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January Healthcare Observances

Cervical Cancer Awareness Month

• Can HPV Cause Cervical Cancer?
• When and Why to Get a Pap Test

Glaucoma Awareness Month

• At What Age Should You Get Tested for Glaucoma?

Medical Travel Month

• Spotlight on: regional or national accolades, making your hospital a destination for care
• Out-of-town Patient Testimonial
• Tips for Patients and Families Traveling for Medical Care

Radon Awareness Month

• What Is Radon, and How Does It Impact Health?
• How to Protect Your Family from Radon
• How to Test for Radon in Your Home
• Radon and Lung Cancer: Understanding the Link

25^th — IV Nurse Day

• Employee Spotlight
• Patient Testimonial
• Continuing Education Opportunities for IV Nurses

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BONUS: New Year’s Resolutions

• Tips for Keeping Your Health Resolutions
• Resolve to Get Screened for [Insert Condition]
• Dry January: Unexpected Health Benefits of Cutting Out Alcohol

February Healthcare Observances

 American Heart Month

• Heart-healthy Recipes
• Exercise for Cardiovascular Health
• Critical Heart Health Screenings and When to Get Them
• Heart Disease FAQs
• How to Spot a Stroke and/or Heart Attack
• Signs and Symptoms: How Women’s Heart Disease Differs from Men

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Kids ENT Health Month

• Symptom-based Decision Tree for Parents and Guardians
• Ear Tube FAQ
• Signs of an Ear Infection in Your Baby
• Tonsillitis FAQ

Wise Healthcare Consumer Month

• X Questions Doctors Wish Patients Would Ask
• X Questions to Ask at Your Next Doctor’s Appointment
• Improve Your Health Literacy: Common Terms Doctors Want You to Know
• What to Bring to Your Annual Health Exam

3^rd — National Women Physician Day

• Employee Spotlight

6^th-12^th — Peri-Anesthesia Nurse Week

• Employee Spotlight
• Patient Testimonial
• X Reasons to Become a Peri-Anesthesia Nurse

12^th-18^th — Sepsis Survivor Week

• Patient Testimonial
• What Is Sepsis?
• What to Know About Post Sepsis Syndrome

13^th-17^th — Phlebotomists’ Recognition Week

• Employee/Department Spotlight
• Blood Transfusion Patient Testimonial
• Why Phlebotomy Is a Great Foundation for Medical Assisting

13^th-19^th — Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Week

• Signs and Symptoms of DMD

14^th-20^th — Cardiovascular Professionals Week

• Employee/Department Spotlight
• Patient Testimonial
• Research/Author or Clinical Trial Highlight

17^th — National Caregivers Day

• Employee Spotlight
• Foundation Spotlight on Employee Development Fund

Feb. 23^rd– Mar. 1^st — National Eating Disorders Awareness Week

• How to Talk to Your Teen About Eating Disorders
• X Ways to Help Your Child Develop a Healthy Body Image

March Healthcare Observances

Brain Injury Awareness Month

• X Ways to Improve Your Balance and Prevent Falls As You Age
• How to Reduce Fall Risks at Home
• X Common Culprits of Childhood Head Injuries and How to Prevent Them
• Bicycle Basics to Keep the Whole Family Safe
• How to Choose the Right Helmet

Breathe Better, Sleep Better Month

• Sleep Hygiene Tips
• What Your Snoring Says About Your Health
• How to Know If an At-Home Sleep Test Is Right for You
• Breathing Techniques for Better Sleep
• Will Nasal Strips Help You Sleep at Night?

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

• When to Get Screened for Colon Cancer
• How to Choose the Colon Cancer Screening Method That’s Right for You

Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month & MS Awareness Week (12^th-18^th)

• Signs and Symptoms of MS
• X Ways to Ease Spasticity Without Medication

National Nutrition Month

• Healthy Food Swaps Kids Will Love
• 15-Minute Healthy Breakfast Ideas
• Myths and Facts About Elimination Diets
• How Your Diet Can Affect Your Mood
• X Super Foods to Add to Your Diet

Save Your Vision Month

• X Surprising Ways to Keep Your Eyes Sharp
• X Tips to Keep Your Eyes Healthy as You Age
• Diabetes Management Tips to Save Your Eyesight
• Sun Safety: Don’t Forget to Protect Your Eyes

1^st — Baby Sleep Day

• How Much Sleep Your Baby Needs by Age
• Tips to Help Your Baby Sleep Through the Night
• X Ways to Prevent SIDS
• Tips to Make Your Baby’s Bedtime Restful and Relaxing
• Pros and Cons of Sleep Training
• How to Swaddle a Baby Just Right

3^rd-9^th — Endometriosis Awareness Week

• Signs and Symptoms of Endometriosis
• Can Endometriosis Affect Fertility?

5^th-11^th — Dental Assistants Recognition Week

• Employee Spotlight
• Continuing Education Opportunities for Dental Assistants

15^th-19^th — Health Care HR Week

• HR Professional/Department Spotlight
• Company Culture Spotlight
• Highlight on Education or Training Partnerships (e.g., career schools, teaching hospitals, certification programs)
• The Top 10 Reasons to Pursue a Career in Healthcare
• Managing Healthcare Professional Burn Out

19^th-25^th — National Poison Prevention Week

• X Easy Changes to Make Your Home Poison-proof
• Poisonous Plants and Animals to Avoid While Camping and Hiking

20^th-26^th — National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week

• Is Red Wine Good for Your Health?
• Can Secondhand Vapor Affect Your Health?
• How to Talk to Kids About Drugs and Alcohol by Age
• Signs Your Child Might Be Using Substances
• Is Smoking/Vaping Safe While Pregnant?

24^th — World Tuberculosis Day

• How COVID-19 Has Impacted the Fight Against Tuberculosis

April Healthcare Observances

Defeat Diabetes Month

• X Ways to Manage Your Diabetes with Your Diet

Health Care Thought Leadership and Innovation Month

• Spotlight on: awards your organization has won
• Spotlight on: research being conducted by your organization or staff
• Spotlight on: clinical trials

IBS Awareness Month

• Signs and Symptoms of IBS
• IBS vs. IBD: What’s the Difference?

National Donate Life Month

• Donor/Recipient Patient Testimonial
• X Ways Donating Blood Can Save Lives

National Facial Protection Month

• When Should I Wear a Mouth Guard?
• Sport Safety Equipment to Protect Your Child’s Smile

National Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month

• Patient Testimonial
• Resources for Families Dealing With Limb Loss and Limb Difference
• Coping With Limb Loss and Limb Difference

Occupational Therapy Month

• Patient Testimonial
• Employee/Department Spotlight
• What Can Occupational Therapy Do for You?

Parkinson’s Awareness Month & World Parkinson’s Day (11^th)

• What Is Parkinson’s Disease?
• Conditions That Mimic Parkinson’s Disease
• Who Is at Risk for Parkinson’s Disease

Rosacea Awareness Month

• What Is Rosacea?
• X Rosacea Triggers That Can Cause Flare-Ups

World Autism Awareness & Acceptance Month & Autism Awareness Day (2^nd)

• What Is Autism?
• X Early Signs of Autism in Children
• How to Prepare Your Child on the Spectrum for a Doctor’s Appointment

10^th — National Youth HIV & AIDS Day

• What HIV-Positive Expectant Mothers Can Do to Reduce the Risk of Transmission to Their Babies
• What Does It Mean to Be Undetectable?

11^th-17^th — Black Maternal Health Week

• X Self-Care Practices That Are Good for Mommy Mind and Body
• Provider Spotlight: Black OBGYNs, MFMs, GPs, etc.
• Finding a Community-Based Midwife and Doula

16^th-22^nd — Pediatric Sepsis Week

• Signs and Symptoms of Neonatal and Later Childhood Sepsis
• How Vaccines Help Prevent Pediatric Sepsis

18^th-24^th — Health Information Professionals Week

• Employee/Department Spotlight
• EMR overview and feature Spotlight

23^rd-29^th — Medical Laboratory Professionals Week

• Employee/Department Spotlight
• X Ways a Blood Test Can Spot Health Issues

23^rd-29^th — Patient Experience Week

• Patient Testimonial(s)
• X Ways [Your Organization] Elevates Patient Experience

April 24^th-May 1^st — Transplant Nurses Week

• Employee Spotlight

April 24^th-May 1^st — National Infant Immunization Week

• Baby Immunization Chart
• X Immunization-Preventable Diseases to Vaccinate Your Baby Against

May Healthcare Observances

American Stroke Month

• How to Spot a Stroke
• Who Should Take Aspirin to Prevent Strokes?
• How Does Family History Impact Stroke Risk?
• X Ways to Lower Your Risk of Stroke

Arthritis Awareness Month

• Signs and Symptoms of Arthritis
• Can Kids Get Arthritis?

Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month & World Asthma Day (2^nd)

• Signs and Symptoms of Asthma
• Can I Develop Asthma As an Adult?
• Indoor vs. Outdoor Allergies: What’s the Difference?
• Food Allergies vs. Food Sensitivities: What’s the Difference?
• Living With Asthma
• X Tips to Manage Your Asthma With an Active Lifestyle

Celiac Disease Awareness Month

• Celiac Disease vs. Gluten Sensitivity: What’s the Difference?
• Signs and Symptoms of Celiac Disease

Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month

• Signs and Symptoms of Cystic Fibrosis
• X Foods High in Healthy Fats That Are Good for CF

Global Employee Health and Fitness Month

• X Ideas to Add More Physical Activity to Your Daily Life
• X At-home, Equipment-free Exercises to Try Today
• X Easy Meals for Busy Professionals

Hepatitis Awareness Month

• Signs and Symptoms of Hepatitis
• Can Hepatitis Be Prevented with a Vaccine?

High Blood Pressure Education Month

• Understanding Your Blood Pressure Reading
• X Factors That Influence Your Blood Pressure

Huntington’s Disease Awareness Month

• Signs and Symptoms of Huntington’s Disease

Lupus Awareness Month & World Lupus Day (10^th)

• Signs and Symptoms of Lupus
• X Ways to Manage Lupus Flare-Ups

Lyme Disease Awareness Month

• Signs and Symptoms of Lyme Disease
• Tick Safety Tips for Warm Weather

Melanoma Skin Cancer Month

• Skin Cancer ABDEs (How to Spot a Suspicious Mole)
• Sun Safety Tips for the Summer

Mental Health Month

• Learn to Meditate in 5 Easy Steps
• Understanding the Difference Between Depression and Seasonal Affective Disorder
• How to Help Kids Maintain Good Mental Health

National Critical Care Awareness and Recognition Month

• Employee/Department Spotlight
• Where to Go for Care infographic

National Osteoporosis Month

• Signs and Symptoms of Osteoporosis
• X Ways to Strengthen Your Bones and Fight Osteoporosis

National Nurses Month, Week (6^th-12^th) & Day (6^th)

• Employee Spotlight(s)
• How Nurses Support Our Healthcare Institutions

Neurofibromatosis (NF) Awareness Month & Day (17^th)

• What is Neurofibromatosis?
• Signs and Symptoms of NF

Oncology Nurses Month

• Employee Spotlight
• Feature on Cancer Navigators

Workers’ Compensation Advocacy Awareness Month

• Why Worker Mental Health Is Just As Important to Physical Health

7^th-13^th — National Hospital Week

• Employee Spotlight(s)
• Awards/Achievements/Recognition Spotlight

8^th-13^th — National Stuttering Awareness Week

• Stuttering Support: Where to Get Help and Resources

14^th-20^th — Healthcare Documentation Integrity Week

• Employee/Department Spotlight

14^th-20^th — Maternal Sepsis Week

• Survivor Spotlight
• Signs and Symptoms of Maternal Sepsis

14^th-20^th — National Skilled Nursing Care Week

• Employee/Department Spotlight
• What Is Skilled Nursing?
• How Skilled Nursing Improves Patient Outcomes

14^th-20^th — National Women’s Health Week

• How Women’s Heart Health Differs from Men
• The X Physicians Every Woman Should See
• Breast, Ovarian and Uterine Cancer Screening Guidelines

14^th-20^th — Neuroscience Nurses Week

• Employee/Department Spotlight
• Patient Testimonial

June Healthcare Observances

Cataract Awareness Month

• What Are Cataracts?
• Signs and Symptoms of Cataracts
• The Link Between Cataracts and Dementia

Liver Health Matters Month

• Signs and Symptoms of Liver Disease
• X Foods to Eat for Liver Health
• How Alcohol Affects Your Liver

Men’s Health Month & Week (12^th-18^th)

• Prostate Cancer Screening Guidelines
• X Questions to Ask at Your Next Physical
• Top X Health Risks for Men
• X Diseases More Common Among Men Than Women

National Migraine and Headache Awareness Month

• X Types of Headaches and What Causes Them
• Migraines vs. Headaches: What’s the Difference?

National Scoliosis Awareness Month

• Signs and Symptoms of Scoliosis

PTSD Awareness Month & Day (27^th)

• Signs and Symptoms of PTSD
• How to Offer Support to Someone Dealing with PTSD
• Living With PTSD

Scleroderma Awareness Month

• What Is Scleroderma
• Signs and Symptoms of Scleroderma
• Living With Scleroderma

2^nd — #HAVhope (Hospitals Against Violence) Day of Awareness

• Domestic Violence Resources
• How to Support a Victim of Violence
• X Ways to Prevent Violence at Home and in Your Community

^4th — National Cancer Survivors Day

• Patient Testimonial
• Spotlight on Oncology Department

7^th — Global Running Day

• X Fun Places to Go for a Run with Kids
• Neighborhood Run Scavenger Hunt

12^th-18^th — Community Health Improvement Week

• X Ideas for Fun Family Physical Activity
• Health Screening Guidelines for Every Age

15^th-21^st — National Nursing Assistants Week

• Employee Spotlight

19^th-23^rd — Healthcare Risk Management Week

• The 3 Blood Tests Every Adult Should Have

19^{th —} World Sickle Cell Awareness Day

• Signs and Symptoms of Sickle Cell Disease

July Healthcare Observances

Cord Blood Awareness Month

• X Amazing Reasons to Preserve Cord Blood

Minority Mental Health Awareness Month

• Why Mental Health Is Just As Important As Physical Health
• How to Find a Culturally Affirming Mental Health Provider

UV Safety Awareness Month

• Understanding the Link Between the Sun and Skin Cancer
• How to Choose the Right Sunglasses

9^th-15^th — National Therapeutic Recreation Week

• How Can Art and Music Therapy Improve Mental Health?

August Healthcare Observances

Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month

• Choosing the Right Eye Protection for Your Young Athlete

National Eye Exam Month

• Why Eye Exams Are So Important for People With Diabetes
• Why Eye Exams Are So Important for People With Melanoma

National Immunization Awareness Month

• X Preventable Diseases to Protect Your Child From
• X Vaccine Myths Debunked

Neurosurgical Awareness Month

• What to Look for When Choosing a Neurosurgery Provider and Facility
• The Role of a Neurosurgeon on Your Healthcare Team

Psoriasis Awareness Month

• Signs and Symptoms of Psoriasis

Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Awareness Month

• Signs and Symptoms of SMA

1^st-7^th — World Breastfeeding Week

• Benefits of Breastmilk for You and Your Baby
• How a Breastfeeding Consultant Can Support You and Your Baby

6^th-12^th — National Health Center Week

• Awards/Achievements/Recognition Spotlight
• Facility Amenities Spotlight

23^rd-29^th — Health Unit Coordinator Recognition Week

• Employee Spotlight

September Healthcare Observances

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

• Survivor Spotlight
• Pediatric Oncology Employee/Department Spotlight
• Resources for Families Fighting Childhood Cancer
• X Most Common Childhood Cancers

Drug-Free Pain Management Awareness Month

• X Stretches and Exercises for Pain Relief
• Nerve Blocks: What Are They and Are They Right for You?
• X Ways to Relieve Pain Without Medication

Gene Therapy and Specialty Pharmacy Rx Awareness Month

• What Is Gene Therapy?
• X Diseases Being Treated/Studied With Gene Therapy

Global Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month

• Signs & Symptoms of Pulmonary Fibrosis
• What Is Pulmonary Fibrosis?

Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month

• Survivor Spotlight
• Who Should Get Screened for Cervical Cancer?
• X Symptoms of Cancer to Tell Your Gynecologist About
• How Do Contraceptives Impact Your Cancer Risk?

Leukemia and Lymphoma Awareness Month

• Signs and Symptoms of Leukemia
• Signs and Symptoms of Lymphoma

National Cholesterol Education Month

• LDL vs. HDL: What’s the Difference?

National Infant Mortality Awareness Month

• X Ways to Prevent Infant Mortality

National Food Safety Education Month

• Food Storage Tips
• Food Safety Basics for Every Household

National Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month

• Living With Sickle Cell Disease

Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

• Survivor Spotlight
• What Is Prostate Cancer?
• When Should Men Get Screened for Prostate Cancer?

Sepsis Awareness Month

• Survivor Testimonial
• What Is Sepsis?

Suicide Prevention Month, Week (10^th-16^th) & Day (10^th)

• Suicide Warning Signs
• How to Talk to Your Child About Suicide

Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month

• Survivor Spotlight
• Signs and Symptoms of Thyroid Cancer to Tell Your Doctor About

3^rd-9^th — Vascular Nurses Week

• Employee/Department Spotlight

8^th — World Physical Therapy Day

• The Benefits of Physical Therapy After Surgery
• What Can a Physical Therapist Do for You?

9^th — Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Day

• Understanding the 3 Types of FAS

10^th-16^th — Environmental Services Week

• Spotlight on COVID Protocols and Health and Safety Procedures
• Employee/Department Spotlight
• Amenity/Feature Highlight

10^th-16^th — National Assisted Living Week

• Assisted Living vs. Nursing Homes: What’s the Difference?

10^th-16^th — Nursing Professional Development Week

• Certifications to Grow Your Nursing Career
• Is the Nurse Practitioner Pathway Right for You?
• From the Bedside to the Boardroom: Exploring the Nurse Leadership Pathway

11^th-17^th — Neonatal Nurses Week & Day (15^th)

• Employee/Department Spotlight
• Patient Family Testimonial

17^th — National Physician Suicide Awareness Day

• X Signs of Physician Burnout
• Mental Health Resources for Healthcare Professionals

17^th-23^rd — International Clean Hands Week

• How to Wash Your Hands Like a Pro
• Soap or Hand Sanitizer: Which Is Better at Killing Germs?

17^th-23^rd — National Surgical Technologists Week

• Employee/Department Spotlight

17^th-23^rd — Telehealth Awareness Week™

• Where to Go for Care/When Can Telehealth Benefit You?

20^th — National Addiction Professionals Day

• Employee/Program Spotlight
• Smoking Cessation

21^st — World Alzheimer’s Day

• Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease
• How to Talk to Children About Alzheimer’s Disease

October Healthcare Observances

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

• Survivor Spotlight
• How to Do a Breast Self-Exam
• Signs and Symptoms of Breast Cancer
• Understanding Genetic Testing for Cancer

Domestic Violence Awareness Month

• Recognizing Domestic Violence Among Friends and Loved Ones
• How to Help a Victim of Domestic Violence

Down Syndrome Awareness Month

• Resources for Parents of Children with Down Syndrome

Health Literacy Month

• What’s That Mean? A Healthcare Dictionary for Patients
• X Questions to Ask at Your Next Checkup

Healthy Lung Month

• How to Talk to Your Child About Vaping
• Smoking Cessation Program Spotlight
• Lung Cancer Screening Guide

Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month

• X Reasons You Might Get an Ultrasound
• How Ultrasounds Improve Breast Cancer Screening

National Bullying Prevention Month

• How to Talk to Your Child About Peer Pressure
• Tips to Teach Your Child Kindness and Compassion

National Chiropractic Health Month

• Chiropractor vs. Physical Therapist: What’s the Difference?
• What Can a Chiropractor Do for You?

National Disability Employment Awareness Month

• Employee Spotlight

National Physical Therapy Month

• X Ways Physical Therapy Can Help You Live a Happier, More Active Life
• How Physical Therapy Can Help Seniors Stay Independent

National Spina Bifida Awareness Month

• Spina Bifida Diagnosis and Treatment
• Patient Testimonial

SIDS Awareness Month

• Safe Sleeping Positions for Babies

Talk About Your Medicines Month

• X Helpful Tools to Keep You on Schedule with Your Medication
• The Dangers of Mixing Medication and Substances

1^st-7^th — Mental Illness Awareness Week

• How to Support a Friend or Family Member Who Discloses Their Mental Illness to You
• X Myths About Mental Illness Busted

1^st-7^th — National Healthcare Supply Chain Week

• Employee/Department Spotlight
• Supplier Partner Spotlight

5^th — National Depression Screening Day

• Depression vs. “the Blues”: What’s the Difference?
• Tips to Combat Depression with Lifestyle Changes

6^th — World Cerebral Palsy Day

• Signs & Symptoms of CP
• Patient/Family Testimonial

6^th-12^th — National Physician Assistant Week

• Employee Spotlight
• Patient Testimonial

8^th-14^th — Emergency Nurses Week & Day (11^th)

• Employee/Department Spotlight

8^th-14^th — Fire Prevention Week

• The Top Causes of Household Fires and How to Prevent Them
• Fire Safety Tips to Protect Kids from Burns

8^th-14^th — Sterile Processing Professionals Week

• Employee/Department Spotlight

9^th-13^th — National Dialysis Technician Recognition Week

• Employee/Department Spotlight
• Patient Testimonial

10^th — World Mental Health Day

• X Ways to Add Mindfulness to Your Routine
• X Habits That Could Be Adding Stress to Your Life

13^th — Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day

• Surveillance Saves Lives: Importance of Mammograms
• Treatments for Metastatic Breast Cancer

15^th-21^st — International Infection Prevention Week

• First Aid ABCs
• How to Treat Minor Cuts, Scrapes, Burns and Bites at Home

18^th — National Medical Assistants Day

• Employee Spotlight

20^th — National Mammography Day

• Patient Testimonial
• Mammography vs. Ultrasound vs. MRI: Which Is Right for Me?

20^th — World Osteoporosis Day

• X Calcium-Rich Foods to Combat Osteoporosis

22^nd — International Stuttering Awareness Day

• How to Be an Ally and Support Someone Who Stutters

22^nd-28^th — National Health Care Facilities and Engineering Week

• Employee/Department Spotlight

22^nd-28^th — National Respiratory Care Week

• Employee/Department Spotlight
• How to Protect Your Child from RSV

23^rd-31^st — Red Ribbon Week

• Tips for Talking to Kids About Drugs
• How to Help a Friend or Family Member Struggling with Addiction

28^th — National Internal Medicine Day

• Employee/Department Spotlight
• Patient Testimonial

November Healthcare Observances

American Diabetes Month, Diabetic Eye Disease Month and World Diabetes Day (14^th)

• Early Warning Signs of Diabetes
• How Smoking Impacts Diabetes Management
• X Diet and Exercise Tips to Help Manage Your Diabetes

COPD Awareness Month & World COPD Day (17^th)

• Survivor Spotlight
• Lifestyle Changes to Prevent COPD
• What Is COPD?

Lung Cancer Awareness Month

• Survivor Spotlight
• Signs and Symptoms of Lung Cancer
• How Quitting Smoking Can Cut Your Lung Cancer Risk

Mouth Cancer Action Month

• Survivor Spotlight
• Signs and Symptoms of Mouth Cancer
• The Link Between Tobacco and Mouth Cancer Risk

National Epilepsy Month

• Signs and Symptoms of Epilepsy
• How to Help Someone Who Is Having a Seizure

National Family Caregivers Month

• Employee/Department Spotlight
• Patient Testimonial

National Healthy Skin Month

• Wound Care Spotlight
• X Foods That Can Support Healthy Skin

National Hospice and Palliative Care Month

• Employee/Department Spotlight
• Patient Testimonial
• What Is Palliative Care?
• The Truth About X Common Palliative Care Myths

National Marrow Awareness Month

• X Amazing Ways Donated Bone Marrow Can Save a Life

Prematurity Awareness Month

• How Smoking Can Affect Prematurity
• Know Your Risk for Preterm Birth

Pulmonary Hypertension Awareness Month

• Signs and Symptoms of Pulmonary Hypertension
• Pulmonary Hyper Tension vs. High Blood Pressure: What’s the Difference?

Stomach Cancer Awareness Month®

• Survivor Spotlight
• Signs and Symptoms of Stomach Cancer You Shouldn’t Disregard

5^th-11^th — National Allied Health Week

• Employee/Department Spotlight

5^th-11^th — National Diabetes Education Week

• Know Your ABCs: A1C, Blood Sugar and Cholesterol
• X Ways to Empower Young Adults to Manage Their Diabetes

5^th-11^th — National Patient Transport Week

• Employee/Department Spotlight

5^th-11^th — National Radiologic Technology Week

• Employee/Department Spotlight
• The Role of a Radiologist on Your Care Team

12^th-18^th — National Nurse Practitioner Week

• Employee/Department Spotlight
• What Can a Nurse Practitioner Do for You?

12^th-18^th — Perioperative Nurse Week

• Employee/Department Spotlight

12^th — World Pneumonia Day

• Survivor Spotlight
• Signs and Symptoms of Pneumonia

14^th — Operating Room Nurse Day

• Employee/Department Spotlight

16^th — Great American Smokeout

• How to Get Help Quitting Smoking

19^th-25^th — GERD Awareness Week

• Signs and Symptoms of GERD

December Healthcare Observances

Give the Gift of Sight Month

• X Ways to Keep Your Eyes Healthy
• How Organ Donation Can Give the Gift of Sight

1^st — World AIDS Day

• Survivor Spotlight

3^rd — International Day of Persons with Disabilities

• Spotlight on Facilities Accessibility

3^rd-9^th — National Handwashing Awareness Week

• X Ways Handwashing Saves Lives

3^rd-9^th — National Influenza Vaccination Week

• Flu Shot FAQs
• Why Do I Need a Flu Shot Every Year?

31^st — New Year’s Eve – Quit Smoking Resolutions

• X Surprising Ways Quitting Smoking Can Improve Your Health