Friends of the NHSC—January 2004

Dear Friends of the NHSC:

Please take a look at the information below to review the latest news. Click on the link for additional information about that topic.

• 2004 PLACEMENT CYCLE
  The NHSC Job Opportunities List for those in the 2004 placement cycle is now available.
  http://nhsc.bhpr.hrsa.gov/jobs/search_form.asp

• NATIONAL VOLUNTEER BLOOD DONOR MONTH
  In conjunction with America’s Blood Centers and the American Red Cross, the American Association of Blood Banks is sponsoring National Volunteer Blood Donor Month in January to encourage people to give blood.
  http://www.aabb.org/Pressroom/NVBDM01/nvbdm0101.htm

• HEALTHY WEIGHT WEEK
  Healthy Weight Week encourages long-term healthy lifestyle habits, and the prevention of overeating and weight problems.
  http://www.healthyweight.net/hww.htm

• NATIONAL GLAUCOMA AWARENESS MONTH
  The goal of National Glaucoma Awareness Month is to educate people, especially those 40 and over, about glaucoma and convince them to undergo proper testing.
  http://www.preventblindness.org

To subscribe, or if you have any questions or comments, please send an email to NHSCUpdate@hrsa.gov. Again, thank you for your interest in the NHSC.