July is Sarcoma Awareness Month, and the Sarcoma Foundation of America takes action on July 21st for Virtual Advocacy Day. This organization aims to advocate for individuals who have sarcoma and encourage more scientific research into patient care and treatment development.

Many individuals, particularly those living in Southern Nevada or the southwest US, experience extreme heat each summer. Regions of the US who are not as accustomed to high heat have also experienced extreme temperatures this year.

July is National Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness and Prevention Month. During this time, we aim to raise awareness and help more people understand these conditions.

World Hepatitis Day falls on July 28, and the campaign’s focus is focusing on “finding the missing millions” of people who are living with hepatitis and unaware they are. There are 290 million people estimated worldwide who have been undiagnosed and therefore not receiving care who could lose their lives to this disease.

Eye health is sometimes an afterthought until something goes wrong. It can be difficult to know how healthy your eyes are without a comprehensive eye exam. While your eyes may feel perfectly healthy, problems could be occurring with no indication.

To learn some interesting quick facts about OT, check out the following highlights at-a-glance:

During the month of June, we aim to promote Alzheimer’s and Brain awareness. June 20th is the longest day of the year, when we have the most light. Alzheimer’s Association uses the summer solstice as the day to promote awareness throughout the world.

“The day with the most light is the day we fight®!”

-alz.org

During the month of June, advocates around the US highlight information and promote education related to scoliosis. Like so many other disorders, early detection is key in administering the most effective treatment plan.

As aging continues, we all experience changes in our bodies which affect our abilities. Many people become caretakers for their parents as they age and lose the capability to conduct their lives as independently as they once did. One major concern for most elderly individuals is the potential for an accidental fall and resulting injury.

A result of neurological and immune dysfunction, myasthenia gravis affects voluntary muscles throughout the body. The communication between from the brain to the muscles is interrupted and therefore unable to send normal transmissions to make muscles move. Over time, muscles do not get as much activity and begin to fatigue rapidly.

Learning to maintain health as a part of your every day routine is very important to being at a young age, but applies to us all at any age throughout our lifetime. Engaging in physical activity not only keeps your body healthier by keeping it active, moving, and strong, but it also strengthens our mental health at the same time.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that affects individuals who have experienced traumatic events. It is a debilitating disorder that can lead to a wide range of symptoms including anxiety, depression, and other avoidance behaviors.

In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by the demands of work and personal life. As a busy professional, it's important to prioritize your health and well-being by developing a healthy work-life balance.

The American Heart Association indicates that stroke is common in the United States. Comprising one in every 19 deaths, stroke affects someone every 40 seconds. It is important to spread awareness during the month of May to help more people recognize the signs and symptoms of a stroke as well as what it is, how to prevent stroke, and resources for recovery after experiencing a stroke.

Affecting approximately one in four adults in the US, arthritis is of the most common health conditions. During the month of May, we participate in Arthritis Awareness Month in an effort to draw more attention to this chronic condition and help more people in our communities understand it. Generally, arthritis is an inflammatory or degenerative condition which affects the joints throughout the body.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and it's a great time to reflect on the importance of mental health in the workplace.

In today's fast-paced work environment, it's not uncommon for individuals to experience stress and burnout.

During the month of May, we have the opportunity to promote better hearing and speech. The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) joins other organizations in observation of Better Hearing and Speech Month. It is rather common for individuals to experience issues related to communication, with at a minimum of 46 million people affected in the United States alone.

May is Mental Health Month. During this month, we aim to raise awareness about mental health, how common mental health disorders are, and how occupational therapy plays a role in treatment. Mental health issues can be categorized in many different ways depending on the individual.

Alcohol is still the number one addictive substance that kills young people compared to any other substance. Knowing this, we must continue to understand the facts about alcohol consumption in order to keep young adults safe. Alcohol Awareness month takes place throughout the month of April.