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1-30: National Alcohol Awareness Month. The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence Inc. (NCADD) sponsors the month and Alcohol-Free Weekend of April 3-5 to focus public attention on alcoholism. Contact: Public Information Office, National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence Inc., 12 West 21st St., New York, NY 10010. Telephone: (212) 206-6770.
1-30: National Occupational Therapy Month. The American Occupational Therapy Association sponsors this month to promote public awareness of the services occupational therapists offer. During the month, there will be a national toll-free hotline from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, at (800) 60T-TALK. Contact: American Occupational Therapy Association, 4720 Montgomery Lane, P.O. Box 31220, Bethesda, MD 20814. Telephone: (301) 652-2682.
5: Sir Joseph Lister's Birthday (1827-1912). Lister was an English surgeon and scientist who pioneered the use of antiseptics for preventing surgical infection.
6-12: Public Health Week. The week recognizes public health, prevention, and protection. Contact: Association of State and Territory Health Officials (ASTHO), 1275 K St. NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20005-4006. Telephone: (202) 371-9090, ext. 210; American Public Health Association, 1015 15th St. NW, Washington, DC 20005. Telephone: (202) 789-5600; National Association of County and City Health Officials, 440 First St. NW, Washington, DC 20001. Telephone: (202) 783-5550.
6-12: National Healthcare Access Personnel Week. This week recognizes admissions, registration, and patient access services staff.
7: World Health Day. Originated by the World Health Organization, the day's 1998 theme is a focus on "Safe Motherhood." Contact: World Health Day, American Association for World Health, 1825 K St., NW, Suite 1208, Washington, DC 20036. Telephone: (202) 466-5883. Fax: (202) 466-5896. E-mail: [email protected].
19-25: National Organ/Tissue Donor Awareness Week. Contact: United Network for Organ Sharing, P.O. Box 13770, 1100 Boulders Parkway, Suite 500, Richmond, VA 23225. Telephone: (804) 330-8500.
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1-31: National Digestive Diseases Awareness Month. The Digestive Disease National Coalition draws public attention to digestive health and diseases. For a brochure on the digestive system, contact: Dale P. Dirks, Health & Medicine Counsel of Washington, 507 Capitol Court NE, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20002. Telephone: (202) 544-7497.
1-31: National High Blood Pressure Month. For a packet of information, contact: The National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, Information Center, P.O. Box 30105, Bethesda, MD 20824-0105. Telephone: (301) 251-1222. Web site: www.nhlbi.nihgov/nhlbi/nhlbi/ntm.
1-31: National Mental Health Month. The National Mental Health Association conducts a national public education campaign each year during May. Contact: Mental Health Information Center, National Mental Health Association, 1021 Prince St., Alexandria, VA 22314-2971. Telephone: (800) 969-NMHA.
1-31: Older Americans Month. This month is by presidential proclamation a time when the nation is urged to honor the contributions of older Americans. Contact: Special Assistant for Legislation and Public Affairs, U.S. Administration on Aging, 200 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20201. Telephone: (202) 401-4541.
6-12: National Nurses Week. Sponsored by the American Nurses Association, this week highlights the achievements of America's nursing professionals. Gift items and a catalog are available. Contact: (800) 274-4ANA. For a media kit, contact: Faith England, Communications Unit, American Nurses Association, 600 Maryland Ave. SW, Suite 100 West, Washington, DC 20024-2571. Telephone: (202) 651-7028.
10-16: National Hospital Week. Sponsored by the American Hospital Association, the week focuses public attention on the numerous contributions hospitals make to communities. For an event-planning guide and catalog of promotional products. Contact: California Association of Hospitals and Health Systems, Distribution Center, P.O. Box 340100, Sacramento, CA 95834-0100. Telephone: (916) 641-9670.
10-16: National Osteoporosis Prevention Week. This annual event is used to kick-off year-round osteoporosis awareness and education. The National Osteoporosis Foundation has educational materials and posters. Contact: National Osteoporosis Foundation, 1150 17th St. NW, Suite 500, Washington, DC 20036. Telephone: (202) 223-2226.
17-23: National Medical Transcriptionist Week. For a colorful poster or more information, contact: American Association for Medical Transcription, P.O. Box 576187, Modesto, CA 95357-6187. Telephone: (800) 320-0610, ext. 3009, or (209) 551-0883. E-mail: [email protected].
20: National Employee Health and Fitness Day. This day highlights the importance of a healthy work place and promotes year-round health and fitness programs to corporations, community organizations, schools, and universities. Contact: Cindy Porteous, National Association of Governor's Councils of Physical Fitness and Sports, Pan American Plaza, 201 South Capitol Ave., Suite 560, Indianapolis, IN 46225. Telephone: (317) 237-5630.
27: National Senior Health and Fitness Day. This is the nation's largest health and fitness event for older adults. Contact: Mature Market Resource Center, 621 East Park Ave., Libertyville, IL 60048. Telephone: (800) 828-8225. Web site: www.fitnessday.com. E-mail: [email protected].
This calendar listing is provided courtesy of the Society for Healthcare Strategy and Market Development of the American Hospital Association. The organization, located at One North Franklin, 31st Floor, Chicago, IL 60606, sells an 89-page, "Health Observances & Recognition Days" calendar (Catalog No. C-166858) for $15 for AHA members and $20 for nonmembers. Call (800) 242-2626 for more information.
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