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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month, observed in June and sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association, is a time to shine a purple light for the millions of individuals, family members and…

Cataract Awareness Month, observed in June and sponsored by Prevent Blindness, focuses on education about cataracts. Cataracts are the leading cause of vision loss in the United States, and it…

America’s diversity, fueled in great part by immigrants, makes us stronger and more connected as a nation. Since June of 2014, Immigrant Heritage Month has given people across the United…

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month, observed in June, focuses on eliminating prejudice everywhere it exists, and celebrates the great diversity of the American people. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and…