Dysautonomia Awareness Month takes places in October. Dysautonomia International began the global Dysautonomia Awareness Month campaign in 2012 and each year it has grown in the number of participants and activities…

Eye Injury Prevention Month is observed in October and sponsored by the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Nearly 2.5 million people suffer eye injuries each year in the United States, and nearly…

Health Literacy Month, observed in October and sponsored by Health Literacy Consulting, is a time for organizations and individuals to promote the importance of understandable health information. Health Literacy Month events…

Home Eye Safety Month, observed in October and sponsored by Prevent Blindness, encourages people to take necessary safety measures to reduce the risk of eye injury. Home Eye Safety Month calls…

International Walk to School Month is celebrated in October. The key themes that are promoted during IWALK include: increasing daily physical activity, improving safety, enhancing the environment, reducing levels of crime,…

National ADHD Awareness Month is observed in October. ADHD Awareness Month helps raise awareness of ADHD for parents, teachers, students, adults, and professionals working with those with ADHD. With increased awareness,…

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month is observed in October and sponsored by the American Cancer Society. Breast cancer is the second most common kind of cancer in women. About one in…

National Bullying Prevention Month, observed every October, encourages schools and organizations across the country to join STOMP Out Bullying™. More than one in five students reports being bullied at school…

National Chiropractic Health Month is observed in October. The goal of this awareness day is sharing back injury prevention and strengthening tips as well as information on the value of a…

National Cyber Security Awareness Month is observed in October and sponsored by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Observed each October, NCSAM is an opportunity to raise awareness about the growing…

National Dental Hygiene Month is observed in October and sponsored by the American Dental Hygienists' Association. National Dental Hygiene Month celebrates that good oral health goes a long way in supporting overall…

National Down Syndrome Awareness Month, observed in October and sponsored by the National Down Syndrome Society, is a chance to spread awareness about Down Syndrome. During the month of October,…