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Migraine & Headache Awareness Month<br />
What is MHAM?<br />
<strong>June</strong> is National Migraine & Headache Awareness Month (#MHAM). This year’s theme is Advocate for Access.<br />
The headache, migraine and cluster communities work together for our diseases to be recognized. A disease awareness month plays a<br />
vital role to raise public knowledge, address stigma and build a stronger community of patient advocates.<br />
National Safety Month<br />
National Safety Month is celebrated to encourage awareness of the importance of safety and to promote the safety culture. It is<br />
organized by the National Safety Council and celebrated every year in <strong>June</strong>. The main purpose of National Safety Month is to<br />
educate the people and organizations as a whole to influence the behaviors that will ultimately lead to preventable injuries or death.<br />
National Hernia Awareness Month<br />
National Hernia Awareness Month is observed each <strong>June</strong> to raise public awareness about hernias and effective treatment. Most<br />
people don’t understand what a hernia is or what causes one.<br />
The purpose of National Hernia Awareness Month is to raise the public knowledge of the warning signs and latest treatment options<br />
available regarding hernias. It is estimated that more than 5 million persons have some type of hernia, but only 750,000 people per<br />
year actually seek medical attention. Concerns about and pain associated with hernias can prevent people from engaging in activities<br />
that they normally love to do, and ignoring symptoms can sometimes lead to life-threatening complications. Although the treatment<br />
for a hernia usually requires surgery, newer advanced minimally invasive techniques allow for a shorter recovery time and decreased<br />
recurrence rates.<br />
World Sickle Cell Day<br />
The 19th <strong>June</strong> is World Sickle Cell Day – a day of raising awareness!<br />
World Sickle Cell Day is a United Nation’s recognized day to raise awareness of sickle cell at a national and international level. On<br />
22nd December 2008, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution that recognizes sickle cell disease as a public<br />
health problem and “one of the world’s foremost genetic diseases.” The resolution calls for members to raise awareness of sickle cell<br />
on <strong>June</strong> 19th of each year at national and international level.
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