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.

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...

May National Health Observances: Physical Fitness, Mental Health, Older Adults, and More.

National Health Observances

Each month we highlight select National Health Observances (NHOs) that align with our priorities for improving health in the United States. In May, we are raising awareness about physical fitness, older adults, mental health, women’s health, and HIV awareness.

April National Health Observances: Minority Health, Alcohol Awareness, and More

National Health Observances

Each month we highlight National Health Observances (NHOs) that align with our mission to improve health in the United States. In April, we’re raising awareness about minority health, alcohol awareness, and celebrating public health. We’ve gathered some resources below that you can use to join the conversation and spread the word about these NHOs with your networks! National Minority Health Month The U...

March National Health Observances: Nutrition, Colorectal Cancer, and HIV/AIDS

National Health Observances

Each month we feature select National Health Observances (NHOs) that align with our priorities for improving health across the nation. In March, we are raising awareness about nutrition, colorectal cancer, and HIV/AIDS.