Calendar of Events
National Immunization Awareness Month - August
August is recognized as National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM). The goal of NIAM is to increase awareness about immunizations across the life span, from infants to the elderly.
August is the perfect time to remind family, friends, co-workers, and those in the community to catch up on their vaccinations. Parents are enrolling their children in school, students are entering college, and healthcare workers are preparing for the upcoming flu season.
Learn more about Metro Heath's Immunization Division and services.
National Dental Hygiene Month - October
This year's theme, “Healthy Habits are Easier than You Think,” focuses on maintaining optimal oral health while leading a busy, active lifestyle. Living a life on-the-go can be difficult sometimes, but keeping a healthy mouth shouldn’t be.Learn more about Metro Heath's Dental program.
World Food Day -
October 16
World Food Day is a worldwide event designed to increase awareness, understanding, and informed, year-around action to alleviate hunger. 2010 marks the 65th anniversary of the founding of the food and agriculture organization of the United Nations. This year also will be the observance of the 30th World Food Day.
Learn more about Metro Health's Women, Infants, & Children (WIC) program.
March of Dimes Health Disparity Summit -
Wed. November 9, 2011
5-7 p.m.
San Antonio Public Library Central Branch
First floor auditorium
600 Soledad San Antonio, TX 78205
American Diabetes Month - November
November is American Diabetes Month®—a time to shine a spotlight on a serious disease that leads to potentially life-threatening complications such as heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, blindness, and amputation.
Consider that:
•24 million children and adults in the United States live with diabetes; about 1 in 10 in San Antonio
•57 million Americans are at risk for type 2 diabetes
•1 out of every 3 children born today will face a future with diabetes if current trends continue
For more information about Metro Health's diabetes initiatives, call Kathy Shields at 207-6030. For information about diabetes self-management classes, call Judit Vega at 207-2174.
Great American Smokeout - November 18
The American Cancer Society is marking the 35th Great American Smokeout on November 18th by encouraging smokers to use the date to make a plan to quit, or to plan in advance and quit smoking that day. By doing so, smokers will be taking an important step towards a healthier life – one that can lead to reducing cancer risk. Quitting smoking is not easy, but it can be done. To have the best chance of quitting successfully, you need to know what you're up against, what your options are, and where to go for help.
Here in Bexar County, call 1-877-YES-QUIT. Learn more about Metro Health's tobacco prevention efforts.
World AIDS Day - December 1
World AIDS Day is celebrated on December 1 each year around the world. It has become one of the most recognized international health days and a key opportunity to raise awareness, commemorate those who have passed on, and celebrate victories such as increased access to treatment and prevention services.
Learn more about Metro Health's HIV/AIDS services.
