September 2016 Health Calendar

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As we move into October, let's revisit the health awareness issues that were
highlighted this past September.

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For more information about these devastating cancers, click the photo credit.

This website:  http://nepal-gitabaral.blogspot.com/2011/08/leukemia-history.html

has a great deal of important information, including such topics as these:

• Symptoms and Treatments of Leukemia
• Pallative Care of Leukemia
• Nepal Cancer Relif Society in Nepal
• Bhaktapur Cancer Hospital that Providing Leukemia ...
• Acute Coronary Syndrome
• Leukemia in Nepal in Ayurveda
• Treatment of Leukemia then and now
• Leukemia History
• Leukemia Survivors ALL 2 category

You will find this boy's story:

(photo credit:  http://nepal-gitabaral.blogspot.com/2011/08/bhaktapur-cancer-hospital-that.html)

If you know someone fighting cancer, you know how brave they are!

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You'll also know how determined they are!  Your support is so important to them!

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September was Worldwide
Reye's Syndrome Awareness Month

Do you know what that is?

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Read the photo credit link to find out.

You'll find more information here:

(photo credit:  http://www.reyessyndrome.org/contact.html)

This photo credit also is full of important information including a page
with information about talking to your Tweens and Teens about aspirin and other meds.


Also:

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I know you've heard the name, but do you know what it is?
Read the photo credit link under this picture to learn about it.

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This newspaper article from The Guardian is worth reading:

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2016/oct/01/final-push-to-end-sickle-cell-anaemia

Is this disease in Nepal?  Yes, it is.
Did you read this article?
http://nepalitimes.com/article/nation/Life-%20with-sickle-cell,1460


As always, if you have questions about any of these diseases, or any other medical issue,
please come in for a consultation.

The following are Worldwide Awareness Days in September.
Read each photo credit to learn more.

September 9:  Worldwide Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Awareness Day

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September 10:  Worldwide Suicide Prevention Day

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September 21:  Worldwide Alzheimer's Day 

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September 25:  International Ataxia Awareness Day

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September 29:  World Heart Day

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Please stay healthy as the fall season approaches!
However, if you or a loved one feels sick, please don't hesitate to come in!
With the proper medication, you'll soon be feeling back to your old self!

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Have a nice day!!!  :)

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