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 is the leading cause of blindness in the world. Cataract Awareness Month educates the public that there are 24 million Americans over the age of 40…

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 caregivers affected by Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month in June is a chance for the Alzheimer’s Association to hold a global conversation about…

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 brain, spine, eyes, kidneys, pancreas, adrenal glands, inner ears, reproductive tract, liver and lung. Von Hippel-Lindau is considered one of a group of familial cancer…

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, this number has been rising in recent years. Ultraviolet Awareness Month educates people that ultraviolet radiation refers to the invisible high energy rays that come from…

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 can get bigger and elongate over time, damaging the spinal cord and compressing and injuring the nerve fibers that carry information to the brain and…

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 and the unborn baby. Preeclampsia Awareness Month draws attention to the fact that at least 5-8% of all pregnancies are affected by preeclampsia, which is a…

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 them through the unimaginable. Oncology nurses have a fearless commitment and endless compassion to patients everyday.

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 American's Month reminds the public that participating in activities that promote mental and physical wellness, offering wisdom and experience to the next generation, seeking the mentorship…

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 to lead Eye Patch Day for Ocular Melanoma awareness! Ocular Melanoma Awareness Month celebrations feature Ocular Melanoma Warriors around the globe, who will wear eye patches…

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 can improve. These include poverty (especially child poverty), child abuse and neglect, father-absence, low birth weight, school failure, and poor preparation for the workforce.

National Stroke Awareness Month, observed in May and sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), strives to make Americans aware that they may be able to Save A Life of a person experiencing a stroke. Every Minute Counts! National Stroke Awareness Month educates people that a person experiencing a stroke can be treated…

National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, observed in May, engages, educates, and empowers all Americans to adopt a healthy lifestyle that includes regular physical activity and good nutrition. Since 1956, the President's Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition has created and promoted programs and initiatives that motivate people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities to…