World Mental Health Day
World Mental Health Day is observed on 10 October every year, with the overall objective of raising awareness of mental health issues around the world and mobilizing efforts in support of mental health. The Day provides an opportunity for all stakeholders working on mental health issues to talk about their work, and what more needs […]
Great American Smokeout
The American Cancer Society Great American Smokeout event is your chance to triumph over addiction. Annually, the third Thursday to encourage smokers to go the distance and to finally give up smoking. The benefits are almost instant. As soon as a person stops smoking their body begins to recover in the following ways: After 1 […]
Child Health Day
Child Health Day in the United States raises people’s awareness of how they can protect and develop children’s health. This event is annually celebrated on the first Monday of October. Although it is a national observance, it does not have the status of a public holiday.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual campaign to increase awareness of the disease. Breast Cancer Awareness Month, marked in countries across the world every October, helps to increase attention and support for the awareness, early detection, and treatment as well as palliative care of this disease. Visit the More Information link on this […]
National Women’s Health & Fitness Day
National Women’s Health & Fitness Day is the nation’s largest annual health promotion event for women of all ages. This awareness day is always held on the last Wednesday in September. This unique national program focuses attention on the importance of regular physical activity and health awareness for women. More than 500 groups across the […]
September is Healthy Aging Month
For the month of September, focus on the positive aspects of growing older by celebrating Healthy Aging Month! This national health promotion is designed to broaden awareness of positive aspects of aging and to provide inspiration for adults, ages 50+, to improve their physical, mental, social, and financial health. The campaign is developed and produced […]