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,…

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…

National Safety Month

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

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…