Cataract Awareness Month
Cataract is the leading cause of blindness in the world. There are close to 22.3 million Americans age 40 and older with cataracts. More than half of all Americans will have cataracts by age 80.
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Events for June 6, 2019
Ongoing
Men’s Health Month
Anchored by a Congressional health education program, Men’s Health Month is celebrated across the country with screenings, health fairs, media appearances, and other health education and outreach activities.
Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month
Worldwide, 50 million people are living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. The Alzheimer’s Association raises awareness in June.
Covering health policy – as a patient
Alexandra Glorioso, a health reporter, was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 31. She’s written about her disease (and she’s doing well).
But on this webcast she’ll talk about what her experience has made her understand better as a reporter covering health policy and politics in Tallahassee.
Note: This webcast is for AHCJ members, so you will need to have your login and password to participate. If you don’t have that, please visit this page and enter your email address to have an access key sent to you.
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