Dental Assistant Week, celebrated during the first full week of March, is an opportunity to recognize the incredible dental professionals who play a crucial role in keeping our smiles bright and healthy. Did you know that the dental assistant profession traces its origins back to Dr. C. Edmund Kells, who first employed his wife as […]
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Poison Prevention Awareness Month is observed every March, highlighting an issue that may be closer to home than you think. According to the Mayo Clinic, poisoning is defined as harm or death caused by ingesting, inhaling, touching, or injecting various drugs, chemicals, venoms, or gases. While it may seem like a far-off concern, the […]
A very interesting day, Paul Pitcher Day is celebrated annually on January 24 and is marked in quite a unique way. This day originated in Cornwall, where locals celebrate a significant moment in Christian history — the Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul. The festivities involve drinking ale and smashing empty pitchers. […]
The February 17th Revolution is remembered in Libya every year on February 17, marking a pivotal moment in the country’s history known as the ‘Day of Revolt.’ This event signaled the beginning of the end for Colonel Gaddafi’s 40-year authoritarian rule. This day serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by Libyans […]
World Teen Mental Wellness Day is celebrated globally every March 2nd, serving as a dedicated moment to shine a light on the mental health challenges faced by teenagers. This day is all about raising awareness, educating the public, and breaking down the stigma surrounding mental health, which is becoming increasingly prevalent in today’s society. Various […]
Every March, we come together for MS Awareness Month, a time dedicated to those who live with this condition, their loved ones, and supporters. It’s an opportunity to spread information, show empathy, and rally together, bringing attention to this neurological disease. Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is when the immune system mistakenly attacks nerve cells, leading […]
Toddle Waddle takes place every year on March 2nd to promote awareness and inspire nurseries worldwide to walk and raise funds for meningitis. It’s fascinating to note that one of the initial treatments for meningitis involved medications derived from horses. Meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges, the protective layers covering the […]
Middle-Level Education Month takes place each March, acknowledged by organizations such as the National Association of Secondary School Principals (N.A.S.S.P.), the Association for Middle-Level Education, the National Forum to Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform, and the National Association of Elementary Principals. This month aims to recognize the essential phase of young adolescents’ academic and psychological development. […]
Texas Independence Day on March 2 marks the day when the Texas Declaration of Independence was signed in 1836. This pivotal event saw the residents of Texas declare their independence from Mexico, forming the Republic of Texas, as over 59 delegates endorsed the declaration. The celebrations include activities like children’s events, historical re-enactments, live […]
National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month is recognized each year in March. This observance was previously known as Mental Retardation Awareness Month, but the name was changed to eliminate the negative implications associated with the term ‘retardation’. The initiative aims to highlight the various chronic conditions that can impede communication, mobility, and learning, while […]