“The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health fulfills a congressional mandate to make sure no community is left behind when it comes to health. ” #NationalMinorityMentalHealthAwarenessMonth minorityhealth.hhs.gov

​"National Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness and Prevention Month runs throughout July, dedicated to shedding light on orofacial clefts and other craniofacial conditions." #CleftCraniofacialAwareness nationaltoday.com/national-cle...

"Food poisoning is more common in summer than any other time of year. It's when more people cook and enjoy meals outdoors, away from refrigerators, sinks and thermometers." #SummerSafety #FoodPoisoning #SafetyTips www.healthychildren.org/English/heal...

"U.V. Safety Month is held during summer when most of us spend more time outside making the most of the warmer weather. The longer your exposure, however, the greater your risk of sun damage if you’re unprotected." #UVSafetyMonth #SunSafety nationaltoday.com/uv-safety-mo...

"It is not just older people who are affected by arthritis, children get it too — that’s why observing Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month in July each year is so important." #JuvenileArthritisAwareness #JA #Arthritis #CYSHCN nationaltoday.com/juvenile-art...

"Vision plays a crucial role in children's mental development. Therefore, early diagnosis of any vision disparities and implementation of a correct therapy is very important." #HealthyVisionMonth #EyeCare #CYSHCN pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...

"High temperatures and extreme heat can cause children to become sick very quickly. It can cause dehydration, heat exhaustion, heat cramps and heat stroke. Heat stroke is a medical emergency." #HeatSafety #HighTemperatures #ExtremeHeat #SafetyTips www.healthychildren.org/English/safe...

"The child could experience this trauma directly or could witness it happening to someone else. " #PTSDAwarenessMonth www.cdc.gov/children-men...

"As less than 2% of the world’s population experiences both deafness and blindness, this is a unique experience that comes with a myriad of challenges to overcome." #DeafBlindAwarenessWeek #Deaf #Blind www.daysoftheyear.com/days/deafbli...

"Localized scleroderma is more common in children, whereas systemic scleroderma is more common in adults. Overall, females with scleroderma outnumber males about 4-to-1. " #NationalSclerodermaAwarenessMonth #Scleroderma scleroderma.org/who-gets-scl...

"Children's eyes and brains are still developing until they're 8 or 10 years old. That's why untreated cataracts can have serious, permanent effects on their vision." #CataractAwarenessMonth #PediatricCataracts #EyeHealth www.aao.org/eye-health/d...

"As temperatures climb, many families love spending time near the water. Whether your favorite spot is at the edge of an ocean, river or lake, here's how to prevent common (and some hidden) beach hazards from spoiling your good time." #SummerSafetyTips www.healthychildren.org/English/safe...

"On June 22, 1984, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed the last week beginning June 24, as “Helen Keller Deaf-Blind Awareness Week,” commemorating American author and educator Helen Keller’s birthday." #HelenKellerDeafBlindAwarenessWeek #Deaf #Blind  nationaltoday.com/deafblind-aw...

"Children with aphasia may sometimes exhibit frustration or emotional distress when trying to communicate, leading to behavioral problems or social isolation." #AphasiaInChildren #AphasiaAwarenessMonth www.casrf.org/post/what-is...

"Rip currents are powerful, narrow channels of fast-moving water that are prevalent along the East, Gulf, and West coasts of the U.S., as well as along the shores of the Great Lakes." #WaterSafety #RipCurrents oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/ripcur...

"Scoliosis is a condition of side-to-side spinal curves that measure greater than 10º. On an x-ray, the spine of a person with scoliosis looks more like an "S" or a "C" than a straight line." #ScoliosisAwarenessMonth #Scoliosis www.srs.org/Patients/Eve....

"Children with special needs, including Cerebral Palsy, can be especially vulnerable to extreme heats. If your child is immobile or struggles to get around, heat can be an extremely troublesome issue." #SummerSafety #NationalSafetyMonth #CYSHCN www.cerebralpalsy.org/blog/keeping...

"Symptoms of aphasia in children will look somewhat different from aphasia seen in adults, largely because their young brains are still developing." #AphasiaAwarenessMonth #AphasiaInChildren #CYSHCN theaphasiacenter.com/2024/06/chil...

"Floods are among the most common type of natural disaster in the United States. Flooding typically occurs after heavy or prolonged rain, or the rapid melt of snow." #FlashFlood #SafetyTips  www.healthychildren.org/English/safe...

"Learning Disability Week is observed annually in the third week of June, shining a light on the challenges and triumphs of individuals with learning disabilities." #LearningDisabilities #LearningDisabilityWeek nationaltoday.com/learning-dis...

"Scoliosis is an abnormal curvature of the spine of 10 degrees or more. It affects about 2% to 4% of the global population. While it usually develops in childhood or adolescence, it can occur in adulthood." #Scoliosis #Idiopathic #Congenital #Neuromuscular apple.news/AWPWPZOjZRAe...

"All kids need time outside. It’s good for them to play and exercise, get fresh air, and spend a bit of time in the sun, so their bodies can make vitamin D, which helps all of us absorb calcium for strong and healthy bones." #NationalSafetyMonth #SunSafety blog.nemours.org/2018/08/6-su...

"It’s best to catch hearing problems early, because treatment is more successful if it starts before a child is 6 months old. That’s why every newborn has a hearing screening test before leaving the hospital." #Hearing #NewbornScreening kidshealth.org/en/parents/h...

"Cataracts are rare in children. They can affect one eye (unilateral) or both eyes (bilateral)... Most cataracts in adults occur because of aging. Children may have other types of cataracts." #CataractAwarenessMonth #CYSHCN #Cataracts www.stanfordchildrens.org/en/topic/def...

"During puberty, there isn't just one event or sign that you're growing up. There are lots of them, including your body growing bigger, your voice changing, and hair sprouting everywhere." #BoysHealth #MensHealthWeek #MensHealthMonth kidshealth.org/en/kids/boys...

​"Any child can get a migraine. About 10% of children age 5-15 and up to 28% of teens get them. Half of people who get migraines have their first attack before age 12." #NationalMigraineAndHeadacheAwareness #Migraines #Headaches #CYSHCN www.healthychildren.org/English/heal...

"Hot days can affect anyone. If you are pregnant, are a child or teen with asthma, or have a heart condition or other chronic health conditions, heat can make your health worse." #HeatRisk #SummerSafety #CYSHCN #HeatRiskTracker #CDC ephtracking.cdc.gov/Applications...

"Aphasia (pronounced Uh-FAY-zhuh) is a communication disorder caused by a stroke, brain injury, or, more rarely, a condition called Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA). It affects a person’s ability to use language. " #NationalAphasiaAwarenessMonth #Aphasia aphasia.org

"Summer is the time of year we head outside to enjoy the sunshine and warm weather. The American Red Cross wants you to have a great summer and avoid any safety pitfalls." #SummerSafety #KeepKidsSafe #NationalSafetyMonth www.redcross.org/about-us/new...

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that children see a dentist twice a year, more often if they have certain health conditions or are at risk for tooth decay. Visit kidshealth.org/parent/gener... for information about children’s oral health. #FVAL #GeneralHealthCareTips

"On December 13, 2007, Congress unanimously passed a resolution to set aside June 1-7 each year as National CPR and AED Awareness Week to spotlight how lives can be saved if more Americans know CPR and how to use an AED." #NationalCPRandAEDWeek #CPR #AED cpr.heart.org/en/training-...

"Young children and teenagers can have scleroderma. Localized scleroderma is most common among youth. Systemic sclerosis also occurs and has different symptoms." #NationalSclerodermaAwarenessMonth #Scleroderma #CYSHCN scleroderma.org/pediatric/

"How are babies and children found to have cataracts? Doctors can often find cataracts in babies right after they are born using a test called the “red reflex” before they leave the hospital." #CataractAwarenessMonth #CataractsInChildren #CYSHCN aapos.org/glossary/cat...

"Symptoms of aphasia can vary from mild to severe. They depend on where the damage occurs in your brain and the severity of that damage." #NationalAphasiaAwarenessMonth #Aphasia www.healthline.com/health/aphas...

"Migraines don’t just affect adults. Kids get them, too. Migraines are more than just a bad headache, and when children get them, it often can be worse, especially because they don’t understand why they’re getting them." #Migraines #Headaches #CYSHCN my.clevelandclinic.org/health/disea...

"Scoliosis is a sideways curve of the spine. Everyone has normal curves in the spine, and when looked at from behind, the spine appears straight." #ScoliosisAwarenessMonth #Scoliosis #spine www.niams.nih.gov/health-topic...

"Nearly 28 million people in the U.S. have asthma.1,2 It is a long-term disease that causes your airways to become swollen and inflamed, making it hard to breathe. There is no cure for asthma, but it can be managed and controlled." #NationalAsthmaAndAllergyAwarenessMonth #Asthma aafa.org/asthma/

​"Some eye problems can cause permanent vision loss if left untreated in childhood. That's why it is important for your child's pediatrician to physically examine the eyes at each well-check visit..." #HealthyVisionMonth #EyeHealth www.healthychildren.org/English/heal...

"Summer is underway...Planning for appropriate summer safety and the child with special needs’ well-being can bring up even more areas of concern." #SummerSafety #CYSHCN www.brighthubeducation.com/parents-and-...

"Although it’s very rare, babies can have a stroke in the womb or just after birth. It’s not always possible to find out what caused a baby’s stroke.." #NationalStrokeAwarenessMonth #Stroke www.stroke.org.uk/stroke/child...

"...according to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), an estimated 3.5% of children and teens have high blood pressure." #NationalHighBloodPressureEducationMonth www.childrens.com/health-welln...

Family Voices of Alabama will be hosting another online workshop for families TOMORROW. Wednesday May 27, 2026 11-12 noon CST What is advocacy? Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

"Celiac disease is hereditary, meaning that it runs in families. People with a first-degree relative with celiac disease (parent, child, sibling) have a 1 in 10 risk of developing celiac disease." #CeliacDiseaseAwarenessMonth #CeliacDisease celiac.org/about-celiac...

"The effects of vaping, although still not completely understood, can be seen in three organ systems of the body: the lungs, the heart and circulatory system, and the brain." #Vapes #Vaping #LungHealth #HeartHealth www.columbiadoctors.org/news/vaping-...

​"Pediatric lupus is a lifelong autoimmune condition that begins during childhood (often around age 12). Possible symptoms include fatigue, joint pain, hair loss and a “butterfly” rash on your child’s cheeks and nose." #LupusAwarenessMonth #CYSHCN my.clevelandclinic.org/health/disea...

"Sleep is a pillar of health. During sleep, your brain and body reset and initiate recovery cascades that simply cannot proceed while you are awake. When you’re not sleeping, you can feel the effects fast." #BetterSleepMonth #Sleep #Health nphic.org/news/feature...

Family Voices of Alabama will be hosting another online workshop for families this month, an Introduction to Narrative Medicine for Families of Children with Disability. Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

"World Autoimmune Arthritis Day on May 20 was conceived by the International Autoimmune Arthritis Movement (I.A.A.M.) to raise awareness about autoimmune and autoinflammatory diseases that manifest with arthritis." #Autoimmune #Autoinflammatory #Arthritis nationaltoday.com/world-autoim...

"Each May, the Office of Population Affairs (OPA) celebrates National Adolescent Health Month™ (NAHM™). This annual observance highlights the importance of supporting adolescents in leading healthy, fulfilling lives." #NationalAdolescentHealthMonth opa.hhs.gov/nahm

"IBD stands for inflammatory bowel disease, which is an umbrella term used to describe disorders that cause chronic inflammation of your gastrointestinal (GI) tract." #WorldIBDDay #IBD #GI #Bowel www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/patientsandc...