June 2009

National HIV Testing Awareness
Get tested for HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) today.

Child Safety Around Lawn Mowers
Each year 16,000 children are injured in lawn mower accidents.

Lyme Disease in Iowa
Only the deer tick carries Lyme disease.

Safety Store
The Safety Store was created to improve the health and the wellbeing of all children.

Study Shows All Children Benefited From the Intervention
Starting at about the age of 10 or 11, children start to transition from where their parents are the most important features in their environment, to where their peers are.

UI Children’s Hospital Specialty Ranks 25th
Parents can rest assured that they’re seeing specialists at one of the country's topnotch programs that’s well regarded, well respected, and provides cutting edge care.

Aphasia Awareness
Aphasia is caused by brain damage and that's typically caused by a stroke.

Sun Safety
The higher the SPF, the better the sun protection and the longer you can stay out it the sun.

Cancer Survivors Day
It's a wonderful day for the survivors to connect with other survivors to learn about their experiences and share their journeys together.

Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center is recognized for its prostate cancer treatment.

Vision Research Month
The major emphasis is the development of new diagnostic procedures that can provide the earliest detection of eye disease.