December 2021 – National Health Observances

Coronavirus Disease 2021 (COVID-19)  Influenza (FLU) Shots & Vaccines Medical Screening Tests World AIDS Day Every year on the first of December, the National AIDS Trust sponsors World AIDS day to raise awareness, show support for people living with HIV, and unite in the fight against HIV. Use the 2021 World AIDS…

December 2021 – National Health Observances

Coronavirus Disease 2021 (COVID-19)  Influenza (FLU) Shots & Vaccines Medical Screening Tests World AIDS Day Every year on the first of December, the National AIDS Trust sponsors World AIDS day to raise awareness, show support for people living with HIV, and unite in the fight against HIV. Use the 2021 World AIDS…

November 2021 – National Health Observances

Coronavirus Disease 2021 (COVID-19)  Influenza (FLU) Shots & Vaccines Medical Screening Tests American Diabetes Month The American Diabetes Association promotes American Diabetes Month in November to raise awareness about diabetes and share helpful resources. Check out and share these NHO resources from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)….

October 2021 – National Health Observances

Coronavirus Disease 2021 (COVID-19)  Influenza (FLU) Shots & Vaccines Medical Screening Tests Health Literacy Month The Institute of Healthcare Advancement sponsors Health Literacy Month in October to integrate and expand the mission of health literacy. Check out our health literacy resources for health professionals to find strategies for sharing health information in ways…

September 2021 – National Health Observances

Coronavirus Disease 2021 (COVID-19)  Influenza (FLU) Shots & Vaccines Medical Screening Tests Healthy Aging Month Each September we recognize Healthy Aging Month as a time to focus national attention on the health and well-being of older adults. Use our easy-to-understand MyHealthfinder resource to encourage adults to protect their health as they…

August 2021 – National Health Observances

Coronavirus Disease 2021 (COVID-19)  Influenza (FLU) Shots & Vaccines Medical Screening Tests National Immunization Awareness Month The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) sponsors National Immunization Awareness Month in August to highlight the importance of vaccination for people of all ages. Use CDC’s educational and promotional resources to encourage people to stay up…

July 2021 – National Health Observances

Coronavirus Disease 2021 (COVID-19)  Influenza (FLU) Shots & Vaccines Medical Screening Tests National Youth Sports Week This year from July 19 to 23, we join the National Council on Youth Sports in celebrating National Youth Sports Week, a time to showcase how communities can promote healthy lifestyles for children and…

June 2021 – National Health Observances

Coronavirus Disease 2021 (COVID-19)  Influenza (FLU) Shots & Vaccines Medical Screening Tests Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month  The Alzheimer’s Association sponsors Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month in June to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Check out and share these Alzheimer’s and healthy aging infographics from the Centers for Disease Control…

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April 2021 – National Health Observances

Coronavirus Disease 2021 (COVID-19)  Influenza (FLU) Shots & Vaccines Medical Screening Tests National Minority Health Month The Office of Minority Health (OMH) sponsors  in April to highlight efforts to improve the health of racial/ethnic minority populations nationwide. This year the NHO is focused on the disproportionate burden of COVID-19 on racial/ethnic minority communities….

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March 2021 – National Health Observances

Coronavirus Disease 2021 (COVID-19)  Influenza (FLU) Shots & Vaccines Medical Screening Tests National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month Each March the Prevent Cancer Foundation sponsors National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month to spread the word about colorectal cancer prevention. Use our easy-to-understand MyHealthFinder resources to encourage people to get tested for colorectal cancer — and…