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Did you know? Acetaminophen toxicity is also responsible for 56,000 emergency department visits and 2,600 hospitalizations in the United States. @catiescause. Use care, be aware! CatiesCause.org Source: https://lnkd.in/emBsNFBM #catiescause #nonprofit #awareness #acetaminophen #doit4catie

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April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month and it's important to understand the impact of this disease. Did you know that nearly one million people in the U.S. are living with Parkinson's disease? Shockingly, this number is expected to rise to 1.2 million by 2030. Parkinson's is the second-most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer's disease, and nearly 90,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with PD each year. Additionally, an estimated 4% of people with PD are diagnosed before age 50, and men are 1.5 times more likely to have Parkinson's disease than women. Let's support the organizations that are fighting to find a cure. Check out the wonderful work being done by the Michael J. Fox Foundation, the Parkinson's Foundation, and the Davis Phinney Foundation. Learn more about their initiatives and how you can help make a difference. #ParkinsonsAwarenessMonth #MichaelJFoxFoundation #ParkinsonsFoundation #DavisPhinneyFoundation

The number of CVD deaths per year in the United States declined from 1980 to 2010 but increased in recent years from 2011 to 2021. We lost a decade of progress in CVD death reduction over the last 10 years! Help fight heart disease by donating to AHA through the Teen of Impact campaign: https://lnkd.in/g4HHFrTm Fund donated to the AHA will help the organization continue its mission in reducing CVD death in all people. Chart 14-3. Deaths attributable to CVD, US, 1900 to 2021. Circulation. Seth Martin et al. Vol 149, Issue 8.

Today is World Parkinson's Day and April is Parkinson's Awareness Month 🌷 A few fast facts: 💡 There are 1 million people in the U.S. living with Parkinson's. ✳ The primary risk is age. 🧠 There is no cure. For those of us with family affected by Parkinson's, it's not just about knowing facts. We become fierce advocates eager to learn about treatments, excellent listeners helping find individualized ways to improve our loved one's day-to-day, and unwaveringly committed to fast-tracking progress toward a cure. Help put Parkinson’s in the past. Donate today: https://bit.ly/3UcDGFB

🌟 Join Me in Raising Awareness for Endometriosis! 🌟 This July, I’m walking 8000 steps a day to raise awareness and funds for Endometriosis, a condition affecting 1 in 10 women worldwide. This cause is very close to my heart ❤️, as I was diagnosed with Endometriosis at 19 after years of struggling with symptoms. Endometriosis is a chronic illness that affects people differently, and it takes an average of 8 years to get a diagnosis 😔 Currently, there is no cure. 8000 steps signifies the 8-year struggle women endure to get diagnosed. Please support by donating, liking, or sharing to raise awareness 🙏. 📅 Updates will follow... 13 days until the challenge begins! https://lnkd.in/eekXYGn7 #EndometriosisAwareness #CharityFundraiser #8000StepsADay #SupportTheCause #WomensHealth #EndometriosisAwareness #CharityFundraiser #8000MilesADay #SupportTheCause #WomensHealth

While Valentine's Day may conjure up images of red roses and heart-shaped cards, did you know February is actually American Heart Month? In the midst of showing our affection to others, it's important we take time to show that love to ourselves--especially in respect to our health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention... ❤️🩹Approximately 1.5 million heart attacks and strokes occur every year in the United States. ❤️🩹More than 800,000 people in the United States die from cardiovascular disease each year, about 160,000 of those deaths occurring in people under age 65. ❤️🩹Heart disease kills roughly the same number of people in the United States each year as cancer, lower respiratory diseases (including pneumonia), and accidents combined. This Fundraiser Friday, our goal is to raise $3,000 to purchase 2 AEDs. AED stands for “Automated External Defibrillator" and it's a portable electronic device used to treat sudden cardiac arrest by delivering an electric shock to the heart to restore its normal rhythm. AEDs are simple to use, even for those without a background in medicine and are frequently found in public spaces like schools, airports, offices and healthcare settings. It’s designed to automatically analyze a person’s heart rhythm and deliver an electric shock if necessary to restore a normal heartbeat. AEDs can significantly increase a person’s chances of survival. In fact, AEDs can improve the survival rate for people experiencing sudden cardiac arrest by up to 75 percent! The purchase of 2 AEDs will help us in our goal of outfitting all Lancaster EMS vehicles with the device. As a nonprofit 501(c)(3), we rely directly on the community we serve for support. Lancaster EMS does not receive direct tax dollars. Will you be our hero this American Heart Month? Click on the link below to donate⬇️🖥️ Or, donate via mail by sending cash or check to our West station at 100 E Charlotte Street, Millersville, PA📨 Your support saves lives. Thank you!🚑🫀 #ems #fundraiser #fundraising #HeartHealth #hearthealthawareness #AmericanHeartHealthMonth https://lnkd.in/gsC6eivF

Today is the start of Diabetes Week! This weeklong event aims to create awareness about Diabetes, and encourages individuals to be open to talk about their experiences with it. Some ways you can celebrate Diabetes week include:  ⭐️ Taking a diabetes risk test ⭐️ Donating to charitable organizations ⭐️ Encouraging others to assess their level of risk #SummitHealthcare #SummitHealthcareServices #DiabetesWeek #DiabetesAwareness

#DYK that while retinal detachment may be rare, its consequences are dire. If left untreated, it can lead to blindness. If caught early, most cases of retinal detachment can be repaired and vision restored. This #VisionHealthMonth, please consider donating to the Eye Institute of Alberta. Your donation isn't just an investment—it's a lifeline for those struggling with retinal detachment. Together, let's redefine what's possible in the fight against eye conditions. 🔗 Click here to help us build better healthcare for all: https://lnkd.in/gfDspjdu