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Resource Spotlight: National Kidney Month

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March is National Kidney Month! The campaign for 2022 is Building Paths to Better Kidney Care. The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases reports that an estimated 37 million people in the U.S. have chronic kidney disease, but many don’t know it. Diabetics and those with high blood pressure have a greater risk of developing kidney disease. Because American Indian, African American, and Hispanic communities have higher rates of diabetes and high blood pressure, they are also at greater risk for kidney disease. NIDDK suggests three ways to help care for your kidneys including actively participating in your care with your health care team; following your care plan and staying up to date on your vaccinations; and building a kidney healthy lifestyle by eating healthily, staying active, and maintaining a quality sleep routine.

UW Resources

 

HSL Anatomical Models

Anatomical Kidney Model (library use only)

Anatomical Urinary Organs Model (library use only)

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National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. (2022). National Kidney Month 2022. Retrieved March 10, 2022 from https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/community-health-outreach/national-kidney-month

International Day of Women and Girls in Science

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February 11th is International Day of Women and Girls in Science.

This year’s theme is Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: Water Unites Us.

UW Organizations & Programs

Global WACh: Three UW departments—Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics, and Global Health—pool their expertise to promote health education, reduce health inequities, and develop strategies to improve the health of women, adolescents, and children across the globe.

Burke Museum’s Girls in Science program: The UW Girls in Science program connects middle and high school students with womxn scientists, Indigenous Knowledge Holders, and real UW lab experiences.

Women in Science & Engineering (WiSE): WiSE recruits and supports women of all ethnic backgrounds in science and engineering (S&E) and fosters a healthy academic and social environment for men and women in engineering at all levels of study.

Multimedia Resources

Picture a Scientist is a documentary on sex discrimination in science. Women scientists recount their experiences studying and working in scientific fields.  
Women in Science : 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World is a book for young readers (10-17) briefly detailing the biographies of fifty women scientists.
Lost Women of Science is a podcast offering stories of important women who made significant contributions to various fields of science but remain virtually unknown.  

International Day of Epidemic Preparedness: Dec. 27

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International Epidemic Preparedness Day is December 27
International Epidemic Preparedness Day is December 27
 

Last year, in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, the United Nations General Assembly designated December 27th as the International Day of Epidemic Preparedness. The Covid-19 pandemic brought to light the need for communities at local, national, and global levels to have systems in place to effectively deal with epidemics when they occur, but to also work towards preventing future epidemics.

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National Influenza Vaccination Week: December 5 – 11

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It’s not too late to get your flu shot. While the influenza virus is present year-round in the U.S., peak flu activity usually occurs between December and February. Get vaccinated in order to protect yourself and others. As the Covid-19 pandemic continues, it may be even more important to get the flu vaccine; lessening your likelihood of serious complications from the flu can help conserve health resources for critically ill patients due to Covid-19 and other diseases. More information on resources: Interesting reads on the history of the flu and the 1918 influenza pandemic:
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