MARCH 2024
Social Work Month
https://www.socialworkers.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=5UhCCPvOCww%3d&portalid=0
NASW LA (225) 346-1234
Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month
https://www.biausa.org/public-affairs/public-awareness/brain-injury-awareness
Our local here in La. https://www.biala.org/
Email for La. info@biala.org
March is also:
Alport Awareness Month
Athletic Training Month
Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month
Cheerleading Safety Month
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Deep-Vein Thrombosis Awareness Month
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
Endometriosis Awareness Month
Kidney Month
Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month
Myeloma Action Month
Nutrition Month
Problem Gambling Awareness Month
Save Your Vision Month
Trisomy Awareness Month
Women's History Month
Workplace Eye Wellness Month
AWARENESS WEEKS THIS MONTH:
March 01-06, 2024 Aplastic Anemia & MDS Awareness Week
March 10-16, 2024 (11-17) Pulmonary Rehab Week, Patient Safety Awareness Week, Sleep Awareness Week, Brain Awareness Week UK & US
March 17-23, 2024 Poison Prevention Week
March 18-24, 2024 Drug and Alcohol Facts Week
AWARENESS DAYS THIS MONTH:
March 02, 2024 Teen
March 04, 2024 Obesity Day (World)
March 05, 2024 Dissociative Identity Disoder Awareness Day
March 03, 2024 Birth Defects Day (world), Hearing Day (world)
March 06, 2024 Dentist's Day
March 10, 2024 Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Daylight Savings!
March 12, 2024 Healthgreads announces Top Hospitals for Patient Experience and Patient Safety
March 14, 2024 Kidney Day (world)
March 15, 2024 Sleep Day (world)
March 19, 2024 Native Americans HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
March 20, 2024 Oral Health Day (world)
March 21, 2024 Down Syndrome Day (world)
March 24, 2024 Tuberculosis Day (world)
March 25, 2024 Medal of Honor Day
March 26, 2024 American Diabetes Alert Day, Epilepsy Awareness Day-Purple Day
March 30, 2024 Doctor's Day, Bipolar Day (world)
Note: There could be errors in data/typing. We try to verify & post the most accurate information we can. When in doubt or question, always verify information for yourself with reputable sites.
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/services/survivorship/
Baton Rouge General:https://www.brgeneral.org/patients-visitors/support-groups/
Baton Rouge Rehab Hospital: https://www.brrehab.com/
OLOL Ascension Hospital:https://ololrmc.com/patients-and-visitors/classes-and-events/event-results
Garden View Assisted Living: Caregiver Support Group & Grief Support Grouphttp://gardenview.org/
Anna's Grace with (Ainsley's Angels)https://www.facebook.com/AnnasGraceCares/
Helpful / Interesting Links
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/about-dignity-memorial/supporting-our-communities/comforting-those-who-grieve Check out their LIFT program for widows and widowers
https://www.facebook.com/skidawgs/ Check out David and his Adaptive Skiing Program on Facebook!
http://www.mswheelchairamerica.org/ Check out our own local Social Worker, Karen Roy, as Ms Wheelchair America 2019!
https://www.vettix.org/ For Vets Check out this resource for veterans and their families. Free tickets to concerts, games and more! Also on Facebook!
http://www.mclindonfamilyfoundation.org/ For special needs children to get free custom bikes! Your PT can refer.
http://www.vetaffairs.la.gov/ For Vets
https://www.facebook.com/ExcelRehabServices?ref=hl#!/jarforchange?fref=ts
http://www.jar4change.org/ To help young Joey raise money for the sick babies at Woman's Hospital
http://www.buyveteran.com/ To help you locate local veteran owned businesses
http://www.amputee-coalition.org/ For amputee support
https://www.facebook.com/womenwineandconnections/ -Making connections and supporting the community. This charity helps support our local Food Bank and Iris support for Domestic Violence. It keeps your donations local!
https://www.caring.com/https://www.caring.com/