April 

April 2nd: The United Nations General Assembly unanimously declared World Autism Awareness Day to highlight the need to help improve the quality of life of those with autism so they can lead full and meaningful lives as an integral part of society. 

April 7th: World Health Day Organized by the World Health Organization. A global celebration with a unique opportunity to mobilize action around a specific health topic of concern to people all over the world. 

 April 16th: National Healthcare Decisions Day exists to inspire, educate and empower the public and providers about the importance of advance care planning. 

 April 17th: The global bleeding disorders community comes together to celebrate World Hemophilia Day to recognize all bleeding disorders. 

 April 25th: National DNA Day is a unique day when students, teachers and the public can learn more about genetics and genomics. 

 April 25th: World Malaria Day is an occasion to highlight the need for continued investment and sustained political commitment for malaria prevention and control.  

 April 1st – 7th: National Public Health Week is a time to recognize the contributions of public health and highlight issues that are important to improving our nation’s health. 

 April 11th – 17th: Black Maternal Health Week is a week-long campaign founded and led by the Black Mamas Matter Alliance to build awareness, activism, and community-building to amplify the voices, perspectives and lived experiences of Black Mamas and birthing people. The week is intentionally held during National Minority Health Month. 

 April 22nd – 29th: National Infant Immunization Week is a yearly observance held in April, highlighting the importance of protecting children two years and younger from vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs).  

National Occupational Therapy Month: To promote occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, and students in practice, education, research, and science.  

National Parkinson’s Awareness Month: To raise awareness of Parkinson’s symptoms and treatments. 

National Cancer Control Month: To remember those who have lost their lives to cancer, support Americans fighting the disease, and recommit to progress toward effective cancer control.  

Stress Awareness Month: To raise awareness of both the causes and cures for the modern stress epidemic. 

Medicaid Awareness Month: 30 days to raise focused awareness about Medicaid’s importance for communities across the nation. Medicaid provides health coverage to millions of Americans, including eligible low-income adults, children, pregnant women, elderly adults and people with disabilities. 

World Autism Month: Throughout the month, Autism is highlighted through medical awareness, stories, and providing opportunities to increase understanding and acceptance of the autism community. 

National Minority Health Month: Celebrated to raise awareness of health disparities among racial and ethnic minority groups, as well as American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations.  

National Sarcoidosis Awareness Month: Highlighted to bring awareness to Sarcoidosis, a disease of unknown origin that causes the immune system to overreact, which can lead to health issues, including lung damage, skin rashes and eye disease, and can affect other organs of the body. 

Oral Cancer Awareness Month: Each April, most of the nation’s top dental associations join together with the Oral Cancer Foundation to raise awareness for oral and oropharyngeal cancers. 

May 

May 8th: World Red Cross and Red Crescent is a call to celebrate those who give their time, and sometimes their lives, to ease the suffering of others and protect their inherent human dignity. 

May 29th: National Senior Health and Fitness Day® helps keep older Americans healthy and fit. 

May 6th -12th: National Nurses Week promotes nursing professionals for their dedication and commitment to advancing the health care field. 

May 12th -18th : Since 1921, National Hospital Week has celebrated the history, technology and dedicated professionals that make facilities beacons of confidence and care. 

May 12th- 18th : National Women’s Health Week is a national effort by an alliance of government organizations to raise awareness about manageable steps women can take to improve their health. 

May 12th -18th: National Skilled Nursing Care Week reflects how the long-term care profession, and every skilled care center promotes quality for their residents, patients, families, and staff. 

May 12th -18th:  Food Allergy Awareness Week convene allies and champions to come together and raise awareness of this often invisible but potentially life-threatening disease. 

Better Hearing and Speech Month (BHSM): Provides opportunities to raise awareness about communication disorders and to promote treatment that can improve the quality of life for those who experience problems with speaking, understanding, or hearing. 

Employee Health and Fitness Month: Promote the benefits of a healthy lifestyle to employers and their employees through worksite health promotion activities and environments. 

Healthy Vision Month: Designed to elevate vision as a health priority in the United States. 

National American Stroke Month: Increases public awareness of stroke to conquer it. 

National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month: Brings national awareness to osteoporosis, and encourage men and women to start conversations about bone health and family history. 

Older Americans Month: Since 1963, this month has been set aside to appreciate and celebrate the vitality and aspirations of older adults and their contributions to our communities. 

National High Blood Pressure Education Month: One in three adult Americans has high blood pressure, also called hypertension. This month, find out to how “make control of your goal”. 

National Arthritis Awareness Month: A time to raise awareness of arthritis, emphasize research and education, and encourage lifestyle choices that may help prevent it. It’s also an opportunity to learn about the different types of arthritis, their causes, symptoms, and treatments.  

National Melanoma/Skin Cancer Awareness Month: More than 3.5 million skin cancers are diagnosed annually in more than 2 million people. This month, increase public awareness of the importance of prevention, early detection, and treatment of skin cancer, including basal cell, squamous cell and melanoma. 

National Mental Health Month: Designed to educate the masses about mental health and wellness. 

Lupus Awareness Month: Spreading awareness, educating others about lupus, and supporting those affected by this disease. 

Preeclampsia Awareness Month: Preeclampsia remains a leading cause of maternal and infant mortality and morbidity, the Preeclampsia Foundation is urging pregnant and postpartum women to check their blood pressure, know and understand their numbers, and share with their healthcare provider.  

National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month: Since 1984, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) has declared May to be “National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month.” It is a peak season for people with asthma and allergies and a perfect time to educate patients, family, friends, co-workers, and other people about allergic diseases. 

Hepatitis Awareness Month: CDC and other public health partners work to shed light on the impact of these hidden epidemics by raising awareness of viral hepatitis while encouraging testing and vaccination. Hepatitis Awareness Month activities help to improve everyone’s understanding of viral hepatitis transmission and risk factors and to decrease social stigma against viral hepatitis. 

June 

June 2nd: Cancer Survivors Day is recognized for everyone – a cancer survivor, a family member, friend, or medical professional. This day provides an opportunity for all people living with a history of cancer—including America’s nearly 14 million cancer survivors—to connect with each other, celebrate milestones, and recognize those who have supported them along the way. 

June 8th:  Family Health & Fitness Day promotes the importance of parks and recreation in keeping communities healthy.  

June 15th: National Nursing Assistants’ Day
Purpose: is set aside to recognize the nursing assistants who dedicate their lives to the wellbeing of others.  

June 27th: National HIV Testing Day is an annual observance to promote HIV testing. 

June 10th -16th: National Men’s Health Week heightens awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys. 

June 13th – 19th:  National Nursing Assistants Week is an opportunity to honor nursing assistants’ good work with their residents and patients. 

June 25th – July 1st:  Helen Keller Deaf-Blind Awareness Week promotes awareness and sensitivity to the needs of Americans who are deaf-blind, or vision and hearing impaired. 

Migraine Awareness Month: A dedicated time for healthcare providers, patient advocates and the migraine community to stand up and speak out for migraine recognition and treatment.  

National Safety Month: An annual observance to educate and influence behaviors around leading causes of preventable injuries and deaths. 

Cataract Awareness Month: There are currently more than 24 million Americans age 40 or older who have cataract; it is the leading cause of blindness in the United States. 

Men’s Health Month: Celebrated across the country with screenings, health fairs, media appearances, and other health education and outreach activities. The purpose of Men’s Health Month is to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys.