Health Month 3/1/2026 - 3/31/2026

National Nutrition Month® 3/1/2026 - 3/31/2026

National Nutrition Month® is an annual campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. During the month of March, everyone is invited to learn about making informed food choices and developing healthful eating and physical activity habits. Social: @eatright, @eatrightPRO, @eatright_ pro, #NationalNutritionMonth For more information, contact: nnm@eatright.org For more information, visit: www.eatright.org/nnm

Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month 3/1/2026 - 3/31/2026

Each March, the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD), and our partners work together to highlight the many ways in which people with and without disabilities come together to form strong, diverse communities. We aim to raise awareness about the inclusion of people with developmental disabilities in all facets of community life, as well as awareness of the barriers that people with disabilities still sometimes face in connecting to the communities in which they live. Social: @NACDD, #AWorldofOpportunities, #NewOpportunities For more information, contact: Rafael RolonMuniz | 202-506-5813 | rrolon-muniz@nacdd.org

For more information, visit: nacdd.org/ddam/

World Birth Defects Day 3/3/2026 - 3/3/2026

About 8 million babies worldwide are born each year with a serious birth defect. In many countries, birth defects are a leading cause of death among infants and young children. Those who survive may suffer from lifelong physical or mental disabilities. These children need access to appropriate treatment and care to reach their full potential in life. March of Dimes and more than 150 other international organizations will join together for World Birth Defects Day, observed every year on March 3, to raise awareness of this serious global problem and advocate for more birth defects prevention, surveillance, care, and research. We urge the public, governments, non-governmental organizations, policymakers, researchers and health care providers worldwide to help us work together toward a healthier future for children. Social: @marchofdimes, @nacersano, @CDC_NCBDDD, #WorldBDDay, #ManyBirthDefects1Voice, #MarchofDimes, #Best4YouBest4Baby For more information, contact: Press Office | press@marchofdimes.org

World Kidney Day 3/12/2026 - 3/12/2026

One in three Americans is at risk for developing kidney disease, and high blood pressure and diabetes are the two leading causes. The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) urges Americans to learn more about their kidneys and to take steps to preserve their kidney health. Social: @NKF, @NationalKidneyFoundation | #worldkidneyday, #nkf For more information, contact: 212-889-2210 | info@kidney.org

National LGBTQ Health Awareness Week 3/16/2026 - 3/20/2026

In 2003, the National Coalition for LGBTQ Health created National LGBTQ Health Awareness Week to bring attention to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBTQ) health issues and health disparities. This week is a time for community members, advocates, healthcare providers, and government officials to come together and recognize the health and wellness of LGBTQ individuals, families, and the community. Social: @healthlgbtq, #LGBTQHAW26 For more information, visit: healthlgbtq.org/awareness-week/

World Down Syndrome Day 3/21/2026 - 3/21/2026

World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD), 21 March, is a global awareness day which has been officially observed by the United Nations since 2012. The date for WDSD being the 21st day of the 3rd month, was selected to signify the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome which causes Down syndrome. Social: #InclusionMeans, #WorldDownSyndromeDay For more information, contact: contact@ds-int.org For more information, visit: www.worlddownsyndromeday.org/

American Diabetes Association American Diabetes Association Alert Day 3/24/2026 - 3/24/2026

American Diabetes Association Alert Day, which is held every fourth Tuesday in March, is a one-day wake-up call asking the American public to take the Diabetes Risk Test to find out if they are at risk for developing Type 2 diabetes. Social: @AmDiabetesAssn, #DiabetesAlertDay For more information, contact: Press Team | 703-253-4807 | press@diabetes.org For more information, visit: www.diabetes.org

American Lung Association World Tuberculosis Day 3/24/2026 - 3/24/2026

Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease that usually infects the lungs but can attack almost any part of the body. It is spread from person to person through the air. When a person with TB in their lungs or throat coughs, laughs, sneezes, sings, or even talks, the germs that cause TB may spread through the air. On World Tuberculosis Day, learn how the American Lung Association and the CDC are committed to fighting this serious lung disease. Social: @CDC_TB, @CDCTB, @LungAssociation, @americanlungassociation, #WorldTBDay For more information, contact: Raven Wells, Erin Meyer | 800-586-4872 | raven.wells@lung.org; erin.meyer@lung.org

For more information, visit: www.cdc.gov/world-tb-day/about/index.html