/15/fathers-day-facts/
For more statistics, see 6 facts about American fathers
Graphic source: https://acl.gov/news-and-events/announcements/countdown-world-elder-abuse-awareness-day-2019 (Administration for Community Living
CDC's Elder Abuse Page
For more information, see Senior Health
Graphic source: National Men's Health (NMHW) NMHW is charging into its 25th anniversary finale with Wear Blue June 18th.
Graphic source: http://www.menshealthmonth.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/slideshow11.jpg
Graphic source: http://www.menshealthmonth.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/page9-1005-full.jpg
Wear Blue Day is "To raise awareness and money for education about men's need to seek regular checkups, or testicular cancer education, prostate cancer education, or other health issues that affect men. (Cardiovascular disease, skin cancer, lung cancer, diabetes, gout, and more.)"
Wear BLUE Day 2020
Graphic source: https://www.statista.com/chart/17880/demographics-of-americans-offline/
Graphic source: https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2019/04/22/some-americans-dont-use-the-internet-who-are-they/
Graphic source: https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/hus/spotlight/2019-heart-disease-disparities.htm
Cheat Sheet for Men's Cancer Screenings and Good Health
Graphic source: http://blogs.cdc.gov/cancer/2016/06/13/mens-cancer-screening-cheat-sheet/
Make sure you stay around to watch your kids grow up. Besides eating healthy and exercising daily, make sure your health is in tip-top shape. Make the appointment and get screened. Man up and wear the gown!
For additional information, see Men's Health
Men's Health Week/Month (June)
Men's Health Network
Men's Health Month
Graphic source: https://www.minorityhealth.hhs.gov/mens-health/six-plays/
Graphic source: https://www.minorityhealth.hhs.gov/mens-health/six-plays/
Graphic source: https://www.minorityhealth.hhs.gov/mens-health/six-plays/
Graphic source: https://www.minorityhealth.hhs.gov/mens-health/six-plays/
Graphic source: https://www.minorityhealth.hhs.gov/mens-health/six-plays/
Graphic source: https://www.minorityhealth.hhs.gov/mens-health/six-plays/
Graphic source: https://www.cdc.gov/heartdisease/men.htm
Graphic source: https://minorityhealth.hhs.gov/omh/content.aspx?ID=10238&lvl=2&lvlid=12
For more information, see Men's Health Month - Helping Men Stay On Top of Their Game
Graphic source: https://www.fda.gov/tobaccoproducts/publichealtheducation/healthinformation/ucm450272.htm |
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A Guide to Quit Smoking Methods PDF format
Graphic source: https://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/news/food-safety-everyones-business-now-and-future-celebrating-world-food-safety-day
Graphic source: @USDAFoodSafety
Graphic source: https://www.who.int/news-room/campaigns/world-food-safety-day/2020
Graphic source: @USDAFoodSafety
For more information, see Alzheimer's Disease and Senior Health
For more information, see Consumer Safety and Environmental Health
Graphic source: National Resource Directory Bulletin June 2, 2017
Graphic source: http://www.commentsdb.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/World-No-Tobacco-Day-Stamp.jpg
Graphic source: https://twitter.com/WHO/status/1134329231226417152
Graphic source: https://www.who.int/news-room/campaigns/world-no-tobacco-day/world-no-tobacco-day-2020/social-media-materials
Graphic source: http://www.who.int/campaigns/no-tobacco-day/2018/en/
Graphic source: https://www.indiacelebrating.com/events/world-no-tobacco-day/
Graphic source: https://www.who.int/news-room/campaigns/world-no-tobacco-day/world-no-tobacco-day-2020
Graphic source: https://digitalmedia.hhs.gov/tobacco/shareable_content/5cb622cae4b0f7cfc7c5000f
Graphic source: https://www.cdc.gov/visionhealth/resources/infographics/future.html
Graphic source: https://www.cdc.gov/visionhealth/resources/infographics/future.html
For more information, see May is Healthy Vision Month
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Graphic: https://blog.mass.gov/wp-content/uploads/legacy-images/conversations/6a010536512758970b017eeafaea2a970d-pi.jpg
Graphic source: @FDATobacco
For more information, see Senior Health
Graphic source: https://directorsblog.health.azdhs.gov/updated-physical-activity-guidelines-for-americans/
Graphic source: https://www.wellspan.org/media/3647/activitypyramid-500r.jpg
See 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans.
Graphic source: http://www.letsbecomefit.com/uploads/1/0/8/4/10845971/1378035_orig.png
A History of Physical Activity Guidelines
Graphic source: https://www.slideshare.net/DukeHeartCenter/physical-activity-guidelines-2018in-the-making
I like Canada's Exercise Guidelines which are nicely summarized below:
Graphic source: http://blog.northernhealth.ca/active-living/make-time-to-move-for-stress-control-every-move-helps/
For more information, see Fitness Resources and Obesity
Celebrate National Physical Fitness & Sports Month
Staying Active While Social Distancing: Questions and Answers Health.gov
Activity Planner. Ready to get more active this week?
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Graphic source: https://health.gov/moveyourway
Graphic source: https://health.gov/moveyourway
How much physical activity do adults need? CDC.gov
Graphic source: https://www.superoffice.com/blog/gdpr/
For more information, see General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Graphic source: https://www.kff.org/racial-equity-and-health-policy/slide/understanding-disparities-and-discrimination-faced-by-asian-and-nhopi-people/
For more information, see Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders and Chinese Culture
11 Moments From Asian American History That You Should Know
Understanding Disparities and Discrimination Faced by Asian and NHOPI People 5/2022
Graphic source: CDC
Graphic source: MTWDistrictHealth @MTWHD
For more information, see Asian & Pacific Islanders HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
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Hepatitis Testing Day May 19th. For more information, see CDC's Viral Hepatitis Page and Hepatitis
Graphic source: https://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/observances/hss-week/index.html
Graphic source: https://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/swimming/materials/buttons-banners.html
Graphic source: https://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/swimming/materials/buttons-banners.html
Graphic source: https://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/swimming/materials/buttons-banners.html
For more information, see HIV Vaccine Awareness Day
Did you know Emergency Medical Service (EMS) personnel are often the first medical providers to see patients with sepsis? Sepsis starts outside the hospital in 80% of cases. Your fast recognition and treatment in the field can increase your patients' chances of survival.
For more information, see Hypertension
Graphic source: https://publichealthmaps.org/calendar/2018/5/1/national-asthma-and-allergy-awareness-month
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Graphic source: http://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-womens-checkup-day-second-monday-in-may/
Graphic source: https://www.prevention.va.gov/Healthy_Living/Get_Recommended_Screening_Tests_and_Immunizations_for_Women.asp
Graphic source: https://www.prevention.va.gov/Healthy_Living/Get_Recommended_Screening_Tests_and_Immunizations_for_Women.asp
Graphic source: https://ibpllc.com/national-womens-health-week/
For more information, see Women's Health Index I have 5 webpages devoted to women's health issues.
Graphic source: https://www.mpcp.com/articles/womens-health/stay-on-top-of-your-health/
Preventive Health Services Guidelines
Graphic source: https://womenshealth.gov/nwhw/mental-health
Graphic source: https://twitter.com/CDCgov/status/1658147794249560070
Graphic source:https://www.womenshealth.gov/resources/images/nwhw/nwhw_logo.png
This year's emphases include:
"National Women's Health Week is an observance led by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office on Women's Health. The goal is to empower women to make their health a priority. National Women's Health Week also serves as a time to help women understand what it means to be well.
What does it mean to be a well woman?
It's a state of mind. It's being as healthy as you can be. And, most importantly, it's about taking steps to improve your physical and mental health:
Graphic source: Disney e-mail
Graphic source: http://www.homelifeweekly.com/mothers-day/printable-mothers-day-cards/
Happy Mother's Day to all women who believe in the power of nurturing! On this day, take a moment to reflect on how important it is to take care of ourselves so we can continue to nurture those we love!
Source of animal gifs: https://tenor.com/search/mothers-day-gifs
National Prevention Week (NPW) is a national public education platform bringing together communities and organizations to raise awareness about the importance of substance use prevention and positive mental health.
Immunization Information
Vacccines.gov
Vaccineinformation.org
Graphic source: https://www.unroadsafetyweek.org/en/get-involved
Graphic source: https://www.unroadsafetyweek.org/en/get-involved
Graphic source: FDA's Office of Women's Health E-Update
Graphic source: http://mommiesoftheyear.blogspot.com/2013/05/may-is-national-mental-health-month.html
For more information, see Mental Health Resources
Graphic source: http://trianglespine.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/NNW-2012.jpg
Graphic source: https://bethesdawillmar.com/national-nurses-week/
Graphic source: https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-teacher-appreciation-day-tuesday-of-the-first-full-week-in-may/
Graphic: Google May 9, 2017 Search Graphic
Graphic source: https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/61/f9/af/61f9afec17a88c21e8f3535ba2ee3add--education-quotes-teaching-quotes.jpg
Graphic source: https://www.cdc.gov/handhygiene/campaign/index.html
Graphic source: https://www.oic.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/41954/OIC_PAW_A3_Community.pdf
For more info, see Privacy: From principles to practice and Privacy Awareness Week Singapore Government
Graphic source: https://rebeccahains.com/2012/04/26/turn-off-your-televison-screen-free-week-starts-monday/
Graphic source: https://rebeccahains.com/2012/04/26/turn-off-your-televison-screen-free-week-starts-monday/
For more information, see Turn off your television! Screen-Free Week starts Monday
Graphic source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars_Day
Graphic source: https://giphy.com/gifs/percolategalactic-star-wars-storm-troopers-maythe4th-26FxzFK4yudFHRFde/media
Graphic source:https://twitter.com/samhsagov/status/1654124040314064899/photo/1
Graphic source: https://giphy.com/gifs/percolategalactic-star-wars-storm-troopers-maythe4th-26FxzFK4yudFHRFde/media
Graphic source: https://d13yacurqjgara.cloudfront.net/users/520209/screenshots/1537067/wallpaper_1x.jpg
Graphic source: https://www.inafarawaygalaxy.com/2016/06/how-many-times-has-may-force-be-with.html
HOW MANY TIMES HAS "MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU" BEEN SAID IN STAR WARS?
Graphic source: http://www.motherearthnews.com/nature-and-environment/earth-gauge-air-quality-awareness-week.aspx
For more information, see Air Quality Awareness Week EPA.gov; and Teacher's Air Quality Resources
Graphic source: https://www.thenationalcouncil.org/mental-health-month/#foobox-1/2/16_Average-warning-signs3.png
Graphic source: https://hr.nih.gov/about/events/psrw
Every year since 1985, the first week of May has been set aside as Public Service Recognition Week, a time to thank dedicated public servants from Federal, state and local governments across the country.
Graphic source: http://newsroom.gy/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/freedom.jpg
For more information, see Hurricane Preparedness Week and Hurricanes
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New Year 2026 TS
United States Population (LIVE)
U.S. and World Population Clock U.S. Census.
Reviewing a Year of Demographic and Economic Shifts U.S. Census.
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It is hard to believe that it has been 26 years since I published the first webpages that turned into this Web site. Many thanks to the millions of visitors who contributed millions of hits during the past 26 years, and for all the nice comments along the way. I will continue to strive to make this Web site a worthwhile place to spend your time and find credible public health and health information. Thank you so much!
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Be a Health Literacy Hero! I am!
For Health Literacy Month, the Healthliteracymonth.org is accepting stories from any person who or organization that addresses health literacy in their work. There is a listing of those who have submitted their stories. |
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