National Hispanic Heritage Month, whose roots go back to 1968, begins each year on September 15, the anniversary of independence of five Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala,…

American Pharmacists Month takes place in October and is a celebration in support of pharmacists around the country. While the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) has celebrated the accomplishments of pharmacists for…

Domestic Violence Awareness Month, observed in October and sponsored by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, is a crucial time to educate men and women about the dangers of domestic…

Dysautonomia Awareness Month takes places in October. Dysautonomia International began the global Dysautonomia Awareness Month campaign in 2012 and each year it has grown in the number of participants and activities…

Eye Injury Prevention Month is observed in October and sponsored by the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Nearly 2.5 million people suffer eye injuries each year in the United States, and nearly…

Health Literacy Month, observed in October and sponsored by Health Literacy Consulting, is a time for organizations and individuals to promote the importance of understandable health information. Health Literacy Month events…

Home Eye Safety Month, observed in October and sponsored by Prevent Blindness, encourages people to take necessary safety measures to reduce the risk of eye injury. Home Eye Safety Month calls…

International Walk to School Month is celebrated in October. The key themes that are promoted during IWALK include: increasing daily physical activity, improving safety, enhancing the environment, reducing levels of crime,…

National ADHD Awareness Month is observed in October. ADHD Awareness Month helps raise awareness of ADHD for parents, teachers, students, adults, and professionals working with those with ADHD. With increased awareness,…

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month is observed in October and sponsored by the American Cancer Society. Breast cancer is the second most common kind of cancer in women. About one in…

National Bullying Prevention Month, observed every October, encourages schools and organizations across the country to join STOMP Out Bullying™. More than one in five students reports being bullied at school…

National Chiropractic Health Month is observed in October. The goal of this awareness day is sharing back injury prevention and strengthening tips as well as information on the value of a…