Selective Mutism Awareness Month is observed in October. The objective of Selective Mutism Awareness Month is to increase public awareness of selective mutism, to promote greater understanding of this disorder through…

Spina Bifida Awareness Month is observed in October. Spina Bifida is the most common permanently disabling birth defect in the United States. Every day in the United States, eight babies are…

Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month, observed in October and sponsored by the Heart Rhythm Society, represents a critical initiative to raise awareness for Sudden Cardiac Arrest and helps the public…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…