National Minority Health Month is observed in April. Recognizing that health is the key to progress and equity in all other things, Dr. Booker T. Washington proposed the observance of National…

National Sarcoidosis Awareness Month is observed in April, and calls attention to sarcoidosis. It also encourages further research into this rare condition. National Sarcoidosis Awareness Month educates that sarcoidosis is an inflammatory…

Occupational Therapy Month, observed in April, is a time to increase awareness of occupational therapy, promote the need for intervention after an injury or illness, and spur advocacy on behalf…

Oral Cancer Awareness Month, observed in April, focuses on a national screening campaign to end oral cancer. Oral Cancer Awareness Month calls attention to the fact that awareness of oral cancer…

Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month is recognized in April by both civilian and military communities and sponsored by the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN). In addition to the…

STI / STD Awareness Month is observed in April. Diseases that are spread through sexual contact are usually referred to as sexually transmitted diseases or STDs for short. In recent years,…

Stress Awareness Month, observed in April, is a national, cooperative effort to inform people about the dangers of stress, successful coping strategies, and harmful misconceptions about stress. Chronic stress often…

Testicular Cancer Awareness Month is observed in April. Testicular Cancer Awareness Month is observed in concert with the long-recognized Testicular Cancer Awareness Week, which starts on April 1st. What is the…

Women's Eye Health and Safety Month is observed in April and designed to educate women about the steps they can take to help stop vision loss. Women's Eye Health and Safety…

National Youth Sports Safety Month, observed in April, is the perfect time to bring safety awareness to track meets, ball games, and playing fields at school and in our communities.…

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…

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…