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NationalWellnessInstitute2021HEALTH & WELLNESSOBSERVANCES CALENDAR 2021 National Wellness Institute NationalWellness.org
2021 HEALTH & WELLNESS OBSERVANCES CALENDARCervical Health Awareness MonthNational Cervical Cancer Coalitionnccc-online.orgNational Birth Defects Prevention MonthJanuary 10 - 16 (Second Week in January)Home Office Safety and Security WeekNational Safety Councilnsc.orgMarch of Dimes Birth Defects Foundationmarchofdimes.orgCenter for Disease Control & Preventioncdc.govJanuary 17 – 23National Blood Donor MonthJanuary 16 – 22American Association of Blood Banksaabb.orgAmerican Red Crossredcross.orgNational Glaucoma Awareness MonthGlaucoma Research Foundationglaucoma.orgNational Healthy Weight WeekCenters for Disease Control and Preventioncdc.gov/healthyweightNational Certified Nurse Anesthetists WeekAmerican Association of Nurse Anesthetistsaana.comJanuary 18 (Martin Luther King Day)King Day of ServiceAmeriCorpsnationalservice.govNational Slavery and Human TraffickingPrevention MonthHope for Justicehopeforjustice.orgNotes 2021 National Wellness Institute NationalWellness.org
2021 HEALTH & WELLNESS OBSERVANCES CALENDARAMD/Low Vision Awareness MonthFebruary 3Prevent Blindness Americapreventblindness.orgNational Women Physicians DayAmerican Medical Women’s Associationamwa-doc.orgAmerican Heart MonthFebruary 5Contact your local chapter of the American HeartAssociationamericanheart.orgAHA National Centercdc.govNational Cancer Prevention MonthAmerican Institute for Cancer Researchaicr.orgAmerican Cancer Societycancer.orgNational Children’s Dental Health MonthAmerican Dental Associationada.orgNational Wear Red DayGo Red For Women Cause InitiativesAmerican Heart Association National Centergoredforwomen.orgFebruary 11International Day of Women and Girls in ScienceUnited Nationsun.orgFebruary 14National Organ Donor DayDonate Life Americadonatelife.netFebruary 14 – 20National Condom MonthAmerican Sexual Health Associationashasexualhealth.orgNational Cardiac Rehabilitation WeekAACVPR Officeaacvpr.orgWise Health Consumer MonthFebruary 22 (Same date each year)American Institute for Preventive Medicinehealthylife.comWorld Thinking DayWorld Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scoutsworldthinkingday.orgFebruary 21 - 27National Eating Disorder Awareness WeekNational Eating Disorders Association (NEDA)nationaleatingdisorders.orgNotes 2021 National Wellness Institute NationalWellness.org
2021 HEALTH & WELLNESS OBSERVANCES CALENDARAmerican Red Cross MonthAmerican Red Cross, National Headquartersor contact your local chapterredcross.orgBrain Injury Awareness MonthBrain Injury Association of Americabiausa.orgWorkplace Eye Wellness MonthPrevent Blindness Americapreventblindness.orgNational Athletic Training MonthNational Athletic Training Associationnata.orgMarch 7 – 12Hemophilia MonthNational Hemophilia Foundationhemophilia.orgNational Colorectal Awareness MonthPrevent Cancer Foundationpreventcancer.org/colorectalNational Developmental DisabilitiesAwareness MonthThe Arc of the United Statesthearc.orgNational Eye Donor MonthEBAA, Eye Bank Association of Americarestoresight.orgAplastic Anemia and MDS WeekAplastic Anemia and MDS International Foundationaamds.orgMarch 7 – 13 (week before daylight savings time)National Sleep Awareness WeekNational Sleep Foundationsleepfoundation.orgMarch 1 – 5National School Breakfast WeekSchool Nutrition Associationschoolnutrition.orgMarch 14 – 20National Kidney MonthNational Kidney Foundationkidney.orgNational Pulmonary Rehabilitation WeekAmerican Association of Cardiovascular and PulmonaryRehabilitationaacvpr.orgNational Nutrition MonthMarch 21 – 27 (third week in March)National Problem GamblingAwareness MonthMarch 20 (same date each year)Academy of Nutrition and Dieteticseatright.orgNational Poison Prevention WeekAmerican Association of Poison Control Centersaapcc.orgThe National Council on Problem Gambling, Inc.ncpgambling.orgNational Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Dayhiv.govNational Professional Social Work MonthMarch 22 (same date each year)National Association of Social Workerssocialworkers.orgSave Your Vision MonthAmerican Optometric Associationaoa.orgWorld Water DayUN Waterunwater.orgMarch 23 (fourth Tuesday in March)American Diabetes Alert DayAmerican Diabetes Associationdiabetes.org 2021 National Wellness Institute NationalWellness.org
2021 HEALTH & WELLNESS OBSERVANCES CALENDARNational Alcohol Awareness Monthalcohol.orgNational Autism Awareness MonthAutism Societyautism-society.orgNational Cancer Control MonthContact your local chapter orAmerican Cancer Societycancer.orgNational Child Abuse Prevention MonthPrevent Child Abuse Americapreventchildabuse.orgChild Welfare Information GatewayChildren’s Bureau/ACYFchildwelfare.govCounseling Awareness MonthAmerican Counseling Association (ACA)counseling.orgNational Donate Life MonthHRSA Information Centerorgandonor.govStress Awareness MonthAmerican Counseling Association (ACA)counseling.orgNational Humor MonthAssociation for Applied and Therapeutic Humoraath.orgNational Minority Health &Health Disparities MonthOffice of Minority Health Resource Centerminorityhealth.hhs.govNational Occupational Therapy MonthThe American Occupational Therapy Associationaota.orgSexual Assault Awareness MonthNational Sexual Violence Resource Centernsvrc.orgWomen’s Eye Health and Safety MonthPrevent Blindness Americapreventblindness.orgTesticular Cancer Awareness Monthtesticularcancerawarenessmonth.comMarch 29 - April 2April 5April 7 (first Wednesday of April)April 14 (same date annually)April 5 – 11April 16 (same date annually)National Youth Violence Prevention WeekNational Association of SAVEnationalsave.orgNational Day of HopeChildhelpchildhelp.orgInternational Moment of Laughter DayIzzy Gesell, Wide Angle Humorizzyg.comNational Public Health WeekAmerican Public Health Associationnphw.orgApril 7 (same date each year)World Health DayWorld Health Organizationwho.orgNational Alcohol Screening DayHelp Yourself. Help Others.helpyourselfhelpothers.orgNational Healthcare Decisions Daynhdd.orgApril 16 – 18Global Youth Service DayYouth Service Americagysd.orgAPRIL CONTINUED 2021 National Wellness Institute NationalWellness.org
2021 HEALTH & WELLNESS OBSERVANCES CALENDARApril 18 – 24 (third week of April)April 22 (fourth Thursday of April)April 18 – 24April 25 – May 3National Volunteer WeekThe Points of Light and Hands on NetworkPointsofLight.orgNational Library WeekAmerican Library Associationala.orgTake Your Daughters and Sons to Work DayDaughters And Sons To Work Daydaughtersandsonstowork.orgNational Infant Immunization WeekCDC, National Immunization Programcdc.govApril 22 (same date annually)Earth DayEarth Day Networkearthday.orgNotes 2021 National Wellness Institute NationalWellness.org
2021 HEALTH & WELLNESS OBSERVANCES CALENDARAsthma and Allergy Awareness MonthNational High Blood Pressure Education MonthBetter Sleep MonthNational Melanoma/Skin CancerAwareness MonthAllergy and Asthma Foundation of Americaaafa.orgThe Better Sleep Councilbettersleep.orgAmerican Academy of Dermatologyaad.orgAmerican Cancer Societyskincancer.orgBuilding Safety MonthInternational Code Counciliccsafe.orgNational Mental Health MonthCorrect Posture MonthAmerican Chiropractic Associationacatoday.orgHealthy Vision MonthHepatitis Awareness MonthAmerican Liver Foundationliverfoundation.orgHuntington’s Disease Awareness MonthHuntington’s Disease Society of Americahdsa.orgLupus Foundation of America, Inc.lupus.orgNational Arthritis MonthArthritis Foundationarthritis.orgMental Health Americamhanational.orgNational Osteoporosis MonthNational Osteoporosis Foundationnof.orgNational Eye Institutenei.nih.gov/hvmLupus Awareness MonthNHLBI Information Centernhlbi.nih.govNational Physical Fitness and Sports MonthPresident’s Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutritionfitness.govNational Stroke Awareness MonthNational Stroke Associationstroke.orgNational Teen Pregnancy Prevention MonthAdvocates for Youthadvocatesforyouth.orgOlder Americans MonthU.S. Dept. of Health and Human ServicesAdministration for Community Livingacl.govNational Bike MonthLeague of American Bicyclistsbikeleague.orgMAY CONTINUED 2021 National Wellness Institute NationalWellness.org
2021 HEALTH & WELLNESS OBSERVANCES CALENDARMay 1 – 7 (same dates annually)May 10 – 16 (week of Florence Nightingale’s birthday, May 12)May 2 – 8 (first full week in May)May 11 – 17National Physical Education and Sports WeekNational Association for Sport and Physical Educationshapeamerica.orgBe Kind to Animals WeekHumane Canadahumanecanada.caAmerican Humaneamericanhumane.orgNational Hospital and Healthcare WeekAmerican Hospital Associationaha.orgBike to Work WeekLeague of American Bicyclistsbikeleague.orgMay 12 (Wednesday during National Nurses Week)May 2 – 8 (first full week in May)North American Occupational Safety and Health Week(NAOSH)American Society of Safety Engineersasse.org/naoshMay 5 (first Wednesday in May)Project Aces Day (All Children Exercise Simultaneously)Youth Fitness Coalition, Inc.projectaces.comMay 6 – 12 (same dates each year)National Nurses WeekAmerican Nurses Associationnursingworld.orgMay 8 (same date annually)World Red Cross/Red Crescent DayAmerican Red Crossredcross.orgMay 8World Fair Trade DayWorld Fair Trade Association (WFTO)wfto.comMay 9 – 15 (Mother’s Day week)National Nursing Home WeekAmerican Health Care Associationnnhw.orgSchool Nurse Daynasn.orgMay 15Bike to Work DayLeague of American Bicyclistsbikeleague.orgMay 18 – 24National Volunteer Week – AustraliaVolunteering Australiavolunteeringaustralia.orgMay 20World Autoimmune/Autoinflammatory Arthritis Day(World AiArthritis Day)International Foundation for Autoimmune& Autoinflammatory Arthritis (IFAA)facebook.com/AIArthritisDayMay 26 (last Wednesday in May)National Senior Health & Fitness Dayhealth.govMay 31World No Tobacco DayWorld Health Organizationwho.orgMay 9 – 15 (Mother’s Day week)Women’s Health WeekOffice on Women’s HealthDepartment of Health and Human Servicescdc.gov/women 2021 National Wellness Institute NationalWellness.org
2021 HEALTH & WELLNESS OBSERVANCES CALENDARCataract Awareness MonthPrevent Blindness Americapreventblindness.orgNational Great Outdoors MonthNational Park Servicenps.govWorld Environment DayUnited Nations Environmentworldenvironmentday.globalJune 5 (first Saturday in June)National Trails DayAmerican Hiking Societyamericanhiking.orgNational Safety MonthNational Safety Councilnsc.orgJune 6-12 (first full week in June)National Scleroderma Awareness MonthUnited Scleroderma Foundation, Inc.scleroderma.orgCommunity Health Improvement WeekAmerican Hospital Associationaha.orgJune 6 (first Sunday in June)National Cancer Survivors DayNational Cancer Survivors Day Foundationncsdf.orgMen’s Health Monthmenshealthmonth.orgMigraine and Headache Awareness MonthNational Headache Foundationheadaches.orgPTSD Awareness MonthJune 5 (same date annually)U.S. Department of Veterans Affairsptsd.va.govJune 13 (second Sunday in June)National Children’s Daynationalchildrensday.usJune 14 – 20 (ending with Father’s Day)Men’s Health WeekMen’s Health Networkmenshealthweek.orgJune 14 (same date annually)World Blood Donor DayWorld Health Organizationwho.intJune 26Family Health & Fitness DayNational Recreation and Park Associationnrpa.orgJune 27 (same date annually)National HIV Testing Dayaids.govJune 27National PTSD Awareness DayU.S. Department of Veterans Affairsptsd.va.gov 2021 National Wellness Institute NationalWellness.org
2021 HEALTH & WELLNESS OBSERVANCES CALENDARJuly 11 – 17JULYNational Park and Recreation MonthNational Recreation and Park Associationnrpa.orgUV Safety MonthAmerican Academy of Ophthalmologyaao.orgEveryBody Deserves a Massage WeekAssociated Bodywork & Massage Professionalsabmp.comJuly 18 - 24 (3rd Week in July)Captive Nations Weekwhitehouse.govJuly 28 - 30August46th Annual National Wellness ConferenceNational Wellness �s Eye Health and Safety MonthAugust 1 – 7 (same dates annually)American Academy of Ophthalmologyaao.orgMedic Alert Awareness Monthmedicalert.orgNational Breastfeeding MonthUnited States Breastfeeding Committeeusbreastfeeding.org/National Immunization Awareness MonthCenter for Disease Control & Preventioncdc.gov/vaccinesWorld Breastfeeding WeekLa Leche League Internationalllli.orgAugust 3National Night OutNational Association of Town Watchnatw.orgAugust 9 (same date annually)International Day of the World’s Indigenous PeopleUnited Nationsun.orgAugust 8 – 14 (second week in August)National Health Center WeekNational Association of Community Health Centers, Inc.healthcenterweek.orgAugust 30National Grief Awareness Daynationalgriefawarenessweek.orgNotes 2021 National Wellness Institute NationalWellness.org
2021 HEALTH & WELLNESS OBSERVANCES CALENDARAlzheimer’s Association Memory WalkDates vary depending location. Contact your localAlzheimer’s Association or visitalz.orgBaby Safety Awareness MonthJuvenile Product Manufacturers Associationjpma.orgBiodiversity MonthDept. of the Environment and Heritage Australiaenvironment.gov.au/biodiversityBlood Cancer Awareness MonthLeukemia and Lymphoma Society of Americalls.orgChildhood Cancer Awareness MonthCureSearch for Children’s Cancercuresearch.orgFruit & Veggies - More Matters MonthProduce for Better health Foundationfruitsandveggies.orgHealthy Aging MonthHealthy Aging CampaignEducational Television Network, Inc.healthyaging.netNational Recovery MonthSubstance Abuse and Mental Health ServicesAdministration (SAMHSA)National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and DrugInformationrecoverymonth.govNational Childhood Obesity Awareness MonthPresident’s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutritionhhs.gov/fitnessNational Food Safety Education MonthNational Restaurant Association Education Foundationfoodsafetymonth.comNational Ovarian Cancer Awareness MonthNational Ovarian Cancer Coalition, Inc.ovariancancerawareness.orgNational
11.11.2020 · National Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month Advocates for Youth advocatesforyouth.org Older Americans Month U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living acl.gov MAY CONTINUED 2021 National Wellness Institute NationalWellness.org 2021 HEALTH & WELLNESS OBSERVANCES CALENDAR May 1 – 7 (same dates annually) National Physical
