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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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LOVE YOUR LOCKS! IT'S NATIONAL HAIR DAY National Hair Day recognizes the importance of hair care and the impact hair has on personal identity and self-expression. Founded by It's a 10 Haircare, a leading...
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Health Literacy Month seeks to raise awareness about the importance of health education while informing the public about the basics of health care and illness prevention. Health Literacy Month is a worl...
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National Healthy Lung Month by the American Lung Association seeks to educate the population about environmental hazards and health risks that affect lung health and our ability to breathe.
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Canada's Healthy Workplace Month seeks to improve work/life balance by focusing on health, workplace safety, and mental health in the workplace and beyond.
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Home Eye Safety Month by Prevent Blindness focuses on educating the public about preventing eye injuries at home. Prevent Blindness states that the average home is full of unnoticed dangers. Most accident...
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Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Month is an annual observance that focuses on maintaining clean and healthy air inside buildings and homes. Traditionally observed in October in the United States, this month-long...
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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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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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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...
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October is National Orthodontic Health Month. Promoted by the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO), this month seeks to educate on the services provided by orthodontists and the treatments availa...
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Everyone is a pedestrian at some point, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration established October as its month to teach pedestrian safety. In 2018, there were 6,283 pedestrians killed in...
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National Pescatarian Month seeks to build awareness about the health benefits of eating seafood and fish. Pescatarianism is a dietary choice wherein a person eats fish and other seafood but does not consu...
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Initiated in 2004, National Pet Wellness Month seeks to educate pet parents on the benefits of twice-a-year health exams, the aging process for various breeds/species, and best practices in pet health. An...
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October is American Pharmacist Month and a chance to show appreciation for all pharmacists do for us. This profession touches millions of lives, both saved and enhanced, each year. Take this opportunity...
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National Physical Therapy Month is promoted by a number of physical therapy organizations, including the American Physical Therapy Association. This month-long event encourages people to invest in themsel...
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Fight breast cancer and have a delightful breakfast with your mates! Choose any day in October to host a pink ribbon breakfast. To get started, register your event with the Breast Cancer Foundation, Plan...