JANUARY 2026
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QUALITY OF LIFE MONTH (WORLD) Read the full update here. |
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CERVICAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH Read the full update here. |
January is also:
- Blood Donor Month
- Glaucoma Awareness Month
- Human Trafficking Prevention Month
- Integrative Health Month
- Medical Payment Integrity Month
- Medical Travel Month
- Radon Awareness Month
- Stalking Awareness Month
- Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month
- Thyroid Awareness Month
- Walk Your Dog Month
- Winter Sports Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month
AWARENESS WEEKS THIS MONTH:
| January 01-07, 2026 | Diet Resolution Week |
| January 12-24, 2026 | CRNA Week (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthestist) |
| January 18-24, 2026 | Healthy Weight Week |
| January 26-30, 2026 | Medical Group Practice Week |
AWARENESS DAYS THIS MONTH:
| January 03, 2026 | Mind-Body Wellness Day (World) |
| January 04, 2026 | Braille Day (World) |
| January 08, 2026 | Winter Skin Relief Day |
| January 09, 2026 | Law Enforcement Appreciation Day |
| January 11, 2026 | Human trafficking Awareness Day (wear blue), Paget's Awareness Day |
| January 12, 2026 | Pharmacists Day |
| January 14, 2026 | Dress Up Your Pet Day |
| January 19, 2026 | Martin Luther King Jr Day, Popcorn Day |
| January 23, 2026 | Maternal Health Awareness Day |
| January 24, 2026 | Compliment Day |
| January 21, 2026 | IV Nurse Day |
| January 25, 2026 | Leprosy Day (World) |
| January 30, 2026 | Neglected Tropical Diseases Day (World), Fun at Work Day (last Friday of January) |
Note: There could be errors in data/typing. These observances may and will vary depending on country/region etc. We try to verify & post the most accurate information we can. When in doubt or question, always verify information for yourself with reputable sites. Providing public information as a resource does not mean we support or are a part of any of the observances we list here.
LOCAL EVENTS:
- AMPEDUP is our Amputee Support Group. It is a free community service. This event is to support any amputee through all stages of limb loss. What better way to learn about the process than to meet with other amputees going through similar circumstances? These meetings are open. They occur once per month. It is scheduled the 3rd Friday of every month (subject to change due participation/other circumstances)You can check out our blog about it. You can call to register or go to our Facebook Page to the EVENT and click attending.#LicensedtoHeal #AmpedUp #GotoExcelRehab
- https://www.facebook.com/pg/ExcelRehabServices/events/?ref=page_internal
- https://www.facebook.com/groups/2188097527946630/?source_id=118275788336728
If you have ideas for other support groups or would be interested in attending, contact us on our contact page! (stroke, amputee, caregiver, etc.)
- Events Archive - Louisiana Sweet Spot (tourascension.com)
- https://www.facebook.com/skidawgs/
- Our Lady of the Lake Ascension Family Fest - undetermined when next one is
Local SUPPORT GROUP Links:
- Dignity Memorial: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/about-dignity-memorial/supporting-our-communities/comforting-those-who-grieve Check out their LIFT program for widows and widowers
- Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center: https://marybird.org/service/support-and-survivorship/
- Baton Rouge Rehab Hospital: https://www.brrehab.com/services/support-groups
- Hospice of Baton Rouge: https://retreatbr.org/pages/support-groups
- OLOL Ascension Hospital:
- Check out their LIFT program for widows and widowers: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/about-dignity-memorial/supporting-our-communities/comforting-those-who-grieve
Helpful / Interesting Links / Non Profits:
- Check out David and his Adaptive Skiing Program on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/skidawgs/
- Provides chartered fishing trips, kayak tours, and sailboat cruises for families who have been impacted by a life-altering illness: https://www.doseofthecoast.org/what-we-do/
- Maddie's Footprints (Anna's Grace - Ainsley's Angels) https://maddiesfootprints.org/resources/
- Volunteer programs: https://volunteerascension.org/
- Check out our own local Social Worker, Karen Roy, as Ms Wheelchair America 2019! http://www.mswheelchairamerica.org/
- For Veterans Check out this resource for veterans and their families. Free tickets to concerts, games and more! Also on Facebook! https://www.vettix.org/
- For special needs children to get free custom bikes! Your PT can refer: http://www.mclindonfamilyfoundation.org/
- For Veterans: http://www.vetaffairs.la.gov/
- To help you locate local veteran owned businesses: http://www.buyveteran.com/
- For amputee support: http://www.amputee-coalition.org/
- Senior Living Advisors:https://www.caring.com/
- Medicate information: https://www.medicareplans.com/medical-equipment-and-supplies-benefits-guide/#does_medicare_cover_durable_medical_equipment_