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Joined September 2011
Each year, #RecoveryMonth emphasizes that "Recovery is for Everyone: Every Person, Every Family, Every Community” to shift our focus to community. We celebrate our diversity & seek to develop deeper understanding, caring, & connection that nurtures recovery. @recoverymonthfv
The 5 Moments for Medication Safety by @WHO is a patient safety tool that focuses on 5 key moments where action by the patient or caregiver can reduce the risk of harm associated with use of medication. #WPSD2022 pulse.ly/c4lfxybqxl
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On #WorldPatientSafetyDay, we aim to raise global awareness of the high burden of medication-related harm due to medication errors and unsafe practices, and advocate urgent action to improve medication safety. #WPSD2022 pulse.ly/irx7wkxta5
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September 18 is National HIV/AIDS & Aging Awareness Day, a day to combat stigma faced by older Americans with #HIV and to address aging-related challenges of HIV testing, prevention, and care. pulse.ly/zot41hpiwn #NHAAD #StopHIVTogether
Each September we recognize Healthy Aging Month as a time to focus national attention on the health & well-being of #OlderAdults. Use the MyHealthFinder to encourage your loved ones to protect their health as they grow older: pulse.ly/th4fi28arm
Join @MinorityHealth @OMH_espanol as we observe #HispanicHeritageMonth and learn how #vaccines, including the #COVID19 vaccine, can help eliminate health disparities among the Hispanic/Latino community. minorityhealth.hhs.gov/hispa… #VaccineReady
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It’s World Alzheimer's Month! This year’s theme has a special focus on post-diagnosis support for people with #Alzheimers. Visit pulse.ly/sb4gkvhd7n & follow @AlzDisInt to learn more #WorldAlzMonth
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When you have #SickleCell Disease, your red blood cells are crescent shaped & can block blood flow to the rest of your body. Learn more: pulse.ly/19pmcpz3aa #SickleCellAwareness
Observed on September 10th, #WorldSuicidePreventionDay is an opportunity to raise awareness of #Suicide & suicide prevention. Visit pulse.ly/eh3q8oloyd for resources, events & more! @IASPinfo
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Health care professionals: September is #NationalCholesterolEducationMonth. Learn what cardiovascular disease screening tests #Medicare covers for your patients: pulse.ly/dbi5vk6ded @CMSGov
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