World Pediatric Bone and Joint Day
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Celebrate World Pediatric Bone and Joint Day by showing support for those affected and raising awareness of the importance of healthy bones and joints!
Celebrate World Pediatric Bone and Joint Day on October 19 to recognize the importance of keeping bones healthy in children. This special day was created by The International Society for Child and Adolescent Orthopedic Surgery (ISCAOS) in 2019 with the mission to raise awareness about pediatric bone problems, specifically those that affect the musculoskeletal system. By learning more about how we can prevent these issues from occurring or minimize their effects, we can help ensure that our kids have strong bones throughout their lives!
Host an event where you can educate people about the importance of keeping bones and joints healthy. Invite experts and speakers to share their knowledge and experiences.
Use social media or other tools to spread word about the importance of bone and joint health among children, teens, and adults. Share simple tips on how to keep bones healthy throughout life.
Help out in a pediatric clinic to provide moral support for sick children and their families. You can also volunteer your time to help with administrative tasks or other needs.
Donate money or gifts to charities that help fund research and treatments for pediatric bone and joint diseases.
Engage kids in physical activities like running, jumping, skipping, playing tag, etc., which can help strengthen bones and joints.
World Pediatric Bone and Joint Day raises awareness about the importance of proper nutrition, development, and injury prevention for young children. It also encourages healthcare providers to prioritize family centered care and educate parents on how to keep their children’s bones and joints healthy.
World Pediatric Bone and Joint Day advocates for better access for individuals with chronic or acute musculoskeletal disease. It helps raise money to provide services such as childhood arthritis, osteogenesis imperfect, scoliosis, muscular dystrophy, and more.
Funds raised during World Pediatric Bone and Joint day is contributed towards research by medical professionals looking for a cure to these illnesses. The money can be used to unlock potential treatments or develop new ones that improve the quality of life for pediatric patients across the world.