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May 2012 Celiac Awareness Month For more information on Celiac Awareness Month, visit www.celiac.ca. Cystic Fibrosis Month May is Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month. During May, Cystic Fibrosis Canada highlights how important funding from Cystic Fibrosis Canada works each and every day to make a real difference in the lives of people with cystic fibrosis, and their families. Please click here for more information. Huntington's Disease Awareness Month Events are happening all across Canada to help increase awareness about Huntington disease and to help raise funds to fight against the disease. World Asthma Day May 1 World Asthma Day is an annual event organized by the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) to improve asthma awareness and care around the world. World Asthma Day 2012 will take place on May 1, 2012. Spirituality: The Invisible Ingredient in Health and Healing May 3-4 You’re invited to participate in Providence Health Care’s fourth biannual conference that explores the integral relationship between spirituality, health and healing. The conference will take place at the Coast Plaza Hotel and Suites National Mental Health Week May 7-13 National Mental Health Week 2012 will be from May 7-13, 2012. Please click here for more information. Advance Care Planning Information Session May 10 Join us for an Advance Care Planning public information session for patients and families. This session is presented at no charge, all are welcome. Please click here to download a poster for this event. Gala for Hope - Rapid Access Breast Clinic Dinner & Dance Fundraiser May 12 Mount Saint Joseph Hospital’s (MSJ) Rapid Access Breast Clinic (RABC) and Tapestry Foundation for Health Care would like to invite you to the Gala for Hope Dinner and Dance fundraiser. World No Tobacco Day May 31 World No Tobacco Day highlights the health risks associated with tobacco use and advocating for effective policies to reduce consumption. Tobacco use is the second cause of death globally (after hypertension) and is currently responsible for killing one in 10 adults worldwide.
ALS Awareness Month (Lou Gehrig's Disease) For detailed information on ALS Awareness Month visit the ALS Society of Canada at www.als.ca. National Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Awareness Month Go to www.sbhac.ca for more information on National Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Awareness Month. Stroke Awareness Month There's more than one way to make a difference during Stroke Month. You can save thousands of lives by, making one donation, sending one email, organizing one event. Please click here to visit the Heart and Stroke Foundation website for more information on Stroke Awareness Month. World Blood Donor Day June 14 June 14 is the day to recognize the millions of people who save lives and improve the health of others by donating blood. The Day highlights the need to regularly give blood to prevent shortages in hospitals and clinics, particularly in developing countries where quantities are very limited. Please click here for more information. 2012 Canadian Nurses Association Biennial Convention June 18-20 The Canadian Nurses Association's 2012 biennial convention will take place in Vancouver on June 18-20. So save the date and check back for more information.
World Hepatitis Day July 28 World Hepatitis Day is marked to increase the awareness and understanding of viral hepatitis and the diseases that it causes. Please click here for more information.
World Breastfeeding Week August 1-7 World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated every year from 1 to 7 August in more than 170 countries to encourage breastfeeding and improve the health of babies around the world. Please click here for more information.
National Arthritis Month The Arthritis Society focuses its efforts on building community awareness and raising valuable funds for arthritis during Arthritis Awareness Month. Visit the Arthritis Society of Canada at www.arthritis.ca for more information. Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month Ovarian Cancer Canada is committed to building ovarian cancer awareness in the general public and among healthcare professionals. For more information on Ovarian Cancer Canada please click here. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Awareness Day September 9 Every year on September 9th, International FASD Awareness Day is observed. AIDS Walk for Life September 17-25 The Scotiabank AIDS Walk for Life is a national awareness and fundraising event that takes place every year in communities all across Canada. Funds raised support direct programs and services for Canadians living with HIV/AIDS in their communities. Please click here for more information. World Alzheimer's Day September 21 Every year on 21 September Alzheimer associations across the globe unite to recognise World Alzheimer's Day. Please click here for more information. World Heart Day September 29 World Heart Day will take place on September 29, 2012. National activities such as public talks and screenings, walks and runs, concerts or sporting events are organized worldwide by members and partners of the World Heart Federation. Please click here for more information.
Autism Awareness Month During the month of October we celebrate Autism Awareness Month. Join us by wearing your signature puzzle patterned ribbon. This symbol reflects both the complex nature in which autism spectrum disorders are expressed, and the vast diversity that exists within the autism community. For more information, please visit www.autismsocietycanada.ca. Eye Health Month Each year, the Canadian Association of Optometrists hosts Eye Health Canada Month, a national public awareness campaign that highlights the importance of eye health and regular eye examinations. For more information visit the Canadian Association of Optometrists at www.opto.ca. Influenza Immunization Awareness Month Information on who should receive, and how to get the influenza vaccine can be found at the Health Canada website. Please click here for more information. Lupus Awareness Month The first new treatment in 50 years has brought increased awareness across Canada of Lupus and its impact on patients and their families. This is great news for Lupus Canada and its provincial partners as we work towards a vision of life without Lupus. In October, lupus patients and supporters across Canada recognize Lupus Awareness Month as a time to reflect on what all Canadians can do to increase awareness of this under-recognized and under-funded disease. For more information visit the Lupus Canada website at www.lupuscanada.org. Psoriasis Awareness Month Visit the Psoriasis Society of Canada for more information at psoriasissociety.org. SIDS Awareness Month (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) October is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month, a time to educate parents, caregivers, and family members about the risk factors associated with SIDS. For more information, please visit www.sidscanada.org. Mental Illness Awareness Week September 30-October 6 Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW) is an annual national public education campaign designed to help open the eyes of Canadians to the reality of mental illness. The goal of MIAW is to end the stigma associated with mental illness, and ensure better understanding and access to diagnosis and treatment. Please click here for more information. World Mental Health Day October 10 World Mental Health Day raises public awareness about mental health issues. The day promotes open discussion of mental disorders, and investments in prevention, promotion and treatment services. Please click here for more information. National Infection Control Week October 15-19 The third week in October is designated as National Infection Control Week (NICW) in Canada and the U.S. Please click here for more information.
Crohn's and Colitis Awareness Month Throughout the month of November, the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada celebrates the courage of the one in 160 Canadians living with Crohn’s and colitis. Please click here for more information. C.P.R. Awareness Month Every November the Heart and Stroke Foundation celebrates CPR Awareness Month. Each province celebrates by organizing different events. Please click here for more information. Diabetes Month November is Diabetes Month. Visit the Canadian Diabetes Association for more information at www.diabetes.ca. Osteoporosis Month For more information please visit www.osteoporosis.ca. Movember: Prostate Cancer Awareness Month During November each year, Movember is responsible for the sprouting of moustaches on thousands of men’s faces, in Canada and around the world. With their “Mo’s”, these men raise vital funds and awareness for men's health, specifically prostate cancer. Please click here for more information. National Senior Safety Week November 6-12 Canada Safety Council pays special attention at keeping mature Canadians healthy, independent and safe. This awareness campaign and the diffusion of necessary information to enhance the safety of everyday living is a vital part of Canada Safety Council's mandate. Please click here for more information on National Senior Safety Week. World Diabetes Day November 14 World Diabetes Day raises global awareness of diabetes - its escalating rates around the world and how to prevent the illness in most cases. Visit www.idf.org/worlddiabetesday for more information. World COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) Day November 14 World COPD Day is a global effort to expand understanding of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and advocate for better care for patients. Organized by the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD), the Day is marked by activities implemented by health care professionals and patient groups throughout the world. Please click here for more information.
Tapestry Foundation’s Angel Campaign Be an Angel throughout the month of December by making a donation to the Angel Campaign. The Angel Campaign is one of the largest fundraising initiatives of the year for Tapestry Foundation for Health Care. Look for angels to be lit at each of the sites heralding news of the campaign. Angel trees with hundreds of angels - each bearing the name of a special donor - are also on display at Providence sites supported by Tapestry Foundation. For more information about the Angel Campaign, call 604.877.8335. Christmas Seal Campaign A tradition for 100 years, the Christmas Seal Campaign are the Lung Association's largest fundraiser. Please click here for more information. World AIDS Day December 1 World AIDS Day brings together people from around the world to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS and demonstrate international solidarity in the face of the pandemic. The day is an opportunity for public and private partners to spread awareness about the status of the pandemic and encourage progress in HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment and care in high prevalence countries and around the world. Please click here for more information.
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