Syringomyelia Awareness Month
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…
Ultraviolet Awareness Month
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,…
Von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) Awareness Month
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…
Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month
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…
Cataract Awareness Month
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…
Immigrant Heritage Month
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…
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month
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…
Men’s Health Month
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.…
Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Month
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…
National Aphasia Awareness Month
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…
National Congenital Cytomegalovirus Awareness Month
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…
National Migraine and Headache Awareness Month
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…