National Senior Independence Month is observed in February to highlight the importance of maintaining independence, dignity, and quality of life for older adults. The observance promotes resources that support aging in place, mobility, healthcare access, and social connection. It also recognizes caregivers and community services that help seniors remain active and engaged.
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) and Low Vision Awareness Month is observed in February to raise awareness about vision loss conditions that affect millions of people worldwide. The observance highlights risk factors, early symptoms, treatment options, and adaptive strategies that support independence. It also encourages routine eye exams and research into vision-preserving therapies.
International Boost Self-Esteem Month is observed annually in February to encourage positive self-image, confidence, and emotional well-being. The observance emphasizes self-worth as a foundation for mental health, healthy relationships, and resilience. It is often used by educators and mental health organizations to promote self-acceptance practices.
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 […]
World Cancer Day is an international awareness day uniting global efforts to prevent, detect, and treat cancer. Led by the Union for International Cancer Control, it promotes equitable access to care and research innovation. The day emphasizes collective action and global solidarity.
Alzheimer’s and Dementia Staff Education Week recognizes healthcare professionals who support individuals living with dementia. The observance emphasizes training, best practices, and compassionate care for patients and families. It also promotes workforce education in long-term and memory care settings.
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" […]
National Eating Disorder Awareness Week raises awareness about eating disorders, their warning signs, and available treatments. The observance aims to reduce stigma and promote early intervention. Advocacy organizations use the week to share education and recovery resources.
Encourages young women to pursue careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) through mentorship and educational programs.
A day dedicated to raising awareness about self-harm, providing resources and reducing the stigma surrounding mental health issues.
On Zero Discrimination Day, 1 March, we celebrate the right of everyone to live a full and productive life—and live it with dignity. Zero Discrimination Day highlights how people can become informed about and promote inclusion, compassion, peace and, above all, a movement for change. Zero Discrimination Day is helping to create a global movement […]
A campaign to raise awareness about endometriosis, a condition affecting 1 in 10 women, focusing on education, research funding, and support for those living with chronic pelvic pain.
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