All - Leep Calendar

The third complete working week of October is Medical Assistants Week, a time to honor and appreciate medical assistants in all areas of health care and their immeasurable contribution to saving people's lives.

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Oct

Nuclear Science Week, Ntl.: October 16-20

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Nuclear Science Week (NSW) is an internationally observed week-long celebration of all aspects of nuclear science. NSW takes place each year on the third week of October, and each day of NSW focuses on the contributions, innovations, and opportunities created in exploring nuclear science.

During the week, educators, students, employers, and the community participate in national recognition of nuclear science's vital role in the lives of Americans – and the world.

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Oct

Rabi al-Thani (M): October 16 - November 14

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Rabi al-Thani is the fourth month in the Islamic religious calendar and includes the observances of:

8th of Rabī' al-Thānī—birth of 12th Imām, Ḥasan al-‘Askarī
10th of Rabī’ al-Thānī—death of Fātimah al-Ma‘sūmah
12th of Rabī’ al-Thānī—the death of Hazrat Sheikh Abdul Qadir Gilani (R.A), the Sufi sheik considered by the sect as the saint of saints.

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Oct

Recycle Week, Ntl. (UK): October 16-22

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Commencing in 2004, Recycle Now's Recycle Week is a campaign promoting the virtues of recycling. Not sure what can be recycled? Recycle Now has created this handy directory of what can and can't, and what you need to do with each item: https://www.recyclenow.com/what-to-do-with

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Oct

School Bus Safety Week, Ntl.: October 16-20

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National School Bus Safety Week in the United States raises awareness about the dangers children must be aware of when taking a school bus. Examples include: Where to wait for the bus What to do while waiting How to stop a bus Safety when the bus is moving Annually near the end of October.

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Oct

Spine Day, World: October 16

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World Spine Day, part of the Bone and Joint Decade’s Action Week, is coordinated by the World Federation of Chiropractic (WFC). It brings together healthcare professionals from multiple disciplines to raise awareness of back and neck pain.

Over one billion people suffer from back pain around the globe, many of whom have no access to treatment. In many countries, up to 80% of the adult population suffers back pain at some point, impacting industry and the economy.

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Oct

African-American, Black Poetry Day (1711): October 17

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African-American Poetry Day marks the anniversary of the birth of Jupiter Hammon of Long Island, New York, in 1711. Hammond was the first African American to publish poetry in the United States. At the time, the United States was still a colony of England, and slavery was in force. Hammon opened the door and opportunities to future black poets, including Maya Angelou, Rita Dove, Claude McKay, Imamu Amiri Baraka, Nikki Giovanni, and Langston Hughes.

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Oct

Dove Gospel Music Awards (US-TN): October 17

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Since 1969 the GMA Dove Awards has honored outstanding achievements and excellence in Christian Music. The show celebrates musical diversity. Awards are presented to individuals representing modern Rock, Rap/Hip Hop, Pop/Contemporary, Inspirational, Southern Gospel, Urban, Bluegrass, Country, Worship, and more.

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Oct

Food & Drug Interaction Education Week: October 17-24

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Pharmacists Planning Service, Inc. sponsors Food & Drug Interaction Education Week in October. Consumers are often unaware that some medications are affected by the foods we eat, herbs we consume, what we drink, and even habits like smoking. We call this a food-drug interaction.

Medicine can treat and cure many health problems. However, medications must be taken properly to ensure they are safe and effective. These have potent ingredients that interact with the human body in different ways, and diet and lifestyle can sometimes significantly impact a drug's ability to work in the body. Certain foods, beverages, alcohol, caffeine, and even cigarettes can interact with medication making them less effective or causing dangerous side effects. Changes in a medicine's impact due to an interaction with food, alcohol, or caffeine can be significant.

However, many individual factors influence the potential for such variations, like dose, age, weight, sex, and overall health. Please see the PPSI site http://www.ppsinc.org/fooddrug.htm for complete information on food and drug interactions relating to:

1) Antibiotics
2) Antidepressants
3) Antivirals
4) Cardiovascular Drugs
5) Diuretics

and other medications

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Oct

Four Prunes Day: October 17

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Four Prunes Day highlights the health benefits of dried plums known as prunes. Eating four prunes a day is believed to slow the aging process of the brain and body, help in cases of anemia and help promote average blood circulation. Prunes are considered a remedy for sore throats and contain high amounts of beta carotene, fiber, and sorbitol, a stool loosening sugar. They are an excellent source of vitamin A, potassium, and iron. So to celebrate the day, grab some prunes, four to be exact. Better yet, make it a habit every day.

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Oct

Information Overload Day: October 20

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Information Overload Day discusses the issue of information overload and how it affects our lives and diminishes productivity and quality of life among knowledge workers worldwide. Created by the Israeli think tank Information Overload Research Group, this is a day for raising awareness and caution. As of 2023, this event is no longer sponsored.

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Oct

Mulligan Day: October 17

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Celebrated since 2001, Mulligan Day is simply about second chances. Give yourself or someone close to you a second chance they deserve. Annually on the 17th.

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Oct

Pasta Day, Ntl.: October 17

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National Pasta Day in the US is an annual celebration. Whether you prefer ravioli, tortellini, spaghetti, or penne, pasta is always pasta, and it's always great! It is brought to you by the Party Excuse Network.

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Oct

Playing Card Collection Day, Ntl.: October 17

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National Playing Card Collection Day celebrates the collection of one of the oldest forms of portable art since the 13th century. Playing cards are miniature galleries of art and inspiration, showing and communicating an artist's intentions to the public while archiving their time's cultural values.

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Oct

Poverty Eradication, Intl. Day for (1987): October 17

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International Day for the Eradication of Poverty was first designated in 1993 by the UN General Assembly. Its purpose is to promote awareness of the cost of poverty to society, the environment, and national economies while seeking solutions to end it. The day marks the Anniversary of Father Joseph Wresinski's Call to Action on poverty on October 17, 1987.

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