National Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month
Dates to Remember
Focuses on Atrial Fibrillation (AFib), the most common type of irregular heartbeat, which significantly increases the risk of stroke and heart failure.
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National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
Dates to RememberHighlights the importance of healthy eating, physical activity, and community support in preventing and managing childhood obesity. Childhood obesity is a complex disease with many contributing factors, including genes, eating […]
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National Cholesterol Education Month
Dates to RememberWe are celebrating National Cholesterol Education Month this September by encouraging doctors, nurses and other health care professionals to make sure their patients know their cholesterol levels –and take steps to prevent or reduce high cholesterol.
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Pain Awareness Month
Dates to RememberSeptember is Pain Awareness Month, a global initiative dedicated to raising awareness about chronic pain and improving pain management, education, and treatment options. Established in 2001 by the American Chronic Pain Association (ACPA) and supported by dozens of organizations, it aims to reduce the stigma surrounding chronic pain and highlight its impact on millions of […]
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Sepsis Awareness Month
Dates to RememberSeptember is Sepsis Awareness Month, an annual campaign to educate the public and healthcare providers about the signs of sepsis—a life-threatening emergency caused by the body's extreme response to infection. Each September, organizations like the Sepsis Alliance promote early recognition and prevention, as 80% of sepsis-related deaths could be prevented with timely treatment.
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National Suicide Prevention Week
Dates to RememberNational Suicide Prevention Week is an annual week-long campaign in the United States to inform and engage health professionals and the general public about suicide prevention and warning signs of suicide.
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World Suicide Prevention Day
Dates to RememberWorld Suicide Prevention Day is an awareness day always observed on 10 September every year, in order to provide worldwide commitment and action to prevent suicides, with various activities around the world since 2003.
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National Day of Service and Remembrance
Dates to RememberThe National Day of Service and Remembrance, observed annually on September 11th (also known as Patriot Day), honors the victims, survivors, and first responders of the 2001 terrorist attacks. It encourages Americans to transform a day of tragedy into a day of doing good through volunteerism, charity, and community service.
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World Alzheimer’s Day
Dates to RememberWorld Alzheimer’s Day, September 21st of each year, is a day on which Alzheimer’s organizations around the world concentrate their efforts on raising awareness about Alzheimer’s and dementia. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, a group of disorders that impairs mental functioning.
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Child Passenger Safety Awareness Week
Dates to RememberChild Passenger Safety Week runs from September 21–27, focusing on ensuring children are in the correct car seats, properly installed, and registered. It highlights National Seat Check Saturday (Sept. 27, 2025), where experts provide free, hands-on car seat inspections. Proper car seats reduce fatal injury risks by up to 71% for infants.
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World Heart Day
Dates to RememberWorld Heart Day (29 September) is an opportunity to ignite global conversations and engagement, using powerful stories to raise heart health awareness.
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National Women’s Health and Fitness Day
Dates to RememberNational Women's Health and Fitness Day is an annual event celebrated on the last Wednesday of September. This year, it falls on September 27th, according to National Day Calendar. The day is dedicated to promoting the importance of health awareness and physical activity for women of all ages. It encourages women to prioritize their well-being through regular exercise and […]
