Women’s History Month is celebrated during the month of March. In 1987 after being petitioned by the National Women’s History Project, Congress passed Pub. L. 100-9 which designated the month of…

Workplace Eye Wellness Month is celebrated during the month of March and sponsored by the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Workplace eye safety is imperative in industries where injuries are more likely…

Alcohol Awareness Month, observed each April, works to increase public awareness and understanding, reduce stigma, and encourage local communities to focus on alcoholism and alcohol-related issues. Alcohol Awareness Month includes an…

Ankylosing Spondylitis Awareness Month is observed in April. Ankylosing Spondylitis is a type of inflammatory arthritis that primarily affects the spine or back, although other joints can become involved. In Ankylosing…

Counseling Awareness Month is observed during April, honoring mental health counselors, school and college counselors, substance abuse counselors, and career counselors. Counseling Awareness Month encourages people to learn about professional counselors and…

Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month, observed in April, is a time to increase awareness of esophageal cancer, promote the need for a cure after diagnosis, and spur advocacy on behalf of…

Fabry Disease Awareness Month is observed in April. During this time, advocates educate and raise awareness about Fabry Disease, and the way to recognize, diagnose and understand its management. Fabry Disease…

Irritable Bowel Syndrome Awareness Month, observed in April, raises awareness about IBS. This event encourages people who have symptoms of IBS to seek medical advice. Irritable Bowel Syndrome Awareness Month advocates…

Month of the Military Child takes place in April. From deployments to new schools, military children are faced with unique challenges that ordinary youth their age never experience. Their ability to…

National Autism Awareness Month is observed in April. National Autism Awareness Month represents an excellent opportunity to promote autism awareness, autism acceptance and to draw attention to the tens of thousands…

National Cancer Control Month, observed in April, highlights the goal of many cancer prevention organizations and governments, which is to raise awareness about this disease all over the world. National…

National Child Abuse Prevention Month, observed during the month of April, calls attention to child abuse, the need for prevention, and spurs advocacy on behalf of those suffering from the…