Health Empowerment Month: A Time to Prioritize You
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Summary:
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Health Empowerment Day promotes proactive, informed healthcare
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Encourages checkups, healthy routines, and self-advocacy
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Month-long focus helps turn awareness into lifestyle change
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Amputee Store empowers amputees with prosthetic tools and support guides
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Have you ever wanted to start prioritizing your health but didn’t know where to begin? There is so much that needs to be done, so you become overwhelmed and put it off for another day. This is why Health Empowerment Day (observed annually on September 9th) was created.
However, the motivation you gain on that day needs to carry over to the following months and years until being health empowered becomes a lifestyle. So, we suggest taking a month to familiarize yourself with what you need to do: research the best treatment options for your needs, schedule that appointment you’ve been delaying with your doctor, prosthetist, or physical therapist, or finally begin that healthy habit, whether it’s eating more fruits and vegetables or starting an exercise routine.
What is Health Empowerment Day?
Health Empowerment Day is an annual awareness event created by Healthgrades, a healthcare information provider, aimed at inspiring and empowering individuals—especially those with chronic conditions—to become more confident, informed, and in control of their healthcare.
This yearly observance encourages proactive actions, such as scheduling routine check-ups, adopting healthy habits, and voicing health concerns.
Amputee Store: Empowering Your Health
At Amputee Store, our goal is to empower you to take control of your amputee journey throughout the year. We curate prosthetic products that make life with a prosthetic limb smoother and more enjoyable. We have also made it our mission to provide you with the latest prosthetic news and relevant information to help you make informed healthcare decisions tailored to your needs.
We have hundreds of articles and guides for you to explore. But you can start with these:
Plan Your Care:
What You Need to Know About Prosthetics as a New Amputee
How to Afford a Prosthetic Limb: Grants, Programs, and Funding Resources for Amputees
Communicate and Self-Advocate:
5 Tips to Get Your Prosthetist to Listen to You
How to Talk to Your Healthcare Team About Chronic Pain
How to Talk About Pain With Your Doctor
Medical Gaslighting: What It Is and What You Can Do About It
Self-Management:
Manage Residual Limb Volume With These Tips
Caring for Your Skin: Managing Prosthetic-Related Contact Dermatitis
Safety and Red Flags:
What Are Your Fall Risk Factors?
The Current State of Fall Training
A Bathtub Safety Guide for Amputees
Pain, Leg Cramps Could Be Early Sign of PAD
Personal Resilience:
Finding Strength and Psychological Well-Being After Amputation
