JUNE is Men's Health Month!
Men's Health Month is celebrated across the country with screenings, health fairs, media appearances, and other health education and outreach activities.
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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. The response has been overwhelming with thousands of awareness activities in the USA and around the globe.
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June National Safety Month
Is your family ready for an emergency? Planning ahead can help keep you safe if a flood, fire, flu pandemic, terrorist attack, or other emergency strikes. During National Safety Month, Family STAR is working with community members to make sure families are safe.
Get prepared. Start by gathering an emergency kit and making a family emergency plan. Find out about the emergency resources that are available in your community.
Plan ahead. Here are a few simple items you can gather today to prepare for an emergency:
- At least 3 gallons of water for each member of your family
- Food for at least 3 days - choose foods that don't need a refrigerator, like canned fruit, energy bars, peanut butter, and crackers
- Prescription medicines that you take every day, like heart or diabetes medicine
- A first aid kit to treat cuts, burns, and other injuries
Injuries are a leading cause of disability for people of all ages, and the leading cause of death for Americans ages 1 to 44. When people practice safe behaviors, they can help prevent injuries - and even death.
Make a difference: This month, spread the word about strategies for staying safe.
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Find Out if You Are Eligible for VA Health BenefitsThe mission of the VA is to serve Veterans with the highest-quality health care available anywhere in the world.
Here is an introduction to benefits and links to find out more and how to apply.
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Family Network on Disabilities Programs
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Families with Children or Adults with Disabilities
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Emergency preparedness is especially important when a family member has a disability. The federal government's emergency preparedness website, ready.gov, has a brochure with tips for these families, "Prepare for Emergencies Now: Information for People with Disabilities." Many of the tips are relevant to all families. Click here for more info:
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Kids Need to Prepare, Too!
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Here's a coloring/activity book to help children be prepared. Click on picture: 
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Health and Hope Clinic
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Health and Hope Clinic was established in June 2003 to help meet the needs of the uninsured and medically under-served in Escambia County, Florida. Health and Hope is an entirely volunteer- and donor-driven clinic.
Click here
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