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National Public Health Week is usually acknowledged the first full week of April, annually. Let's observe National Public Health Week as a time to recognize the contributions of public health and highlight issues that are important to improving our nation.

November is National Diabetes Month, a time when communities across the country team up to bring attention to diabetes. Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high. It affects millions of Americans. Encouraging you to put well-being at the heart of diabetes care & start a change to better diabetes life.

Celebrate Men’s Health Month with annual screenings. Studies prove that men are less likely than women to seek medical care and are more likely to choose unhealthy behavior. Take charge of your health! Schedule your preventive care screenings TODAY.

May is high blood pressure education month. High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a major risk factor for heart disease. It increases the risk for heart disease and stroke, two leading causes of death for Americans. According to studies, tens of millions of adults in the United States have high blood pressure, and many do not have it under control. High blood pressure usually has no symptoms, so the only way to know if you have it is to get your blood pressure measured. Talk with your health care team about how you can manage your blood pressure and lower your risk.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a national observance started in 1949 by Mental Health America to bring attention to the importance of mental wellbeing. Worldwide, individuals and organizations step up to raise awareness of and help address the challenges faced by people living with mental health conditions. Despite recent strides in how our society approaches mental wellbeing, many Americans still don’t have access to the high-quality, comprehensive treatment and care they need. Let's help yourself and others thrive! This month, let's advocate to expand access to mental health and substance use care and bring attention to the importance of mental wellbeing.

An annual campaign during the month of March created by the Academy, encouraging & inviting everyone to learn about making informed food choices and developing healthful eating and physical activity habits.

World Kidney Day is a global health awareness campaign focusing on the importance of the kidneys and reducing the frequency and impact of kidney disease and its associated health problems worldwide. World Kidney Day is observed annually on the 2nd Thursday in March.

Did you know your kidneys filter all your blood up to 25 times a day? This month, let’s make sure we learn all about how we can protect these two fist-sized, bean-shaped organs, that work around the clock for us.

What can be achieved by modern cardiovascular care is nothing short of amazing, and it wouldn't be possible without the many diverse professionals—not only the doctors but also the technologists and nurses providing crucial support and ensuring quick, safe, accurate and compassionate care. Healthcare professionals continue to demonstrate that it is only through teamwork that quality care can be delivered reliably and effectively. In this specialty we see the impact of working together resulting in strengthened outcomes. Kudos goes to the cardiovascular arena! Let's honor cardiovascular health professionals this week.

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