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Good oral hygiene is essential for healthy gums and teeth and is important at all ages. Oral health needs change as we get older.

The goal of Suicide Prevention Week is to promote awareness and advocacy about suicide prevention. Suicide is a major concern across the United States, and a problem of tragic proportions in Indian communities

National Men's Health Week is sponsored by the Men's Health Network. It is intended to highlight awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys.

Just Move It is a national campaign to promote physical activity among American Indians and Alaska Natives. Using group activities and peer support, it encourages lifestyle changes by helping people start and continue being active.

March 16th through the 22nd 2008 has been designated National Poison Prevention Week. The American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC) reports that in 2006 over four million calls were made to poison control centers nationwide.

On Friday, February 1, I encourage you to join millions of Americans in celebrating National Wear Red Day, a day to help raise awareness about women's heart disease.