Monthly Health Awareness

Monthly Observances

    •    Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Promotes early detection, screening education, and support for those affected by breast cancer.

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    •    Health Literacy Month: Highlights the importance of making health information easy to understand and accessible.

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    •    ADHD Awareness Month: Focuses on expanding education and understanding of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.

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    •    National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Raises awareness around supporting survivors and preventing domestic violence.

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    •    American Pharmacists Month: Recognizes the vital role pharmacists play in patient care and medication safety.

     National Dental Hygiene Month: Emphasizes daily oral hygiene habits and gum health. [1 (https://www.mycme.com/pages/health-awareness-calendar), 2 (https://www.baldwinpublishing.com/blog-october-2026-health-days/), 3 (https://notjustbingo.com/activity-calendars/observance-calendars/october-observances-calendar/), 4 (https://getapeptalk.com/journal/awareness-days-cultural-calendar-for-october), 5 (https://www.hospicepalliativecaretoday.com/resources/healthcare-observances), 6 (https://www.sophe.org/focus-areas/national-health-observances/)]