National 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 […]
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Each year, in October, advocates, survivors and supporters recognize October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM).
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 […]
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.
Kaiser Permanente offers a no-cost wellness webinar series called Mindful Mondays, designed to provide guided meditation and practical tools for emotional balance and inner peace. These sessions are open to everyone, meaning you do not need to be a Kaiser Permanente member to attend. 2026 Mindful Mondays Webinar Schedule (All dates 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. ET) Mindful Eating Guided […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
National Mammography Day is observed annually on the third Friday of every October, during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Kaiser Permanente offers free, monthly "Well-being Wednesdays" webinars focusing on practical, actionable strategies for mental, emotional, and physical health. These sessions, part of a wider "" and "Activate Your Health" series, include topics like stress reduction, nutrition, and work-life balance. 2026 Wellness Wednesday Webinar Schedule (All dates 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. ET) Healthy Weight | […]
National 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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