May Health Awareness

This month in our blog posts and social media outlets, we highlighted numerous health awarenesses. Today being the last day in May, we shed light on a few of the health awarenesses that we may have missed. These resources can be helpful for future event planning within your organization as well as just being able to become more proactive in different outlets in the community. 

May is....

Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month! Cystic Fibrosis is a condition that can affect multiple organs. It can cause damage to the respiratory and digestive

systems. In May, people across the US tell their stories to facilitate progress towards a cure!

Lupus Awareness Month! This past May 10th, was the 16th observance of World Lupus Day. As this is a global health issue that affects people from all walks of life, everyone everywhere was encouraged to go purple for Lupus!

Arthritis Awareness Month! 1 in 4 US adults are affected by Arthritis. During the month of May, people raise awareness by holding nationwide walks. Although many have ended for our Midwestern region, there are still many happening throughout June in other parts of the country. 

National High Blood Pressure Education Month! As we have previously highlighted in other posts, this is also Stroke Awareness Month and May 17th was World Hypertension Day. Helping to understand the basics of high blood pressure can help one lower and monitor many of these health risks.