African American Bone Marrow Awareness Month is observed in July. Donating marrow can cure someone with sickle cell anemia or life-threatening blood cancers. But only 6 out of 10 African American patients will receive the bone marrow transplant they need. Bone marrow transplants often are used to treat leukemia; lymphomas; multiple myeloma; and other nonmalignant blood…

National Scoliosis Awareness Month takes place yearly in June with the goal of highlighting the growing need for education, early detection and awareness to the public about scoliosis and its prevalence within the community. The campaign also unites scoliosis patients, families, physicians, clinicians, institutions and related businesses in collaborative partnerships of local activities, events and grassroots…

PTSD Awareness Month is observed in June. For millions of people around the world, the most traumatic events of their lives have never ended. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, is a lingering reminder that turns every day into a potential minefield, with flashbacks and triggers potentially hidden around every corner. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness…

National Scleroderma Awareness Month is observed in June and sponsored by the Scleroderma Foundation. “Sclero” means “hard” and “derma” means “skin”. But hardening skin is just one of many symptoms scleroderma sufferers experience. Stiff joints, digestive issues, lung scarring, and kidney failure can all be part of scleroderma. National Scleroderma Awareness Month highlights that scleroderma is an…

National Safety Month, observed in June and sponsored by the National Safety Council, raises awareness about important safety issues. Injuries are a leading cause of disability for people of all ages, and they are the leading cause of death for Americans ages 1 to 44. National Safety Month spreads the word about ways to reduce the…

National Migraine and Headache Awareness Month takes place in June. Wear a purple ribbon to show your support for migraine and headache advocacy, awareness, education and research. Migraine is the third most common disease in the world with an estimated global prevalence of 14.7%. In the United States, migraine affects 38 million people. About 85% of…

National Congenital Cytomegalovirus Awareness Month is observed in June. National Congenital Cytomagalovirus Awareness Month is a public health and awareness campaign conducted every June to raise awareness of a very common type of harmless herpes virus and offer support to people living with the condition. National Congenital Cytomegalovirus Awareness Month creates awareness about Congenital Cytomegalovirus and…

National Aphasia Awareness Month, observed in June, is a national campaign to increase public education around this language disorder and to recognize the numerous people who are living with or caring for people with aphasia. National Aphasia Awareness Month, in coordination with The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, is increasing aphasia awareness by sharing communication tips, the…

Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Month is observed each year in June and sponsored by the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America, Inc. The Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America is the only national volunteer health agency in the United States dedicated solely to the fight against myasthenia gravis. This foundation serves patients, their families and caregivers through a network…

Men’s Health Month is observed in June. Men's Health Month serves to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys. This month gives health care providers, public policy makers, the media, and individuals an opportunity to encourage men and boys to seek regular medical advice…

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month, observed in June, focuses on eliminating prejudice everywhere it exists, and celebrates the great diversity of the American people. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month is currently celebrated each year in the month of June to honor the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan. The Stonewall Uprising was a…

America’s diversity, fueled in great part by immigrants, makes us stronger and more connected as a nation. Since June of 2014, Immigrant Heritage Month has given people across the United States an opportunity to annually explore their own heritage and celebrate the shared diversity that forms the unique story of America. The I Am An…