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December Observances

Download these graphics highlighting December’s national health observances and topics of interest to the MHS enterprise to use on your social media platforms throughout the month.

Image for Crohns and Colitis Awareness Week

Crohn's and Colitis Awareness Week (December 1-7, 2024) 

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Image for Global Health Engagement Month

Global Health Engagement Month

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Image for National Handwashing Awareness Week

National Handwashing Awareness Month (December 5-11, 2024)

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Image for Seasonal Affective Disorder Awareness Month

Seasonal Affective Disorder Awareness Month (SAD)

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World AIDS Month 

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Nov 5, 2024

Crohn's and Colitis Awareness Week

Crohn's and Colitis Awareness Week

Battling Crohn’s disease and colitis is tough. These inflammatory bowel diseases can take a toll on your health. Prioritize your health and get screened through @TRICARE. www.tricare.mil/ColorectalCancerExams #IBDVisible

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Nov 5, 2024

National Handwashing Awareness Week

National Handwashing Awareness Month

Washing your hands regularly is your best defense against getting sick. Follow these step-by-step tips from @CDCgov to stay clean and healthy. www.cdc.gov/handwashing/when-how-handwashing.html

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Nov 5, 2024

Global Health Engagement Month

Global Health Engagement

Safeguarding our nation’s well-being requires robust global health security. In December, we highlight the significance of global health engagement for our forces and the world. Explore this vital priority: www.health.mil/Military-Health-Topics/Health-Readiness/Global-Health-Engagement

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Dec 19, 2023

Happy Holidays

Happy Holidays

From all of us at the Defense Health Agency. Happy Holidays! We wish you a safe, joyful, and healthy holiday season.

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Nov 22, 2023

ASBP - Holiday Blood Donor (Army)

Give one priceless gift to Change Lives. Save Lives. Donate Blood.

During the holiday and winter season, donations historically decrease – due to travel, seasonal illness, and weather conditions - but the need for blood remains the same. This holiday, take time to give ONE priceless gift of life by donating blood. Find a location or drive here: militarydonor.com #donateblood #ChangeLivesSaveLives

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Nov 22, 2023

ASBP - Holiday Blood Donor (Air Force)

Give one priceless gift to Change Lives. Save Lives. Donate Blood.

One priceless gift = Lives Changed. Lives Saved. This holiday, take time to give the gift of life by #donatingblood with @militaryblood. The need for blood is constant & your priceless gift makes an immediate impact for the #militaryfamily in need. Find ‘gift giving’ locations here: militarydonor.com #donatebloodsavelives #ChangeLivesSaveLives

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Nov 22, 2023

ASBP - Holiday Blood Donor (Veterans)

Give one priceless gift to Change Lives. Save Lives. Donate Blood.

One priceless gift = Lives Changed. Lives Saved. This holiday, take time to give the gift of life by #donatingblood with @militaryblood. The need for blood is constant & your priceless gift makes an immediate impact for the #militaryfamily in need. Find ‘gift giving’ locations here: militarydonor.com #donatebloodsavelives #ChangeLivesSaveLives

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Nov 8, 2023

Global Health Engagement Month (Screensaver)

Global Health Engagement screen

Global health security has never been more critical to the well-being of the United States. Throughout December, we will promote the importance #GlobalHealthEngagement and our efforts to protect the health of our forces. Learn more about this important priority here: health.mil/GHE

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Nov 8, 2023

Crohn's and Colitis Awareness Week

Crohns and Colitis Awareness Week

Crohn’s disease and colitis are the two most common types of inflammatory bowel diseases causing serious, sometimes life-threatening, health complications for people suffering from them. Learn how to get screened for these diseases through @TRICARE: tricare.mil/ColorectalCancerExams #IBDVisible

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Nov 8, 2023

National Handwashing Awareness Month

National Handwashing Awareness Month

#DidYouKnow the number one way to prevent the spread of infection is by washing your hands? Prevent the spread of diseases by following these tips from the CDC: cdc.gov/handwashing #NationalHandWashingWeek #KeepHandsClean

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Nov 8, 2023

Seasonal Affective Disorder Awareness Month (Screensaver)

Seasonal Affective Disorder Awareness Month screensaver

During the winter months, some people experience a type of depression know as seasonal affective disorder, or SAD. SAD can be hard to recognize because its onset is as slow as the changing seasons. Learn how to cope with SAD and get mental health support through the MHS health.mil/mentalhealth

Last Updated: November 06, 2024
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