Cervical Cancer Screening Month: January
www.thegcf.org
January is Cervical Cancer Screening Month — a campaign by the Gynecological Cancer Foundation (GCF) to raise awareness about the disease and remind women to schedule an annual gynecologic exam and cervical cancer screening. Visit the Cervical Cancer section of the National Cancer Institute's Web site for information on risks, prevention, screening, testing, treatment and more.
Birth Defect Prevention Month: January
www.birthdefects.org
Every parent wants their child to be born healthy, to grow up strong and have the chance to be successful in his or her life. For this to happen, parents need to know how to create a healthy environment for their baby even before he or she is born. During the nine months of pregnancy, important development occurs that can affect your baby for the rest of his or her life. Birth Defects Prevention Month seeks to increase the public's understanding about the causes and prevention of birth defects, a leading cause of infant mortality. If you or your partner are planning to conceive, visit the Healthy Baby Resource for the latest information on how to reduce the risk of birth defects.
National Blood Donor Month: January
www.givelife.org
During National Blood Donor Month, the American Association of Blood Banks, America's Blood Centers and the American Red Cross want to remind everyone of how important it is to ensure that blood is available to patients whenever and wherever it is needed. According to these organizations, the beginning of the year is when blood banks typically need donations the most. Visit the Give Life section of the American Red Cross Web site to learn more and find a convenient place to donate blood near you.
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