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Osteoperosis and Women

Posted on May 24, 2013 by teddowusu

Osteoporosis affects millions of Americans, most of them women. In fact, one in two women will suffer a fracture related to osteoporosis in her lifetime. Bone is a living tissue mostly made of collagen and throughout our lives, our bones … Continue reading →

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Mayo es el Mes de Concientización de la Neuropatía

Posted on May 23, 2013 by mpgarcia

El mes de mayo sigue siendo un mes muy ocupado para las celebraciones, como el Mes de Concientización de la Neuropatía (en inglés). ¿Qué es la neuropatía? La neuropatía, también conocida como la neuropatía periférica, es el resultado de daño … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged concientización, discapacidad, discapacidades, enfermedades neuromusculares, nervios, neuropatía, NIDRR research, personas con discapacidades, Spanish, Spanish-language | Leave a comment

Osteoporosis Awareness

Posted on May 14, 2013 by teddowusu

May is Osteoporosis Awareness month and in recognition, this blog will publish information on Osteoporosis along with material promoting bone health. Osteoporosis is a disease in which the bones gradually become weak and likely to break; the most common of … Continue reading →

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May is Healthy Vision Month

Posted on May 13, 2013 by mpgarcia

In May 2003, the National Eye Institute (NEI), a part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), established “May is Healthy Vision Month (VHM)” as a national eye health observance. The Vision Health Initiative (VHI) of the Centers for Disease … Continue reading →

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Fibromyalgia Awareness Day is May 12th, 2013!

Posted on May 12, 2013 by cgraves34

National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day takes place on May 12th, 2013 as part of National Fibromyalgia Awareness Month. According to the National Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain Association (NFMCPA), “Fibromyalgia (pronounced fy-bro-my-AL-ja) is a common and complex chronic pain disorder that affects … Continue reading →

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Intersecting at the Crossroads of Health, Race, Ethnicity, and Disability: A Review of the National Health Disparities Conference

Posted on May 1, 2013 by cgraves34

On April 25th and 26th, 2013 researchers and advocates in the field of health disparities related to disability, racial and ethnic groups came together in Washington, D.C. for the Health Disparities Research at the Intersection of Race, Ethnicity, and Disability … Continue reading →

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Deron Williams Lights It Up for Autism Awareness

Posted on April 29, 2013 by teddowusu

Autism Speaks and NBA player Deron Williams teamed up earlier this month to promote Autism Awareness. On April 6, Williams, who plays for the Brooklyn Nets, served as a special ambassador during an autism awareness event at the Barclays Center. … Continue reading →

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The Autism App: Future of Early Diagnoses

Posted on April 24, 2013 by teddowusu

Would you be able to recognize the signs of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in your child? Children with ASD may display communication challenges, repetitive behavior, restrictive movements, and impaired social interaction. Fairly distinctive signs on paper but difficult for most … Continue reading →

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Mirando a el Programa de Reclutamiento de la Fuerza Laboral

Posted on April 16, 2013 by mpgarcia

¿Qué es el Programa de Reclutamiento de la Fuerza Laboral (WRP por sus siglas en inglés)? WRP es administrado por la Oficina de Política de Empleo para Discapacitados (ODEP por sus siglas en inglés) del Departamento de Trabajo de EE.UU. … Continue reading →

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Campuses Light Up for Autism Awareness

Posted on April 12, 2013 by teddowusu

The Autism Speaks organization is encouraging college campuses to get involved with Autism Awareness Month through its Autism U Campaign. Autism U is a collective effort among institutions of higher learning to get students and student organizations to partake in … Continue reading →

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Category Archives: Uncategorized

Mayo es el Mes de Concientización de la Neuropatía

Osteoporosis Awareness

May is Healthy Vision Month

Fibromyalgia Awareness Day is May 12th, 2013!

Intersecting at the Crossroads of Health, Race, Ethnicity, and Disability: A Review of the National Health Disparities Conference

Deron Williams Lights It Up for Autism Awareness

Mirando a el Programa de Reclutamiento de la Fuerza Laboral

Campuses Light Up for Autism Awareness

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