OCTOBER 2021
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence 303.839.1852
Domestic Violence Awareness Project | Domestic Violence Awareness Project (dvawareness.org)
IRIS Domestic Violence Center (stopdv.org)
October is Physical Therapy Month
Physical Therapy Information From Physical Therapists | ChoosePT | Choose PT
What Is Physical Therapy and Do I Need It? (lpta.org)
OCTOBER IS ALSO:
- ADHD Awareness Month
- Breast Cancer Awareness Month
- Bullying Prevention Month
- Dental Hygiene Month
- Down Syndrome Awareness Month
- Eczema Awareness Month
- Eye Injury Prevention Month
- Health Literacy Month
- Healthy Lung Month
- Home Eye Safety Month
- Medical Libraries Month
- Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month
- Pharmacist Month
- Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month
- Prenatal-Onset GBS Disease Recognition Month
- Spina Bifida Awareness Month
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest Month
- Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month
AWARENESS WEEKS THIS MONTH:
October 3-9, 2021 Mental Illness Awareness Week, Primary Care Week, ASPEN Malnutrition
Awareness Week
October 6-12, 2021 PA Week
October 12-20, 2021 Bone and Joint Health Action Week
October 17-23, 2021 Infection Prevention Week (Itnl), Healthcare Quality Week, Health Education Week, Pharmacist Week
October 23-31, 2021 Red Ribbon Week, Respiratory Care Week
AWARENESS DAYS THIS MONTH:
October 4, 2021 Child Health Day
October 7, 2021 Depression Screening Day
October 10, 2021 Mental Health Day (world)
October 11, 2021 International Day of the Girl
October 12, 2021 Arthritis Day (world), Women Pharmacist Day
October 13, 2021 Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day
October 14, 2021 Sight Day (world)
October 15, 2021 Global Hand Washing Day, Latino AIDS Awareness Day
October 16, 2021 Spine Day (world), Food Day (world)
October 18, 2021 Mammography Day
October 19, 2021 Pediatric Bone and Joint Day (world)
October 20, 2021 Osteoporosis Day (world)
October 21, 2021 Check Your Meds Day
October 22, 2021 International Stuttering Awareness Day
October 24, 2021 Prescription Drug Take Back Day
October 29, 2021 Psoriasis Day
October 30, 2021 Hypophosphatasia Day
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.)
- Ainsley's Angels Annual La State BBQ Cook-Off https://www.facebook.com/events/1900640456718385/
- 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/site306.php
St. Elizabeth Hospital:https://steh.com/patients-and-visitors/classes-and-events/event-results?&LocationDescendants=true
Francois Bend & Life Source Hospice Caretaker Support Group First Monday of each month 6:00-7:00p http://business.ascensionchamber.com/events/details/support-group-11-08-2019-2259
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://cameronsshoes.org/-local Non-Profit started by a PA to distribute shoes to kids in Cali, Columbia
http://www.mclindonfamilyfoundation.org/ For special needs children to get free custom bikes! Your PT can refer.
http://www.vetaffairs.la.gov/ For Vets
http://www.nonvacare.va.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!
