January Healthcare Recognition Days - 2017

Month-long Observances

National Blood Donor Month
The month of January provides an opportunity for people to donate blood or pledge to give blood at a time of year when it is typically in short supply.

Association of Donor Recruitment Professionals - http://www.adrp.org

Week-long Observances

January 16-29 Healthy Weight Week
Healthy Weight Week is a time to celebrate healthy diet-free living habits that last a lifetime and prevent eating and weight problems. It’s all about pursuing livable and sustainable healthy lifestyles through eating well.

Green Mountain at Fox Run - http://www.fitwoman.com/healthy-weight-week

January 22-28 National CRNA Week
Established by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists, this week is an opportunity for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) to celebrate their history and accomplishments while educating the public on the important contributions they make to America’s healthcare system.

American Association of Nurse Anesthetists - http://www.aana.com

January 23–27 National Medical Group Practice Week
The fourth week of January is National Medical Group Practice Week. A medical group practice is defined as three or more healthcare providers working together and sharing resources like facilities, personnel, and records. Medical Group Practice Week is a great time to celebrate with your staff and to raise awareness in the community of your practice.

Recognition Days

January 25 National IV Nurse Day
Every year on January 25, thousands of infusion professionals around the country celebrate National IV Nurse Day. First celebrated in 1981, it is a day that means a great deal to the many who have dedicated their lives to providing the best infusion care possible.

Infusion Nurses Society - http://www.ins1.org