Healthy Lung Month
Raises awareness of lung health and chronic respiratory conditions.
Raises awareness of lung health and chronic respiratory conditions.
Highlights orthodontic treatment for dental alignment and bite health. (Sponsored by the American Association of Orthodontists, a professional trade group.)
October is National Farm to School Month, a chance to raise awareness about food education, school gardens and lunch trays filled with healthy, local ingredients. Click the button below to find out more about programs connecting schools with local farms, bringing fresh food and food education into classrooms and cafeterias.
World Vegetarian Month takes place throughout October, kicking off with World Vegetarian Day on October 1st and running until World Vegan Day on November 1st. It promotes the joy, compassion, and life-enhancing possibilities of plant-based living.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Each year, in October, advocates, survivors and supporters recognize October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). Resources NAMI HelpLines for Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault […]
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 […]
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 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 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 […]
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