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August 2008 World Breastfeeding Week August 1 - 7 Visit the World Alliance for Breastfeeding at www.waba.org.my for more information on World Breastfeeding Week. September 2008 Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Awareness Day September 9 Every year on September 9th, International FASD Awareness Day is observed. Click here for more information. Wound Care Link Nurse Workshop B September 10 (8am - 4pm) This workshop is primarily designed for nurses from all clinical areas, including RN's, RPN's and LPN's, however, other disciplines are welcome to attend. Student nurses may attend, however they must have completed the Wound Care Workshop A. This workshop will take place at the St. Paul's Hospital Conference Centre, Providence Level 1, New Lecture Theatre. Providence Health Care nurses: No charge - register at https://ccrs.vch.ca. To register, click here to download and print the registration form and fax it in to Aara Morrison @ 604-806-8511. World Suicide Prevention Day September 10 For more information please click here to visit Health Canada. Prostate Cancer Awareness Week September 19-25 During Prostate Cancer Awareness Week, the Canadian Cancer Society is encouraging men to take control of their health and learn how they can reduce their risk for all types of cancer. For more information, click here. World Alzheimer's Day September 21 World Alzheimer's Day is on the 21st of September each year, and it is a day for Alzheimer associations worldwide to concentrate their efforts on raising awareness about dementia. Wound Care Link Nurse Workshop A September 26 This workshop is primarily designed for nurses from all clinical areas, including RN's, RPN's and LPN's, however, other disciplines are welcome to attend. Student nurses may attend, however they must have completed the wound care component of their curriculum as the course content assumes the participant has a basic level of knowledge and experience in wound care. This workshop will take place at the St. Paul's Hospital Conference Centre, Providence Level 1, New Lecture Theatre. Providence Health Care nurses: No charge - click here to register Nurses from other facilities: $50 fee payable at the door To register, please download and print the registration form and fax it in to Aara Morrison @ 604-806-8511. National Arthritis Month September is National Arthritis Month. Visit the Arthritis Society of Canada at www.arthritis.ca for more information. October 2008 International Day for Older Persons October 1 For more information, please click here. Mental Illness Awareness Week October 5 - 11 Mental Illness Awareness Week is coordinated by the Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health, with support from all of its member organizations. For more information, visit www.miaw.ca. World Mental Health Day October 10 Visit the World Federation for Mental Health website for more information, please click here. Eye Health Month Visit the Canadian Association of Optometrists website at www.opto.ca for more information on Eye Health Month. Influenza Immunization Awareness Month October is Influenza Immunization Awareness Month. For more information on Influenza and Immunization, visit the Health Canada website. Breast Cancer Awareness Month October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Canada. For more information visit Health Canada's website, click here. Celiac Awareness Month For more information on Celiac Awareness Month, visit www.csaceliacs.org. Lupus Awareness Month October is Lupus Awareness Month. For more information visit www.lupus.org. Occupational Therapy Month Visit the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists for more information at www.caot.ca Psoriasis Awareness Month Visit the Psoriasis Society of Cnada for more information at psoriasissociety.org Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Awareness Month Each year Canadian babies die in unsafe sleep environments. Many believe this is because of lack of education. Visit the SIDS Canada website for more information at www.sidscanada.org. November 2008 Crohn's and Colitis Awareness Month November is Crohn's and Colitis Awareness Month. Visit www.ccfc.ca for more information. C.P.R. Awareness Month Every November the Heart and Stroke Foundation celebrates CPR Awareness Month. Each province celebrates by organizing different events. Please visit the Heart & Stroke Foundation website for more information. Diabetes Month Each November, Diabetes Awareness Month serves as an opportunity to remind Canadians of the seriousness of diabetes. Visit the Canadian Diabetes Society for more information at www.diabetes.ca. Osteoporosis Month Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by low bone mass and deterioration of bone tissue. Over 1.4 million Canadians suffer from osteoporosis. So every November, The Osteoporosis Society of Canada helps raise awareness in the community and among political decision-makers of the tremendous economic and patient health burdens associated with the disease as well as exploring various solutions to overcoming them. For more information, please visit www.osteoporosis.ca. December 2008
Tapestry Foundation’s Angel Campaign Be an Angel throughout the month of December by making a donation to the Angel Campaign. The Angel Campaign is the largest fundraising event of the year for Tapestry Foundation for Health Care. Watch for angels to be lit at each of the sites heralding news of the campaign. Angel Trees will be available at each site to display hundreds of angels – each bearing the name of a special donor. For further information about the Angel Campaign or how to make an Angel donation, click here or call us at 604.877.8335. December 1 World AIDS Day is on December 1st, marking the 20th annual World AIDS Day. It is a time to remember those who are living with, or affected by, HIV and AIDS and those who have lost their lives to this disease. International Day of Disabled Persons December 3 The International Day of Disabled Persons is a day to celebrate and acknowledge the experience and capabilities of people with disabilities.For more information visit the UNA Canada website.
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