Franklin Health Dept: April is World Autism Month

April is World Autism Month. 

About 1 in 36 children has been identified with autism spectrum disorder. 

Learn more: cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/index.html 

Franklin Health Dept: April is World Autism Month

 

Town of Franklin: April is Alcohol Awareness Month

April is Alcohol Awareness Month. Watch for early warning signs in your teen of an alcohol problem:

Shared from -> https://niaaaforteens.niaaa.nih.gov/signs-problem 

Town of Franklin: April is Alcohol Awareness Month

And if you do know of someone that needs help, reach out to the SAFE Coalition ->   https://www.safecoalitionma.org/

Franklin Health Dept: December is National AIDS/HIV Awareness Month (video)

December is National AIDS/HIV Awareness Month. Without treatment, people with AIDS typically survive about three years. 

To learn more about the basics, prevention, treatment, and more visit: https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/basics/index.html 

Video link -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JY1qi3bf-Os

December is National AIDS/HIV Awareness Month

FHS Diversity Awareness Club schedules "Geo Night" for Wednesday, May 17 from 5 to 8 PM

To end this school year, the Diversity Awareness Club is hosting their annual Geo Night! 

Join them for an after-school event where attendees have the opportunity to travel around the world, exploring a multitude of cultural backgrounds represented at FHS. We're so excited to celebrate with our community!

Students will share different aspects of their culture, including food items, art activities, clothing items, and artifacts. 

In addition, there will be local speakers and performances throughout the night! Join us in the cafeteria on Wednesday, May 17th, from 5-8 PM. 

Entrance fee is $5! We hope to see you there :)

Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/CsKWgy_OmMC/

HockomockSports.com selects Alfred Mucciarone, Franklin Baseball, as "Player of the Week"

"Franklin senior Alfred Mucciarone has been selected as the HockomockSports.com Player of the Week, presented by Morse Insurance, for April 3 through April 9. Mucciarone is the 23rd player chosen as Player of the Week for the 2022-23 school year and first in the spring season.

Mucciarone aced his opening outing of the season, allowing only an unearned run over five innings against Oliver Ames, helping Franklin get off to a winning start. The Div. 1 runners-up went 2-0 last week, outscoring their two opponents 22-1."

Continue reading the "Player of the Week" article on Mucciarone ->

https://hockomocksports.com/player-of-the-week-alfred-mucciarone-franklin-baseball/

HockomockSports.com selects Alfred Mucciarone, Franklin Baseball, as "Player of the Week"

FHS Diversity Club: "New this year, DAC attends faculty meetings at Franklin High!"

"New this year, DAC attends faculty meetings at Franklin High!

Each month, DAC representatives present on a new topic, with a focus on teacher reflection - We discuss how teachers at FHS can incorporate diverse representation into curriculum, be conscious of their impact on their students, and take similar steps in promoting respect and equality at Franklin High.

Check out the last few slides for our monthly representatives and topics we’ve covered so far this year. Speaking of, Happy Black History Month! :)

Presentations will be posted on our website, coming "   https://www.diversityawarenessclub.org/

Shared from Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/p/CoYfX9EOV-h/

"monthly representatives and topics we’ve covered so far this year"

Franklin Health Department: Weekly Wellness Update - Alzheimer's Awareness

Alzheimer's Awareness Month. " Our vision is a world without Alzheimer’s and all other dementia. Together, we can make it happen."

The prevalence of Alzheimers in increasing, learn about ways to keep your mind healthy: https://www.alz.org/

A recent episode of The Topic featured a discussion on Alzheimer's and dementia with Health Director Cathleen Liberty and Tammy Pozerycki

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/11/the-topic-005-caring-for-dementia.html

Franklin Health Department: Weekly Wellness Update - Alzheimer's Awareness

Franklin Health Department: November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. 

Reduce your risk of lung cancer. 

Visit becomeanex.org, smokefree.gov, or call 800-784-8669 to get help to quit smoking

Other tobacco users and ex-smokers on their own quit journey share their smarts and lessons learned

SAFE Coalition asks you to join them WEDNESDAY for International Overdose Awareness Day

International Overdose Awareness Day

In addition to our candle light vigil, we will be placing 2,290 purple flags on the Franklin, Wrentham, and Millis town commons. These 2,290 flags represent the number of lives lost on Massachusetts last year to an opioid overdose. Would you like to join us in placing the flags? I would like to volunteer! Copyright (C) 2022 SAFE Coalition. All rights reserved.. Our mailing address is: SAFE Coalition PO Box 434 Franklin, MA 02038-0434

Candlelight Vigil for Overdose Awareness Day - Aug 31 at 6:30 PM

Last year, an estimated 2290 Massachusetts community members lost their life to an #overdose. These community members were mothers, fathers, daughters, sons, neighbors, friends, and individuals who struggled deeply with the disease of addiction.

Join us for a candlelight vigil: Wednesday, August 31st for an evening of remembrance as we honor #InternationalOverdoseAwarenessDay

Wednesday August 31, 2022

6:30 - 8:00 PM

Franklin Town Common - 200 Main St, Franklin MA, 02038 

Candlelight Vigil for Overdose Awareness Day - Aug 31 at 6:30 PM

Franklin Health Department: Wellness Update - World Hepatitis Day - July 28

Today (July 28) is World Hepatitis Day. 

Every 30 seconds someone dies from a hepatitis related illness. 

Learn more at: www.worldhepatitisday.org

Franklin Health Department: Wellness Update - World Hepatitis Day - July 28

Franklin Health Department: Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month

July is Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month. ~300,000 kids in the U.S. have arthritis. 

Learn about prevention & symptoms: cdc.gov/arthritis/basics/childhood.htm

Franklin Health Department: Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month

“Community violence intervention has shown us that there’s a way"

"For decades, US researchers have studied behavioral signs that could help identify people who are at risk of carrying out mass violence.

They have looked at histories of drug abuse, interpersonal violence or “red flag behaviors” like posting images of firearms on social media and threatening their classmates or co-workers.

“These behaviors are observable. Someone can notice if their nephew or neighbor is starting to wear fatigues and carry a gun,” said Mary Ellen O’Toole, a retired FBI agent, profiler and the director of George Mason University’s forensic science program."

Continue reading The Guardian article online (subscription maybe required)

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/jun/03/these-community-organizers-have-helped-stop-daily-gun-violence-can-their-lessons-prevent-mass-shootings 

Balloons honoring the victims killed in last week's school shooting at a memorial at Robb elementary school in Uvalde, Texas Photograph: Jae C Hong/AP

Shared from Twitter -> https://twitter.com/davidhogg111/status/1532059535829258241

For more info about March for our Lines -> https://marchforourlives.com/

Health Department - Weekly Wellness Update - June is Alzheimer's Awareness Month (video)

"June is Alzheimer's Awareness Month. Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), can be an early stage of Alzheimer's.  

Learn more at: www.alz.org"

Link to YouTube video -> https://youtu.be/WO2atmDGmaI 

The Franklin Farmers Market is a place to grow your nonprofit awareness. Apply now for a table this summer!

 Via the Franklin Farmers Market:

"Did you know we have a table available for FREE to any non-profits in the area?

That’s right, our Community Table is the perfect place to spread your mission to the local community and make connections!

Head to the link in our bio to apply for your spot today!"

Link =>  https://www.franklinfarmersmarketma.com/2022-community-table 

Follow the Farmers Market on Instagram   https://www.instagram.com/franklinfarmersmarketma/

Did you that the Franklin Farmers Market is a place to grow your nonprofit awareness?

Health Department - Wellness Update - Lyme Disease Awareness

May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month. Perform a tick check after being outdoors. Ticks can be as small as a poppy seed.  

Learn more at: www.cdc.gov/lyme

Health Department - Wellness Update - Lyme Disease Awareness

Reminder: Geography Night - FHS Cafeteria - Mar 1, 2022 - 5 to 8 PM

 The Franklin High School Diversity Awareness Club is holding a cultural fund raising night on March 1, 2022 in the cafeteria.

"Community members can immerse themselves in different cultures as they experience music, art, and try foods from all around the world!" 

Reminder: Geography Night - FHS Cafeteria - Mar 1, 2022 - 5 to 8 PM

Diversity Awareness Club schedules a Geography Night for Tuesday, March 1 at FHS Cafe

"Don't forget to join the Diversity Awareness Club's (DAC) Geography night next Tuesday (3/1) from 5-8 PM in the FHS cafeteria! 

Explore and learn more about different cultures around the world in one night"  

https://t.co/zZAqFhtnOG

Geography Night - Mar 1, 2022 from 5 to 8 PM in the FHS cafeteria

Short video contained here -> 

Don’t forget to join DAC’s Geography night next Tuesday (3/1) from 5-8pm in the FHS cafeteria! Explore and learn more about different cultures around the world in one night @FHSPantherbook @FranklinHS @FranklinMatters pic.twitter.com/zZAqFhtnOG

— Diversity Awareness Club (@DiversityFHS) February 22, 2022

Geography Night - Mar 1, 2022 from 5 to 8 PM in the FHS cafeteria

The Franklin High School Diversity Awareness Club is holding a cultural fund raising night on March 1, 2022 in the cafeteria.

"Community members can immerse themselves in different cultures as they experience music, art, and try foods from all around the world!" 

Geography Night - Mar 1, 2022 from 5 to 8 PM in the FHS cafeteria

Identity theft can happen to anyone

"It’s the second day of Identity Theft Awareness Week and today we’re talking about steps that can help reduce your risk of identity theft. 

Many of us access our online accounts — credit cards, investments, insurance, or checking and savings accounts — nearly every day. In our digital world, bits of our personal information are everywhere. Identity thieves know this and look for ways — both high-tech, like lifting our passwords, or low-tech, like stealing our mail — to get their hands on our money and personal information. "

Continue reading about tips to help protect your identity

https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2022/02/identity-theft-can-happen-anyone?utm_source=govdelivery

Identity theft can happen to anyone