public service announcements

Search through our news to you articles to learn more about recent headlines, or browse/search the important PSAs – Public Service Announcements (or, as Choosing Joy prefers: Personal Self-Awareness Announcements below). [more...]

These PSAs are about specific illnesses, injuries, disabilities or health concerns. They explain the cause, challenges and treatments associates with many conditions and often offer insights into prevention or management. These videos can provide you with an opportunity to share information pertaining to your condition with people that you care for. Informative, engaging and often humorous, PSA videos are intended to raise awareness, reduce stigmas and create opportunities for meaningful discussions.

Do you have people in your life that are neglecting their bodies, have unhealthy vices or old habits that need to be addressed. Do you want to make a difference but are unsure how to do so? Try sending a them link to one of the PSA Videos Choosing Joy has collected. If you have a PSA Video hosted on a site like You Tube or Google Video, or have found one that you’d like to share, please leave add it to our suggestion box (you will be able to submit them directly in the future).

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Man’s Best Friend (animated content)
July 25th, 2007
A funny look at how to prevent testicular cancer. Funnier than it sounds…honest. - by You Tube User Stiktoonz
What is Multiple Sclerosis?
July 25th, 2007
An excellent animation about Multiple Sclerosis. - by You Tube user mpenn1
No More Excuses. No More Lung Cancer - PSA
July 18th, 2007
This year, over 172,000 people will be told they have lung cancer. 60% of them will wonder why as they never smoke or quit smoking years ago. Lung cancer will kill over 164,000 of those diagnosed, making...
Stroke Prevention - Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada
July 18th, 2007
www.heartandstroke.ca — Video from Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada explaining stroke, and the clot busting drugs that can be used to help reverse the effects of stroke. This is what happens...
Kidney Health Australia National health awareness campaign
July 18th, 2007
By detecting kidney disease early, we believe we can significantly change the health outcomes of about 2 million Australians currently living with undiagnosed kidney disease. We believe it too.
Stroke Awareness PSA - Sharon Stone
July 18th, 2007
Stroke is the third leading cause of death in America. Someone suffers a stroke every 45 seconds, and nearly 168,000 die annually. Stroke is also a leading cause of severe, long-term disability as it...
Secondhand Smoke PSA - Baby
July 18th, 2007
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Secondhand Smoke PSA - Grandpa
July 18th, 2007
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Secondhand Smoke PSA - SUV
July 18th, 2007
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Blood Donation PSA - Red Defender - Car
July 18th, 2007
Nearly five million Americans will need a life-saving blood transfusion this year. Though many are aware of the chronic blood shortage problem, not many are acting to help fix it. It is estimated that...
Stroke Awareness PSA - Reverse Hospital
July 18th, 2007
Stroke is the third leading cause of death in America. Someone suffers a stroke every 45 seconds, and nearly 168,000 die annually. Stroke is also a leading cause of severe, long-term disability as it...
Stroke Awareness PSA - Bulls Eye
July 18th, 2007
Stroke is the third leading cause of death in America. Someone suffers a stroke every 45 seconds, and nearly 168,000 die annually. Stroke is also a leading cause of severe, long-term disability as it...
Secondhand Smoke PSA - Movie
July 18th, 2007
Most Americans are not aware that the smoke trailing off the lit end of a cigarette is a toxic fog of gases including ammonia, carbon monoxide and hydrogen cyanide. And while this fog is harmful to all...
Secondhand Smoke PSA
July 18th, 2007
Most Americans are not aware that the smoke trailing off the lit end of a cigarette is a toxic fog of gases including ammonia, carbon monoxide and hydrogen cyanide. And while this fog is harmful to all...
Heart Disease Prevention
July 18th, 2007
Dr. Pamela Morris explains how and why we can all play a role in preventing the development of heart disease.

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