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November brings a special light to the lives of many as it marks National Diabetes Awareness Month, a time dedicated to understanding and supporting those affected by diabetes.
Diabetes affects millions of Americans and is a leading cause of serious complications, including kidney failure, lower-limb amputations, adult blindness and an increased risk of heart disease and stroke. Yet many people remain unaware they’re at risk. Genetics, lifestyle habits and limited access to healthcare all contribute to this growing health crisis.
This November in honor of Diabetes Awareness Month and its theme — “Taking Action to Prevent Diabetes-Related Health Problems” — the American Red Cross is offering free A1C screenings to all blood donors who haven’t received the test in the past 12 months. About 1 in 5 donors tested had results in the prediabetic or diabetic range—clear evidence that early awareness can save lives.
Find a blood drive near you to take action: Schedule a Blood, Platelet or Plasma Donation | American Red Cross
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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) — a time to raise awareness, support survivors, and honor the progress made to end domestic violence.
If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse, help is available 24/7.
Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233), dial 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, or text “HELLO” to 741741 for immediate support.
You are not alone. Help is here. Healing is possible. Your safety and healing matter. Reach out—help is just a call or text away.
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When life gets busy, it's easy to delay or even skip important health screenings. But the longer cancer goes undetected, the more opportunity it has to grow and spread. Regular screenings are the best way to detect cancer early, when it is easier to treat.
Black women are disproportionately affected by more aggressive subtypes, such as triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) and inflammatory breast cancer, and we are more likely to be diagnosed at younger ages and at more advanced stages of the disease.
It's important to educate and empower ourselves with knowledge and resources to combat breast cancer and improve our health outcomes.