Newsroom September Story Ideas
Worker Safety
With Labor Day just gone by, it′s important to remember that workers are staying safe on the job. The following links go to CDC′s features on workplace safety and statistics on work-related injuries.
Return to School
As kids return to school, so do the germs. The following links provide information on CDC′s recommended vaccine schedule and highlight some adverse affects of not receiving vaccinations.
Grandparents′ Day
For Grandparents′ day, celebrated every Sunday after Labor Day, it′s time to recognize the grandparents of the world. The following links include resources for healthy aging and recommendations for vaccinating seniors
- Healthy Aging for Older Adults
- Adult Vaccination Schedule
- Traumatic Brain Injuries and Seniors
- CDC Recommends Seniors Get Shingles Vaccine
- Ovarian Cancer (more common among older adult women)
Be Prepared
September is National Preparedness Month. The following links provide information about this year’s theme and what to do in case of an emergency.
Infant Mortality
September is National Infant Mortality Awareness Month. The United States ranks 23rd among industrialized nations in the world in infant mortality.
Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month begins September 15th, the anniversary of independence for five Latin American countries—Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. In the 2000 U.S. census, more than 38 million people identified themselves as Hispanic/Latinos. The following links provide information on Hispanic health issues.
- ATSDR Hispanic Health Program
- Office of Minority Health – Hispanic or Latino Populations
- Immunization Schedule en Español
- Health Risks and Disparities Experienced by Hispanic Youths
- HIV Incidence for Hispanic/Latinos
- Hispanic Health Fast Stats
World Rabies Day
World Rabies Day is September 28, 2008. Rabies kills more than 50,000 people and millions of animals around the world and has been reported in every U.S. state except for Hawaii.
World Heart Day
World Heart Day, September 28th, reminds us all we need to keep the beat going strong. Find resources on heart disease and more below.
Coming Next Month
Next Month... look for ideas about Halloween safety, properly preparing food during the holidays, breast cancer awareness, hurricane safety and world non-violence day.
- Page last reviewed: July 1, 2008
- Page last updated: July 1, 2008
- Content source: Office of Enterprise Communication
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