National Hospice and Palliative Care Month is observed in November and sponsored by the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization. Every year, more than 1.58 million people living with a life-limiting…

National Runaway Prevention Month is spearheaded each year by the National Runaway Safeline and National Network for Youth. The goals of National Runaway Prevention Month are two-fold: To raise awareness of…

Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month is observed in November each year. Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month is a time to increase awareness of pancreatic cancer, the need for a cure after diagnosis, and spur…

Pet Diabetes Awareness Month is observed in November, and while this month was originally designed to increase awareness of this common endocrine disease in humans, it is important to be aware…

Prematurity Awareness Month is observed in November, an opportunity to reflect on the nearly 400,000 babies born preterm each year in the United States and what we can do to prevent…

Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Awareness Month, observed in November, is a time to increase awareness of Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy, the need for a cure, and spur advocacy on behalf of those…

Stomach Cancer Awareness Month, observed in November and sponsored by No Stomach For Cancer, Inc., is a time to increase awareness of stomach cancer, the need for a cure after…

National Impaired Driving Prevention Month is observed in November and sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. National Impaired Driving Prevention Month is a time to raise awareness about…

National Safe Toys and Gifts Month is observed in December and sponsored by the American Academy of Ophthalmology. National Safe Toys and Gifts Month recognizes that, in recent years, the U.S. Consumer…

Cervical Health Awareness Month, observed in January and sponsored by the National Cervical Cancer Coalition, is a time to increase awareness of cervical health. For example, cervical cancer is highly…

Mental Wellness Month is observed in January. One in five adults experience mental health issues every year. Millions of lives are impacted by poor mental health. Mental Wellness Month is intended to…

National Birth Defects Awareness Month, observed in January, is a time to increase awareness of birth defects. We know that an individual’s genetics, social and environmental factors, and behaviors can have…