American Diabetes Month is observed every November and sponsored by the American Diabetes Association, so individuals, health care professionals, organizations, and communities across the country can bring attention to diabetes and its impact on millions of Americans. American Diabetes Month educates that diabetes is one of the leading causes of disability and death in the United States.…

Bladder Health Month is observed in November. Bladder Health Month focuses efforts on connecting, educating, and empowering individuals across the country to get the facts about important bladder health conditions such as interstitial cystitis, overactive and under-active bladder, urinary tract infections, bladder cancer, urotrauma, neurogenic bladder and nocturia.

Carcinoid Tumor Awareness Month is observed in November. Since carcinoid tumors are the most common type of neuroendocrine tumor, the entire month of November is dedicated to raising awareness. Approximately 12,000 new cases of carcinoid cancer will be diagnosed in 2015. Roughly 8,000 of these cases will be cancers of the GI tract, and the remaining…

Diabetic Eye Disease Month is observed in November and sponsored by the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Diabetic Eye Disease Month raises awareness about diabetes, diabetic eye disease, the importance of early disease detection, and related preventive health measures.

Lung Cancer Awareness Month, observed in November, is a time to educate the public about what lung cancer is and how to prevent it. Lung Cancer Awareness Month is just one example of the life-saving public service health programs developed by public health professionals to promote health and wellness in communities across the United States. Lung…

National Adoption Awareness Month, observed each year in November, focuses on the need to adopt children and give them forever homes. While all adoption-related issues are important, the particular focus of this month in November is the adoption of children currently in foster care. National Adoption Awareness Month activities and celebrations are kicked off with a…

National Career Development Month takes place in November and is sponsored by the National Career Development Association. NCDA established its first legislative agenda during the 2008 annual Global Conference in Washington, DC. Since then, NCDA has made public policy an important cornerstone of its work, as described in NCDA's Philosophy on Public Policy: Advocating for Career…

National Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Awareness Month, observed in November, is a time to increase awareness of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, the need for a cure, and spur advocacy on behalf of those suffering with the emotional, financial and physical burden of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. National Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Awareness Month educates that Complex…

National COPD Awareness Month is observed in November and sponsored by the American Lung Association. National COPD Awareness Month is a time for organizations and communities across the country to increase the overall awareness of COPD. COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is any disorder that persistently obstructs bronchial airflow. COPD is frequently related to cigarette smoking…

National Epilepsy Awareness Month is observed in November. During this awareness month, the Epilepsy Foundation is rolling out #StaySafeSide, a nationwide effort to highlight the importance of recognizing a seizure and promote seizure first aid. National Epilepsy Awareness Month strives to educate about seizure first aid. Seizure First Aid is simple - Three S's: Stay, Safe, Side.…

National Family Caregivers Month is observed in November and sponsored by the Caregiver Action Network. National Family Caregivers Month is a time to celebrate the contribution of volunteer friends and family members who support a loved one with their health or are managing a disability. More than 44 million Americans care for a family member, friend,…

National Healthy Skin Month, observed in November and sponsored by the American Academy of Dermatology, is a public health and awareness campaign that aims to raise awareness about the importance of having healthy skin. It is also a time to educate the public about common skin problems that affect people and how they can be…

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 illness receive care from hospice palliative care providers in the United States. National Hospice and Palliative Care Month raises awareness of the many benefits of hospice…

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 the runaway and homeless youth crisis and the issues that these young people face and to educate the public about solutions and the role they…

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 advocacy on behalf of those suffering with the emotional, financial and physical burden of pancreatic cancer. Pancreatic cancer starts when the exocrine glands or the…

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 of the growing prevalence of diabetes in dogs and cats also. Untreated, diabetes mellitus can be fatal in dogs and cats. Pet Diabetes Awareness Month reminds…

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 it. Prematurity Awareness Month educates the public that about 1 in 10 babies are born preterm, or before completing the normal 37 to 40 weeks of…

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 suffering with the emotional, financial and physical burden of Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy. Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD) is a condition that includes a group of symptoms,…

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 diagnosis, and to spur advocacy on behalf of those suffering with the emotional, financial and physical burden of stomach cancer. Stomach Cancer Awareness Month was first…