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1. February 7, 2013

   National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

2. February 7-14, 2013

   Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week : National Donor Day

3. February 15, 2013

   National Women’s Heart Health Day

4. February 19-20, 2013San Juan, Puerto Rico

   International Workshop: Scientific Journalism, Cancer Research in the Media

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HHS Profiles: Dr. Nils Daulaire discusses the HHS role in Health Diplomacy

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