Bereaved Parents Awareness Month is recognized every year in July. It is dedicated to raising awareness about the grief parents go through after the unfortunate loss of a child and the kind of support needed to overcome this unimaginable grief. It’s common knowledge that parents should not have to outlive their children.
Read MoreSarcoma Awareness Month is observed annually every July. If you are wondering what sarcoma is, it is a type of cancer that occurs in various locations of the body. ‘Sarcoma’ is the general term used to refer to a broad group of cancers that begin in the soft tissues and bones.
Read MoreNational Minority Mental Health Month is observed in July as a nationwide effort developed by Mental Health America. It hopes to bring to attention the multitude of mental health experiences within BIPOC communities. The month also takes into consideration the unfair inequities such as systemic and historical barriers that negatively impact a person’s mental health.
Read MoreIt is not just older people who are affected by arthritis, children get it too — that’s why observing Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month in July each year is so important. Founded by the Arthritis Foundation, this campaign aims to raise awareness about this condition and share resources to help those affected by it.
Read MoreProfessional Wellness Month is celebrated each year in June and it throws light on the workplace’s role in creating a holistic environment for employees. It also focuses on how organizations that place emphasis on professional wellness are largely successful, attract top talent, and drive employee retention.
Read MoreWorld Vitiligo Day takes place on June 25. Vitiligo is a skin disorder that affects 1% to 2 % of the population. It is a lifelong disorder that causes discoloration of patches in different areas of the body as well as a total loss of skin color.
Read MoreNational Osteoporosis Month is marked throughout June every year. It is a special awareness month that makes it easier for people to find out about the critical importance of good bone health and osteoporosis prevention. Did you know that hundreds of millions of people in the world suffer from osteoporosis and low bone density?
Read MoreWorld Sickle Cell Awareness Day observed on June 19 every year is an awareness holiday that aims to increase public knowledge and provide an understanding of sickle cell disease (S.C.D.), and the challenges experienced by patients and their families and caregivers.
Read MoreWe’re celebrating Oral Health Month in June, and you’re invited! We care for every part of our body, so why should our mouths be neglected? Supported by the American Dental Association, Oral Health Month is a reminder about the importance of maintaining good oral hygiene, always.
Read MoreScoliosis is a spinal deformity that affects one’s appearance and posture — thankfully, National Scoliosis Awareness Month in June helps people to learn more about this condition, why it is caused, and how its effects can be reduced.
Read MoreNational PTSD Awareness Month is observed in June and it ushers in an array of awareness campaigns run for the benefit of PTSD survivors. PTSD, which stands for post-traumatic stress disorder, occurs in people after they have experienced a particularly traumatic event like war, violent physical/sexual/verbal assault, accidents, and so forth.
Read MoreNational EHS Awareness Day is observed every year on June 10, in an attempt to raise awareness about electromagnetic hypersensitivity (E.H.S.) syndrome. There has been very little research done into this syndrome’s symptoms and effects and so it is not classified as a medically diagnosable condition.
Read MoreNational Migraine and Headache Awareness Month (#MHAM) is observed in June. The month observes, recognizes, and honors the headache and migraine communities that are continuously working together for headache disorders to be recognized as legitimate neurobiological diseases.
Read MoreJune is National Men’s Health Month! This month is all about encouraging the men in your life (including you, men out there!) to take care of their bodies by eating right, exercising, and working to prevent disease.
Read MoreNational Congenital Cytomegalovirus Awareness Month is observed annually in June to increase awareness about congenital cytomegalovirus among pregnant women, parents, and healthcare providers, and to counsel them on the virus’s effect on children.
Read MoreOn the first Sunday in June each year, on June 4 this year, the nonprofit National Cancer Survivors Day Foundation rallies its forces and resources to promote National Cancer Survivors Day in the U.S. and worldwide, as it has done since 1988.
Read MoreWhile you celebrate summer, take a minute to gain an understanding of the medical condition known as aphasia and observe National Aphasia Awareness Month all through June.
Read MoreNational CPR and AED Awareness Week runs from June 1 to 7 and aims to stress the importance of these actions to as many people as possible. Learning and mastering cardiopulmonary resuscitation (C.P.R.) techniques and automated external defibrillator (A.E.D.) use so that they can become lifelines for those who have experienced sudden medical emergencies is an honorable thing to do.
Read MoreMental health is wealth, especially during Mental Health Awareness Month, which is celebrated in May. The stigma around mental health and treatment has long existed, even though this has started to change. Still, people hesitate to seek help or even talk about it with their loved ones for fear of being judged and facing unnecessary backlash.
Read MoreLupus Awareness Month occurs every May and we celebrate this month to contribute to the welfare of the affected community. This inflammatory disease is caused when the immune system attacks its own tissues and affects the overall well-being of the person in many ways.
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