Health Observances

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

James 2:14-26 14 What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save them? 15 Suppose a brother […]

World Kidney Awareness Month

James 2:14-26 14 What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save them? 15 Suppose a brother […]

Autism Awareness Month

Psalm 100 A psalm. For giving grateful praise. 1 Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. 2     Worship the Lord with gladness;     come before him with […]

National STD Awareness Week

Sexual health is an essential piece of overall health. Anyone who is having sex (vaginal, anal, or oral sex) can get an STD, which is why knowledge about these infections […]

National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day – April 10 National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NYHAAD) is observed annually on April 10. NYHAAD increases awareness, generates conversations, and spotlights the work being […]

World Immunization Week

Psalm 100 1 Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. 2     Worship the Lord with gladness;     come before him with joyful songs. 3 Know that the […]

HIV Vaccine Awareness Day

Led by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseasesexternal icon, HIV Vaccine Awareness Day (HVAD) is observed on May 18. This event is an opportunity to recognize the many volunteers, […]

National Hepatitis Testing Day

Learn the ABCs of Viral Hepatitis Hepatitis A Hepatitis A is a contagious liver infection caused by the hepatitis A virus. People who get hepatitis A may feel sick for […]

National HIV Testing Day

National HIV Testing Day – June 27 National HIV Testing Day (NHTD) is observed annually on June 27. On this day, we unite with partners, health departments, and other organizations […]

World Hepatitis Day

World Hepatitis Day — July 28th Learn more about World Hepatitis Day and how viral hepatitis impacts millions of people worldwide. World Hepatitis Day (WHD) is recognized annually on July […]

Gynecologic Awareness Month

GYNECOLOGIC CANCER AWARENESS MONTH The Foundation for Women’s Cancer (FWC) understands the importance of bringing awareness to all gynecologic cancers—cervical, ovarian, uterine/endometrial, vaginal and vulvar cancer—and declared September as Gynecologic […]

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