Health Literacy Month
Dates to Remember
Focuses on helping people find, understand, and use health information to make informed decisions.
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12 events found.
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Patient-Centered Care Awareness Month
Dates to RememberHighlights care models built around patients' preferences, needs, and values.
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International Day of Older Persons
Dates to RememberEstablished by the United Nations General Assembly in 1990, International Day of Older Persons recognizes the contributions older adults make to their families, communities, and economies, while also highlighting the challenges they face, including social isolation, elder abuse, and unequal access to health care. Each year, the observance carries a theme set by the UN, […]
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National Depression Screening Day
Dates to RememberRoughly 40 million adults in the U.S. struggle with depression or anxiety. Not to mention the family, friends, and coworkers that are also impacted. National Depression Screening Day is held annually on October 9. It’s important for many reasons. First, it can help people make an informed diagnosis. It also drags depression out of […]
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World Mental Health Day
Dates to RememberWorld Mental Health Day is an international day for global mental health education, awareness and advocacy against social stigma. It was first celebrated in 1992 at the initiative of the World Federation for Mental Health, a global mental health organization with members and contacts in more than 150 countries. Confidential & Anonymous: This tool […]
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Bone and Joint Health National Action Week
Dates to RememberBone 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 joint conditions like arthritis, osteoporosis, and back pain. This week highlights the importance of maintaining musculoskeletal health for overall well-being and independence, emphasizing the need for […]
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International Day of the Girl
Dates to RememberInternational 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 the Girl. October 11, 2012, was the first Day of the Girl Child.
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National Mammography Day
Dates to RememberNational Mammography Day is observed annually on the third Friday of every October, during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. WellBeings - Breast Cancer Awareness Quiz @font-face { font-family: 'TradeGothicLTStd'; src: local('TradeGothicLTStd'), local('Trade Gothic LT Std'), local('Arial Black'), sans-serif; } /* Namespace Scoped Reset & Root Variables */ .wb-mqk-root { --wb-charcoal: #2E2E3A; --wb-cream: #FAFAF5; --wb-purple: #7A00F5; […]
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National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month
Dates to RememberNational 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.
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National Diabetes Month
Dates to RememberNovember 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 […]
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National Family Caregivers Month
Dates to RememberNational 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 other family member. The month highlights the profound sacrifices, love, and courage of family caregivers, who often face significant physical, emotional, and financial burdens. Celebrated by organizations […]
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Lung Cancer Awareness Month
Dates to RememberLung Cancer Awareness Month is observed annually in November. During this time, organizations and individuals raise awareness about lung cancer, promote early detection, and support research efforts.
