APRIL 2020 is...

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

• https://www.nsvrc.org/sites/default/files/2018-01/about_saam2018_final508.pdf
• http://www.ashasexualhealth.org/sexual-health-month/
• http://www.worldsexology.org/

RAINN (Rape Abuse and Incest National Network) https://www.rainn.org/

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                                       Local Baton Rouge help:    https://star.ngo/                                                                     

                                                                                                                                                                 April is Occupational Therapy Month

    https://www.aota.org/

APRIL IS ALSO:

• Alcohol Awareness Month
• Autism Awareness Month
• Child Abuse Prevention Month
• Distracted Driving Month
• Donate Life Month
• Facial Protection Month
• Foot Health Awarenss Month
• Humor Month
• Irritable Bowel Syndrom (IBS) Awareness Month
• Minority Health Awareness Month
• Oral Cancer Awareness Month
• Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month
• Sacoidosis Awareness Month
• Sexually Transmitted Disease Awareness Month
• Stress Awareness Month
• Women's Eye Health and Safety Month

AWARENESS WEEKS THIS MONTH:

-April 6-12, 2020          Public Health Week 

-April 19-25, 2020        Infertility Awareness Week, Pedatric Transplant Week, Volunteer Week

-April 24-30, 2020        Every Kid Healthy Week, World Immunization Week, Infant Immunization Week

AWARENESS DAYS THIS MONTH:

-April 05, 2020      RAINN Day 

-April 07, 2020      World Health Day 

-April 10, 2020      Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

-April 11, 2020      World Parkinson's Day

-April 16, 2020      Healthcare Day

-April 17, 2020      Donate Life Blue & Green Day, World Hemophilia Day, Career Day

-April 22, 2020      Earth Day, Administrative Professionals Day

-April 24, 2020      Meningitis Day 

Note: Most data is taken from welcoa.org and healthfinder.gov. 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.

Click here to find out how to get more information:

https://www.welcoa.org/health-observances/february-2020/

https://www.iabhp.com/national-wellness-observance-calendar/

https://www.healthline.com/health/directory-awareness-months#1

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/
• https://tourascension.com/festivals-events/
• https://www.facebook.com/skidawgs/
• Our Lady of the Lake Ascension Family Fest - January 25, 2020 at Lamar Dixon Expo Center

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 Grouphttp://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 suppport our local Food Bank and Iris support for Domestic Violence. It keeps your donations local!