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November 2017
 Native American Heritage Month recognizes the
histories, invaluable contributions and livelihood of American Indian and
Alaska Native people in the United States. During this observance, we honor the
rich diversity of American Indian and Alaska Native cultures, traditions and
languages and how it intersects with health. By raising awareness of health
disparities, particularly in diabetes and childhood obesity, and by providing a
platform for national American Indian and Alaska Native health organizations to
discuss challenges and opportunities, we help move communities toward health
equity.
To
learn more about Native American Heritage Month and available resources, click
here.
Help us promote
participation in the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System survey.
The Office of Minority Health and the Centers of Disease Control and
Prevention, are conducting a survey to understand the current health needs of
the American Indian/ Alaska Native population. Please click on the link above
to learn more and please don't forget to answer the call. |
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November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Do you or a loved one have
diabetes? The
American Diabetes Association has resources that can help you get
started in learning about diabetes symptoms, diagnosis, take a risk assessment
test or chat with a professional during the week and get localized information.
November is National Veterans and Military Families Month. During National Veterans and Military Families Month, we honor the significant contributions made by American service members, their families, and their loved ones. Read the Presidential Proclamation here.
To view events going on throughout the month to honor our veterans please click here.
 National Institutes of Healths’ National Institute on Aging
offers information and resources on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias
care, research and support. Learn about the basics of Alzheimer’s, causes,
symptoms, treatment, caregiving and clinical trials.
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This month, family caregivers are recognized
for their all their hard work. Caregivers can be informal (unpaid) or
formal (paid) caregivers. Increasingly, adult children are becoming the primary
caregivers for their parents. According to a 2015 AARP study,
the majority of children who are caregivers (82%) care for one other adult,
while 15% care for 2 adults, and 3 % care for 3 or more adults. There is
support and resources offered by National Institutes of Health’s Nationals Institute of Aging and the Family
Caregiver Alliance.
 Gastric Cancer
Awareness Month is observed in November and to create awareness of the disease.
The National Institutes of Health’s National
Cancer Institute
shares information about gastric cancer, prevention and treatment. Learn more
about screening which can be done before a person has any symptoms.
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With the holiday
season getting started this month, it’s good to keep in mind basic nutrition
when cooking and choosing daily and holiday meals. MyPlate Food Guide helps
one still enjoy most of your favorite meals while keeping in mind portion sizes
for balanced meals. Also learn about how to get kids involved in their
nutrition through USDA’s My Plate Team Nutrition. ChooseMyPlate
is also available in other languages. |
University- Vision, Design, and Capacity Grant
Writing Workshop
On
November 16-17, the Office of Minority Health Resource Center will be at the
Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale, FL providing a Grant Writing
Workshop. The workshop is open to University faculty, staff and college/university
health professionals. To learn more, click on the link to register.
National Week of Native Youth Health Fitness-
NB3FIT Week
On
November 5-11, the Notah Begay Foundation hosts a National Week of Native
Health and Fitness. During this National Week of Native Youth Health Fitness,
tribes, communities, families, schools, organizations are called upon to host a
youth health and fitness activity in their community. To learn more, click here.
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The Office of Minority Health Resource Center Knowledge Center offers information on many health topics of interest. Click on the links below to learn more about this month's highlighted topics.
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