November is Prematurity Awareness Month. Its purpose is for “organizations and individuals to come together to raise awareness about the seriousness of premature birth, and how dangerous it is worldwide.” In the United States, the organization, March of Dimes, has taken the lead in championing the awareness efforts for this public health crisis. According to …
This is World Antibiotics Awareness Week. It is a global campaign to “increase awareness of antibiotic resistance and to encourage best practices among the general public, health workers and policy makers to avoid the further emergence and spread of antibiotic resistance,” states the World Health Organization (WHO). According to the United States Centers for Disease …
The American Cancer Society defines pancreatic cancer as, “a type of cancer that starts in the pancreas.” It was predicted that 2019 would see a 2% rise in pancreatic cancer rates as more than 56,700 Americans would be diagnosed with the disease. Among them, was popular game show host Alex Trebek whose diagnosis has raised …
Since 2010, the month of November has been observed as Stomach Cancer Awareness Month by the No Stomach for Cancer Organization. As this is the month of Thanksgiving when food is the focus, it is the ideal time to raise awareness about the challenges facing those with stomach cancer and people without a stomach. According …
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Receiving a terminal diagnosis is devastating for everyone involved. Depending on the circumstances, the patient may or may not be aware and the burden of making end of life decisions may fall squarely on the shoulders of those closest to them. One of these difficult decisions may involve choosing hospice and palliative care for their …