Filipino Americans are the second-largest Asian American group in the nation and the third-largest ethnic group in California, after Latinas/os and African Americans. The celebration of Filipino American History Month […]
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 […]
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 […]
World Animal Day traces back to 1931, when it was proposed at a convention of ecologists in Florence, Italy as a way to highlight the plight of endangered species; the date, October 4, was chosen because it's the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals. Today the observance has broadened […]
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 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 […]
Join us at West Newton Cinema on Wednesday, October 7th at 6:30 pm for a screening of BrainStorm, followed by a panel discussion with Bonnie Waltch, Sara Schley, and Dr. Holly A. Swartz. We can’t wait to share the film with our Greater Boston community. Tickets available now.ABOUT THE FILMBrainStorm follows six compelling people living […]
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 the World Federation for Mental Health, a global mental health organization with members and contacts in more than 150 countries. Confidential & Anonymous: This tool […]
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.
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 […]
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