Prostate Cancer Awareness Month is observed in September. Prostate Cancer Awareness Month brings prostate cancer into focus, and increases public understanding of the disease, including its prevalence, approaches to screening and…

Rheumatic Disease Awareness Month is observed in September. The Rheumatic Disease Awareness campaign is an effort to increase public understanding and awareness of the symptoms, risk factors, treatment options, personal and…

Sepsis Awareness Month is observed in September. In 2011, Sepsis Alliance recognized that more attention could be drawn to sepsis and sepsis awareness if there were a specific month dedicated to…

Sexual Health Awareness Month, observed in September and sponsored by the American Sexual Health Association is dedicated to promoting knowledge about topics like sexually transmitted diseases, safe sex, and sexual…

Sports Eye Safety Awareness Month, observed during September and sponsored by the American Academy of Ophthalmology, is the time to raise awareness about eye safety. Eye injuries suffered while participating…

National Suicide Awareness Month month is observed in September. Also known as Suicide Prevention Month, the month focuses the discussion on depression, mental health, and the need to speak up if…

Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month is observed during the month of September. Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month promotes thyroid cancer awareness for early detection, as well as care based on expert standards, and…

Whole Grains Month is observed in September and sponsored by the Whole Grains Council. Whole Grains Month is a great time to get on the whole grains bandwagon. Eating better is not…

World Alzheimer's Month is observed in September. This international campaign raises awareness and challenges the stigma that surrounds dementia. World Alzheimer's Month was launched in 2012. World Alzheimer's Day is observed on…

National Hispanic Heritage Month, whose roots go back to 1968, begins each year on September 15, the anniversary of independence of five Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala,…

American Pharmacists Month takes place in October and is a celebration in support of pharmacists around the country. While the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) has celebrated the accomplishments of pharmacists for…

Domestic Violence Awareness Month, observed in October and sponsored by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, is a crucial time to educate men and women about the dangers of domestic…