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1st Annual Fetal Syndrome Awareness Month Hope=Life

This month, August 2019, the Fetal Health Foundation (FHF), along with maternal fetal centers and specialists across the United States are observing the first annual Fetal Syndrome Awareness Month. The purpose of this national campaign is to raise awareness about the “4000+ known fetal syndromes, offer hope to families diagnosed with a fetal syndrome and …

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August is Psoriasis Awareness Month Let’s Dispel Some Myths and Get the Facts on This Common Autoimmune Disease

Every year during the month of August, the National Psoriasis Foundation sponsors Psoriasis Awareness Month to “increase awareness of psoriasis, promote the need for a cure after a psoriasis diagnosis, and spur advocacy on behalf of those suffering with the emotional and physical burden of psoriasis.” The American Academy of Dermatology explains that “Psoriasis is …

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Going Back to School as An Adult May Improve Your Health and Well-Being

This week, children from pre-school to college head back to school for the first day of the fall semester. As parents and grandparents send their little and big ones off to school, some of  these adults are also heading back to the classroom as students themselves. Whether its to learn a new trade, a class …

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OSHA Celebrates Safe & Sound Week to Encourage Workplace Safety and Health Programs

During this week, August 12-18, 2019, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), celebrates Safe and Sound Week, to “recognize the importance and successes of workplace safety and health programs.” During this week, employers are encouraged to “implement workplace safety initiatives and highlight workers’ contributions to improving safety.” According to OSHA …

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Today is International Youth Day 2019 “Transforming Education”

The theme for the 2019 International Youth Day is “Transforming Education.” According to the United Nations’ (UN) Secretary General Antonio Guterres, “Today, we celebrate the young people, youth-led organizations, Governments and others who are working to transform education and uplift young people everywhere.” The UN General Assembly first designated August 12 to be International Youth …

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