January is Birth Defect Awareness Month. This month is to raise awareness regarding birth defects. The National Birth Defects Prevention Network,  wants to bring awareness in the community that:*Promote healthy pregnancies*Reduce the risk of birth defects*Available supports/resources in the communities*Advocate for children and families living with birth defects.If you're a female at childbearing age, please seek medical care if you're pregnant to reduce birth defects.

January has many Health Awarenesses. January is National Blood Donor Month. When people donate blood they are helping to save another person's life. Blood donations benefit cancer patients, trauma victims, childbirth, and other medical needs. Here are some general eligibilities to donate blood.*Age: 17 years or older (16 years old with parental consent).Weight: 110 lbs. or greater. Medications: Some medications can prevent donation (antibiotics). Health: No cold or flu symptoms, no active...

December is recognized as Give the Gift of Sight. Give the Gift of Sight focus is eye health care. You can prevent or decrease your chances of blindness by getting an annual comprehensive eye examination. There are several diseases that affect your vision. When you get an annual eye examination, you are being proactive and reducing possible blindness in the future. Give yourself the Gift of Sight.