Highlights the importance of healthy eating, physical activity, and community support in preventing and managing childhood obesity. Childhood obesity is a complex disease with many contributing factors, including genes, eating patterns, physical activity levels, and sleep routines. Compared to children with healthy weight, children with obesity are at a higher risk for asthma, sleep apnea, […]
We are celebrating National Cholesterol Education Month this September by encouraging doctors, nurses and other health care professionals to make sure their patients know their cholesterol levels –and take steps to prevent or reduce high cholesterol.
September is Pain Awareness Month, a global initiative dedicated to raising awareness about chronic pain and improving pain management, education, and treatment options. Established in 2001 by the American Chronic Pain Association (ACPA) and supported by dozens of organizations, it aims to reduce the stigma surrounding chronic pain and highlight its impact on millions of […]
September is Sepsis Awareness Month, an annual campaign to educate the public and healthcare providers about the signs of sepsis—a life-threatening emergency caused by the body's extreme response to infection. Each September, organizations like the Sepsis Alliance promote early recognition and prevention, as 80% of sepsis-related deaths could be prevented with timely treatment.
National Suicide Prevention Week is an annual week-long campaign in the United States to inform and engage health professionals and the general public about suicide prevention and warning signs of suicide.
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 […]
World Suicide Prevention Day is an awareness day always observed on 10 September every year, in order to provide worldwide commitment and action to prevent suicides, with various activities around the world since 2003.
The National Day of Service and Remembrance, observed annually on September 11th (also known as Patriot Day), honors the victims, survivors, and first responders of the 2001 terrorist attacks. It encourages Americans to transform a day of tragedy into a day of doing good through volunteerism, charity, and community service. Resources
The Future of Ageing Will Be Shaped in Cannes Join us at the international #SilverEco & #AgeingWell Festival at the Palais des Festivals in Cannes this September. For nearly 20 years, this international gathering has brought together leaders, decision-makers, investors, researchers, institutions, healthcare professionals, entrepreneurs, and innovators shaping the future of longevity and demographic transition. […]
National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated annually in the United States from September 15 to October 15. This 30-day period honors the history, cultural diversity, and invaluable contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Throughout the month, federal institutions like the Library of Congress, museums […]
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 | […]
World Alzheimer’s Day, September 21st of each year, is a day on which Alzheimer’s organizations around the world concentrate their efforts on raising awareness about Alzheimer’s and dementia. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, a group of disorders that impairs mental functioning.
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