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February is Marfan Awareness Month!
Marfan syndrome affects an estimated 1 in 5,000 people regardless of race, ethnicity, or gender, and experts estimateÌýthat nearly half the people who have Marfan…
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February is Cancer Prevention Month
A substantial proportion of cancers could be prevented, including all cancers caused by tobacco use and other unhealthy behaviors. Excluding non-melanoma skin cancer, at least…
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National Veterans and Military Families Month
Each year, November is designated as National Veterans and Military Families Month to thank service members and their families for all their hard work and…
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Diabetes Awareness Month
Diabetes Awareness Month aims to raise awareness for both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes through education and advocacy. More than 100 millionÌýadults and children…
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month – an annual campaign that aimsÌýto educate the public on the importance of early screening, testing and treatment for…
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Child Health Day
First celebrated in 1929, Child Health Day was enacted by Congress as a day to raise awareness about theÌýfundamental necessity for programs to protect and…
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Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Every September, childhood cancer organizations around the world come together in recognition ofÌýChildhood Cancer Awareness Month, withÌýa goal to increase awareness and raise funds for…
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Environmental Awareness Month
Every September, environmental organizations around the Nation come together in recognition of Environmental Awareness Month, with a goal to raise awareness about environmental issues that…
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World Alzheimer’s Day is September 21st
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, a group of disorders that impairs mental functioning. According toÌýBrightFocus, more than 6 million ¾«¶«Ó°Òµns are…
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LGBTQIA+ Pride Month 2024
In honor of the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan – considered the tipping point for the Gay Liberation Movement in the United States – each…
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Men’s Health Month
June is Men’s Health Month, a time to focus on the unique health challenges faced by men and to encourage them to prioritize their physical…
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International Day of Yoga
June 21st marks International Day of Yoga, a day dedicated to promoting the practice of yoga and its many benefits for physical, mental, and emotional…
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