News/Updates

MARCH 2026

	SOCIAL WORK MONTH   Read the full update:  Social Work Month 2026
	WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH  Read the full update  Women's History Month

Social Work Month

March is also:

• Alport Awareness Month (rare kidney disease)

• Athletic Training Month

• Autoimmune Awarness Month

• Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month  hemophiliaawareness #bloodhealth

• Breathe Better, Sleep Better Month

• Cheerleading Safety Month

• Child Life Month

• Clap4Health Month  (cardiovascular disease and obesity prevention campaign)

• Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month getscreened #coloncancer

• Deep-Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Awareness Month  

• Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month  #DDAM inclusionmatters

• Endometriosis Awareness Month endowarrior #womenshealth 

• Kidney Month #NationalKidneyMonth kidneydisease 

• Malignant Hyperthermia Awareness Month

• Multiple Sclerosis Education and Awarness Month  #MSeducation MSwarriors

• Myeloma Action Month

• Nutrition Month

• Problem Gambling Awareness Month

• Prosthetics, Orthotics and Pedorthists Month (POP Month)

• Save Your Vision Month #SaveYourVision visioncare

• Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month

• Trisomy Awareness Month

• Workplace Eye Wellness Month eyecare #workplacesafety

  
  
  

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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:
  • https://www.fmolhs.org/events/events-results?categoryTitle=Support%20Groups
  • https://www.fmolhs.org/events/events-results?category=support%20groups&location=ascension%20parish%20public%20library&page=1
• 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/
• Medicare information: https://www.medicareplans.com/medical-equipment-and-supplies-benefits-guide/#does_medicare_cover_durable_medical_equipment_