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Category: Health Events


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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.

Critical Illness Awareness Month: October

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Critical Illness Awareness Month seeks to educate the public about the availability of insurance in the event they are diagnosed with a severe illness. Critical Illness Insurance provides a lump-sum ben...

January

Dental Hygiene Month, Ntl.: October

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National Dental Hygiene Month raises awareness about the importance of dental hygiene in preventing dental issues and diseases.

January

Depression Education and Awareness Month:...

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National Depression Education & Awareness Month is sponsored each October by Pharmacists Planning Service, Inc. The Center for Disease Control defines depression as a mental illness. It can be costly an...

January

Disability Employment Awareness Month: Oct...

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National Disability Employment Awareness Month was created via a Presidential proclamation in 2011 in the US and Canada in 2015. More than 20 years after the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Ac...

January

Disability History and Awareness Week (US/...

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Disability History & Awareness Week educates children and the general population about people with disabilities, their achievements, and how to prevent becoming disabled through personal safety and awaren...

January

Down Syndrome Month, Ntl.: October

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October in the U.S. is the National Down Syndrome Month. It aims to raise awareness about the nature of Down Syndrome and encourage people and society to not treat persons with it as human beings rather t...

January

Dyslexia Awareness Month: October

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Dyslexia Awareness Month raises awareness of dyslexia and its signs and symptoms. During this month, people share their stories about struggling with this learning disability. Dyslexia was coined by Rudol...

January

Eat Better—Eat Together Month: October 

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CELEBRATE FAMILY MEALS: EAT BETTER—EAT TOGETHER MONTH Families across the United States are encouraged to come together for meals as part of Eat Better—Eat Together Month, an initiative aimed at fosterin...

January

Eczema Awareness Month: October

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National Eczema Month is an awareness campaign held annually in October in the United States. The campaign aims to educate the public about eczema, a common skin condition affecting millions worldwide....

January

Elderly Filipino Week (PH): October 1-7 (e...

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HONORING WISDOM: ELDERLY FILIPINO WEEK IN THE PHILIPPINES Elderly Filipino Week, a joyous celebration held annually from October 1st to 7th in the Philippines, is a dedicated period for recognizing and h...

January

Elderly, Intl. Day of: October 1

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The United Nations General Assembly designated today as the International Day of the Elderly. Ageism is a widely prevalent and prejudicial attitude that stems from the assumption that age discrimination...

January

Emotional Intelligence Awareness Month: Oc...

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Every person on the planet has a type of genius. Some are very good with science, others with politics, arts or sales. And then there are those people who seem to understand people. They always know the r...

January

Ergonomics Month, Ntl.: October 

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PROMOTING HEALTH AND EFFICIENCY: ERGONOMICS MONTH Every October, Ergonomics Month raises awareness about the importance of ergonomics in enhancing human well-being and improving workplace productivity. T...

January

Eye Injury Prevention Month: October

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When asked, only 35 percent of respondents said they always wear protective eyewear when performing home repairs or maintenance; even fewer do so while playing sports. Protecting your eyes from injury i...

January

Festival of Penha (BR-RJ): October

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Three hundred and sixty-five steps ascend the mountain to Rio de Janeiro’s famed Basilica de Penha. This landmark is known as a place of healing and draws pilgrims from throughout the region each Saturday...

January

Flu Season Begins, Northern: October 1

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The day everyone dreads is here. Welcome to the official start of the flu season in the northern hemisphere! While seasonal flu outbreaks can happen as early as October, flu activity usually peaks betwe...

January

Gain the Inside Advantage Month, Ntl.: Oct...

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National Get the Inside Advantage Month is about getting your life together in whatever area it needs: career, health, fitness, relationships. Use this month to plan and gather the tools you need to come...

January

Girls Night In (AU): October

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Fight cancer and have a fun night in with your gal-pals! Choose any night in October to host a girls' night, be it a movie night, card games, wine tasting, or whatever you like. To get started, register y...

January

Go Sober Month (UK) : October

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Be a Sober-hero and go 31 days without alcohol this October – say no to the booze and yes to raising money for people living with cancer. And just like every hero’s trusty sidekick, Macmillan will be wi...

January

Great Cycle Challenge (AU): October

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Fight children's cancer and enjoy a ride with your mates! Choose any day during the month to host a cycle tour anywhere in the country. To get started, register your event with the Great Cycle Challenge....

January
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