On 8 March 2026, rally with women and girls around the world to demand equal rights and equal justice to enforce, exercise, and enjoy those rights. Nowadays, no nation has […]

In honor of the anti-slavery activist, Harriet Tubman, March 10 is an American holiday to recognize and remember the brave woman who fought for freedom and the abolishment of slavery. […]

March 10, 2026 is National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NWGHAAD). Women living with HIV are often underrepresented in conversations about HIV, despite accounting for 19% of new HIV diagnoses […]

World Kidney Day 2026 is observed on March 12, focusing on "Kidney Health for All, Caring for People, Protecting the Planet". As an annual global campaign held on the second Thursday […]

Pulmonary Rehab Week is observed from the second Sunday of March each year. This year, it takes place from March 8 to 14. Established by the American Association for Cardiovascular […]

Every year, the National Sleep Foundation takes this time to reemphasize the important connection between your sleep and your health and well-being. We’re here to help you become your Best […]

Patient Safety Awareness Week (PSAW), an annual recognition event in March, to make more visible the practices and initiatives that advance safety and engage patients, consumers, and communities in the […]

World Sleep Day (March 13, 2026) is an annual, global event organized by the World Sleep Society to raise awareness of sleep as a human privilege and essential pillar of health. It promotes better sleep hygiene, educates on sleep disorders, and aims to reduce the burden of sleep issues on society. 

The United Nations General Assembly designated March 15 as the International Day to Combat Islamophobia to raise awareness about rising anti-Muslim bigotry and promote tolerance. The date commemorates the 2019 Christchurch, New Zealand mosque shootings, aiming to foster global dialogue on human rights, peace, and respect for religious diversity. 

Certified Nurses Day is an annual day of recognition for and by healthcare leaders dedicated to nursing professionalism, excellence, recognition, and service. Every March 19, employers, certification boards, education facilities, and healthcare providers celebrate and publicly acknowledge nurses who earn and maintain the highest credentials in their specialty. Certified Nurses Day honors nurses worldwide who […]

In 1961, Congress created National Poison Prevention Week to increase knowledge about how to prevent and stop poisoning accidents. Communities and poison centers across the country host events every year to share the message. The goal of National Poison Prevention Week is to teach about the risks of poisonings at any age and increase everyone’s […]

The National Coalition for LGBTQ Health announces that the theme for this year’s National LGBTQ Health Awareness Week, being held March 16 – 20, 2026, is “Organize to OUTlast.” The theme calls on the LGBTQ community and those who provide healthcare for LGBTQ communities to organize for LGBTQ health against regressive forces in policy and culture. The Coalition created the […]