Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, observed in February, is a time to increase awareness of teen dating violence and spur advocacy on behalf of those who have suffered the emotional and physical burden of teen dating violence. It is also an important time to increase education about this social problem and educate parents about what…
Raynaud’s Awareness Month (UK)
Raynaud's Awareness Month (UK), recognizing Raynaud’s Disease or Raynaud's Phenomenon, is observed in February, and a time to increase awareness about Raynaud's Disease. It is also a time to promote the need for a cure, and to spur advocacy on behalf of those suffering with Raynaud's Disease. Although it’s been over one hundred years since…
Prevent Blindness Awareness Month
Prevent Blindness Awareness Month is observed in February. AMD, or age-related macular degeneration, is a leading cause of vision loss for Americans age 50 and older. It affects central vision, where sharpest vision occurs, causing difficulty conducting daily tasks such as driving, reading, and recognizing faces. Prevent Blindness Awareness Month is a time to educate about age-related…
National Children’s Dental Health Month
National Children’s Dental Health Month, observed in February and sponsored by the American Dental Association, is a time to increase awareness of oral health, promote good oral health habits, and spur advocacy for those suffering from oral health-related problems. National Children's Dental Health Month, sponsored by the American Dental Association, highlights that, despite the fact…
National Cancer Prevention Month
Observe National Cancer Prevention Month in February. In addition, observe National Cancer Prevention Day on February 4. And, observe World Cancer Day on February 4, which is an annual event promoted by the Union for International Cancer Control. National Cancer Prevention Month unites the world’s population in the global fight against cancer. These observations and initiatives increase…
International Prenatal Infection Prevention Month
International Prenatal Infection Prevention Month, observed in February and sponsored by Group B Strep International, provides information on simple steps one can take to protect a fetus or newborn from infections that cause serious health problems. International Prenatal Infection Prevention Month, sponsored by Group B Strep International, highlights that about one in four women in…
Gum Disease Awareness Month
Observe Gum Disease Awareness Month during the month of February. Gum Disease Awareness Month in a national and global effort to raise public awareness of gum disease. The Institute for Advanced Laser Dentistry launched this awareness program in 2012. This organization is a non-profit educational and research center dedicated to providing evidence-based clinical training in advanced…
Gallbladder and Bile Duct Cancer Awareness Month
Observe Gallbladder and Bile Duct Cancer Awareness Month in February. To raise awareness, the American Association for Cancer Research plays a big part in educating the public about gallbladder and bile duct cancer. Gallbladder cancer and bile duct cancer are relatively rare forms of cancer. Gallbladder and Bile Duct Cancer Awareness Month educates the public that the…
Ethnic Equality Month
Ethnic Equality Month takes place during the month of February. Racial and ethnic equality, gender equity, and social inclusion are critical to democratic stability. Racial and ethnic equality requires participation by all stakeholders. This includes central and local governments, law enforcement, multilateral organizations, civil society, businesses, and academia. Ethnic Equality Month takes place in many countries.…
Career and Technical Education Month
Career and Technical Education Month, or CTE Month, is a public awareness campaign that takes place each February to celebrate the value of CTE and the achievements and accomplishments of CTE programs across the country. Career and Technical Education Month recognizes that CTE encompasses many different types of education, from classroom learning to certification programs to…
Black History Month
Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing the central role of blacks in U.S. history. Black History Month grew out of “Negro History Week,” the brainchild of noted historian Carter G. Woodson and other prominent African Americans. President Gerald Ford officially recognized Black History Month in 1976,…
American Heart Month
American Heart Month, observed in February and sponsored by the American Heart Association, is a time to increase awareness of heart disease. Heart disease kills an estimated 630,000 Americans each year and is the leading cause of death for both men and women. In the United States, the most common type of heart disease is…