Recognizing the importance of increasing public awareness of medical ultrasound and promoting its value in health care, the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM), the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS), the American Society of Echocardiography (ASE), Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (SDMS), and the Society for Vascular Ultrasound (SVU) have joined together to sponsor Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month in October 2011.

The goal of Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month is to increase the public's knowledge about medical ultrasound and its many uses in health care. Although much of the general public is familiar with the use of medical ultrasound during pregnancy, many people are unaware that ultrasound can be used throughout all stages of life and for various medical indications.

Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month provides ultrasound professionals with the opportunity to educate the public about the many uses of this fast growing technology, as well as a chance to celebrate their profession.

The AIUM, ARDMS, ASE, CCI, SDMS, and SVU are encouraging members of the medical community to participate in Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month by familiarizing and educating their patients and other health care professionals about medical ultrasound through specially planned activities and educational materials.

To assist ultrasound professionals with planning activities for Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month, the AIUM is offering a free information kit, which includes an ultrasound fact and terminology sheet, a list of suggested activities, logos to use in promotional materials, and information on how to get the media and local government involved.

Download your Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month information kit (zip file)

To help you celebrate, a full-line of Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month products is available! View all MUAM products

These easy-to-understand cards/pamphlets are ideal tools to answer your patients' questions and increase ultrasound awareness. Designed in a "Frequently Asked Questions" format, the cards/pamphlets are available for purchase as single or bulk (100) orders. View full text and order online.