One of the most powerful ways we have to fight disease and health conditions is through advocacy, education, and awareness. While awareness months, weeks and days seem to have taken over social media feeds, it’s definitely for good reason…
Educational events and fundraising activities centered around these dates provide significant traction within the healthcare community. Both patients and providers benefit from this exposure. Quite often, early detection through screenings can prevent a disease from spreading further. Simply put, it can save lives.
Below, we’ve highlighted a few dates for each month. However, this list only scratches the surface of the various awareness campaigns scheduled each year. If you don’t see a particular event listed, check with its respective organization – chances are, there’s certainly an observance scheduled.
JANUARY
Cervical Health Awareness Month
Thyroid Awareness Month
National Folic Acid Awareness Week (Jan. 7–13)
FEBRUARY
American Heart Month
African Heritage and Health Week (first week of February)
National “Wear Red” Day for women’s heart health (Feb. 1)
World Cancer Day (Feb. 4)
MARCH
Multiple Sclerosis Education and Awareness Month
National Endometriosis Awareness Month
National Kidney Month
American Diabetes Alert Day (March 26)
APRIL
Alcohol Awareness Month
National Autism Awareness Month
National Child Abuse Prevention Month
National Donate Life Month
MAY
American Stroke Awareness Month
Arthritis Awareness Month
Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month
Lupus Awareness Month
Mental Health Month
JUNE
Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month
Cataract Awareness Month
National Cancer Survivors Day (June 2)
Men’s Health Week (June 10–16)
JULY
Cord Blood Awareness Month
Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month
World Hepatitis Day (July 28)
AUGUST
Gastroparesis Awareness Month
National Immunization Awareness Month
Psoriasis Awareness Month
SEPTEMBER
National Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
World Alzheimer’s Month
Falls Prevention Day (Sept. 23)
OCTOBER
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Bone and Joint Health National Action Week (Oct. 12–20)
International Infection Prevention Week (Oct. 13–19)
Respiratory Care Week (Oct. 20–26)
National Healthcare Quality Week (Oct. 20–26)
NOVEMBER
American Diabetes Month
Bladder Health Month
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Awareness Month
National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month
National Family Caregivers Month
National Hospice Palliative Care Month
DECEMBER
National Hand Washing Awareness Week (Dec. 1–7)
Great nurses have more than just extensive knowledge and a charming bedside manner. They’re also highly organized and skilled at prioritizing their work. The fresh start of 2019 brings in the opportunity to map out these key dates in healthcare to help you be mindful of the issues that can affect both your patients and yourself. Crack open that new calendar and jot down the dates that are most important to you. For even more health-related observances, check here, here, and here!
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