National Health Center Week
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Celebrates the mission and accomplishments of America’s health centers and the dedicated staff who provide care to underserved populations.
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National Relaxation Day
Dates to RememberNational Relaxation Day is observed annually on August 15th. It's a day to focus on stress reduction and self-care through relaxation techniques. The day was founded in 1985 by Sean Moeller, who wanted to remind people of the importance of taking time to unwind and de-stress.
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World Breast Cancer Research Day
Dates to RememberWorld Breast Cancer Research Day is observed annually on August 18. This day aims to raise awareness about breast cancer research, promote early detection and screening, and support efforts to find a cure. The date, August 18, is significant as it represents the statistic that 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in […]
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World Humanitarian Day
Dates to RememberOn 19 August 2003, a bomb attack on the Canal Hotel in Baghdad, Iraq, killed 22 humanitarian aid workers, including the UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Iraq, Sergio Vieira de Mello. Five years later, the General Assembly adopted a resolution designating 19 August as World Humanitarian Day (WHD). Since then, WHD has become […]
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World Senior Citizen’s Day
Dates to RememberWorld Senior Citizen's Day is celebrated on 21 August each year. The celebration took place for the first time in 1991. The day is intended to increase awareness of the factors and issues that affect older adults, such as health deterioration and elder abuse.
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International Day of Remembrance of the Slave Trade and it’s Abolition
Dates to RememberThe International Day of Remembrance of the Slave Trade and it's Abolition is an international day celebrated 23 August of each year, the day designated by UNESCO to memorialize the transatlantic slave trade.
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Women’s Equality Day
Dates to RememberWomen's Equality Day is celebrated in the United States on August 26 to commemorate the 1920 adoption of the Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, which prohibits the states and the federal government from denying the right to vote to citizens of the United States on the basis of sex.
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Individual Rights Day
Dates to RememberIndividual Rights Day is celebrated on August 29th, coinciding with the birthdate of John Locke, a philosopher who heavily influenced ideas about individual rights. The day was created to honor Locke's contributions and to remind people of the importance of individual freedoms.
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International Overdose Awareness Day
Dates to RememberEvery August 31, International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) brings a global community together to take action on overdose.It is a global platform that provides tools, resources and a space for communities to connect and drive change. Through events – both in person and online – communities honor lives lost, educate their families, friends and […]
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Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
Dates to RememberOvarian cancer awareness month is observed in September. Purpose: Activities: Get screened for ovarian cancer, especially if you have risk factors. Wear teal ribbons, the color associated with ovarian cancer awareness. Attend events and fundraisers. Share information about ovarian cancer on social media.
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Healthy Aging Month
Dates to RememberSeptember is designated as Healthy Aging Month, a time to raise awareness about the positive aspects of growing older and encourage individuals to prioritize their well-being as they age. This observance focuses on physical, mental, social, and financial well-being, encouraging adults, particularly those 45 and older, to take steps to improve their overall health.
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National Sexual Health Awareness Month
Dates to RememberNational Sexual Health Awareness Month is observed in September each year. It aims to promote sexual health education, raise awareness about sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and encourage open and healthy conversations about sexuality.