Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month is observed every year in March as a time to talk about and spread awareness about bleeding disorders such as hemophilia. This genetic disease is found in every 1 in 5,000 boys but is very rarely reported in girls.
Read MoreNational Aplastic Anemia and MDS Awareness Week is celebrated in March every year in the United States. The holiday helps raise awareness for Aplastic anemia, a potentially fatal disease. People develop aplastic anemia when the bone marrow ceases to produce formal blood elements.
Read MoreHearing Awareness Week is from March 1 to 7. It is an annual event that highlights the issues affecting Australians living with hearing loss. The holiday is a vital part of the ongoing effort by the government of Australia and its N.G.O.s to improve the issues that people with hearing loss face. Did you know 3.5 million Australians aged 15 and over, which represents 22% of its population, have mild to severe hearing issues?
Read MoreEvery March is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness month, a time for sufferers, family members, and supporters to share information, sympathy, and camaraderie, drawing attention to this disease of the central nervous system.
Read MoreWorld Teen Mental Wellness Day is observed across the globe on March 2 every year. It is a day that aims to raise awareness about the mental health issues that teenagers deal with. This Day is about making efforts to educate everyone and destigmatize something that is becoming increasingly common.
Read MoreColorectal Cancer Education and Awareness Month is observed in March every year. Its goal is to spread information about colorectal cancer and make people aware of the illness. Colorectal cancer is especially dangerous because it does not show any early signs and symptoms.
Read MoreSelf-Injury Awareness Day, or SIAD, is a global awareness event celebrated on March 1. It draws attention to self-harm in the hope of helping people who practice it. On Self-Injury Awareness Day, people can share their self-harm stories, which can help them find a community of people who understand and can help them overcome it.
Read MoreEndometriosis Awareness Day is observed on March 1, during Endometriosis Awareness Month. Endometriosis is an inflammatory condition that occurs in women when tissue starts growing outside the uterus. This tissue is the same as that which lines the womb internally. While there are many studies now on this condition, there is still no cure, and awareness is a huge problem.
Read MoreNational Eating Disorders Awareness Week is observed during the last week in February to spotlight eating disorders. This year, it takes place from February 20 to 26. It’s an annual event meant to raise awareness of the resources accessible to those who suffer from these ailments.
Read MoreAlzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Staff Education Week is held every year from February 14 to February 21. Dementia is an umbrella term used for progressive deterioration of cognitive ability. Alzheimer’s disease is the major cause of dementia while other causes of dementia are Parkinson’s disease, severe head injury, stroke, etc.
Read MoreRheumatoid Awareness Day is observed on February 2 each year. The Rheumatoid Patient Foundation started this day to spread awareness about the condition. Rheumatoid Arthritis is an autoimmune condition that attacks the joints and causes inflammation along with other dangerous conditions.
Read MoreCHD Awareness Week takes place every year from February 7 to February 14. Congenital heart defect, or congenital heart disease, is a heart condition that is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. CHD Awareness Week is essential for creating awareness about the disease and raising more funds for research that will save lives.
Read MoreWe celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Week from February 14 to February 20 annually. It’s a celebration of all the ways we can become a positive influence in each other’s lives. Even one small act of kindness can mean a great deal to somebody. The world can be selfish and cruel sometimes and not everyone receives the same kind of support they need. In such a world, it is important for us to constantly be reminded to be kind to one another and to give others hope whenever we can.
Read MoreNational Therapeutic Recreation Month is observed in February to appreciate the works of recreation therapists. It also focuses on raising awareness of the importance of participating in activities that help people with disabilities recover and heal. Did you know that therapeutic recreation goes as far back as the 1850s with Florence Nightingale? Therapeutic recreation is the use of leisure activities to promote the health, emotional well-being, skills, and abilities of people with illnesses or disabilities.
Read MoreNational Self-Check Month takes place in February each year. This period serves as a reminder that it is possible for us (and ultimately our responsibility) to take charge of our health. Self-checks serve as a means to increase the chances of avoiding chronic disease and other mostly preventable health conditions.
Read MoreNational Cancer Prevention Month marked every February is upon us, ushering in yet another opportunity to spread the word and take action in order to live better, healthier, and happier lives.
Read MoreCholangiocarcinoma Awareness Month is observed during February each year. This is a period set aside to educate and inform people about everything regarding the cancer of the bile ducts. During February, several available means are employed by relevant bodies and individuals to help people understand the risk factors of bile duct cancer, how to prevent it, and the best ways to manage it if already contracted.
Read MoreWhy do we observe American Heart Month every February? Well, every year more than 600,000 Americans die from heart disease. The number one cause of deaths for most groups, heart disease affects all ages, genders, and ethnicities. Risk factors include high cholesterol, high blood pressure, smoking, diabetes, and excessive alcohol use.
Read MoreA.M.D./Low Vision Awareness Month is observed annually throughout February. It’s an awareness month targeted at spreading more information about Age-related Macular Degeneration (A.M.D.) and diseases affecting the eyes that could lead to visual impairment.
Read MoreWomen’s Heart Week is celebrated each year in the first week of February from February 1 to 7. The observation aims to educate, raise awareness, and teach the symptoms and preventions of serious heart diseases in women.
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