Below, please find social media graphics for national health and military observances in April.
Alcohol Awareness Month
Suggested Social Media Message: Do you know the effects alcohol has on your body and health? Learn more: https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/alcohols-effects-healthNational Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism webpage
#AlcoholAwarenessMonth #AlcoholAwareness
STI Awareness Month
Suggested Social Media Message: An STI can really complicate your life and your health. Learn what you can do to prevent them: https://health.mil/STISafetyVideo #STIAwarenessMonth #SexaullyTransmittedInfections
Autism Awareness Month
Suggested Social Media Message: Each year more than 50,000 children with autism transition to adulthood. Help raise awareness around autism and make that transition easier: https://www.hhs.gov/programs/topic-sites/autism/index.htmlU.S. Department of Health and Human Services webpage #NationalAutismAwarenessMonth
National Donate Life Month
Suggested Social Media Message: You truly can be a lifesaver! Register as an organ donor and make sure your family knows.#NationalDonateLifeMonth #OrganDonation #OrganDonor
National Occupational Therapy Month
Suggested Social Media Message: DYK, Occupational Therapy can be an important part of recovering from injury and illness? Find out how it can help you: https://health.mil/OccupationalTherapy #OccupationalTherapyMonth
Oral Cancer Awareness Month
Suggested Social Media Message: If you are 20 or older, be sure to talk to your dentist about screening for oral cancer when you see them for your routine checkup.
#OralCancerAwarenessMonth #OralCancer
Sports Eye Safety Awareness Month
Suggested Social Media Message: Vision is an important sense for service members, yet many of the injuries affecting it occur when playing sports or other off-duty activities. These tips from the Vision Center of Excellence can keep your vision safe and healthy: https://vce.health.mil/Published-Material/Pages/Eye-Injuries-Avoidable-Doctor-SaysVision Center of Excellence webpage
#SportsEyeSafetyMonth #VisionSafety
U.S. National Volunteer Month
Suggested Social Media Message: No matter what your passion, there are opportunities for you to support and improve your community. Get out there and volunteer! #NationalVolunteerMonth
Youth Sports Safety Month
Suggested Social Media Message: Help your kids enjoy their favorite sports safely. Here are some tips from the CDC to get you started: https://www.cdc.gov/headsup/youthsports/index.htmlCDC webpage #NationalYouthSportsSafetyMonth #SportsSafety
April Fool's Day (April 1)
Suggested Social Media Message: Whatever tricks you have up your sleeve today, have a safe and fun April Fool’s Day. #AprilFools
Sexual Assault Awareness: Day of Action (April 1)
Suggested Social Media Message: If you or someone you know has experienced sexual violence, there are support and resources available to help: https://tricare.mil/SexualTraumaTRICARE webpage. #SexualAssaultAwareness #SAAMDayOfAction
Purple Up Day (April 15)
Suggested Social Media Message: Show your support for military kids of all branches and put on that purple. #PurpleUpDay #MilitaryKids
Health Information and Privacy Week (April 18-24)
Suggested Social Media Message: We work hard across the Military Health System to keep your information private and secure. Here are some tips you can follow to help do the same: https://www.healthit.gov/sites/default/files/how_to_keep_your_health_information_private_and_secure.pdfPDFS with Health Information and Privacy Tips #HealthInformationPrivacyWeek #HIPWeek
Prescription Drug Take Back Day (April 22)
Suggested Social Media Message: If you have unused or expired prescription medications, find out how and where to dispose of them safely: https://www.fda.gov/drugs/disposal-unused-medicines-what-you-should-know/drug-disposal-drug-take-back-locationsFDA webpage #PrescriptionDrugTakeBackDay #DrugTakeBack
National Military Brats Day (April 30)
Suggested Social Media Message: Today we honor the sacrifices and admire the strengths of military brats from all services. #MilitaryBratsDay #MilitaryBrats #MilitaryKids
Navy Civilian Medical Corps Birthday (April 30)
Suggested Social Media Message: Happy Birthday to the Navy Civilian Medical Corps and thank you to all its providers for the excellent care you deliver. #NavyMedicine