More than new year resolutions and a fresh start, there are important issues in women's health recognized by January:
Cervical Health Awareness Month:
Pap tests can help protect you from cervical cancer. Be sure you speak with your internist and/or gynecologist on when and how often you need one.
National Birth Defects Prevention Month:
If you are pregnant or want to become pregnant, now is the time to discuss a healthy pregnancy plan with your physician. Make sure your discussion include items like folic acid, vaccinations and reproductive and general health screenings, medications (including over the counter, herbal, supplements, and prescription drugs), healthy weight (and healthy weight gain), fitness and physical activity, nutrition, oral care, and stress. We want mommy and baby to live their best lives and pregnancy is a critical time for both.
Other important awareness campaigns in the month of January:
- National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month
- Thyroid Awareness Month
- Blood Donor Month
- January 8-14: National Folic Acid Awareness Week
- January 15-21: Healthy Weight Week includes the following important dates:
- January 17 - Rid the World of Fad Diets & Gimmicks Day
- January 19 - Women's Healthy Weight Day
Sorry we didn't post on these dates sooner, but we will be more diligent next year. However, everyday is a good day to be healthy…your life depends on it.
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