World Sickle Cell Day
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An international awareness day to increase public knowledge and understanding of sickle cell disease and the challenges patients face.
Events
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Events
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Helen Keller Deaf-Blind Awareness Week
Dates to RememberCommemorates the birthday of Helen Keller (June 27) and advocates for the rights and inclusion of individuals who are deaf-blind.
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Connection Recovery Support Group – Virtual
Join us at the Connection Recovery Support Group, where we come together online to share stories, offer advice, and provide support for each Connection Recovery Support Group Welcome to our online Connection Recovery Support Group! Join us for a safe space where you can share your experiences, struggles, and successes with others who understand what you're […]
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Webinar: Ask Nurse Linda
WebinarsChat live with Linda Schultz, Ph.D., CRRN, a leader and provider of rehabilitation nursing for over 30 years, and a friend of the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation for close to two decades. She blogs about health and wellness living with paralysis and answers your SCI-related healthcare questions. This is designed not a one-sided lecture […]
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National HIV Testing Day
Dates to RememberEncourages people to get tested for HIV, know their status, and get linked to care and treatment services.
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National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
Dates to RememberJuly, designated in 2008, honors Bebe Moore Campbell's legacy and highlights mental health challenges faced by BIPOC communities, including lower access to care and higher stigma.
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National Parks & Recreation Month
Dates to RememberThis observance recognizes the vital role that parks and recreational spaces play in promoting community health, wellness, equity, and environmental stewardship.
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Ultraviolet (UV) Safety Month
Dates to RememberJuly's sun heightens UV exposure- making it key to reinforce safe sun practices, build environments that support shade, and regular skin checks.
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Cord Blood Awareness Month
Dates to RememberThis observance spotlights the life-saving potential of cord blood transplants, which treat over 80 conditions, including leukemia and genetic disorders.
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Sarcoma Awareness Month
Dates to RememberJuly is Sarcoma Awareness Month, dedicated to raising awareness about this rare type of cancer that develops in connective tissues. During this month, organizations and individuals worldwide focus on educating the public […]
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Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month
Dates to RememberJuly is Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the chronic autoimmune condition that affects children and teens. Juvenile Arthritis (JA) is an umbrella term for various conditions causing joint inflammation and pain, and it's important to understand that kids can and do get arthritis.
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Civil Rights Act Anniversary
Dates to RememberSigned into law in 1964, the Civil Rights Act was a landmark for racial justice, outlawing segregation and workplace discrimination. Its legacy still shapes equity work today.
