National Medical Librarians Month is observed in October and sponsored by the Medical Library Association. Medicine is an information-intensive discipline. National Medical Librarians Month emphasizes the important role of health information professionals.…

National Niemann-Pick Disease Awareness Month takes place in October. Niemann-Pick Disease is classified as a rare disease. Treatment for Niemann-Pick Disease is improving but there is still much to do before…

National Physical Therapy Month is observed during October and sponsored by the American Physical Therapy Association. Physical therapy can help improve someone’s daily abilities and activities for those who have medical…

Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, observed in October, is a month of remembrance for pregnancy loss and infant death, which includes, but is not limited to, miscarriage, stillbirth, SIDS,…

Rett Syndrome Awareness Month, observed in October, is a time to increase awareness of Rett Syndrome, promote the need for a cure, and spur advocacy on behalf of those suffering…

Selective Mutism Awareness Month is observed in October. The objective of Selective Mutism Awareness Month is to increase public awareness of selective mutism, to promote greater understanding of this disorder through…

Spina Bifida Awareness Month is observed in October. Spina Bifida is the most common permanently disabling birth defect in the United States. Every day in the United States, eight babies are…

Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month, observed in October and sponsored by the Heart Rhythm Society, represents a critical initiative to raise awareness for Sudden Cardiac Arrest and helps the public…

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month is observed in October and sponsored by the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. October is a time to…

American Diabetes Month is observed every November and sponsored by the American Diabetes Association, so individuals, health care professionals, organizations, and communities across the country can bring attention to diabetes and…

Bladder Health Month is observed in November. Bladder Health Month focuses efforts on connecting, educating, and empowering individuals across the country to get the facts about important bladder health conditions such as…

Carcinoid Tumor Awareness Month is observed in November. Since carcinoid tumors are the most common type of neuroendocrine tumor, the entire month of November is dedicated to raising awareness. Approximately 12,000…