Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Staff Education Week highlights the importance of training and support for caregivers and healthcare teams. To learn more about dementia care education, visit the Alzheimer’s Association: https://www.alz.org
National Caregivers Day honors those who provide daily care and support to loved ones in need. To learn more about caregiver support and resources, visit the Family Caregiver Alliance: https://www.caregiver.org
National Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day raises awareness about valve disease and the importance of early diagnosis. To learn more about heart valve disease symptoms and care, visit the American Heart Association: https://www.heart.org
National Eating Disorder Awareness Week promotes understanding, early intervention, and support for people affected by eating disorders. To learn more about eating disorder resources and support, visit the National Alliance for Eating Disorders: https://www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com
Rare Disease Day raises awareness about rare diseases and supports patients, families, and research efforts. To learn more about rare diseases and advocacy efforts, visit NORD: https://rarediseases.org
International Wheelchair Day recognizes the positive impact of wheelchairs in promoting independence and mobility. To learn more about mobility access and disability inclusion, visit the World Health Organization’s disability page: https://www.who.int/health-topics/disability#tab=tab_1
Dental Assistant Recognition Week honors dental assistants and the important role they play in patient care and oral health. To learn more about dental assistants and their contributions, visit the American Dental Assistants Association: https://www.adaausa.org
World Birth Defects Day raises awareness about birth defects and supports prevention, research, and family resources worldwide. To learn more about birth defects and prevention efforts, visit the CDC’s birth defects page: https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/birthdefects/index.html
International HPV Awareness Day raises awareness about human papillomavirus and the importance of vaccination and screening. To learn more about HPV prevention and vaccination, visit the CDC’s HPV page: https://www.cdc.gov/hpv/
National Hospitalist Day recognizes hospitalists for the expert care they provide to patients during hospital stays. To learn more about hospital medicine and the role of hospitalists, visit the Society of Hospital Medicine: https://www.hospitalmedicine.org/
Dress in Blue Day encourages awareness about colon cancer and reminds people that screening can save lives. To learn more about colorectal cancer screening recommendations, visit the CDC’s screening information page: https://www.cdc.gov/colorectal-cancer/screening/?CDC_AAref_Val=https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/colorectal/basic_info/screening/
National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day focuses on prevention, testing, and care for women and girls. To learn more about HIV prevention and testing resources, visit HIV.Gov: https://www.hiv.gov/events/awareness-days/women-and-girls
