FOCUS Monthly Newsletter

August 2024

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Monthly Health Observances

We encourage all FOCUS schools to engage in at least one health observance activity each month. Each month has some excellent choices for students on your campuses to “Make a Difference” and to encourage their peers to participate.

August

• 1-31: Children's Eye Health and Safety Month
• 1-31: National Immunization Awareness Month
• 4-10: National Health Center Week
• 19-23: Contact Lens Health Week

September

• 1-30: National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
• 1-30: Sexual Health Awareness Month
• 8-14: National Suicide Prevention Day
• 10: World Suicide Prevention Day
• 18: National School Backpack Awareness Day
• 29: World Heart Day

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS

FOCUS values continued partnerships with the following state and community organizations.

Alabama Department of Public Health

Alabama Department of Education

Addiction Prevention Coalition

Children's Policy Council

Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools (CLAS)

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama

Be Part of Making A Difference!