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04/06/2026

04/06/2026

04/06/2026

April is Autism Acceptance Month. It’s a chance to move past “awareness” and focus on what autistic people and families need in real life: respect, access, and supports that make community life possible. In 2021, the shift to acceptance because autistic people have been clear about what helps: inclusion, respect, and practical supports. Words matter, but action matters more. True progress comes from creating a society where autistic people are fully valued and supported.

Why Acceptance Matters
Autistic people deserve full inclusion and respect. Too often, they still face barriers like:

Being denied needed supports in school, Limited job opportunities, or workplaces that aren’t flexible.
Health care settings that are rushed, confusing, or not sensory-friendly
Community spaces that are inaccessible or unwelcoming.
Throughout the month of April, we will be posting information about Autism Acceptance, what it means and how to support Autistic people.

03/27/2026

Art Vendors!

We are now accepting applications to vend at our May and June First Saturday markets!

Find links to apply here: https://linktr.ee/recreateappalachia

03/24/2026

What is Diabetes Alert Day?
Diabetes Alert Day is a day set aside by the American Diabetes Association® (ADA) to raise awareness of the seriousness of diabetes and the importance of knowing your risk. It encourages people to learn the symptoms of diabetes and understand their risk factors for developing the disease. Observed annually on the fourth Tuesday in March, this year it falls on Tuesday, March 24. Ask your doctor what your risk of developing diabetes is.
1 in 4
adults with diabetes don't know they have it

115M+
people are living with prediabetes and are at high risk for developing diabetes

1.5M
people are diagnosed with diabetes each year

03/10/2026

Every year on March 10 — and throughout the month of March — local, state, federal, and national organizations come together to shed light on the impact of HIV and AIDS on women and girls and to show support for those at risk of and living with HIV. This year marks the 20th annual observance of National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. This year’s theme, “Hope, Health, and Healing: Overcoming Barriers to HIV/AIDS Treatment for Women and Girls,” focuses on addressing the challenges women and girls face in accessing HIV/AIDS treatment and eliminating barriers to health care access for women and girls with HIV/AIDS, such as lack of insurance, geographical location, or stigma. It also supports the goals of the National HIV/AIDS Strategy: preventing new HIV infections, improving health outcomes for people living with HIV, and reducing differences in HIV care and outcomes.

03/06/2026

Join the Huntington Children's Museum on Saturday, April 11 from 6 pm - 10 pm at West Edge Factory for an unforgettable evening of music and memories! The West Edge Factory will become a moody nightclub complete with a pair of first-rate dueling pianos performers: Dueling Pianos WV, an open beer and wine bar, and dinner provided by Ceredo's own Rocco's Ristorante. Let your favorite song or musician inspire your attire.
Tickets can be purchased at

A Huntington Children's Museum Fundraiser

02/23/2026

As we end Black History Month, I would like to highlight this brilliant author, Jasmine Brown and her book, "Twice as Hard: The Stories of Black Women Who Fought to Become Physicians, from the Civil War to the 21st Century.” Twice as Hard brings the spotlight to the stories of Black women in medicine whose stories often go overlooked. Dr. Jasmine Brown is an author, Rhodes Scholar, and a physician.

02/16/2026

Spotlighting just a few of the many influencial Black Women in Medicine:
2019: Patrice Harris, M.D., M.A., is sworn in as the first Black woman president of the American Medical Association.

2021: Ada Stewart, M.D. begins the first full year of her term as the first Black woman to serve as president of the AAFP.

2024: Ala Stanford, M.D., publishes her memoir Take Care of Them Like My Own, expounding on the foundation of the Black Doctors Consortium and her leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic.

1993: Jocelyn Elders, M.D., becomes the first Black person to serve as surgeon general of the United States. During her tenure as surgeon general, she advocated for drug education and distribution of contraception in school

02/09/2026

Honoring Black History Month Pioneers: There are so many that it is hard to limit them to just a few but I picked some that I thought would be of interest as to their backgrounds and this week I chose two women
1864: Rebecca Lee Crumpler, M.D., becomes the first Black woman physician in the United States after earning her degree from the New England Female Medical College in Boston. Nineteen years later, she published Book of Medical Disclosures, a volume of medical advice for women and children.
1988: Patricia Bath, M.D., the first Black person to complete a residency in ophthalmology and a founding member of the American Institute for the Prevention of Blindness, becomes the first Black female physician to receive a medical invention patent after inventing the Laserphaco Probe, a surgical tool that results in less painful and more precise treatment of cataracts.

02/02/2026

Honoring Black Medical Pioneers in the United States:
Throughout the month of February, we will honor key black medical pioneers from the past and present in medicine. Join us in celebrating the important work of African American physicians.
1783: James Durham opens a medical practice in New Orleans and becomes the first Black physician in the United States after buying his freedom from slavery. Although he did not have a formal medical degree, Durham successfully treated patients with diphtheria, and saved a high number of patients who experienced yellow fever during an outbreak in 1789.

12/18/2025

And the winner is….The very Talented Kathy! But all contenders really made this a tough competition. All the decorations were BEAUTIFUL !