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  • National Disability Employment Awareness Month

    National Disability Employment Awareness Month
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    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 employment policies and practices. Each year, the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) selects a theme to guide employers, advocates, and communities […]

  • National Domestic Violence Awareness Month

    National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
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    October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Each year, in October, advocates, survivors and supporters recognize October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). Well Beings - Domestic Safety & Support Resources .wb-dvr-container * { box-sizing: border-box !important; } .wb-dvr-container { max-width: 760px !important; margin: 24px auto !important; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif !important; […]

  • World Meningitis Day

    World Meningitis Day
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    World Meningitis Day is coordinated by the Confederation of Meningitis Organisations, a global network of patient groups and health professionals working to reduce the burden of meningitis worldwide. Meningitis is an inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord, most often caused by bacterial or viral infection, and it can progress from flu-like […]

  • Mental Illness Awareness Week

    Mental Illness Awareness Week
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    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 takes place every year during the first full week of October.

  • International Day of Older Persons

    International Day of Older Persons
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    Established 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, […]

  • National Depression Screening Day

    National Depression Screening Day
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      Roughly 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 […]

  • World Mental Health Day

    World Mental Health Day
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      World 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 […]

  • Bone and Joint Health National Action Week

    Bone and Joint Health National Action Week
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    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 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 […]

  • International Day of the Girl

    International Day of the Girl
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      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 the Girl. October 11, 2012, was the first Day of the Girl Child.

  • National Mammography Day

    National Mammography Day
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      National 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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