Cervical Health Awareness Month
Did you know that more than 12,000 women will be diagnosed with cervical cancer each year and more than 4,000 women will die? Make sure to talk to your clients ...
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Health Observances
Black History Month
Celebrate #blackhistory month by going #tobaccofree! Nearly half of African Americans are still exposed to secondhand smoke. Find helpful information and resources from sibling network, National African American Tobacco Prevention ...
American Heart Month
Cardiovascular disease is associated with mental illness and using tobacco products puts your clients at risk for having heart attacks. Celebrate #Americanhearthealth month by encouraging your clients to go tobacco ...
World Cancer Day
In honor of World Cancer Cay, throw back to the National Behavioral Health for Tobacco and Cancer Control’s webinar: “Cancer prevention approaches for people with mental illnesses & addictions”
National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
People with Schizophrenia or Bipolar Disorder are at a greater risk of getting colorectal cancer. Make sure to share this fact sheet on colorectal cancer screening and risk factors! http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/colorectal/pdf/Basic_FS_Eng_Color.pdf
Brain Awareness Week
Brain Awareness Week (BAW) is a global campaign to increase public awareness of the progress and benefits of brain research. Information on the health effects of cigarette smoking, including how ...
World Oral Health Day
Tobacco use in any form—cigarettes, pipes, and smokeless tobacco—raises your risk for gum disease. The longer you smoke, the greater your risk. (Tips page) Information on smoking and gum disease, ...
National minority health month
Culturally appropriate services are essential for reducing health disparities. Visit http://1.usa.gov/14ZYa4Z