Happy National Golf Lover’s Day from the South Tampa Smiles staff!
Today is a great day to get registered. The 4th Tuesday in September is National Voter Registration Day. This year it falls on Sept. 27th. Help fellow Americans and spread the word. Use #VoterRegistrationDay
Sept 4th is National Wildlife Day… Lets celebrate all of these wonderful creatures!
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National Preparedness Month – September
September is National Preparedness Month. Just as a tropical storm makes landfall on Florida’s east coast, we begin a new month that has been titled National Preparedness Month.
This a great time to get your home and family ready for any type of emergency that may come to your community.To stay safe during occurrences such as a natural disaster, is it wise to take necessary precautions to keep you and your family safe. There is a wide range of disasters from tornados to terror events that can have a huge impact if you do not plan ahead. These events can cause power outages, disruptions in cell phone service, and loss of water supply for some period of time.
#NatlPrep Campaign
Starting September,1 Ready.gov will be continuing their “Don’t Wait, Communicate. Make Your Emergency Plan Today” campaign due to it’s huge success last year. There will be tips and information provided to help families to take steps to plan for any type of emergency situation. Follow #NatlPrep for tips and information and to share your experiences and ideas. The goal is to help America take action to be fully prepared for when these emergency situations strike your community.
FEMA Tips
Less than half of all Americans have an emergency preparation plan for their household according to FEMA. Great strides have been made through efforts of promoting National Preparedness Month, but continued efforts will only make those numbers grow. FEMA is a great source of information and recommendations to get every family the knowledge and plan of action in the event of a disaster.
FEMA offers recommendations include:
Every home should contain a supply kit that includes a surplus of nonperishable food items, as well as fresh bottled water. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recommends one gallon per person in your household per day for three days.
FEMA also recommends that the kit include prescription medications for everyone in the family, personal hygiene items, a flashlight, extra batteries and matches, amongst other items. For a complete list, visit fema.gov.
Each week throughout the month is further subdivided to focus on a particular theme.
National Preparedness Month Weekly Themes:
- Week 1 – Sept 1–5 Flood
- Week 2 – Sept 6–12 Wildfire
- Week 3 – Sept 13–19 Hurricane
- Week 4 – Sept 20–26 Power Outage
- Week 5 – Sept 27–30 Lead up to National PrepareAthon! Day, September 30
The South Tampa Smiles Team would like to help promote this important month to our patients and community. Take the time to share with your friends and family and BE PREPARED!
South Tampa Smiles
Tampa, FL
(813) 289 – 0560
Follow #NatlPrep for tips and more information.
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Think about National Peach Pie Day when you are having dessert. August 24th is the day to pay tribute to this delicious treat and don’t forget the a la mode! Yummm!
August is National Eye Exam Month
It’s the perfect time to schedule your next eye exam in observance of National Eye Exam Month. Regular eye exams are important to make sure that your eyes are in good condition, determine eyeglass prescription and check for common eye diseases. Often, your eye doctor is the first healthcare professional to detect chronic, systemic diseases such as high blood pressure and diabetes.
Did you know that the health of your teeth and gums can affect your vision?
Certain dental conditions can have a negative impact on your eyes. Tooth infection and gum diseases can often lead to eye sight deterioration. Your eyes are very near to your teeth. The nerves of the eyes may become inflamed due to an infected tooth or periodontitis. Optical neuritis is the inflammation of the optic nerve. It can lead to eye pain and blurred vision. If left untreated, bacterial infections can destroy the healthy nerve tissue in the eyes and brain. The microbes are toxic and spread to the brain through the lymphatic system and be potentially fatal.
The importance of routine eye exams, in addition to regular doctor visits and dental checkups, is quite evident in maintaining optimum overall health. Neglecting one or the other can sometimes lead to missed early warning signs of developing systemic disease. Early detection plays a vital role in detecting chronic disease or other health problems in the earliest stages, which lessens the risk of illness progression.
Celebrate National Eye Exam Month this August and call your vision care specialists to set up your appointment. Also, make sure you are up-to-date on your dental exam, x-rays, and cleaning. Contact South Tampa Smiles at (813) 289 – 0560. Our friendly office staff will answer any questions you may have and assist you in making your next appointment.
Yummm! Today is National Watermelon Day, It’s the perfect time to sink your teeth into this favorite summertime fruit.
Fun Fact: Watermelon is 92% water!
