Health Happenings: Spotlight on September

September has a different pace. New routines, earlier evenings, and a chance to reset.

This month brings attention to many important observances, including National Suicide Prevention Week (Sept 7–13), National Assisted Living Week (Sept 7–13), and Neonatal Nurses Week (Sept 13–19).

We’re also recognizing the teams who keep care running smoothly:

Healthcare Environmental Services & Housekeeping Week (Sept 14–20)
Nursing Professional Development Week (Sept 14–20)
National Rehabilitation Awareness Week (Sept 15–21)
Surgical Care Week (Sept 21–27)
And IT Professionals Day (Sept 16)—thank you for keeping our systems safe, fast, and reliable.

September is also a time to recognize broader health issues like Healthy Aging, Prostate Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Thyroid Cancer, Childhood Cancer, Leukemia & Lymphoma, Gynecologic Cancer, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Sepsis, Sickle Cell, Cholesterol Education, Childhood Obesity, Newborn Screening, Pain Awareness, Drug-Free Pain Management, and National Recovery Month.

Try this month: schedule one screening, send one thank-you note, and have one honest conversation. Small steps can have real impact.