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The health and healthcare category is the largest non-nation topic in the calendar. It includes events related to health industries, occupations, wellness, pharmacy, diseases, health insurance, research, and topics that affect, promote, assist, and impact the health of living creatures, organisms, and humans.
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The pituitary gland controls several hormone glands, including the thyroid and adrenals, ovaries, and testicles. Wear orange in October and help support Pituitary Awareness Month by organizing a Go Orang...
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Each October, the March of Dimes of Canada & Polio Australia sponsor Polio Awareness Month. Many Canadians believe that polio is merely a part of Canadian history – a forgotten disease. But polio is a ge...
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October hosts Positive Attitude Month, an opportunity to look at life as the glass being half full. Attitude is everything when it comes to success. This month look at the aspects of your life that you se...
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RAISING AWARENESS FOR NEWBORN HEALTH: PRENATAL-ONSET GBS DISEASE RECOGNITION MONTH Prenatal-onset GBS Disease Recognition Month, observed annually in October, is dedicated to raising awareness about Grou...
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LISTEN UP! IT'S NATIONAL PROTECT YOUR HEARING MONTH Every October, the United States observes National Protect Your Hearing Month, an initiative led by the National Institute on Deafness and Other Commun...
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Rett Syndrome Awareness Month raises awareness about the dangers and damage of Rett Syndrome, a unique postnatal neurotic disorder first recognized in infancy and usually in girls. It's a condition often...
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Australian Senior's Month (previously a week in August) showcases a public appreciation for the invaluable contributions mature citizens make to Australian society and improving attitudes towards senior c...
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October is the National Sensory Awareness Month in the United States. Several organizations support this month-long nationwide awareness campaign. It aims to increase understanding concerning sensory pro...
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Shoctober focuses on teaching people in the workplace how to use a defibrillator and the physical symptoms of cardiac arrest a person exhibits who needs one. This month-long campaign is an opportunity to...
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National Spina Bifida Prevention Month seeks to raise awareness about Spina bifida, or "split spine." Spina bifida is a congenital disabilities where the backbone and membranes fail to close around the...
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National Spinal Health Month raises awareness about the causes of spinal injuries ranging from those derived from genetic and non-genetic birth disorders to poor posture in a desk job.
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First held in 2011 and kicked off with a proclamation by President Barack Obama, National Substance Abuse Prevention Month exists to urge people and organizations to engage in appropriate programs, events...
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October is the Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month. Promoted by the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development and supported by the CDC, this month s...
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Each year a week in October is set aside in the United States, Canada, and Mexico to focus on health. Several cities, provinces, and states stagger their dates throughout the month with localized programs...
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UNDERSTANDING DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING: ULTRASOUND AWARENESS MONTH Ultrasound Awareness Month is observed every October to promote awareness about the importance and benefits of ultrasound imaging in medical d...
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UNBLOCKTOBER: THE UK'S CAMPAIGN FOR HEALTHY SEWAGE SYSTEMS Every October, residents across the United Kingdom participate in Unblocktober, an awareness and public education campaign to protect the nation...
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World Vegetarian Day was established as an annual celebration to promote vegetarianism's joy, compassion, and life-enhancing possibilities. The day was originated by the North American Vegetarian Society...
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October is the month to try a vegetarian lifestyle during Vegetarian Month. Throughout the month, restaurants and groceries feature the ingredients of a healthy, meatless diet. Look for specials, local co...
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TAKING IT TO THE STREETS: INTERNATIONAL WALK TO SCHOOL MONTH International Walk to School Month is a global initiative that encourages children, parents, and communities to embrace walking as a healthy,...
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Each state has severe weather preparedness weeks in the United States that coincide with its most critical weather issues, be it snow, rain, fire, tornados, hurricanes, ice, or flood. See the resource lin...