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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Cord Blood Awareness Month is observed in July and sponsored by the Parent's Guide to Cord Blood Foundation. Today, stem cells are mainly used in the treatment of disease and tissue…

Hemochromatosis Screening and Awareness Month is observed during July. Hemochromatosis is an inherited disorder of excessive body accumulation of iron. It is common among the white population, affecting approximately 1 in…

International Group B Strep Awareness Month, observed in July, is a time to increase awareness of Group B Strep, promote the need for a cure, and spur advocacy on behalf…

Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month is observed in July and sponsored by the Arthritis Foundation. Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month is a time to increase awareness of juvenile arthritis, promote the need for a…

National Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness and Prevention Month, observed in July, highlights awareness and resources about cleft and craniofacial defects and other conditions that can affect the head and face.…

National Minority Mental Health Month is observed during the month of July. Mental health conditions do not discriminate based on race, color, gender or identity. Anyone can experience the challenges of…