June 2016

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American Stroke Awareness Month (promoted by the National Stroke Association).

Beyond F.A.S.T. – Other Symptoms You Should Know

Sudden NUMBNESS or weakness of face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body
Sudden CONFUSION, trouble speaking or understanding speech
Sudden TROUBLE SEEING in one or both eyes
Sudden TROUBLE WALKING, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination
Sudden SEVERE HEADACHE with no known cause

If someone shows any of these symptoms, immediately call 9-1-1 or emergency medical services.

F.A.S.T. is an easy way to remember the sudden signs and symptoms of stroke. Learn more about F.A.S.T.

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3. Fathers Day. It would be interesting to know how Father’s Day came into practice and celebrated worldwide with an equal sincerity and respect as any other significant holidays. Here’s a short history on the holiday, and meaning of the different colors of roses to be worn that Day. Get to know what are the truest reasons associated for the celebration of this special celebration.

4. Helen Keller Deaf-Blind Awareness Week Helen Keller Deaf-Blind Awareness Week

Thirty years ago this month, President Ronald Reagan issued a presidential proclamation designating the last week of June as “Helen Keller Deaf-Blind Awareness Week.” Every year since, the Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths & Adults (HKNC) commemorates the week with a national advocacy campaign in recognition of the achievements and capabilities of people who are deaf-blind.

In 2014, Helen Keller Deaf-Blind Awareness Week is June 22 to June 28. This year’s theme, “SHE’S DEAF-BLIND AND, WITH TECHNOLOGY, SHE HOLDS THE WORLD IN HER HANDS…JUST LIKE HER LOVED ONES,” highlights the fact that, through technology, people who are deaf-blind can now access the world around them independently.

In an increasingly digital world, HKNC is working with deaf-blind individuals to stay connected to their friends, family, and peers through the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program. This program ensures that qualified individuals with a combined hearing and vision loss can obtain accessible telecommunications devices at no cost and the necessary training to use them.

HKNC awareness week

5. The National Center for PTSD promotes awareness of PTSD and effective treatments throughout the year. Starting in 2010, Congress named June 27th PTSD Awareness Day (S. Res. 455). In 2014, the Senate designated the full month of June for National PTSD Awareness (S. Res. 481). Efforts are underway to continue this designation for the third consecutive year in 2016.

6. Men’s Health Month and Celebrate National Men’s Health Week, June 13-19, 2016.

Take action to be healthy and safe and encourage men and boys in your life to make their health a priority. Learn about steps men can take each day to improve health.

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7. It has been 72 years.

June Facts – The 6th month of the year brings us Summer, Father’s Day, Flag Day, and the Summer Solstice. In the Georgian calendar, the calendar that most of the world uses, June is the sixth month. However, according to the early Roman calendar, June was actually the fourth month and had only 29 day. In 46B.C, Julius Caesar gave June 30 days instead of 29 when he reformed the Roman calendar. June was named after the Roman goddess Juno, who is the wife of Jupiter. However, others say that its name actually came from the Latin word iuniors. It means the younger ones, which is opposed to majors or elders which May’s name was originated from. In June, spring ends and summer begins in the Northern Hemisphere. During this time, all the flowers and plants are very beautiful. In the southern hemisphere, winter begins in June. Below are some fun facts about June:

1. The birthstones for June are the pearl, alexandrite, and moonstone.

2. The birth flower for June is the rose.

3. The zodiac signs for June are Gemini (May 21 – June 20) and Cancer (June 21 – July 22)

4. On June 1, 1792, the state of Kentucky, also known as the Bluegrass state, became the 15th state of the United States.

5. On June 1, 1796, Tennessee, also known as The Volunteer State became the 16th state of the United States.

6. On June 5, 1947, George C. Marshall, the Secretary of State, described the Marshall Plan.

7. On June 14, 1777, the flag of the United States was adopted by the Continental Congress.

8. June 14, 1900 – Hawaii was organized as a territory

9. On June 15, 1215, the Magna Carta was granted by King John.

10. On June 15, 1775, George Washington was appointed the commander in chief of the Continental Army.

11. On June 15, 1836, Arkansas also known as the Natural State, became the 25th state of the United States.

12. Finland’s Flag Day is celebrated on the Saturday closest to June 24.