July is recognized as Disability Pride Month. The month is connected to the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which was signed into law on July 26, 1990. The ADA is a civil rights law that protects people with disabilities from discrimination and supports equal access in areas such as schools, public spaces, transportation, […]
July is Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, also known as BIPOC Mental Health Month. This observance is named in honor of Bebe Moore Campbell, an author, advocate, and co-founder of NAMI Urban Los Angeles who worked to reduce stigma and improve mental health awareness in underserved communities. In 2008, July was
July is recognized as National Cord Blood Awareness Month. The purpose of this observance is to educate families about umbilical cord blood, how it is collected, how it may be used in medicine, and the differences between public donation and private banking. AABB notes that cord blood contains hematopoietic stem cells and that much of
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When a child is diagnosed with juvenile arthritis, many parents have the same first reaction: children can get arthritis? Arthritis is often thought of as an adult condition, but children and teens can develop chronic inflammatory joint disease. Juvenile arthritis, also called childhood arthritis, refers to arthritis and related inflammatory conditions that begin in childhood.
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As summer wraps up and children return to school in August, sun safety should remain part of the daily routine. In Georgia, warm weather often continues well into the school year, and children may still spend time outdoors during recess, physical education, sports practices, playground time, pool weekends, lake trips, and after-school activities. Sun protection
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As summer begins to wrap up and children prepare to return to school in August, many families start shifting their focus from vacations and pool days to school supplies, sports schedules, carpools, after-school care, and earlier bedtimes. Even as routines change, water safety remains important. In Sandy Springs, East Cobb, and the greater Atlanta area,
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Each June, Men’s Health Month encourages conversations surrounding the physical and mental well-being of boys and men. While the observance often focuses on adult preventive care and chronic disease awareness, many health experts emphasize an important reality: attitudes toward healthcare and wellness frequently begin developing much earlier in life. The habits boys build during childhood
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A recent social media trend promoting intentional tanning and pronounced tan lines has prompted growing concern among pediatric and dermatology experts. Videos with aspiring influencers are circulating online, encouraging prolonged sun exposure – tanning without sun protection. For many teenagers, these trends may appear harmless or aesthetic, but medical experts continue to emphasize that tanning
Every year on June 5, families around the world recognize World Environment Day, a global observance focused on environmental awareness and caring for the natural spaces we share. For children home during summer break, this day can be a fun reminder that protecting the environment does not have to involve complicated projects or major lifestyle
