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JUNE IS MEN’S HEALTH MONTH

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Throughout June, Men’s Health Month focuses on improving the lifestyles of men. While there are several approaches to improving overall health, diet and exercise are the targets of any changes.

All month long, community events and clinics take place to increase awareness of the leading health concerns men face. It’s important to encourage the men in our lives to get regular checkups and be aware of the risks for their age, ethnicity, and lifestyle. 

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  • Know your preventable risks
  • Take steps to create healthful habits 
  • Schedule routine tests for early detection of disease
  • Learn your risk factors
  • Document your family history with your physician

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the leading causes of death among men are heart disease, cancer, and accidental death.

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HOW TO OBSERVE

  • Make a commitment to have a health checkup.
  • If you’ve recently had one and you are at risk, consider making changes to your lifestyle to improve your health.
  • Talk to your physician about the steps to take.
  • Talk to the men in your life about making an appointment for a checkup.
  • Take a walk with your father, brother, husband, son, friend or co-worker.
  • Cook up a healthy meal for the man in your life.
  • Learn more about Men’s Health Month by participating in Wear BLUE Day the Friday before Father’s Day.

Use #MensHealthMonth to share on social media. For more information visit www.menshealthmonth.org.

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JEWISH AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH

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Jewish American Heritage Month in May reflects on the contributions of the Jewish people to a young and growing Nation over its almost 250-year history. Like many in the United States, their culture and history go far beyond the founding date of the country. The Jewish people began establishing families, businesses, synagogues and contributing to their communities long before 1776.

In every sector of the Nation, Jews have made vital contributions to the culture and molding of the country. Each generation made contributions that shaped who we are today. From the early progress of colonies deciding to raise arms against the British (Hyam Solomon) to our courts (Louis Brandeis and Elena Kagan), they continue to build upon the civilization their forefathers sought. Others brought their scientific knowledge (Albert Einstein and Jonas Salk) while a community of business leaders created foundations (Al Fleishman and Monroe Green). They also filled the world of arts with immense talent entertaining us (Woody Allen, Barbara Streisand, J.J. Abrams), creating classic compositions (Irving Berlin, Leonard Bernstein), or writing timeless works (Norman Mailer, Ayn Rand).

Jewish American Heritage Month also looks at the history of injustice the Jewish people have had to overcome for centuries, not just in America but around the world. It’s a time to reflect on the tragic conditions they suffered and at times continue to face. The observance also offers the opportunity to end anti-Semitism and learn the history behind it.

JEWISH AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH

Following resolutions passed by the House and Senate, in 2006, President George W. Bush proclaimed May to be Jewish American Heritage Month. His proclamation was the result of efforts by the Jewish Museum of Florida and South Florida Jewish community leaders.

Each year since then, the sitting president proclaims Jewish American Heritage Month in May.

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HOW TO OBSERVE #JewishAmericanHeritageMonth

During Jewish American Heritage Month attend local events hosted by heritage centers, libraries, schools, and synagogs. These organizations host seminars, webinars and other events sharing the heritage, history, and culture of Jewish Americans. You can also take time to read books, memoirs or documentaries on the subject. Share your Jewish heritage and family history or speak at a local event.

Use #JewishAmericanHeritageMonth to share on social media.

NATIONAL SUPERHERO DAY

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Each year on April 28th, National Superhero Day honors superheroes, both real and fictional.

Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Captain America, Iron Man, Hulk, and Spiderman are just some of the superheroes whose names we recognize. Star Wars, Star Trek,  Even though they are fictional, these superheroes are great role models for our children. They serve and protect while fighting evil. Your hero can come from another world or even time,if you fancy a certain Scottish Highlander from the 1700’s.

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Heroes are ordinary people who make themselves extraordinary. ~ Gerard Way

Our real-life superheroes may not have superpowers or wear capes, but they are also great role models who serve and protect while fighting evil.  Military personnel, police officers, firefighters, and teachers are just a few of the heroes who protect us on a daily basis.

Make sure first responders and medical personnel are included. As we have seen first hand in very recent times how hard they fight for us. Paramedics, nurses, Dr’s, and med-tech’s out there helping us beat Coronavirus.

HOW TO OBSERVE #NationalSuperheroDay

Take your favorite superhero to lunch and say thank you for all they do. Let them know that you appreciate them. Share what you think makes a hero. Take a picture with your favorite hero.

Post photos on social media using #NationalSuperheroDay.

NATIONAL SUPERHERO DAY HISTORY

In 1995, Marvel Comics‘ employees created National Superhero Day. 

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INSPIRATIONAL ROLE MODELS MONTH

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Inspirational Role Models Month offers an opportunity to spotlight those role models who embody the qualities and character for life long success. No matter your age, gender, or stage of life, having someone who inspires you to be the best version of yourself is always a positive thing. Perhaps it’s a friend, an employer, clergy, teacher, celebrity, or an activist. Whether the person is high-profile or not isn’t important. Their character and ability to inspire, guide, and teach carries much more value. This month, focus on the person who motivates you and thank them for the leadership.

Each November, we encourage you to get involved in activities or events that your role model is apart of (or if they are no longer living or a public figure, maybe an occasion you think they would enjoy or join in themselves). Stepping into the shoes of the person you look up to the most is likely to stir something up inside you that encourages growth as a person. There’s a reason that person is your role model, right? Take a good look at them and their life. What healthy habits do they have? How do they make people feel? If you can mold yourself after them, while keeping your unique personality, you have struck gold!

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INSPIRATIONAL ROLE MODELS MONTH HISTORY

Detroit native and House of Communications Owner/Chief Communications Specialist Darlene House first designated National Inspirational Role Models Month in 2005.

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HOW TO OBSERVE #InspirationalRoleModelsMonth

Use #InspirationalRoleModelsMonth to post on social media. Be the best person YOU can be this month and thank your inspirational role model for helping you get there; they may not have even realized you were looking up to them! Another good way to celebrate National Inspirational Role Model Month is by being a good role model to others. Here are some ways for you to radiate confidence and goodness for the world to see.

  • Always demonstrate leadership and confidence. Stay positive, look at things from a neutral perspective, and be calm, cool, and collected. Always strive for bigger and better for yourself and others.
  • Stand out in the crowd. Be yourself and be proud of it. You don’t ever have to try to “fit in.” People are drawn to those who are unapologetically themselves.
  • Interact with everyone, not just your friends or the most successful/popular people in the room. Always have an open mind and be a good listener, as well as speaker.
  • Show others that you care, even if you don’t know them well! Being interested and concerned about people around you shows selflessness and great character.
  • Be smart, well rounded, and open-minded. Thinking you’re the smartest person in the room automatically makes you the dumbest person in the room.
  • Admit to your mistakes, and embrace them to become better. Acting as though you are above failure and mistakes show arrogance.
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NATIONAL DONOR DAY

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Observed each year on February 14th, National Donor Day (also known as  National Organ Donor Day) is a day to increase awareness about organ donation and the lives that can be saved. In the United States, more than 120,000 people are waiting for a life-saving organ donation.

Today is also Valentine’s Day, International Book Giving Day and a great night for a date.

Give the gift of Life.

The observance focuses on five different types of donations:  Organs – Tissues – Marrow – Platelets – Blood.  Many nonprofit health organizations sponsor blood and marrow drives and organ/tissue sign-ups across the nation. Approximately every two seconds, there is someone in the U.S. who needs blood, which translates to the need for over 41,000 daily donations.  

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Each type of donation saves lives. While blood, platelets, tissue, marrow, and some organs may be donated at any time, most organs are donated upon death. A single donor can save up to 8 lives and help more than 75 people.

Some blood donors have been making donations as young as the age of 17. They can donate a pint of blood every 53 days. One pint of blood can save up to three people. If you’ve never thought about donation, you’re of the 17 percent of non-donors. However, only 37 percent of the population of the United States is eligible to donate blood.

NATIONAL DONOR DAY HISTORY

National Donor Day was started in 1998 by the Saturn Corporation and its United Auto Workers partners, with the support of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and many nonprofit health organizations.

HOW TO OBSERVE #NationalDonorDay

If you’ve received the gift of an organ, tissue, marrow, platelets or blood, share your story.  Several year’s ago blood transfusions saved my life. I wish I could donate.

Look into becoming a donor.  Visit donatelifenw.org and organdonor.gov for more information on organ donation. Use #NationalDonorDay to post on social media.

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