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SUMMARY:National Nurses Day
DESCRIPTION:National Nurses Day is observed annually on May 6th. On this day\, we raise awareness of all nurse contributions and commitments and acknowledge the vital role nurses play in society. This day is also the first day of National Nurses Week and is sometimes known as National RN Recognition Day. \n\n\n \n#NationalNursesDay\nNational Nurses Week begins May 6th and ends on May 12th\, which is the birthday of Florence Nightingale (May 12\, 1820 – August 13\, 1910).  Florence Nightingale was a celebrated English\, social reformer\, statistician\, and the founder of modern nursing. She became well-known while taking care of the wounded soldiers during the Crimean War. Nightingale was dubbed “The Lady with the Lamp” because of her habit of making rounds at night. \n\n\n \nHOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL NURSES DAY\nRecognize nurses everywhere. Celebrate their dedication and commitment to their patients and their profession. Tell someone about the excellent care you’ve received from a nurse. \n\n\nWhen you visit the doctor or have surgery\, follow the instructions they give you\, especially follow up care. Ask questions\, so they know when you need more information. They can’t read your minds.\n\n\nGive nurses you know a shout out and thank them for their hard work\, especially during these challenging times. \nUse #NationalNursesDay to share on social media. \nSource Link
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SUMMARY:International Nurses Day
DESCRIPTION:International Nurses Day (IND) is observed around the world May 12 (the anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth in 1820). The day is set aside to honor and note the many contributions nurses make to society. Nurses care for our loved ones at some of the most challenging times of their lives. They may run short of time\, but not compassion. \n\n\n \n#InternationalNursesDay\nIn Australia\, Canada\, the United States\, and other countries\, International Nurses Day often is part of a week-long celebration\, usually referred to as National Nurses Week. \n\n\n \nCELEBRATE INTERNATIONAL NURSES DAY\nDo you personally know a nurse? Send a letter of appreciation. \n\n\nInvite a nurse to make a presentation about the profession at retirement homes\, school\, businesses.\n\n\nUse #InternationalNursesDay or #VoiceToLead to share on social media. \nSource Link
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CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness
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SUMMARY:National Pharmacist Day
DESCRIPTION:National Pharmacist Day on January 12th annually recognizes and honors all pharmacists across the nation. \nCelebrating Teacher Appreciation Week on Spanning the Need w/Anthony Spano(Opens in a new browser tab) \n\n\n\n#NationalPharmacistDay\n\n\n\nThe role of pharmacists has shifted over the years. Where once they served as the classical “lick\, stick and pour” dispensary\, they now serve as an integrated member of the health care team. Pharmacists are often directly involved in patient care and play a vital role in a patient’s recovery. \nHistorically\, pharmacists primarily checked and distributed drugs to doctors for patient prescribed medication. In modern times\, pharmacists advise patients and health care providers on the selection\, dosages\, interactions\, and side effects of prescriptions. Additionally\, their role includes being a learned intermediary between a prescriber and a patient. By monitoring the health and progress of patients\, pharmacists can then ensure the safe and effective use of medication. \nPharmacists work long hours\, usually standing the entire time. Along with dispensing pills and providing advice on medications\, pharmacists also administer immunizations. Pharmacists who conduct research discover and test new medications\, too. \n\nDo you wonder how Agatha Christie came to know so much about poisons for her murder mysteries? She was once a pharmacy dispenser during World War I.\nCoca-Cola\, Pepsi\, Dr. Pepper\, and Ginger Ale were all invented by pharmacists\nBefore running for President of the United States\, Hubert Humphrey earned his pharmacy license and worked in his father’s pharmacy.\nWilliam Procter\, Jr.\, (May 3\, 1817 – February 10\, 1874) dedicated his career to the science of pharmacy. He wrote the first textbook on pharmacy for students in the United States and advocated for the founding of the American Pharmaceutical Association. His dedication earned him the name Father of Pharmacy.\n\nSpanning the Need’s Christmas Concert Special (TV Broadcast)(Opens in a new browser tab) \nHOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL PHARMACIST DAY\nAnyone who has required the services of a pharmacist\, take time to thank them today. Give them a shout-out. Whether they work in a facility or local pharmacy\, they will appreciate the good word. If you’re considering a career\, learn more about pharmacy. Use #NationalPharmacistDay to post on social media. \nNATIONAL PHARMACIST DAY HISTORY\nWhile we were unable to find the exact creator of this observance\, it is indicated that it is likely an association of pharmaceutical groups that are founders. \nSource Link.
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SUMMARY:National Donor Day
DESCRIPTION:Observed each year on February 14th\, National Donor Day (also known as  National Organ Donor Day) aims to increase awareness about organ donation and the lives it saves. In the United States\, more than 120\,000 people are waiting for a life-saving organ donation. \nLocal Non-Profit Announces Tri-County Women of Impact\n#NationalDonorDay\nGive the gift of Life. \nThe 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. \nEach type of donation saves lives. While we may be able to donate blood\, platelets\, tissue\, marrow\, and some organs at any time\, most organs are donated upon death. A single donor can save up to 8 lives and help more than 75 people. \nSome 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. \nHow You Can help the East Palestine Community: Spanning the Need Created a List of Resources for Individuals or Groups to Help\nHOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL DONOR DAY\n\nSign up for blood donation.\nIf you’ve received the gift of an organ\, tissue\, marrow\, platelets\, or blood\, share your story.\nLook into becoming a donor. Visit donatelifenw.org and organdonor.gov for more information on organ donation.\nUse #NationalDonorDay to post on social media.\n\nSource Link
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CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness
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SUMMARY:National Red Sock Day
DESCRIPTION:Wear your red socks on National Red Sock Day to help save a life and limb! Did you know leg health can indicate risk for heart attack\, stroke\, and amputation? One in five adults over the age of 60 have a condition called Peripheral Artery Disease (P.A.D.)\, and many don’t even know they have it. National Red Sock Day on the Third Saturday in February raises awareness about P.A.D.\, its risk factors\, and what you can do. \n\n\n \n#NationalRedSockDay\nP.A.D. is caused by plaque build-up in the peripheral arteries\, mainly the arteries in the legs. It is the most debilitating disease many people have never heard of\, and yet\, it is responsible for nearly 200\,000 amputations annually. More than half of those amputations are preventable with early diagnosis and treatment. \nP.A.D. Symptoms\n\nLeg pain\nLeg cramps\nNeuropathy\nTingling\nNumbness\nNon-healing foot ulcers\n\nAdditionally\, 3 in 5 heart attack sufferers have P.A.D. This is why National Red Sock Day takes place in February\, which is also American Heart Month. \nP.A.D. Risk Factors\n\nDiabetes\nCardiovascular disease\nHigh blood pressure\nHigh Cholesterol\nSmoking\nObesity\nHereditary\n\nDiabetics are one of the highest risk groups with cases rising fast. More than half of American adults have Pre/Diabetes\, and the most prevalent complication is vascular. In fact\, 1 in 3 diabetics over 50 have P.A.D. However\, the most horrifying aspect of this disease is that most people don’t know they have it until it reaches its advanced stages. P.A.D. can lead to heart attack\, stroke\, and amputation. Diagnosis and appropriate treatment in early stages can help keep life and a limb healthy longer.  Diagnosis involves checking leg pulses in patients over age 50. \nNational Red Sock Day aims to raise awareness and encourage a candid conversation between patients and their physicians to test sooner for P.A.D. \n\n\n \nHOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL RED SOCK DAY\nWear your red socks on National Red Sock Day to help raise awareness about P.A.D. The red sock design symbolizes good circulation\, keeping life and limb healthy. The blue toe and heel indicate how poor circulation in the feet can indicate risk for heart attack\, stroke\, and amputation. Help The Way To My Heart expand critical life and limb saving P.A.D. education\, advocacy\, and support by purchasing official P.A.D. Awareness Socks at www.TheWayToMyHeart.org/Red-Sock-Day \nHave a conversation with your doctor about P.A.D. Make sure to report risk factors\, including a history of high blood pressure\, cardiovascular disease\, obesity\, diabetes\, and smoking. If you need help explaining your symptoms\, The Way to My Heart offers various resources to guide you. \nAnother way to participate is by donating to The Way to My Heart’s campaign. You can also follow The Way to My Heart on Facebook. \nAlso\, please share the word on social media using #NationalRedSockDay to help raise awareness. \nSource Link
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SUMMARY:National I Want You to be Happy Day
DESCRIPTION:National I Want You to be Happy Day on March 3rd encourages us to do something that makes others happy. It also asks us to see others’ happiness from their point of view. Putting a smile on someone’s face tends to put one on ours\, too. \n\n\n \n\nHappiness is the highest form of health. ~ Dalai Lama\n\nGenuine happiness takes effort. While we’re not individually responsible for others’ happiness\, we do play a role in spreading joy and good cheer. One way to do that is to see happiness from another person’s perspective. Happiness doesn’t fit a mold. Everything from being a morning person or a night owl\, a favorite season and seafood can make or break a person’s general idea of happiness. A person’s overall journey through life gives them a unique outlook on happiness\, too. \nBeing happy may merely be about quality\, not quantity. \n\n\n \nHOW TO OBSERVE #IWantYouToBeHappyDay\n\nStart the day with a happy thought and carry it with you throughout the day.\nMake someone smile. Give a flower or tell a silly knock-knock joke there.\nBuy the person’s coffee standing in line behind you.\nRemind your kids how much you love them.\nLeave a sticky note for a co-worker telling them to have a spectacular day\, a happy day.\nDraw a happy face in the snow for a stranger to come across later. Give someone a hug.\nConsider someone else’s happiness from their point of view.\nUse #IWantYouToBeHappyDay to post on social media.\n\nSource Link
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CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness
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SUMMARY:World Social Work Day
DESCRIPTION:World Social Work Day on the third Tuesday in March recognizes the hard work and dedication of social workers. A global organization of social workers comes together for social justice\, human rights\, and social development all through the promotion of best practices in social work. \n\n\n \n#WSWD\nSocial workers serve many roles in their communities. They assess their client’s needs and challenges. As advocates\, they speak for their clients\, getting them access to the resources they need to improve their lives. Social workers also respond to crisis situations. \nThey work in many settings\, too. Social workers find positions in medical facilities\, child welfare and human service agencies\, and schools. They can also work in education\, teaching new social workers. \nWorld Social Work Day celebrates the achievements of social work globally and locally. It also recognizes the efforts of individuals who’ve chosen social work as a profession. \n\n\n \nHOW TO OBSERVE WORLD SOCIAL WORK DAY\n\nBe sure to give a shout-out to social workers in your community.\nIf you’re a social worker\, share your experience.\nAttend a job fair and encourage future social workers.\nIf you’re interested in becoming a social worker\, learn more about their educational path.\nTo find out more visit ifsw.org.\nAnd use #WSWD on all your social media posts throughout this day.\n\nSource Link
URL:https://spanningtheneed.com/event/world-social-work-day/
CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness
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SUMMARY:World Down Syndrome Day
DESCRIPTION:World Down Syndrome Day on March 21st gives people with Down Syndrome and their advocates a voice and an opportunity to be heard. It’s a day where we assemble and organize activities to promote public awareness for the genetic disorder. The goal is to educate others on the importance of supporting our friends and family who have directly and indirectly experienced life with Down syndrome. \n\n\n \n#WorldDownSyndromeDay\nDown syndrome is a naturally occurring chromosomal arrangement that has always been a part of the human condition. It exists in all regions globally and commonly affects learning styles\, physical characteristics\, and overall health. In order to ensure proper growth and development\, social learning programs support and integrate with anyone who has Down syndrome. \nEvery year\, their voices grow louder\, and they influence government policy\, becoming more empowered. Through events around the world\, people with Down syndrome can ensure their own advocacy and be included in their communities. \n\n\n \nHOW TO OBSERVE WORLD DOWN SYNDROME DAY\n\nCheck if your local school offers any volunteer opportunities in their Integrated Learning Center.\nJoin local events or share yours.\nJoin their #LotsOfSocks fundraising campaign.\nCreate your own fundraising campaign. Visit the link below to learn more.\nCreate a video based on this year’s theme.\nVolunteer to speak at your school about Down syndrome and share your experiences.\nCreate opportunities in your community that will encourage advocacy and empowerment.\nFind out more at worlddownsyndromeday.org and use #WorldDownSyndromeDay to share on social media.\n\nSource Link
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CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260330
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260331
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SUMMARY:National Take A Walk In The Park Day
DESCRIPTION:National Take A Walk In The Park Day on March 30th each year encourages us to stretch our legs on our favorite trail or at our neighborhood park. After a long busy day\, a calming and therapeutic way to relax would be a nice\, leisurely walk in the park. \n\n\n \n#TakeAWalkInTheParkDay\nTaking a walk at a local park is an excellent way to clear one’s mind from the stresses of the day\, re-energize\, and at the same time\, improve health. \nDuring a walk\, the opportunity to capture a beautiful photograph\, compose an original poem\, or have an uninterrupted conversation may arise. The chance to lose track of time and run into a familiar face could occur\, too.  When taking a walk in the park\, all sorts of pleasant surprises could blossom. \n\n\n \nHOW TO OBSERVE TAKE A WALK IN THE PARK DAY\n\nGo out for a walk in the park. Enjoy nature’s beauty and being outside.\nAre you staying indoors? As an alternative\, you can still take a walk in a park. Take a virtual walking tour. Stand up and walk along the Swiss Alps or just about anywhere in the world.\nHowever\, we suggest finding a trail somewhere and taking a hike in the fresh air.\nOnce you return\, unwind with this fun word search puzzle.\nUse #TakeAWalkInTheParkDay to post on social media.\n\n \nSource Link
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CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Lifestyle
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SUMMARY:National Doctor Day
DESCRIPTION:On March 30th each year\, National Doctors Day honors the professionals for their dedication and contributions to society and the community. Their dedication puts the patient first time and again. On National Doctors Day\, we say “thank you” to our physicians for all that they do for us and our loved ones. \n\n\n \n#NationalDoctorsDay\nHealthcare today is more complex than ever. With more advancements\, tools\, and information at their fingertips\, doctors have an overwhelming job to diagnose and treat their patients every day. This is the day to honor the ones who see us 365 days a year. In every city and hospital\, in our military\, and in our rural communities\, doctors pave the way to better healthcare for their patients. \n\n\n \nHOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL DOCTORS DAY\n\nTake the opportunity to thank your physician for responding to late-night phone calls\, working long hours\, and providing unswerving care. Today\, more than ever\, we know the sacrifices they make to put the health of their communities first.\nShare your experiences being a doctor. Your story may inspire someone to medicine as a career path.\nFor our younger followers\, we’ve created a coloring page and a word puzzle for the day. You can find more activities in the National Day Calendar Classroom.\nUse #NationalDoctorsDay to post on social media.\n\nSource Link
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CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260403
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260404
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SUMMARY:World Health Day
DESCRIPTION:World Health Day is the global observance of health as a human right. From healthcare professionals to policymakers and individuals\, families with young children or elderly\, we all have a role to play in our personal health and the well-being of those around us. \nAs first-world resources emerge that continue to benefit the overall quality of life for the masses\, one important factor to these advancements is the ability to have consistent access to them. \n\n\n \nAs science continuously is finding ways of extending the duration and quality of our lives\, it’s only right for us to want all people to have access to these advancements no matter where they live. Each year\, thousands of lives are lost at the hand of preventable diseases simply based on geographical limitations. \nAccess to affordable healthcare means more people living meaningful\, productive\, and disease-free lives. According to the World Health Organization (WHO)\, healthcare costs push about 100 million people into extreme poverty each year because of out-of-pocket spending. \nThe World Health Organization uses this observance as an opportunity to release the World Health Statistics Report. This report is an annual publication of health data covering a wide range of areas from newborn and child health to environmental risks. In addition\, the report also provides data on the progression of universal health coverage. \n\n\n \nUniversal health coverage is the number one goal of the World Health Organization. Through achieving this\, everyone would be given access to the care they need\, when they need it. World Health Day is the opportune time to turn back to that aspiration. Like any great feat\, the journey doesn’t come without challenges. Today we invite everyone to celebrate the health they have and believe in an even healthier tomorrow for everyone. \nHOW TO OBSERVE #WorldHealthDay\n\nTake a moment to schedule a checkup with your primary care physician for either you or a loved one. Or better yet\, both!\nTalk with your physician about any concerns you have.\nVisit with family members about health history and provide the information to your doctor.\nLearn your risk factors.\nShare your healthy tips and habits with others.\nShow the world how you celebrate health using the hashtag #WorldHealthDay to post on social media.\n\n\n\n \nWORLD HEALTH DAY HISTORY\nThe World Health Assembly inaugurated World Health Day in 1950 as a celebration to generate awareness for specific health themes. Every year a different primary focus of the World Health Organization is presented in conjunction with World Health Day.
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SUMMARY:National Walking Day
DESCRIPTION:The first Wednesday in April is National Walking Day and it encourages Americans of all ages to get out and stretch their legs and get their hearts pumping. The American Heart Association sponsors this day to remind people about the health benefits of taking a walk. Wear your sneakers (or take them with you) to work\, and at some point in the day\, take a 30-minute walk. \n\n\n \n#NationalWalkingDay\nHere are some great ways to make that 30-minutes more enjoyable: \n\nWear comfortable clothes.\nTake a friend to pass the time.\nMake sure to stretch those muscles.\nDrink plenty of water.\nMove your arms\, too.\nMake sure you have good posture.\n\n\n\n \nHOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL WALKING DAY\n\nTake thirty minutes out of your day to go for a walk.\nFind a trail near you or walk around your neighborhood.\nYou can also visit a local park or walk on your treadmill.\nTake your canine pals with you\, too. They need the cardiovascular workout\, too!\nWhen the family has finished their walk around the block or park\, complete this fun word search puzzle.\nUse #NationalWalkingDay to post on social media.\n\nDo you need some visual inspiration while walking on the treadmill? Take this walk along the beach. \nSource Link
URL:https://spanningtheneed.com/event/national-walking-day/
CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260411
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260412
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CREATED:20230411T130937Z
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SUMMARY:National Living Donor Day
DESCRIPTION:National Living Donor Day on April 11 celebrates and honors the brave people who step up and save lives by donating their living organs and tissue to heal those in need. \n\n\n \n#NationalLivingDonorDay\nAccording to organdonor.gov\, there are over 104\,000 people in the United States on the national transplant waiting list. National Living Donor Day presents an opportunity to educate and encourage people to consider saving a life through living organ or tissue donation. \nApril is already recognized as National Donate Life Awareness Month. While the monthly celebration generates a positive impact on saving lives\, the focus tends to encourage individuals to sign up with the deceased donor registry to donate upon death. However\, there is a significant opportunity to complement these initiatives by designating a specific day during the month of April that focuses on raising awareness of living organ donation. By bringing awareness to National Living Donor Day\, we can demonstrate the importance of living donors by saving as many lives as possible by using living donor transplants. \nWhat Is Living Organ Donation?\nA living organ donation is a medical procedure that removes a healthy organ\, portion of an organ\, or tissue from a living person. The organ is then transplanted into another person whose organ is no longer working properly. Living organ donation allows the recipient to live a longer and healthier life. In addition\, the donor contributes to the life of another to continue their own personal journey. \nFinding an organ donor can be a difficult process for many. Organ donation does not discriminate and those in need of a donation include people of every age\, race\, and gender. In fact\, the demographic is so diverse\, no specific category fits one person. Some people may wait for years for a deceased donor. However\, living donors can alleviate and often eliminate the stress of waiting or wondering if an organ donation will happen before it’s too late. \n\n\n \nWho Can Be A Living Donor?\nAnyone can sign up to be a donor. Medical tests can help determine which recipient would benefit from your donation. Oftentimes\, people misunderstand who qualifies to become an organ donor. An organ donor can be: \n\nAnyone between the ages of 18 – 60 years of age at most transplant centers.\nA parent\, sibling or adult child.\nOther relatives\, such as an uncle\, aunt\, or cousin.\nA biologically unrelated person who knows the recipient\, such as a friend\, co-worker\, significant other\, or spouse of a friend.\nAnyone who knows the recipient’s need for the organ.\nA good Samaritan living donor simply decides to donate because they are a match to a stranger who is in need of an organ.\n\nMany people wonder what makes for a good living donor candidate. Generally speaking\, a good candidate is someone who has been mentally and physically healthy throughout their life. However\, there are other factors that go into deciding if you should become a living donor. Ultimately\, the decision is up to you. Some living donors want to be a part of something meaningful\, while others have a personal interest in why they choose to be living donors. Whether the living donor chooses to help for charitable reasons or because they believe in a specific organization\, living donors save lives. \n“If National Living Donor Day only saves a single life\, it still will be worth it as it will give that individual a second chance at life and allow them to make special memories with friends and families that would not have otherwise been possible.” \nDave Galbenski\, Founder\, Living Liver Foundation\n \nThe 4-1-1 of Living Donors\nIn 2022\, there were 5\,863 living donor kidney transplants comprising approximately 23% of kidney transplants in the U.S. In addition\, there were 603 living donor liver transplants comprising approximately 6% of liver transplants in the U.S. By increasing the number of living organ donors\, the transplant wait list has the potential to be eliminated\, ensuring that no one dies while waiting for the availability of a deceased organ. \nThe most common type of living donation is kidney donation\, where a donor donates one of their kidneys to a recipient. The second most common is liver donation\, where a donor donates a portion of their liver to a recipient. \nA major area of opportunity with living organ donation awareness is to educate the general public on the magical capability of the human liver. A significant amount of people in the U.S. are unaware that the liver is the only human organ that can regenerate. Not only does it regenerate in the donor to full size\, but it also regenerates to full size in the recipient. Proof that combining the innate capabilities of the human body with innovative ideas from the human mind can result in modern medical miracles. \nFor most living donors\, the cost of testing\, transplant surgery and follow-up care is covered by the recipient’s health care insurance. \n\n\n \nWAYS TO SUPPORT NATIONAL LIVING DONOR DAY\n\nVisit with your physician to begin the steps to becoming a living donor.\nSupport organizations that help find matches for those on the national donor list.\nHelp out a family who is recovering from a donor surgery.\nHold a fundraiser to alleviate costs for a living donor or recipient of a donor surgery.\nLearn about the different types of organs and tissue a living donor can give.\nHonor and support the transplant medical professionals and health systems that make living organ donation possible.\nShare your story about becoming a living donor or receiving an organ donation on social media using #NationalLivingDonorDay.\n\n\nA LIVING TESTAMENT\nIn 2023\, the Living Liver Foundation and National Day Calendar formed a working collaboration to celebrate National Living Donor Day on April 11 each year. The day celebrates and honors the brave people who step up and save lives by donating their living organs and tissue to heal those in need. Dave and Lynn Galbenski\, founders of the Living Liver Foundation\, are asking for our help to spread the word and encourage living donor transplants. We share their goal to save the lives of up to 17 people per day that might otherwise die while on the transplant list. \nThe Story Behind National Living Donor Day\nOn November 25\, 2019\, Dave Galbenski underwent a successful living donor liver transplant at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit\, Michigan. Thanks to the courage\, compassion\, and generosity of his brother-in-law\, Mark Dybis\, who stepped forward to become his living liver donor. From that moment\, Dave made a commitment to use his time\, talents\, and energy to promote living donor awareness to pay this tremendous gift of life forward. \nIn 2020\, Dave and Mark began to publicly tell their story to raise awareness of the impact of living organ donation. By providing key information and resources about living organ donation\, Dave and Mark are inspiring others to potentially consider becoming a living donor. \nFollow the Living Liver Foundation on any of these social media platforms and show your support for the organization and the services it provides to others. \nSource Link
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SUMMARY:National Nurses Day
DESCRIPTION:National Nurses Day is observed annually on May 6th. On this day\, we raise awareness of all nurse contributions and commitments and acknowledge the vital role nurses play in society. This day is also the first day of National Nurses Week and is sometimes known as National RN Recognition Day. \n\n\n \n#NationalNursesDay\nNational Nurses Week begins May 6th and ends on May 12th\, which is the birthday of Florence Nightingale (May 12\, 1820 – August 13\, 1910).  Florence Nightingale was a celebrated English\, social reformer\, statistician\, and the founder of modern nursing. She became well-known while taking care of the wounded soldiers during the Crimean War. Nightingale was dubbed “The Lady with the Lamp” because of her habit of making rounds at night. \n\n\n \nHOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL NURSES DAY\nRecognize nurses everywhere. Celebrate their dedication and commitment to their patients and their profession. Tell someone about the excellent care you’ve received from a nurse. \n\n\nWhen you visit the doctor or have surgery\, follow the instructions they give you\, especially follow up care. Ask questions\, so they know when you need more information. They can’t read your minds.\n\n\nGive nurses you know a shout out and thank them for their hard work\, especially during these challenging times. \nUse #NationalNursesDay to share on social media. \nSource Link
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SUMMARY:International Nurses Day
DESCRIPTION:International Nurses Day (IND) is observed around the world May 12 (the anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth in 1820). The day is set aside to honor and note the many contributions nurses make to society. Nurses care for our loved ones at some of the most challenging times of their lives. They may run short of time\, but not compassion. \n\n\n \n#InternationalNursesDay\nIn Australia\, Canada\, the United States\, and other countries\, International Nurses Day often is part of a week-long celebration\, usually referred to as National Nurses Week. \n\n\n \nCELEBRATE INTERNATIONAL NURSES DAY\nDo you personally know a nurse? Send a letter of appreciation. \n\n\nInvite a nurse to make a presentation about the profession at retirement homes\, school\, businesses.\n\n\nUse #InternationalNursesDay or #VoiceToLead to share on social media. \nSource Link
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SUMMARY:National Pharmacist Day
DESCRIPTION:National Pharmacist Day on January 12th annually recognizes and honors all pharmacists across the nation. \nCelebrating Teacher Appreciation Week on Spanning the Need w/Anthony Spano(Opens in a new browser tab) \n\n\n\n#NationalPharmacistDay\n\n\n\nThe role of pharmacists has shifted over the years. Where once they served as the classical “lick\, stick and pour” dispensary\, they now serve as an integrated member of the health care team. Pharmacists are often directly involved in patient care and play a vital role in a patient’s recovery. \nHistorically\, pharmacists primarily checked and distributed drugs to doctors for patient prescribed medication. In modern times\, pharmacists advise patients and health care providers on the selection\, dosages\, interactions\, and side effects of prescriptions. Additionally\, their role includes being a learned intermediary between a prescriber and a patient. By monitoring the health and progress of patients\, pharmacists can then ensure the safe and effective use of medication. \nPharmacists work long hours\, usually standing the entire time. Along with dispensing pills and providing advice on medications\, pharmacists also administer immunizations. Pharmacists who conduct research discover and test new medications\, too. \n\nDo you wonder how Agatha Christie came to know so much about poisons for her murder mysteries? She was once a pharmacy dispenser during World War I.\nCoca-Cola\, Pepsi\, Dr. Pepper\, and Ginger Ale were all invented by pharmacists\nBefore running for President of the United States\, Hubert Humphrey earned his pharmacy license and worked in his father’s pharmacy.\nWilliam Procter\, Jr.\, (May 3\, 1817 – February 10\, 1874) dedicated his career to the science of pharmacy. He wrote the first textbook on pharmacy for students in the United States and advocated for the founding of the American Pharmaceutical Association. His dedication earned him the name Father of Pharmacy.\n\nSpanning the Need’s Christmas Concert Special (TV Broadcast)(Opens in a new browser tab) \nHOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL PHARMACIST DAY\nAnyone who has required the services of a pharmacist\, take time to thank them today. Give them a shout-out. Whether they work in a facility or local pharmacy\, they will appreciate the good word. If you’re considering a career\, learn more about pharmacy. Use #NationalPharmacistDay to post on social media. \nNATIONAL PHARMACIST DAY HISTORY\nWhile we were unable to find the exact creator of this observance\, it is indicated that it is likely an association of pharmaceutical groups that are founders. \nSource Link.
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SUMMARY:National Donor Day
DESCRIPTION:Observed each year on February 14th\, National Donor Day (also known as  National Organ Donor Day) aims to increase awareness about organ donation and the lives it saves. In the United States\, more than 120\,000 people are waiting for a life-saving organ donation. \nLocal Non-Profit Announces Tri-County Women of Impact\n#NationalDonorDay\nGive the gift of Life. \nThe 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. \nEach type of donation saves lives. While we may be able to donate blood\, platelets\, tissue\, marrow\, and some organs at any time\, most organs are donated upon death. A single donor can save up to 8 lives and help more than 75 people. \nSome 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. \nHow You Can help the East Palestine Community: Spanning the Need Created a List of Resources for Individuals or Groups to Help\nHOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL DONOR DAY\n\nSign up for blood donation.\nIf you’ve received the gift of an organ\, tissue\, marrow\, platelets\, or blood\, share your story.\nLook into becoming a donor. Visit donatelifenw.org and organdonor.gov for more information on organ donation.\nUse #NationalDonorDay to post on social media.\n\nSource Link
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CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness
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SUMMARY:National Red Sock Day
DESCRIPTION:Wear your red socks on National Red Sock Day to help save a life and limb! Did you know leg health can indicate risk for heart attack\, stroke\, and amputation? One in five adults over the age of 60 have a condition called Peripheral Artery Disease (P.A.D.)\, and many don’t even know they have it. National Red Sock Day on the Third Saturday in February raises awareness about P.A.D.\, its risk factors\, and what you can do. \n\n\n \n#NationalRedSockDay\nP.A.D. is caused by plaque build-up in the peripheral arteries\, mainly the arteries in the legs. It is the most debilitating disease many people have never heard of\, and yet\, it is responsible for nearly 200\,000 amputations annually. More than half of those amputations are preventable with early diagnosis and treatment. \nP.A.D. Symptoms\n\nLeg pain\nLeg cramps\nNeuropathy\nTingling\nNumbness\nNon-healing foot ulcers\n\nAdditionally\, 3 in 5 heart attack sufferers have P.A.D. This is why National Red Sock Day takes place in February\, which is also American Heart Month. \nP.A.D. Risk Factors\n\nDiabetes\nCardiovascular disease\nHigh blood pressure\nHigh Cholesterol\nSmoking\nObesity\nHereditary\n\nDiabetics are one of the highest risk groups with cases rising fast. More than half of American adults have Pre/Diabetes\, and the most prevalent complication is vascular. In fact\, 1 in 3 diabetics over 50 have P.A.D. However\, the most horrifying aspect of this disease is that most people don’t know they have it until it reaches its advanced stages. P.A.D. can lead to heart attack\, stroke\, and amputation. Diagnosis and appropriate treatment in early stages can help keep life and a limb healthy longer.  Diagnosis involves checking leg pulses in patients over age 50. \nNational Red Sock Day aims to raise awareness and encourage a candid conversation between patients and their physicians to test sooner for P.A.D. \n\n\n \nHOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL RED SOCK DAY\nWear your red socks on National Red Sock Day to help raise awareness about P.A.D. The red sock design symbolizes good circulation\, keeping life and limb healthy. The blue toe and heel indicate how poor circulation in the feet can indicate risk for heart attack\, stroke\, and amputation. Help The Way To My Heart expand critical life and limb saving P.A.D. education\, advocacy\, and support by purchasing official P.A.D. Awareness Socks at www.TheWayToMyHeart.org/Red-Sock-Day \nHave a conversation with your doctor about P.A.D. Make sure to report risk factors\, including a history of high blood pressure\, cardiovascular disease\, obesity\, diabetes\, and smoking. If you need help explaining your symptoms\, The Way to My Heart offers various resources to guide you. \nAnother way to participate is by donating to The Way to My Heart’s campaign. You can also follow The Way to My Heart on Facebook. \nAlso\, please share the word on social media using #NationalRedSockDay to help raise awareness. \nSource Link
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CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness
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SUMMARY:National I Want You to be Happy Day
DESCRIPTION:National I Want You to be Happy Day on March 3rd encourages us to do something that makes others happy. It also asks us to see others’ happiness from their point of view. Putting a smile on someone’s face tends to put one on ours\, too. \n\n\n \n\nHappiness is the highest form of health. ~ Dalai Lama\n\nGenuine happiness takes effort. While we’re not individually responsible for others’ happiness\, we do play a role in spreading joy and good cheer. One way to do that is to see happiness from another person’s perspective. Happiness doesn’t fit a mold. Everything from being a morning person or a night owl\, a favorite season and seafood can make or break a person’s general idea of happiness. A person’s overall journey through life gives them a unique outlook on happiness\, too. \nBeing happy may merely be about quality\, not quantity. \n\n\n \nHOW TO OBSERVE #IWantYouToBeHappyDay\n\nStart the day with a happy thought and carry it with you throughout the day.\nMake someone smile. Give a flower or tell a silly knock-knock joke there.\nBuy the person’s coffee standing in line behind you.\nRemind your kids how much you love them.\nLeave a sticky note for a co-worker telling them to have a spectacular day\, a happy day.\nDraw a happy face in the snow for a stranger to come across later. Give someone a hug.\nConsider someone else’s happiness from their point of view.\nUse #IWantYouToBeHappyDay to post on social media.\n\nSource Link
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CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness
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SUMMARY:World Social Work Day
DESCRIPTION:World Social Work Day on the third Tuesday in March recognizes the hard work and dedication of social workers. A global organization of social workers comes together for social justice\, human rights\, and social development all through the promotion of best practices in social work. \n\n\n \n#WSWD\nSocial workers serve many roles in their communities. They assess their client’s needs and challenges. As advocates\, they speak for their clients\, getting them access to the resources they need to improve their lives. Social workers also respond to crisis situations. \nThey work in many settings\, too. Social workers find positions in medical facilities\, child welfare and human service agencies\, and schools. They can also work in education\, teaching new social workers. \nWorld Social Work Day celebrates the achievements of social work globally and locally. It also recognizes the efforts of individuals who’ve chosen social work as a profession. \n\n\n \nHOW TO OBSERVE WORLD SOCIAL WORK DAY\n\nBe sure to give a shout-out to social workers in your community.\nIf you’re a social worker\, share your experience.\nAttend a job fair and encourage future social workers.\nIf you’re interested in becoming a social worker\, learn more about their educational path.\nTo find out more visit ifsw.org.\nAnd use #WSWD on all your social media posts throughout this day.\n\nSource Link
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CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness
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SUMMARY:World Down Syndrome Day
DESCRIPTION:World Down Syndrome Day on March 21st gives people with Down Syndrome and their advocates a voice and an opportunity to be heard. It’s a day where we assemble and organize activities to promote public awareness for the genetic disorder. The goal is to educate others on the importance of supporting our friends and family who have directly and indirectly experienced life with Down syndrome. \n\n\n \n#WorldDownSyndromeDay\nDown syndrome is a naturally occurring chromosomal arrangement that has always been a part of the human condition. It exists in all regions globally and commonly affects learning styles\, physical characteristics\, and overall health. In order to ensure proper growth and development\, social learning programs support and integrate with anyone who has Down syndrome. \nEvery year\, their voices grow louder\, and they influence government policy\, becoming more empowered. Through events around the world\, people with Down syndrome can ensure their own advocacy and be included in their communities. \n\n\n \nHOW TO OBSERVE WORLD DOWN SYNDROME DAY\n\nCheck if your local school offers any volunteer opportunities in their Integrated Learning Center.\nJoin local events or share yours.\nJoin their #LotsOfSocks fundraising campaign.\nCreate your own fundraising campaign. Visit the link below to learn more.\nCreate a video based on this year’s theme.\nVolunteer to speak at your school about Down syndrome and share your experiences.\nCreate opportunities in your community that will encourage advocacy and empowerment.\nFind out more at worlddownsyndromeday.org and use #WorldDownSyndromeDay to share on social media.\n\nSource Link
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CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness
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SUMMARY:National Take A Walk In The Park Day
DESCRIPTION:National Take A Walk In The Park Day on March 30th each year encourages us to stretch our legs on our favorite trail or at our neighborhood park. After a long busy day\, a calming and therapeutic way to relax would be a nice\, leisurely walk in the park. \n\n\n \n#TakeAWalkInTheParkDay\nTaking a walk at a local park is an excellent way to clear one’s mind from the stresses of the day\, re-energize\, and at the same time\, improve health. \nDuring a walk\, the opportunity to capture a beautiful photograph\, compose an original poem\, or have an uninterrupted conversation may arise. The chance to lose track of time and run into a familiar face could occur\, too.  When taking a walk in the park\, all sorts of pleasant surprises could blossom. \n\n\n \nHOW TO OBSERVE TAKE A WALK IN THE PARK DAY\n\nGo out for a walk in the park. Enjoy nature’s beauty and being outside.\nAre you staying indoors? As an alternative\, you can still take a walk in a park. Take a virtual walking tour. Stand up and walk along the Swiss Alps or just about anywhere in the world.\nHowever\, we suggest finding a trail somewhere and taking a hike in the fresh air.\nOnce you return\, unwind with this fun word search puzzle.\nUse #TakeAWalkInTheParkDay to post on social media.\n\n \nSource Link
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CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Lifestyle
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SUMMARY:National Doctor Day
DESCRIPTION:On March 30th each year\, National Doctors Day honors the professionals for their dedication and contributions to society and the community. Their dedication puts the patient first time and again. On National Doctors Day\, we say “thank you” to our physicians for all that they do for us and our loved ones. \n\n\n \n#NationalDoctorsDay\nHealthcare today is more complex than ever. With more advancements\, tools\, and information at their fingertips\, doctors have an overwhelming job to diagnose and treat their patients every day. This is the day to honor the ones who see us 365 days a year. In every city and hospital\, in our military\, and in our rural communities\, doctors pave the way to better healthcare for their patients. \n\n\n \nHOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL DOCTORS DAY\n\nTake the opportunity to thank your physician for responding to late-night phone calls\, working long hours\, and providing unswerving care. Today\, more than ever\, we know the sacrifices they make to put the health of their communities first.\nShare your experiences being a doctor. Your story may inspire someone to medicine as a career path.\nFor our younger followers\, we’ve created a coloring page and a word puzzle for the day. You can find more activities in the National Day Calendar Classroom.\nUse #NationalDoctorsDay to post on social media.\n\nSource Link
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CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness
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SUMMARY:National Walking Day
DESCRIPTION:The first Wednesday in April is National Walking Day and it encourages Americans of all ages to get out and stretch their legs and get their hearts pumping. The American Heart Association sponsors this day to remind people about the health benefits of taking a walk. Wear your sneakers (or take them with you) to work\, and at some point in the day\, take a 30-minute walk. \n\n\n \n#NationalWalkingDay\nHere are some great ways to make that 30-minutes more enjoyable: \n\nWear comfortable clothes.\nTake a friend to pass the time.\nMake sure to stretch those muscles.\nDrink plenty of water.\nMove your arms\, too.\nMake sure you have good posture.\n\n\n\n \nHOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL WALKING DAY\n\nTake thirty minutes out of your day to go for a walk.\nFind a trail near you or walk around your neighborhood.\nYou can also visit a local park or walk on your treadmill.\nTake your canine pals with you\, too. They need the cardiovascular workout\, too!\nWhen the family has finished their walk around the block or park\, complete this fun word search puzzle.\nUse #NationalWalkingDay to post on social media.\n\nDo you need some visual inspiration while walking on the treadmill? Take this walk along the beach. \nSource Link
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CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260403
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SUMMARY:World Health Day
DESCRIPTION:World Health Day is the global observance of health as a human right. From healthcare professionals to policymakers and individuals\, families with young children or elderly\, we all have a role to play in our personal health and the well-being of those around us. \nAs first-world resources emerge that continue to benefit the overall quality of life for the masses\, one important factor to these advancements is the ability to have consistent access to them. \n\n\n \nAs science continuously is finding ways of extending the duration and quality of our lives\, it’s only right for us to want all people to have access to these advancements no matter where they live. Each year\, thousands of lives are lost at the hand of preventable diseases simply based on geographical limitations. \nAccess to affordable healthcare means more people living meaningful\, productive\, and disease-free lives. According to the World Health Organization (WHO)\, healthcare costs push about 100 million people into extreme poverty each year because of out-of-pocket spending. \nThe World Health Organization uses this observance as an opportunity to release the World Health Statistics Report. This report is an annual publication of health data covering a wide range of areas from newborn and child health to environmental risks. In addition\, the report also provides data on the progression of universal health coverage. \n\n\n \nUniversal health coverage is the number one goal of the World Health Organization. Through achieving this\, everyone would be given access to the care they need\, when they need it. World Health Day is the opportune time to turn back to that aspiration. Like any great feat\, the journey doesn’t come without challenges. Today we invite everyone to celebrate the health they have and believe in an even healthier tomorrow for everyone. \nHOW TO OBSERVE #WorldHealthDay\n\nTake a moment to schedule a checkup with your primary care physician for either you or a loved one. Or better yet\, both!\nTalk with your physician about any concerns you have.\nVisit with family members about health history and provide the information to your doctor.\nLearn your risk factors.\nShare your healthy tips and habits with others.\nShow the world how you celebrate health using the hashtag #WorldHealthDay to post on social media.\n\n\n\n \nWORLD HEALTH DAY HISTORY\nThe World Health Assembly inaugurated World Health Day in 1950 as a celebration to generate awareness for specific health themes. Every year a different primary focus of the World Health Organization is presented in conjunction with World Health Day.
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CATEGORIES:Community,Health & Wellness,Special Audience
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260411
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260412
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SUMMARY:National Living Donor Day
DESCRIPTION:National Living Donor Day on April 11 celebrates and honors the brave people who step up and save lives by donating their living organs and tissue to heal those in need. \n\n\n \n#NationalLivingDonorDay\nAccording to organdonor.gov\, there are over 104\,000 people in the United States on the national transplant waiting list. National Living Donor Day presents an opportunity to educate and encourage people to consider saving a life through living organ or tissue donation. \nApril is already recognized as National Donate Life Awareness Month. While the monthly celebration generates a positive impact on saving lives\, the focus tends to encourage individuals to sign up with the deceased donor registry to donate upon death. However\, there is a significant opportunity to complement these initiatives by designating a specific day during the month of April that focuses on raising awareness of living organ donation. By bringing awareness to National Living Donor Day\, we can demonstrate the importance of living donors by saving as many lives as possible by using living donor transplants. \nWhat Is Living Organ Donation?\nA living organ donation is a medical procedure that removes a healthy organ\, portion of an organ\, or tissue from a living person. The organ is then transplanted into another person whose organ is no longer working properly. Living organ donation allows the recipient to live a longer and healthier life. In addition\, the donor contributes to the life of another to continue their own personal journey. \nFinding an organ donor can be a difficult process for many. Organ donation does not discriminate and those in need of a donation include people of every age\, race\, and gender. In fact\, the demographic is so diverse\, no specific category fits one person. Some people may wait for years for a deceased donor. However\, living donors can alleviate and often eliminate the stress of waiting or wondering if an organ donation will happen before it’s too late. \n\n\n \nWho Can Be A Living Donor?\nAnyone can sign up to be a donor. Medical tests can help determine which recipient would benefit from your donation. Oftentimes\, people misunderstand who qualifies to become an organ donor. An organ donor can be: \n\nAnyone between the ages of 18 – 60 years of age at most transplant centers.\nA parent\, sibling or adult child.\nOther relatives\, such as an uncle\, aunt\, or cousin.\nA biologically unrelated person who knows the recipient\, such as a friend\, co-worker\, significant other\, or spouse of a friend.\nAnyone who knows the recipient’s need for the organ.\nA good Samaritan living donor simply decides to donate because they are a match to a stranger who is in need of an organ.\n\nMany people wonder what makes for a good living donor candidate. Generally speaking\, a good candidate is someone who has been mentally and physically healthy throughout their life. However\, there are other factors that go into deciding if you should become a living donor. Ultimately\, the decision is up to you. Some living donors want to be a part of something meaningful\, while others have a personal interest in why they choose to be living donors. Whether the living donor chooses to help for charitable reasons or because they believe in a specific organization\, living donors save lives. \n“If National Living Donor Day only saves a single life\, it still will be worth it as it will give that individual a second chance at life and allow them to make special memories with friends and families that would not have otherwise been possible.” \nDave Galbenski\, Founder\, Living Liver Foundation\n \nThe 4-1-1 of Living Donors\nIn 2022\, there were 5\,863 living donor kidney transplants comprising approximately 23% of kidney transplants in the U.S. In addition\, there were 603 living donor liver transplants comprising approximately 6% of liver transplants in the U.S. By increasing the number of living organ donors\, the transplant wait list has the potential to be eliminated\, ensuring that no one dies while waiting for the availability of a deceased organ. \nThe most common type of living donation is kidney donation\, where a donor donates one of their kidneys to a recipient. The second most common is liver donation\, where a donor donates a portion of their liver to a recipient. \nA major area of opportunity with living organ donation awareness is to educate the general public on the magical capability of the human liver. A significant amount of people in the U.S. are unaware that the liver is the only human organ that can regenerate. Not only does it regenerate in the donor to full size\, but it also regenerates to full size in the recipient. Proof that combining the innate capabilities of the human body with innovative ideas from the human mind can result in modern medical miracles. \nFor most living donors\, the cost of testing\, transplant surgery and follow-up care is covered by the recipient’s health care insurance. \n\n\n \nWAYS TO SUPPORT NATIONAL LIVING DONOR DAY\n\nVisit with your physician to begin the steps to becoming a living donor.\nSupport organizations that help find matches for those on the national donor list.\nHelp out a family who is recovering from a donor surgery.\nHold a fundraiser to alleviate costs for a living donor or recipient of a donor surgery.\nLearn about the different types of organs and tissue a living donor can give.\nHonor and support the transplant medical professionals and health systems that make living organ donation possible.\nShare your story about becoming a living donor or receiving an organ donation on social media using #NationalLivingDonorDay.\n\n\nA LIVING TESTAMENT\nIn 2023\, the Living Liver Foundation and National Day Calendar formed a working collaboration to celebrate National Living Donor Day on April 11 each year. The day celebrates and honors the brave people who step up and save lives by donating their living organs and tissue to heal those in need. Dave and Lynn Galbenski\, founders of the Living Liver Foundation\, are asking for our help to spread the word and encourage living donor transplants. We share their goal to save the lives of up to 17 people per day that might otherwise die while on the transplant list. \nThe Story Behind National Living Donor Day\nOn November 25\, 2019\, Dave Galbenski underwent a successful living donor liver transplant at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit\, Michigan. Thanks to the courage\, compassion\, and generosity of his brother-in-law\, Mark Dybis\, who stepped forward to become his living liver donor. From that moment\, Dave made a commitment to use his time\, talents\, and energy to promote living donor awareness to pay this tremendous gift of life forward. \nIn 2020\, Dave and Mark began to publicly tell their story to raise awareness of the impact of living organ donation. By providing key information and resources about living organ donation\, Dave and Mark are inspiring others to potentially consider becoming a living donor. \nFollow the Living Liver Foundation on any of these social media platforms and show your support for the organization and the services it provides to others. \nSource Link
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CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness
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SUMMARY:National Nurses Day
DESCRIPTION:National Nurses Day is observed annually on May 6th. On this day\, we raise awareness of all nurse contributions and commitments and acknowledge the vital role nurses play in society. This day is also the first day of National Nurses Week and is sometimes known as National RN Recognition Day. \n\n\n \n#NationalNursesDay\nNational Nurses Week begins May 6th and ends on May 12th\, which is the birthday of Florence Nightingale (May 12\, 1820 – August 13\, 1910).  Florence Nightingale was a celebrated English\, social reformer\, statistician\, and the founder of modern nursing. She became well-known while taking care of the wounded soldiers during the Crimean War. Nightingale was dubbed “The Lady with the Lamp” because of her habit of making rounds at night. \n\n\n \nHOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL NURSES DAY\nRecognize nurses everywhere. Celebrate their dedication and commitment to their patients and their profession. Tell someone about the excellent care you’ve received from a nurse. \n\n\nWhen you visit the doctor or have surgery\, follow the instructions they give you\, especially follow up care. Ask questions\, so they know when you need more information. They can’t read your minds.\n\n\nGive nurses you know a shout out and thank them for their hard work\, especially during these challenging times. \nUse #NationalNursesDay to share on social media. \nSource Link
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CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260512
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SUMMARY:International Nurses Day
DESCRIPTION:International Nurses Day (IND) is observed around the world May 12 (the anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth in 1820). The day is set aside to honor and note the many contributions nurses make to society. Nurses care for our loved ones at some of the most challenging times of their lives. They may run short of time\, but not compassion. \n\n\n \n#InternationalNursesDay\nIn Australia\, Canada\, the United States\, and other countries\, International Nurses Day often is part of a week-long celebration\, usually referred to as National Nurses Week. \n\n\n \nCELEBRATE INTERNATIONAL NURSES DAY\nDo you personally know a nurse? Send a letter of appreciation. \n\n\nInvite a nurse to make a presentation about the profession at retirement homes\, school\, businesses.\n\n\nUse #InternationalNursesDay or #VoiceToLead to share on social media. \nSource Link
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CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260112
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260113
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SUMMARY:National Pharmacist Day
DESCRIPTION:National Pharmacist Day on January 12th annually recognizes and honors all pharmacists across the nation. \nCelebrating Teacher Appreciation Week on Spanning the Need w/Anthony Spano(Opens in a new browser tab) \n\n\n\n#NationalPharmacistDay\n\n\n\nThe role of pharmacists has shifted over the years. Where once they served as the classical “lick\, stick and pour” dispensary\, they now serve as an integrated member of the health care team. Pharmacists are often directly involved in patient care and play a vital role in a patient’s recovery. \nHistorically\, pharmacists primarily checked and distributed drugs to doctors for patient prescribed medication. In modern times\, pharmacists advise patients and health care providers on the selection\, dosages\, interactions\, and side effects of prescriptions. Additionally\, their role includes being a learned intermediary between a prescriber and a patient. By monitoring the health and progress of patients\, pharmacists can then ensure the safe and effective use of medication. \nPharmacists work long hours\, usually standing the entire time. Along with dispensing pills and providing advice on medications\, pharmacists also administer immunizations. Pharmacists who conduct research discover and test new medications\, too. \n\nDo you wonder how Agatha Christie came to know so much about poisons for her murder mysteries? She was once a pharmacy dispenser during World War I.\nCoca-Cola\, Pepsi\, Dr. Pepper\, and Ginger Ale were all invented by pharmacists\nBefore running for President of the United States\, Hubert Humphrey earned his pharmacy license and worked in his father’s pharmacy.\nWilliam Procter\, Jr.\, (May 3\, 1817 – February 10\, 1874) dedicated his career to the science of pharmacy. He wrote the first textbook on pharmacy for students in the United States and advocated for the founding of the American Pharmaceutical Association. His dedication earned him the name Father of Pharmacy.\n\nSpanning the Need’s Christmas Concert Special (TV Broadcast)(Opens in a new browser tab) \nHOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL PHARMACIST DAY\nAnyone who has required the services of a pharmacist\, take time to thank them today. Give them a shout-out. Whether they work in a facility or local pharmacy\, they will appreciate the good word. If you’re considering a career\, learn more about pharmacy. Use #NationalPharmacistDay to post on social media. \nNATIONAL PHARMACIST DAY HISTORY\nWhile we were unable to find the exact creator of this observance\, it is indicated that it is likely an association of pharmaceutical groups that are founders. \nSource Link.
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CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260214
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SUMMARY:National Donor Day
DESCRIPTION:Observed each year on February 14th\, National Donor Day (also known as  National Organ Donor Day) aims to increase awareness about organ donation and the lives it saves. In the United States\, more than 120\,000 people are waiting for a life-saving organ donation. \nLocal Non-Profit Announces Tri-County Women of Impact\n#NationalDonorDay\nGive the gift of Life. \nThe 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. \nEach type of donation saves lives. While we may be able to donate blood\, platelets\, tissue\, marrow\, and some organs at any time\, most organs are donated upon death. A single donor can save up to 8 lives and help more than 75 people. \nSome 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. \nHow You Can help the East Palestine Community: Spanning the Need Created a List of Resources for Individuals or Groups to Help\nHOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL DONOR DAY\n\nSign up for blood donation.\nIf you’ve received the gift of an organ\, tissue\, marrow\, platelets\, or blood\, share your story.\nLook into becoming a donor. Visit donatelifenw.org and organdonor.gov for more information on organ donation.\nUse #NationalDonorDay to post on social media.\n\nSource Link
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CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness
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