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National Blood Donor Month is celebrated every January to raise awareness about the constant need for blood donations, especially during winter when supplies often dip due to holidays, illness, and weather, with organizations like the American Red Cross and America's Blood Centers partnering to encourage eligible people to give blood to help patients with chronic illnesses, cancer, and trauma.

Glaucoma is a leading cause of vision loss and blindness in the United States. But as many as half of people with glaucoma don’t know they have it. Glaucoma has no early symptoms. The only way to check for it is to get a comprehensive dilated eye exam. There’s no cure for glaucoma, but starting treatment as early as possible can help stop vision loss.

Cervical Health Awareness, primarily observed in January, focuses on preventing cervical cancer through regular screenings (Pap and HPV tests) starting at age 21, HPV vaccination, and recognizing symptoms like abnormal bleeding or pelvic pain, as it's a highly preventable cancer linked to HPV and smoking, making awareness crucial for early detection and treatment.

Lindsey Fish, a doctor specializing in Internal Medicine with Urgent Care at Denver Health, spoke about National Dental Hygiene Month.