National Family Caregivers Month is observed in November and sponsored by the Caregiver Action Network. National Family Caregivers Month is a time to celebrate the contribution of volunteer friends and family members who support a loved one with their health or are managing a disability. More than 44 million Americans care for a family member, friend,…

National Epilepsy Awareness Month is observed in November. More than three million people in the U.S., and over 65 million people worldwide, live with epilepsy. People with epilepsy have seizures, unexpected electrical "storms" in the brain. Seizures impact their lives in many ways including creating barriers to employment and education and facing a sense of discrimination…

National COPD Awareness Month is observed in November and sponsored by the American Lung Association. National COPD Awareness Month is a time for organizations and communities across the country to increase the overall awareness of COPD. COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is any disorder that persistently obstructs bronchial airflow. COPD is frequently related to cigarette smoking…

National Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Awareness Month, observed in November, is a time to increase awareness of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, the need for a cure, and spur advocacy on behalf of those suffering with the emotional, financial and physical burden of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. National Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Awareness Month educates that Complex…

National Career Development Month takes place in November and is sponsored by the National Career Development Association. NCDA established its first legislative agenda during the 2008 annual Global Conference in Washington, DC. Since then, NCDA has made public policy an important cornerstone of its work, as described in NCDA's Philosophy on Public Policy: Advocating for Career…

National Adoption Awareness Month, observed each year in November, focuses on the need to adopt children and give them forever homes. While all adoption-related issues are important, the particular focus of this month in November is the adoption of children currently in foster care. National Adoption Awareness Month activities and celebrations are kicked off with a…

Lung Cancer Awareness Month, observed in November, is a time to educate the public about what lung cancer is and how to prevent it. Lung Cancer Awareness Month is just one example of the life-saving public service health programs developed by public health professionals to promote health and wellness in communities across the United States. Lung…

Diabetic Eye Disease Month is observed in November and sponsored by the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Diabetic Eye Disease Month raises awareness about diabetes, diabetic eye disease, the importance of early disease detection, and related preventive health measures. #personalizedcause

Carcinoid Tumor Awareness Month is observed in November. Because carcinoid tumors are the most common type of neuroendocrine tumor, the entire month of November is dedicated to raising awareness. Since carcinoid tumors grow in the neuroendocrine system, they are different from other forms of cancer that form in the GI tract or lung tissue. The month…

Bladder Health Month is observed in November. Bladder Health Month focuses efforts on connecting, educating, and empowering individuals across the country to get the facts about important bladder health conditions. Urology Care Foundation and the American Urological Association (AUA), together with the Bladder Health Alliance – a coalition of groups representing physicians, patients and veterans – are…

American Diabetes Month is observed every November and sponsored by the American Diabetes Association, so individuals, health care professionals, organizations, and communities across the country can bring attention to diabetes and its impact on millions of Americans. American Diabetes Month educates that diabetes is one of the leading causes of disability and death in the United States.…

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month is observed in October and sponsored by the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. October is a time to take a fresh look at how we can educate parents and caregivers on reducing the risk of SIDS. According to the Center for Disease Control…