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CALENDAR OF EVENTS: 2011

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JANUARY

Cervical Cancer Awareness Month – Providing access and education for women regarding Cervical Cancer. Web site: www.nccc.online.org.

Red Cross Blood Drive – January 31st – 7:30 am to 3:00 p.m. – lower level – Estes Park Medical Center. For more information, contact Barb Van Doren – 586- 6982.

Cardiac Support Group- meets every 3^rd Wednesday of each month- 11 am – EPMC Longs Peak Conference Room – open to those interested in living with and preventing heart disease. For more information, contact Jack Voorhies – (303) 823-5992.

Mom’s & Babes Connection – Social and information group for mothers in the community – meets Monday’s 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.– Kid’s Room – Estes Park Public Library – For more information, call Lesta Johnson, RN – 586-2200.

FEBRUARY

American Heart Month – for more information, visit www.americanheart.org.

Wear Red Day – for heart awareness – February 4

Cardiac Rehabilitation Week – Feb. 13-19 – for more information, visit www.aacvpr.org.

Kids ENT Health Month – for more information, visit www.entnet.org/aboutus/kidsnt.cfm

MARCH

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month – a month to raise awareness that colorectal cancer is largely preventable, treatable, and beatable with regular screenings. For more information, visit, www.preventcancer.org/colorectal.

Save Your Vision Month - to remind the public about the importance of vision and professional eye care for all ages.

Patient Safety Awareness Week- March 6-12 – a week to promote patient safety. For more information, visit www.npsf.org.

Pulmonary Rehab Week –a week that focuses on pulmonary rehab’s contribution to enhancing the lives of people with COPD. For more information, www.aacvpr.org.

Doctors’ Day – March 30 – a day to pay tribute to the dedication and care of our physicians in our community. When you see your physician, thank them for the care they provide!

APRIL

Infant Immunization Month – sponsored by Rotary Club of Estes Park and The Sunrise Rotary Club – schedule your child’s immunizations with your physician, receive a t-shirt and enter a drawing to win one of two $100 Safeway Gift Certificates. For additional information – www.cdc.gov/vaccines.

Occupational Therapy Month – to raise awareness of the profession of the Occupational Therapist and the role they play in healing people of all ages prevent or live better with illness, injury or some form of disability.

Medical Laboratory Professionals Week – April 17-23 – a salute to the professionals who work in laboratories. For more information, www.labweek.org.

Health Care Volunteer Week – 10-16- a week to recognize the support that volunteer provide to hospital staff, their patients, family members and the community.

Red Cross Blood Drive – April 25 – 7:30 am to 3:00 p.m. – EPMC – Longs & Meeker Conf. Rms. For more information, contact Barb Van Doren – 586- 6982.

MAY

Allergy and Asthma Month – Nearly 50 million Americans suffer from allergies and 17 million have Asthma. For additional information, visit – www.breatherville.org.

American Stroke Month – Know the warning signs and risk factors of Stroke. For more information, visit – www.strokeassociation.org.

Arthritis Month – Raising awareness of the nation’s number one cause of disability. For more information, visit www.arthritis.org.

Better Sleep Month – to raise awareness of the importance of sleep and its direct effect on emotional well-being, job productivity, physician performance, and healthy relationships. For more information, visit, www.bettersleep.org.

Stroke Awareness Month – to raise awareness of the warning signs of stroke. For more information, visit, www.strokeassociation.org.

Trauma Awareness Month – to raise awareness of what is trauma, what causes it, and how it can be prevented. For more information, visit www.amtrauma.org.

EPMC HEALTH FAIR - May 14, 2011- 7 am – 11 am – EPMC Main Lobby – for more information, call 577-4390.

Mom’s & Babes Connection – Social and information group for mothers in the community – meets Monday’s 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm– Kid’s Room – Estes Park Public Library – For more information, call Lesta Johnson, RN – 586-2200.

Melanoma and Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month – this month raises awareness of one of the most common forms of skin cancer that affects one in five Americans. For more information, visit www.aad.org.

Nurses Week – 6-12 – to celebrate the value of and contributions of nurses and the role they play in providing health care

Hospital Week – 9-15 – to celebrate the contributions of hospitals to their communities and to their patients.

Nursing Home Week – 8-14 – an outreach program to raise awareness and familiarize the community with long-term care.

Emergency Medical Services Week – May 15-21 – to celebrate and raise awareness of the services that are provided by emergency medical services professionals.

JUNE

Hernia Awareness Month – Each year, nearly 700,000 Americans seek treatment for a hernia. For more information, visit, www.davol.com or www.hearniainfo.com.

Cancer Survivor’s Day – June 6 – a day of celebration for those who have survived cancer.

Headache Awareness Week – June 5-11 – educate people about headache; causes, impact and help – for more information, visit, www.headaches.org.

Sun Safety Week – June 5-11 – to promote sun safety and skin cancer prevention in the U.S. – for more information, visit. www.sunsfafetyalliance.org.

JULY

AUGUST

Cataract Awareness Month - Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness in the world. They can be detected through a comprehensive eye exam. For more information, contact Dr. Michael Prochoda, Specialty Clinic – 577-4408. Additional information available on the web at www.aao.org.

SEPTEMBER

Cholesterol Education Month Providing awareness of the prevention and treatment of high cholesterol which ultimately results in heart disease. For more information, visit www.nhlbinih.gov.

Prostate Health Month – to increase awareness of the benefits of regular prostate examinations and early detection. www.pcaw.com or www.urologyhealth.org.

Red Cross Blood Drive – September 26– 7:30 am to 3:00 p.m. – lower level – Estes Park Medical Center. For more information, contact Barb Van Doren – 586- 6982.

Mom’s & Babes Connection – Social and information group for mothers in the community – meets Monday’s 12:30 pm – 1:30 p.m.– Hondius Room Kid’s Room – Estes Park Public Library – For more information, call Lesta Johnson, RN – 586-2200.

OCTOBER

Breast Cancer Awareness Month – Remember – early screening is key. Women – schedule your mammography. For more information, visit – www.nbcam.org.

Mom’s & Babes Connection – Social and information group for mothers in the community – meets Monday’s 12:30 pm – 1:30 p.m.– Kid’s Room – Estes Park Public Library – For more information, call Lesta Johnson, RN – 586-2200.

Physical Therapy Month - - celebrating the work of therapists and the benefits of physical therapy.

Emergency Nurses Week.-October 10-16 – A celebration of the dedication and hard work in the emergency services area.

Mammography Day – October 21 – to encourage all women to receive their annual mammogram

Healthcare Facilities and Engineering Week October –23-29 – recognizing the important role that facility managers and engineers play in ensuring a safe and functional environment for patients, visitors, and staff.

Pharmacy Week – October 16-22 – recognizing the important contributions made by pharmacists and technicians in promoting the safety and well being of patients in healthcare facilities.

NOVEMBER

Home Care and Hospice Month – for more information about Estes Park Home Care and Hospice, call 970-586-2273. www.nhpco.org.

Diabetes Month – Diabetes has been called the greatest public health threat of the 21^st Century. This month highlights the seriousness of Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes and the importance of proper diabetes control. www.diabtes,org.

Radiologic Technology Week November 6-12– – This week recognizes radiologic technology and the techs who use diagnostic and therapeutic technology on a daily basis to care for patients.

Great American Smokeout – November 17 – Smoking is the most preventable cause of death in our society. For more information, visit www.cancer.org.

Mom’s & Babes Connection – Social and information group for mothers in the community – meets Monday’s 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.–Kid’s Room – Estes Park Public Library. For more information, call Lesta Johnson, 586-2200.

39^th Annual Holiday House – November 26^th – 9 am to 3 pm. Holiday Inn Convention Center. Benefits Estes Park Medical Center

DECEMBER