It’s a busy month for observance of health and wellness events, but with open enrollment and benefit fairs out of the way and budget preparation hopefully a few weeks ahead, HR managers may have time in February to promote these critical health concerns. Check below for links and available contacts. Remember, any event sponsored by your organization and engaged in collectively by your employees has a great chance to change behavior in a positive direction.

Macular Degeneration and Low Vision Awareness Month
Materials available
Contact: PBA Consumer and Patient Hotline

American Heart Month
American Heart Association
Materials available
Contact: Program departments or local chapters

National Children’s Dental Health Month
American Dental Association
Materials available
Contact: Department of Public Information

National Wise Health Consumer Month
American Institute for Preventive Medicine
Contact: Sue Jackson

Feb 11-17
Children of Alcoholics Week
National Association for Children of Alcoholics
Materials available
Contact: Gail Jordan

Feb 14
National Donor Day
Materials available
Contact: Division of Transplantation Staff

Feb 25 - March 3
National Eating Disorders Awareness Week
National Eating Disorders Association
Materials available
Contact: Tonia Brown