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June Health and Wellness Observances

The Health & Well-being Interest Group has reviewed several sources of information on national healthrelated observances held throughout the year, with the objective of selecting activities of interest to our employer members. These tools, educational resources and other relevant information are shared with our members in advance to support their workforce education and communication activities. The spotlighted observances for June appear below and in the Members Only section at .

NATIONAL CANCER SURVIVORS DAY (NCSD) 2020 ? SUNDAY, JUNE 7th

National Cancer Survivors Day? is an annual, treasured Celebration of Life that is held in hundreds of communities nationwide, and around the world, on the first Sunday in June. It is a CELEBRATION for those who have survived, an INSPIRATION for those recently diagnosed, a gathering of SUPPORT for families, and an OUTREACH to the community.

Whether you're a cancer survivor, a family member, friend, or medical professional, it is a day for everyone. This day provides an opportunity for all people living with a history of cancer ? including America's more than 15.5 million cancer survivors ? to connect with each other, celebrate milestones, and recognize those who have supported them along the way. It is also a day to draw attention to the ongoing challenges of cancer survivorship in order to promote more resources, research, and survivor-friendly legislation to improve cancer survivors' quality of life.

Interested in Organizing an Event? To help you plan your local NCSD event, follow these 7 simple steps to organizing a National Cancer Survivors Day Event in your community.

Additional Resources: The National Cancer Survivorship Resource Center Survivorship Care Plans Cancer and Careers Living with Cancer Workplace Transitions NCSD on Facebook

NATIONAL SAFETY MONTH

Observed annually in June, National Safety Month focuses on reducing leading causes of injury and death at work, on the road and in our homes and communities. Visit for useful materials to raise awareness.

The site provides downloadable resources highlighting a different safety topic for each week in June:

Week 1: Emergency Preparedness Week 2: Driving Week 3: Ergonomics Week 4: Employee Engagement

Also see these resources for valuable tools and information. - Information on Hospital Quality and Safety - Injury Facts

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Click here to access the June Spotlighted Observance ? Do Your Part ? Play It Safe! This document is a ready-to-distribute flyer for your employees and colleagues.

NATIONAL MEN'S HEALTH MONTH

The purpose of Men's Health Month is to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys. This month gives health care providers, public policy makers, the media, and individuals an opportunity to encourage men and boys to seek regular medical advice and early treatment for disease and injury. Pump Up The Blue on Friday, June 19th! Whether it is your friend, brother, dad, boyfriend, spouse, or boss, show them you care about them and their health by wearing blue. Additional Resources: Men's Health Network Men's Health Resource Center Men's Health Network on Facebook

CPR Awareness Week: June 1st ? 7th

In 2007, the AHA in coalition with the American Red Cross and the National Safety Council worked collaboratively to federally designate a National CPR and AED Awareness Week. 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. In the declaration, Congress asked states and municipalities to make AEDs more publicly accessible. During this week each year, CPR/AED classes and demonstrations are conducted, events are hosted and educational information is distributed on the importance of being trained in CPR and AED use. We encourage you to find out about local events in your area! The American Heart Association invites you to celebrate National CPR and AED Awareness Week in your community. To get started, the AHA has created free materials that you can print on your home or office printer. Bring CPR training to your workplace to significantly increase CPR awareness and cardiac arrest survival rates. Visit for additional information.

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