Tag Archives: Awareness

‘Supporters of Families with Sickle Cell’ founders are raising awareness for the disease

Loading the player… Velvet Brown-Watts, MSW-ADM, CM., and Jeremiah Watts are at the forefront of raising awareness on sickle cell in their Oklahoma community and providing resources to those impacted by the disease. The couple is not only advocates but knows what it’s like firsthand to be supportive of someone living with the disease. Their… Read More »

Cluster Headache Awareness Day 2020: What are Cluster Headaches? Here’s How Massages Work to Relieve the Unbearable Pain

Cluster Headache (Photo Credits: Pixabay) If there is one thing that brings all the discomfort in our lives, it is a headache. While there are different types of headache, cluster headache is the one that makes you suffer from unbearable pain. The level of discomfort is so high that you may find it challenging to… Read More »

When is migraine awareness month

No medication has helped to relive my symptoms which include much more than pain. Are the pain blocks still prividing some relief? Has anyone else experienced this with their migraines? How to Relieve Migraine Pain Causes of migraine pain are not well understood. All the information on this blog is when is migraine awareness month… Read More »

National African Immigrant and Refugee HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis Awareness Day 2019

Monday, September 9, marks National African Immigrant and Refugee HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis Awareness Day (@NAIRHHADay). Though not nationally recognized (yet!), the awareness day has been observed by a growing number of advocates, health care professionals and communities since 2014. Sept is Nat’l #African #Immigrant Heritage Month (#NAIHM2019) & Sept 9th is Nat’l AI & #Refugee… Read More »

National Caribbean-American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day 2019

Saturday, June 8, marks the annual National Caribbean-American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NCAHAAD). Launched in 2006 by the Caribbean People International Collective (CPIC) and a working group of U.S. organizations, the day of observation aims to ensure that Caribbean-Americans have the support, resources and educational materials they need to treat or prevent HIV. “NCAHAAD is a… Read More »

In movement toward awareness, Taraji P. Henson announces mental health conference

Actress Taraji P. Henson attends The 2016 InStyle And Warner Bros. 73rd Annual Golden Globe Awards Post-Party at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 10, 2016 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images for InStyle) As the country observes Mental Health Awareness Month through May, Empire star Taraji P. Henson is announcing a… Read More »

Singles Awareness Day 2019: 5 Reasons Why It is GREAT to Enjoy Singlehood!

Singles Awareness Day (Photo Credits: Pixabay) Valentine’s Day 2019 was celebrated enthusiastically by couples everywhere on February 14. And while some couples may be still reliving or reminiscing the way they spent their Valentine’s Day, it is a day for singles today. February 15 marks Singles Awareness Day, a day that actually serves as a… Read More »