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National Liver Awareness Month is devoted to the importance of liver health. The month focuses on the causes and treatments for liver diseases, including hepatitis A, B, and C, cirrhosis, biliary atresia,...
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PREPARING FOR THE FUTURE: LONG-TERM CARE PLANNING MONTH Long-Term Care Planning Month, observed every October, is dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of planning for long-term care needs...
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Lupus Awareness Month takes place in October in the United Kingdom every year. It is an opportunity to raise awareness of the disease amongst the public and medical profession, as well as to improve the u...
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Maha Navami is celebrated during Durga Puja. On this day, the goddess Durga is worshipped in the form of Aparajita through the offerings of sugarcane stalks. PLEASE NOTE: We use the Indian civil calen...
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October is National Medical Librarians Month. Sponsored by the Medical Library Association (MLA), the month honors librarians' contributions to the healthcare field. When people think about healthcare,...
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National Medicine Abuse Awareness Month by CADCA (Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America) and others seek to raise awareness about the dangers of medicine abuse and help people manage their medicine an...
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International Menopause Society hosts World Menopause Day on October 18 and World Menopause Month. A woman is in menopause when it has been 365 since her last menstrual cycle. Most women enter menopause...
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CELEBRATING THE CAR THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING: MODEL T DAY Model-T Day is an annual celebration dedicated to the Ford Model T. This car revolutionized the automobile industry and transformed the way people...
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HERITAGE, SCIENCE, CULTURE AND ART: MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES MONTH IN THE PHILIPPINES Museums and Galleries Month is a national celebration that honors the country’s rich cultural heritage and the vital rol...
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CELEBRATING GLOBAL HARMONY: INTERNATIONAL MUSIC DAY International Music Day, observed annually on October 1st, is a global celebration dedicated to the unifying power of music. The day aims to promote mu...
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Muslim American Heritage Month celebrates and explores the impact and achievements of Muslim Americans in the United States. Canada also observes Muslim Heritage Month in October. Muslim Americans curre...
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National Day in China marks the anniversary of October 1, 1949, the official founding of the Peoples Republic of China. This is a national holiday.
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National Day in Tuvalu marks the anniversary of October 1, 1978, the official day the island nation achieved independence from Britain. National Day is a national holiday.
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NATIONAL NON-GMO MONTH: PROMOTING AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING OF GENETIC MODIFICATION Every October, the United States observes National Non-GMO Month. This crucial initiative is not just about raising...
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October is the month to get your medical and health information in order. Do you know where your medical records are? Have you had all your immunizations? Staying active and informed about your health car...