October is…
A very busy month when it comes to an “awareness month”. I want to focus on the days that relate to autoimmune disorders.
Bone and Joint Health National Action Week (October 12-20)
During this week there are dedicated days to highlight major rheumatic and musculoskeletal conditions.
- 12 October: World Arthritis Day
- 16 October: World Spine Day
- 17 October: World Trauma Day
- 19 October: World Pediatric Bone & Joint Day
- 20 October: World Osteoporosis Day
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World Mental Health Day (October 10)
Mental health issues around the world and mobilizing efforts in support of mental health.
Keeping a positive mindset will go a long way when it comes to living with autoimmune disorders.
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National Dental Hygiene Month
Celebrate the work dental hygienists do and to help raise awareness on the importance of good oral health.
If you have a good dentist that is able to help you with your oral health and can help you keep your teeth, be grateful! I appreciate my dentist very, very much!
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World Pediatric Bone and Joint Day (October 19)
This day focuses on disorders including arthritis, back pain, osteoporosis and trauma that affect our kids.
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Psoriasis Day October 29th
An annual day dedicated to people with psoriasis and/or psoriatic arthritis.
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- Bone & Joint Action Week
- World Mental Health Day
- National Hygiene Month
- World Pediatric Bone and Joint Day
- Psoriasis DayPsoriasis DayPsoriasis Day
Another October awareness day related to Autoimmune disorders is PANS/PANDAS awareness day on October 9th 🙂 October is chalk full of autoimmune awareness days!
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