According to the World Health Organization’s latest findings, depression is the leading cause of ill health and disability worldwide. This week’s Friday Five celebrates World Health Day and focuses on the WHO’s campaign, Depression: Let’s Talk.
During the month of April the HHS Office of Minority Health leads the observance of National Minority Health Month. According to the OMH, it is a time to raise awareness on issues impacting health disparities and health equity in America.
Each the American Public Health Association brings together communities across the United States to 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.
March 30th is National Doctors’ Day, a day established to recognize physicians, their work and their contributions to society and the community. This week’s Friday Five explains the interesting history behind Doctors’ Day and provides several ways to honor the important doctors in your life.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! “If you’re lucky enough to be Irish… you’re lucky enough!” Tis the last day of the work week and we couldn’t resist the opportunity to dedicate this week’s Friday Five to The Emerald Isle and its lovely lads and lasses.
In support of next week’s annual Patient Safety Awareness Week, The Friday Five rounds up some resources and events regarding patient safety. From webcasts to Twitter Chats to “Best of lists,” we have it all gathered together for you right here.
It’s National Nutrition Month so to help you get started on your path to a healthier lifestyle this week’s Friday Five gathers together the best blogs, podcasts, YouTube Channels, resources, and tools the internet has to offer to support your life changing journey.
Some may view radio as a dated form of media but even in 2017 it is still valid. Radio is a type of media that reaches 95% of the world’s population. This week’s Friday Five explores some highlights of World Radio Day, how you can be a part of the celebration, and even our own contribution to radio.
February is American Heart Month and it is the perfect time to brush up on what we all should know when it comes to heart disease.Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States. Every year, 1 in 4 deaths are caused by heart disease.
According to the American Red Cross someone in the U.S. is in need of blood every two seconds. January marks Blood Donor Month and we’ve dedicated this week’s Friday Five to rallying our readers to roll up their sleeves, give blood, and maybe even save a life or two.
This holiday season, Nordstrom sold out of an unusual product: a leather-wrapped rock priced at $85. That news inspired a doctor at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin to start a unique fundraising campaign – Rocks for a Reason – which has been gaining support since it began Dec. 9.
December is a time of gift giving for most Americans so it only makes sense to use this time of year to promote toy safety. In honor of National Toy and Gift Safety month this week’s Friday Five provides some tips and advice for choosing not only a great gift, but a safe one as well.
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