jueves, 13 de agosto de 2020

Upcoming Health Observances

Upcoming Health Observances

August
  • National Breastfeeding Month*
  • Native Breastfeeding Week (August 9-15)*
  • Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies (August 16-24)*
  • Black Breastfeeding Week (August 25-31)*
*Breastfeeding photos available in the State and Community Health Media Center

September
  • National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
  • Healthy Aging Month
  • Five-year anniversary of Step It Up! The Surgeon General’s Call to Action to Promote Walking and Walkable Communities (September 5)
  • National Hispanic/Latino Heritage Month (September 15-October 15)
  • World Heart Day (September 29)

Suggested Social Media Posts
  • The first few weeks of breastfeeding may be a learning process for mom and baby—but it gets easier with practice! Know what to expect. https://bit.ly/2xSH28A #NBM20
  • Working from home? Physical activity breaks are a great way to help stay focused! Try doing yoga, push-ups, or squats between tasks. Learn more about the benefits of physical activity: http://bit.ly/2PdzGmw #ActivePeople
  • September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. Check out these tips to help prevent childhood overweight and obesity. https://bit.ly/2cCYCk0 #HealthyWeight
  • Adults 65 aged years and older should aim to get 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity a week. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/2W9Vl1B #ActivePeople

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