Features from this week: Breast Cancer Awareness, World Alzheimer's Month, Healthy Schools and more

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Title: Features from this week: Breast Cancer Awareness, World Alzheimer's Month, Healthy Schools and more
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September 23, 2016

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Features This Week:

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Breast Cancer Awareness

Other than skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer among American women. Getting mammograms regularly can lower the risk of dying from breast cancer.

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September is World Alzheimer's Month

Although everyone's brain changes as they age, it's important to understand that Alzheimer's disease is not a normal part of aging.

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Healthy Schools, Successful Students

Promoting healthy behavior in schools can help students improve test scores, grades, and attendance.

Emergency Supplies

Be Ready: Make a Kit

Making a preparedness kit is one important way you can protect yourself and those around you. Remember that there are many types of emergencies – from those caused by illness to natural disasters – and you need different types of kits for a variety of situations.

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Emergency Preparedness Is Not “One Size Fits All

For the millions of Americans living with disabilities, an emergency can present a unique set of challenges and concerns. It's important to make sure everyone's needs are taken care of when the unexpected happens – especially if you or someone you know has a disability.

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The Burden of Rabies

Rabies is a dangerous virus that is spread through the saliva of animals sick with rabies. Anyone can get it if they handle or get bitten by an animal that has the disease.

September 28 is World Rabies Day

Take a Bite Out of Rabies!

September 28 is World Rabies Day. Established in 2007, it aims to raise awareness about rabies and help the world come together to fight this dreadful but neglected disease. This year on the 10th anniversary of the effort, we are reminded that the fight is not yet over.

 

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