Better Hearing and Speech Month, observed in May and sponsored by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, is a time to raise awareness about communication disorders and available treatment options that can…

Mental Health Month is observed in May. Each year millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental illness. During May, join the movement to raise awareness about mental…

National Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month is observed in May and sponsored by the Health and Human Services Office of Adolescent Health. By preventing teen and unplanned pregnancy, other serious social problems…

Von Hippel-Lindau Awareness Month is observed during the month of May. People who have VHL disease may experience tumors and/or cysts in up to ten parts of the body, including the…

National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, observed in May, engages, educates, and empowers all Americans to adopt a healthy lifestyle that includes regular physical activity and good nutrition. Since 1956,…

Brain Cancer Awareness Month is observed in May. Each year more than 23,000 people in the United States are diagnosed with brain cancer and other nervous system cancers, according to federal…

National Stroke Awareness Month, observed in May and sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), strives to make Americans aware that they may be able to Save…

Food Allergy Action Month is observed in May. Food Allergy Action Month aids those who suffer from food allergies by creating awareness among the general public about food allergies. It also…

Global Youth Traffic Safety Month is observed in May and sponsored by the National Organizations for Youth Safety (NOYS). Global Youth Traffic Safety Month urges all of us to help spread awareness…

Missing and Unidentified Persons Awareness Month is observed in May. According to the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System, there are over 600,000 people who go missing in the United States…

Huntington’s Disease Awareness Month in May, sponsored by The Huntington’s Disease Society of America. Huntington’s Disease is a fatal genetic disorder that causes the progressive breakdown of nerve cells in the…

Hepatitis Awareness Month, observed in May and sponsored by the Division of Viral Hepatitis, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is a time to increase awareness of hepatitis, promote…

Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month, observed in May and sponsored by the American Academy of Dermatology, raises awareness about skin cancer and helps people take action to prevent or…

Older American's Month is a special observance each year. Every May, the Administration on Aging, part of the Administration for Community Living, leads our nation's observance of Older American's Month. Older…

Ichthyosis Awareness Month is observed during the month of May. During May we encourage families and friends around the world to join together, use their voices, and raise awareness about the…

Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month takes place in May and is a celebration of Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States. A rather broad term, Asian-Pacific encompasses all of the Asian…

National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month is celebrated in May, and sponsored by the National Osteoporosis Foundation. The intention of osteoporosis awareness is to promote good bone health through the prevention,…

National Bike Month is observed in May. National Bike Month is celebrated in communities from coast to coast. Established in 1956, National Bike Month is a chance to showcase the many…

Preeclampsia Awareness Month is observed in May and sponsored by the Preeclampsia Foundation. Preeclampsia is a disorder that occurs only during pregnancy and the postpartum period and affects both the mother…

National Celiac Disease Awareness Month, observed each May, is supported by the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness and other relevant organizations. Celiac Awareness Month events raise awareness about celiac disease…

National Pet Month is observed in May. National Pet Month is a celebration of the benefits that pets bring to people's lives - and vice versa. It is observed annually in…

Ultraviolet Awareness Month, observed in May, calls attention to the dangers associated with UV rays. Studies have shown that 20% of cataract cases are a result of UV rays. Sadly,…

ALS Awareness Month aims is to raise awareness about ALS, gather support for those affected by this condition and to encourage funding and research for a treatment or cure. Amyotrophic lateral…

National Hernia Awareness Month recognizes that hernias affect millions of Americans, but only a portion of those suffering seek any kind of medical treatment. National Hernia Awareness Month is observed each June…

Healthy Vision Month, observed in May, stresses the importance of taking care of one's eyes. Healthy Vision Month reminds the public that eye health is a priority just like eating well and…

Bladder Cancer Awareness Month is observed in May each year. Bladder cancer is a common type of cancer in the United States. Bladder Cancer Awareness Month is a time to educate the…

Oncology Nursing Month is observed during the month of May. Oncology Nursing Month recognizes that oncology nurses are there to explain a diagnosis, guide patients through treatment, celebrate their victories, and comfort…

Lupus Awareness Month, observed in May, raises awareness and educates others about this life-changing disease. Lupus Awarenes Month is a time to educate the public about this little-understood autoimmune disease. An…

Syringomyelia Awareness Month is observed during the month of May. Syringomyelia Awareness Month educates that syringomyelia is a disorder in which a fluid-filled cyst (syrinx) forms within the spinal cord. This syrinx…

Global Employee Health and Fitness Month, observed in May, is an international and national observance of health and fitness in the workplace. Global Employee Health and Fitness Month brings awareness…

Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD) Awareness Month is observed each year during the month of May. Fibromuscular Dysplasia is a rare medical condition that is associated with abnormal cellular growth in the walls…

Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month in observed in May and encourages education in the battle against a lung disease affecting more than 30,000 people in the United States. Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month educates…

Ehlers-Danlos Awareness Month is observed in May. Ehlers-Danlos syndromes are inherited in the genes that are passed from parents to child. Fragile skin and loose joints, as well as tissue fragility,…

National Foster Care Month is observed each May and provides an opportunity for people all across the nation to focus attention on the year-round needs of American children and youth in…

National Cancer Research Month, observed each May, recognizes the importance of cancer research and the contributions of researchers, physician-scientists, survivors, and patient advocates across the United States who are dedicated…

Ocular Melanoma Awareness Month is observed during the month of May. As part of Melanoma Awareness Month and in collaboration with A Cure In Sight, the Ocular Melanoma Foundation is proud…

National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month is observed each year in May, and sponsored by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. May is a peak season for asthma and allergy…

High Blood Pressure Education Month aims to save lives by increasing awareness and educating the public about cardiovascular risks and how to prevent them. High Blood Pressure Education Month is observed…

National Mobility Awareness Month is observed during the month of May. National Mobility Awareness Month encourages people with disabilities to embody the spirit of Life Moving Forward by raising awareness of…