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JUNE 2023

Men's Health Month

https://menshealthnetwork.org/formen

Contact Men's Health Network:

info@menshealthnetwork.org

Men's Health Network
P.O. Box 75972
Washington, D.C. 20013       202-543-MHN-1 (6461) ext. 101





Scoliosis Awareness Month

https://www.srs.org/patients-and-families/patient-stories

Phone: (414) 289-9107
Fax: (414) 276-3349
Email: info@srs.org







June is also:


Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month

Aphasia Awareness Month

Cataract Awareness Month

Congenital Cytomegalovirus Awareness Month

Great Outdoors Month

Hernia Awareness Month

Myasthenia Gravas Awareness Month

Migraine and Headache Awarness Month

PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) Awareness Month

Safety Month

Scleroderma Awareness Month

 

AWARENESS WEEKS THIS MONTH:

June 01-07, 2023              CPR and AED Awareness Week

June 12-18, 2023              Men's Health Awareness Week, Physical Education and Sports Week

June 20-26, 2023              Continence Week (World)

June 25-July 1, 2023         Helen Keller Deaf-Blind Awareness Week                                         

                       

AWARENESS DAYS THIS MONTH:

June 04, 2023         Cancer Survivors Day 

June 05, 2023         Environment Day (World)

June 07, 2023         Running Day (World)

June 08, 2023         Brain Tumor Day (World)

June 10, 2023         Family Health and Fitness Day 

June 14, 2023         Blood Donor Day (World)

June 15, 2023         Elder Abuse Awareness Day (World)

June 16, 2023         Rare Chromosome Disorder Awareness Day

June 18, 2023         Autistic Pride Day 

June 19, 2023         Sickel Cell Day (World), International Day of Yoga

June 21, 2023         MND Awareness Day (World)

June 25, 2023         Vitiligo Day (World)

June 26, 2023         Internatioanl Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking

June 27, 2023         HIV Testing Day, PTSD Day, Sunglasses 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:

If you have ideas for other support groups or would be interested in attending, contact us on our contact page! (stroke, amputee, caregiver, etc.)


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/

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