National Health Observances

National Health Observances (NHOs) are special days, weeks, or months dedicated to raising awareness about important health topics.

Check out the 2019 NHO calendar [Archived]

Each month, we feature select National Health Observances (NHOs) that align with our priorities for improving health across the Nation. See our criteria for highlighting NHOs.

September National Health Observances: Healthy Aging, Obesity Awareness, and More

National Health Observances

Each month, we feature select National Health Observances (NHOs) that align with our priorities for improving health across the nation. In September, we’re raising awareness about healthy aging, childhood obesity, substance use recovery, sickle cell, and HIV/AIDS. We’ve pulled together some resources to help you spread the word about these NHOs with your audiences...

August National Health Observances: Breastfeeding, Immunizations, and Children’s Eye Health and Safety

National Health Observances

Each month we highlight select National Health Observances (NHOs) that align with our mission to improve health in the United States. In August, we are raising awareness about breastfeeding, immunizations, and children’s eye health and safety.

July National Health Observances: HIV Stigma and Hepatitis Awareness

National Health Observances

Each month we feature select National Health Observances (NHOs) that align with our priorities for improving health across the United States. In July we are raising awareness about HIV stigma and viral hepatitis. Below you’ll find links to resources that will help you promote these NHOs. Join us in advocating for better health nationwide! Zero HIV Stigma Day As a collaborative effort, the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care (IAPAC) and NAZ are celebrating Zero HIV Stigma Day on July 21 to globally raise awareness about HIV stigma and help people learn about ways to stop it...

June National Health Observances: Alzheimer’s Disease, Sickle Cell Disease, and HIV Testing

National Health Observances

Each month we feature select National Health Observances (NHOs) that support our mission to improve health across the nation. This month we are raising awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and brain health, sickle cell disease, and HIV testing. To help you spread the word, we’ve pulled together some resources you can use to promote and advocate for better health in your community...