Category: Health Events

Nutrition, Intl. Decade for Action: 2016-...

Decade

The International Decade of Action on Nutrition seeks to eliminate malnutrition worldwide. According to the United Nations, 821 million people are undernourished,  151 million children aged und...

January

Approved

Oropharyngeal Cancer Awareness Day (US/CA)...

Daily

HPV Awareness Week in 2019 and have set aside one day to focus on Oropharyngeal Cancer, or cancer of the oropharynx. Typical causes include smoking or contracting the human papilloma virus. Its most notab...

January

Pediatrician Day, Ntl.: January 28

Daily

National Pediatrician Day honors the men and women, the medical doctors, who specialize in taking care of children. Annually on January 28.

January

Personal Trainer Awareness Day: January 2

Daily

Personal Trainer Awareness Day coincides with the majority of us making New Year's resolutions to get in shape and exercise. From their 2005 press release on the day: PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FLORIDA (PRWEB)...

January

Pet, Walk Your Pet Month: January

Monthly

Walk Your Pet Month encourages pet owners to incorporate pet exercise into their New Years resolutions. Just like people, domestic pets are struggling increasingly with obesity and a sedentary lifestyle....

January

Pharmacist Day, Ntl.: January 12*

Daily

On National Pharmacist Day, we're encouraged to show our appreciation for the important work pharmacist do. This is an unofficial event with no sponsor. Also see World Pharmacists Day and American Pharma...

January

Plant Health, 2020 Intl. Year of: 2020

Annual

Plants form the foundation for all life on Earth. They create ecosystem functions and food security, clean the air, keep hillsides in place, provide shelter, safety and joy. The health of plants is as ess...

January

Quality of Life Month, Intl.: January

Monthly

International Quality of Life Month falls in the first month of the year, a time of new beginnings and reflection. The primary objective of International Quality of Life Month is to encourage people to f...

January

Radon Action Month, Ntl.: January

Monthly

National Radon Action Month raises awareness about the radioactive gas that occurs naturally in the environment and causes serious health problems to those exposed. Radon comes from the natural decay of...

January

Rid the World of Fad Diets & Gimmicks Day:...

Daily

Rid the World of Fad Diets & Gimmicks Day promotes healthy lifestyle and educates people on the dangers of supplements, gimmicks and diet drugs in the battle of the bulge. Rid the World of Fad diets and...

January

Rising Star Month, Worldwide: January

Monthly

Worldwide Rising Star Month takes advantage of New Year's Resolutions and encourages each person to create a life plan and reach for the stars.

January

Road Safety, UN Decade for Action: 2011-20...

Decade

The UN General Assembly has designated 2011-2020 as a Decade of Action on Road Safety Worldwide. According to the Association for Safe International Road Travel, annual global road crash statistics i...

January

Approved

Roe-v-Wade Day (1973): January 22

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January 22, 1973 saw the landmark decision by the United States Court on Roe v. Wade and on Doe v. Bolton. This ruling made abortion legal in the United States and provided women with the choice of having...

January

Room of One's Own Day: January 25

Daily

Room of One's Own Day was created by the folks at Wellcat.com. It's a day to appreciate that importance of having one's own room, whether it's for work or for leisure. The is especially important for pe...

January

Seeing Eye Dog Day, Ntl. (1929): January 2...

Daily

National Seeing Eye Dog Day celebrates seeing eye dogs. This day marks the anniversary of the creation of The Seeing Eye on January 29, 1929, the organization that pioneered seeing eye dogs. Usually se...

January

Self-help Group Awareness Month: January

Monthly

Self-help Group Awareness Month in the United States kicks off the new year. After the exhausting winter holidays and as most people prepare their goals for the new year, Self-help Group Month encourages...

January

Shape Up US Month: January

Monthly

January is the Shape Up United States Month. Organized and promoted by Shape Up United States, this month's goal is to build a healthy future for America. It encourages children to gain knowledge and he...

January

Skin, Winter Skin Relief Day: January 8

Daily

Created by the brand managers of CeraVe skincare products, National Winter Skin Relief Day reminds people to take extra care of their skin during these cold months. Whether exposed to internal heat and dr...

January

Suits & Sneakers for Cancer Week, Coaches...

Weekly

The Coaches vs. Cancer Suits And Sneakers Week is a nationwide event that unites coaches across the country to raise awareness about the American Cancer Society's lifesaving mission, and promote the Ameri...

January

Teen Cancer Awareness Week, Ntl.: January...

Weekly

January in the United States hosts National Teen Cancer Awareness Week to raise awareness about teen cancer, treatment options and to raise funds for research. Cancer is a leading cause of death for child...

January