Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM) is a global campaign to raise awareness for breast cancer, increase screenings, and provide critical support for patients and survivors. Since 1989, increased awareness through campaigns like BCAM has helped reduce breast cancer deaths in the United States by 44%.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Each year, in October, advocates, survivors and supporters recognize October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM).
Health Literacy Month is observed annually in October. It is a time to raise awareness about the importance of health literacy, which is the ability to access, understand, and use health information to make informed decisions about one's health.
National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) is a nationwide observance held every October to celebrate the contributions of people with disabilities to the workforce and to highlight the importance of inclusive, disability-friendly […]
Mental Illness Awareness Week was established in the U.S. in 1990 recognition of efforts by the National Alliance on Mental Illness to educate and increase awareness about mental illness. It […]
International Day of the Girl Child is an international observance day declared by the United Nations; it is also called the Day of Girls and the International Day of […]
Bone and Joint Health National Action Week is an annual observance, typically held from October 12th to 20th, dedicated to raising awareness about the prevention, treatment, and management of bone and […]
National Mammography Day is observed annually on the third Friday of every October, during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Native American Heritage Month is celebrated every November to honor the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions of American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and other affiliated Island communities. Established by President George H. […]
National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month is observed in November each year. This month is dedicated to raising awareness about Alzheimer's disease, a progressive brain disorder that affects memory, thinking, and behavior.
November is National Diabetes Month, a time when communities across the country seek to bring attention to diabetes. This year’s focus is on taking action to prevent diabetes health problems. Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high. It affects about 38 million Americans, including adults […]
National Family Caregivers Month is an annual observance in November that recognizes and honors the millions of Americans who provide unpaid care for a loved one, such as a parent, child, or […]
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