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National Hospice and Palliative Care Month
National Hospice and Palliative Care Month is observed in November and sponsored by the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization. Every year, more than 1.58 million people living with a life-limiting illness receive care from hospice palliative care providers in the United States. National Hospice and Palliative Care Month raises awareness of the many benefits of hospice…
National Runaway Prevention Month
National Runaway Prevention Month is spearheaded each year by the National Runaway Safeline and National Network for Youth. The goals of National Runaway Prevention Month are two-fold: To raise awareness of the runaway and homeless youth crisis and the issues that these young people face and to educate the public about solutions and the role they…
Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month is observed in November each year. Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month is a time to increase awareness of pancreatic cancer, the need for a cure after diagnosis, and spur advocacy on behalf of those suffering with the emotional, financial and physical burden of pancreatic cancer. Pancreatic cancer starts when the exocrine glands or the…
Pet Diabetes Awareness Month
Pet Diabetes Awareness Month is observed in November, and while this month was originally designed to increase awareness of this common endocrine disease in humans, it is important to be aware of the growing prevalence of diabetes in dogs and cats also. Untreated, diabetes mellitus can be fatal in dogs and cats. Pet Diabetes Awareness Month reminds…
Prematurity Awareness Month
Prematurity Awareness Month is observed in November, an opportunity to reflect on the nearly 400,000 babies born preterm each year in the United States and what we can do to prevent it. Prematurity Awareness Month educates the public that about 1 in 10 babies are born preterm, or before completing the normal 37 to 40 weeks of…
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Awareness Month
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Awareness Month, observed in November, is a time to increase awareness of Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy, the need for a cure, and spur advocacy on behalf of those suffering with the emotional, financial and physical burden of Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy. Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD) is a condition that includes a group of symptoms,…
Stomach Cancer Awareness Month
Stomach Cancer Awareness Month, observed in November and sponsored by No Stomach For Cancer, Inc., is a time to increase awareness of stomach cancer, the need for a cure after diagnosis, and to spur advocacy on behalf of those suffering with the emotional, financial and physical burden of stomach cancer. Stomach Cancer Awareness Month was first…
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National Impaired Driving Prevention Month
National Impaired Driving Prevention Month is observed in November and sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. National Impaired Driving Prevention Month is a time to raise awareness about the consequences of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs. The month of December is one of the busiest on the nation’s roadways, and…
National Safe Toys and Gifts Month
National Safe Toys and Gifts Month is observed in December and sponsored by the American Academy of Ophthalmology. National Safe Toys and Gifts Month recognizes that, in recent years, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has created a robust toy safety system, by requiring testing by independent, third party testing laboratories around the world, enforcing stringent lead…
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Cervical Health Awareness Month
Cervical Health Awareness Month, observed in January and sponsored by the National Cervical Cancer Coalition, is a time to increase awareness of cervical health. For example, cervical cancer is highly preventable with regular screening tests and appropriate follow-up care. It can also be cured when found early and treated appropriately. The United States Congress designated…
Mental Wellness Month
Mental Wellness Month is observed in January. One in five adults experience mental health issues every year. Millions of lives are impacted by poor mental health. Mental Wellness Month is intended to bring awareness to the importance of good mental health. Blue Monday takes place in January because it is based on a number of days from…
National Birth Defects Awareness Month
National Birth Defects Awareness Month, observed in January, is a time to increase awareness of birth defects. We know that an individual’s genetics, social and environmental factors, and behaviors can have an impact on birth defects and that not all birth defects can be prevented. There are things that can help increase a woman’s chances of…
National Blood Donor Month
National Blood Donor Month is observed in January. The need for blood donations is constant and your donation is important for maintaining a healthy and reliable blood supply. National Blood Donor Month takes place in January because blood donations typically drop off during and immediately after the winter holidays. According to the American Red Cross, winter is…
National Glaucoma Awareness Month
National Glaucoma Awareness Month, observed in January, is a time to increase awareness of glaucoma, promote the need for a cure, and spur advocacy on behalf of those suffering with the emotional, financial and physical burden of glaucoma. National Glaucoma Awareness Month raises awareness about glaucoma. Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that gradually steal…
National Radon Action Month
National Radon Action Month observed in January, is a time to increase awareness of radon. You can’t see it or smell it, but radon can be present at a dangerous level in your home. Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer deaths among non-smokers in America and claims the lives of about 21,000 Americans each…
National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month
National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, observed in January, is a time to increase awareness of human trafficking. Human trafficking primarily involves exploitation which comes in many forms, including: forcing victims into prostitution, subjecting victims to slavery or involuntary servitude and compelling victims to commit sex acts for the purpose of creating pornography. National…
National Stalking Awareness Month
National Stalking Awareness Month, observed in January, is a time to increase awareness of stalking, and to spur advocacy on behalf of those suffering with the emotional, financial and physical burden of being stalked. National Stalking Awareness Month is an annual call to action to recognize and respond to the serious crime of stalking. It is…
National Winter Sports TBI Awareness Month
National Winter Sports TBI Awareness Month, observed in January, is a time to increase awareness of winter sports TBIs, promote the need for a cure after a traumatic brain injury, and spur advocacy on behalf of those suffering with the emotional, financial and physical burden of TBI injuries. National Winter Sports TBI Awareness Month calls attention…
Thyroid Awareness Month
Thyroid Awareness Month, observed in January, is a time to increase awareness of the health and function of the thyroid gland. The thyroid is a small gland located in the base of the neck that is part of the endocrine system. The thyroid gland is responsible for various functions including, among other things, metabolism, body…