Year: 2023

World Lung Cancer Day 2023

World Lung Cancer Day 2023

August 1st is recognized globally as World Lung Cancer Day. The day is centered around urging the public to learn about the risk factors for the disease and highlighting the importance of early detection through regular lung cancer screenings. While…

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Firework Packaging Contained Asbestos Materials

Firework Packaging Contained Asbestos Materials

Asbestos Materials in Packaging The 4th of July is an iconic American holiday! Independence Day commemorates the ratification of the Declaration of Independence by the Second Continental Congress on July 4th, 1776. Although the holiday has been celebrated since 1776,…

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National Sarcoma & Bone Cancer Awareness Month

National Sarcoma & Bone Cancer Awareness Month

Raising Awareness: Understanding Sarcoma & Bone Cancer July is recognized as National Sarcoma & Bone Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to bringing attention to a group of cancers that often go unnoticed. Sarcoma is sometimes referred to as the…

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Father’s Day 2023

Father’s Day 2023

Each year, on the third Sunday of June we celebrate Father’s Day. This year, Father’s Day falls on Sunday, June 18th, 2023. Father’s Day is a holiday to honor fatherhood in its many forms and special relationships parenthood presents itself.

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National Cancer Survivor Month

National Cancer Survivor Month

June is recognized as National Cancer Survivor Month as well as National Cancer Survivor Day – which is celebrated on June 4th. According to the American Cancer Society, as of January 2022, an estimated 18.1 million cancer survivors are living…

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Memorial Day – A Thank You to the Fallen

Memorial Day – A Thank You to the Fallen

Each year, on the last Monday of May, we celebrate Memorial Day. Originally known as Decoration Day, Memorial Day is a federal holiday for mourning those who died while serving in the U.S. armed forces. Many people visit cemeteries and…

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National Cancer Research Month

National Cancer Research Month

The American Association for Cancer Research has designated May as National Cancer Research Month. The month is a time to highlight the importance of lifesaving research to the millions of people around the world affected by cancer. Due to advances…

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Asbestos Exposure in the Workplace: Employee Rights and Employer Responsibilities

Asbestos Exposure in the Workplace: Employee Rights and Employer Responsibilities

Asbestos exposure in the workplace can lead to serious health problems, including lung cancer, mesothelioma, and asbestosis.

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