August 2023 Health and Safety Bulletin
Smoke and skeeters
You’d think with all the wildfire smoke these days, mosquitos wouldn’t be around.
Unfortunately, climate change has made conditions ideal for mosquitoes and forest fires alike. In this issue, learn about some of the risks of wildfire smoke and mosquitos as well as how to mitigate those risks.
In This Issue: August 2023 Health and Safety Bulletin
- Wildfire Smoke
- Fight the Bite
Awareness & Observances:
Month: Gastroparesis; Spinal Muscular Atrophy; Wellness Month; Psoriasis
Days/Weeks:
Childfree & Can-it Forward Day: 1
Minority Donor Awareness Week: 1-7
World PVNH Disorder Awareness Day: 7
International Day of the World’s Indigenous People: 9
Perseid Meteor Shower Peak: 10-16
International Lefthanders Day: 13
Breast Cancer Research Day: 18
World Humanitarian & Honey Bee Day: 19
World Water Week: 20-24
Remembrance and Tribute to Victims of Terrorism: 21
Day Commemorating the Victims of Violence Based on Religion or Belief: 22
International Bat Night: 26-27
Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances: 30
International Overdose Awareness Day: 31