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National Wellness Institutersquos
2019 HEALTH amp WELLNESS OBSERVANCES CALENDAR
copy2019 National Wellness Institute IncNationalWellnessorg
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Cervical Health Awareness MonthNational Cervical Cancer Coalition wwwnccc-onlineorg
National Birth Defects Prevention MonthMarch of Dimes Birth Defects FoundationwwwmarchofdimescomorCenter for Disease Control amp Preventionwwwcdcgov
National Blood Donor MonthAmerican Association of Blood BankswwwaabborgorAmerican Red Crosswwwredcrossorg
National Glaucoma Awareness MonthGlaucoma Research Foundationwwwglaucomaorg
January 15 (Martin Luther King Day)King Day of ServiceCorporation for National and Community Servicewwwmlkdaygov
January 20 ndash 27National Certified Nurse Anesthetists WeekAmerican Association of Nurse Anesthetistswwwaanacom
JANUARY 2019
National Wellness Institutersquos
2019 HEALTH amp WELLNESS OBSERVANCES CALENDAR
copy2019 National Wellness Institute IncNationalWellnessorg
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AMDLow Vision Awareness MonthPrevent Blindness Americawwwpreventblindnessorg
American Heart MonthContact your local chapter of the American Heart Associationor AHA National Centerwwwamericanheartorgwwwcdcgov
National Cancer Prevention MonthAmerican Institute for Cancer ResearchwwwaicrorgAmerican Cancer Society wwwcancerorg
National Childrenrsquos Dental Health MonthAmerican Dental Associationwwwadaorg
National Condom Month American Sexual Health Associationwwwashasexualhealthorg
Wise Health Consumer MonthAmerican Institute for Preventive Medicinewwwhealthylifecom
February 2National Wear Red DayThe Heart Truthmdasha National Awareness Campaign for Women About Heart DiseaseNational Heart Lung and Blood InstituteHealth Information Center wwwhearttruthgov orWomen Heartwwwwomenheartorg orGo Red For Women Cause Initiatives American Heart Association National Center wwwgoredforwomenorg
February 6 (First Wednesday in February)National Girls amp Women in Sports DayWomenrsquos Sports Foundationwwwwomenssportsfoundationorgenhomeadvocatengwsd
February 10 ndash 16National Cardiac Rehabilitation WeekAACVPR Officewwwaacvprorg
February 10 ndash 16Random Acts of Kindness WeekRandom Acts of Kindness Foundationwwwrandomactsofkindnessorg
February 22 (Same date each year)World Thinking Day World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scoutswwwworldthinkingdayorg
FEBRUARY 2019
National Wellness Institutersquos
2019 HEALTH amp WELLNESS OBSERVANCES CALENDAR
copy2019 National Wellness Institute IncNationalWellnessorg
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American Red Cross MonthAmerican Red Cross National Headquartersor contact your local chapterwwwredcrossorg
Brain Injury Awareness MonthBrain Injury Association of Americawwwbiausaorg
Hemophilia MonthNational Hemophilia Foundationwwwhemophiliaorg
National Colorectal Awareness MonthCancer Research and Prevention Foundationwwwpreventcancerorgcolorectal
National Developmental Disabilities Awareness MonthThe Arc of the United Stateswwwthearcorg
National Eye Donor MonthEBAA Eye Bank Association of Americawwwrestoresightorg
National Kidney MonthNational Kidney Foundationwwwkidneyorg
National Nutrition MonthAcademy of Nutrition and Dieteticswwweatrightorg
National Problem Gambling Awareness MonthThe National Council on Problem Gambling Inc wwwncpgamblingorg
National Professional Social Work MonthNational Association of Social Workerswwwsocialworkersorg
Save Your Vision MonthAmerican Optometric Associationwwwaoaorg
Workplace Eye Health and Safety MonthPrevent Blindness Americawwwpreventblindnessorg
National Athletic Training MonthNational Athletic Training Association wwwnataorg
March 1 ndash 6Aplastic Anemia and MDS WeekAplastic Anemia and MDS Internl Incwwwaamdsorg
March 2 ndash 9 (week before daylight savings time)National Sleep Awareness WeekNational Sleep Foundationwwwsleepfoundationorg
March 4 ndash 8National School Breakfast WeekSchool Nutrition Associationwwwschoolnutritionorg
March 10 ndash 16National Pulmonary Rehabilitation WeekAmerican Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitationwwwaacvprorg
March 17 ndash 23 (third week in March)National Poison Prevention WeekPoison Prevention Councilwwwpoisonpreventionorg
March 20Kick Butts DayCampaign for TobaccondashFree Kidswwwkickbuttsdayorg
March 20 (same date each year)National Native HIVAIDS Awareness Daywwwhivgoveventsawareness-days
March 22 (same date each year)World Water DayUN Waterwwwunwaterorg
March 26 (fourth Tuesday in March)American Diabetes Alert DayAmerican Diabetes Association wwwdiabetesorg
MARCH 2019
National Wellness Institutersquos
2019 HEALTH amp WELLNESS OBSERVANCES CALENDAR
copy2019 National Wellness Institute IncNationalWellnessorg
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National Alcohol Awareness MonthSAMSHArsquos National Clearinghouse for Alcohol amp Drug Informationwwwncaddorg
National Autism Awareness MonthAutism Societywwwautism-societyorg
National Cancer Control MonthContact your local chapter orAmerican Cancer Societywwwcancerorg
National Child Abuse Prevention MonthPrevent Child Abuse Americawwwpreventchildabuseorg or Child Welfare Information Gateway Childrenrsquos BureauACYF wwwchildwelfaregovtopicspreventingpreventionmonth
Counseling Awareness MonthAmerican Counseling Association (ACA)wwwcounselingorg
National Donate Life MonthHRSA Information Centerwwworgandonorgov
Stress Awareness MonthAmerican Counseling Association (ACA)wwwcounselingorg
National Humor MonthAssociation for Applied and Therapeutic Humor wwwaathorg
National Minority Health amp Health Disparities MonthOffice of Minority Health Resource Centerwwwminorityhealthhhsgov
National Occupational Therapy MonthThe American Occupational Therapy Associationwwwaotaorg
Sexual Assault Awareness MonthNational Sexual Violence Resource Centerwwwnsvrcorg
Womenrsquos Eye Health and Safety MonthPrevent Blindness Americawwwpreventblindnessorg
Testicular Cancer Awareness Monthwwwtesticularcancerawarenessmonthcom
April 1 ndash 7National Public Health WeekAmerican Public Health Associationwwwnphworg
April 3 (first Wednesday of April)National Day of Hope Childhelpwwwchildhelporg
April 5 ndash 7 (first weekend in April)Alcohol-Free WeekendNational Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence Incwwwncaddorg
April 7 (same date each year)World Health DayWorld Health Organizationwwwwhoorg
April 7 ndash 13National Library WeekAmerican Library Associationwwwalaorg
APRIL 2019
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2019 HEALTH amp WELLNESS OBSERVANCES CALENDAR
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April 11National Alcohol Screening DayScreening for Mental Health Incwwwmentalhealthscreeningorg
April 14 (same date annually)International Moment of Laughter DayIzzy Gesell Wide Angle Humorwwwizzygcom
April 14 ndash 20 (third week of April)National Volunteer WeekThe Points of Light and Hands on NetworkwwwPointsofLightorg
April 16 (same date annually)National Healthcare Decisions Daywwwnhddorg
April 18 ndash 22National Youth Violence Prevention WeekNational Association of SAVE wwwnationalsaveorg
April 19 ndash 21Global Youth Service DayYouth Service America wwwgysdorg
April 20 ndash 26National Infant Immunization WeekCDC National Immunization Programwwwcdcgovvaccineseventsniiwindexhtml
April 22 (same date annually)Earth DayEarth Day Networkwwwearthdaynet
April 22 ndash 28National Environmental Education Week (eeweek)National Environmental Education Foundationwwweeweekorg
April 22 ndash 28Medical Fitness WeekMedical Fitness Associationwwwmedicalfitnessorg
April 25 (fourth Thursday April)Take Your Daughters and Sons to Work Day Daughters And Sons To Workreg Daywwwdaughtersandsonstoworkorg
(APRIL CONTINUED)
National Wellness Institutersquos
2019 HEALTH amp WELLNESS OBSERVANCES CALENDAR
copy2019 National Wellness Institute IncNationalWellnessorg
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Asthma and Allergy Awareness MonthAllergy and Asthma Foundation of Americawwwaafaorg
Better Sleep MonthThe Better Sleep Councilwwwbettersleeporg
Building Safety MonthInternational Code Council wwwiccsafeorg
Correct Posture MonthAmerican Chiropractic AssociationCommunications Departmentwwwacatodayorg
Healthy Vision MonthNational Eye Institute wwwneinihgovhvm
Hepatitis Awareness MonthAmerican Liver Foundationwwwliverfoundationorg
Huntingtonrsquos Disease Awareness MonthHuntingtonrsquos Disease Society of Americawwwhdsaorg
Lupus Awareness MonthLupus Foundation of America Incwwwlupusorg
National Arthritis MonthArthritis Foundationwwwarthritisorg
National Bike MonthLeague of American Bicyclistswwwbikeleagueorg
National High Blood Pressure Education MonthNHLBI Information Centerwwwnhlbinihgov
National MelanomaSkin Cancer Awareness MonthAmerican Academy of Dermatologywwwaadorg orAmerican Cancer Societywwwskincancerorg
National Mental Health MonthNational Mental Health Associationwwwnmhaorg
National Osteoporosis MonthNational Osteoporosis Foundationwwwnoforg
National Physical Fitness and Sports MonthPresidentrsquos Council on Fitness Sports and Nutrition wwwfitnessgov
National Stroke Awareness MonthNational Stroke Associationwwwstrokeorg
National Teen Pregnancy Prevention MonthAdvocates for Youthwwwadvocatesforyouthorg
Older Americans MonthUS Dept of Health and Human ServicesAdministration for Community Livingwwwaclgov
May 1 ndash 7 (same dates annually)National Physical Education and Sports WeekNational Association for Sport and Physical Education wwwshapeamericaorg
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MAY 2019
National Wellness Institutersquos
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May 1 (first Wednesday in May)Project Aces Day(All Children Exercise Simultaneously)Youth Fitness Coalition Incwwwprojectacescom
May 5 ndash 11 (first full week in May) Be Kind to Animals WeekCanadian Federation of Humane Societieswwwcfhsca American Humane Associationwwwamericanhumaneorg
May 5 ndash 11 (first full week in May)North American Occupational Safety and Health Week (NAOSH)American Society of Safety Engineerswwwasseorgnaosh
May 6 ndash 12 (same dates each year)National Nurses WeekAmerican Nurses Associationwwwnursingworldorg
May 6 ndash 12 (week of Florence Nightengalersquos birthday May 12)National Hospital and Healthcare WeekAmerican Hospital Associationwwwahaorg
May 8 (Wednesday during National Nurses Week)School Nurse Daywwwnasnorg
May 8 (same date annually)World Red CrossRed Crescent DayAmerican Red Crosswwwredcrossorg
May 10World Fair Trade DayWorld Fair Trade Association (WFTO)wwwwftocom
May 12 ndash 18 (Motherrsquos Day week)National Nursing Home WeekAmerican Health Care Associationwwwnnhworg
May 12 ndash 18 (Motherrsquos Day week)Womenrsquos Health WeekOffice on Womenrsquos Health Department of Health and Human Serviceswwwcdcgovwomen
May 13 ndash 17Bike to Work Week (Bike to Work Day May 17) League of American Bicyclistswwwbikeleagueorg
May 20World AutoimmuneAutoinflammatory Arthritis Day (World AiArthritis Day)International Foundation for Autoimmune amp Autoinflammatory Arthritis (IFAA)wwwfacebookcomAIArthritisDay
May 20 ndash 26National Volunteer Week ndash AustraliaVolunteering Australiawwwvolunteeringaustraliaorg
May 29 (last Wednesday in May)National Senior Health amp Fitness Daywwwfitnessdaycom
(MAY CONTINUED)
National Wellness Institutersquos
2019 HEALTH amp WELLNESS OBSERVANCES CALENDAR
copy2019 National Wellness Institute IncNationalWellnessorg
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Cataract Awareness MonthPrevent Blindness Americawwwpreventblindnessorg
National Great Outdoors MonthAmerican Recreation Coalition wwwgreatoutdoorsmonthorg
National Safety MonthNational Safety Councilwwwnscorg
National Scleroderma Awareness MonthUnited Scleroderma Foundation Incwwwsclerodermaorg
Menrsquos Health Monthwwwmenshealthmonthorg
Migraine and Headache Awareness MonthNational Headache Foundationwwwheadachesorg
June 1 (first Saturday in June)National Trails Day American Hiking Society wwwamericanhikingorg
June 2 (first Sunday in June)National Cancer Survivors DayNational Cancer Survivors Day Foundationwwwncsdforg
June 5 (same date annually)World Environment DayUnited Nations Environmentworldenvironmentdayglobal
June 9 (second Sunday in June)National Childrenrsquos Daywwwnationalchildrensdayus
June 10 ndash 16 (ending with Fatherrsquos Day)Menrsquos Health WeekMenrsquos Health Networkwwwmenshealthweekorg
June 14 (same date annually)World Blood Donor Daywwwwhointworld-blood-donor-day
June 27 (same date annually)National HIV Testing DayAIDSgov wwwaidsgov
JUNE 2019
National Wellness Institutersquos
2019 HEALTH amp WELLNESS OBSERVANCES CALENDAR
copy2019 National Wellness Institute IncNationalWellnessorg
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National Park and Recreation MonthNational Recreation and Park Associationwwwnrpaorg
UV Safety MonthAmerican Academy of Ophthalmologywwwaaoorg
July 14 ndash 20 Every Body Deserves a Massage WeekAssociated Bodywork amp Massage Professionalswwwabmpcom
JULY 2019
AUGUST 2019Childrenrsquos Eye Health and Safety MonthAmerican Academy of Ophthalmologywwwaaoorg
Medic Alert Awareness Monthwwwmedicalertorg
National Breastfeeding MonthUnited States Breastfeeding Committee wwwusbreastfeedingorg
National Immunization Awareness MonthCenter for Disease Control amp Preventionwwwcdcgovvaccines
August 1 ndash 7 (same dates annually)World Breastfeeding WeekLa Leche League Internationalwwwllliorg
August 5 ndash 11 (second week in August)National Health Center WeekNational Association of Community Health Centers Inc wwwhealthcenterweekorg
August 6 National Night OutNational Association of Town Watchnatworg
August 9 (same date annually)International Day of the Worldrsquos Indigenous PeopleUnited Nations wwwunescoorg
National Wellness Institutersquos
2019 HEALTH amp WELLNESS OBSERVANCES CALENDAR
copy2019 National Wellness Institute IncNationalWellnessorg
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SEPTEMBER 2019Alzheimerrsquos Association Memory Walk Dates vary depending location Contact your local Alzheimerrsquos Association or visit wwwalzorg
Baby Safety Awareness MonthJuvenile Product Manufacturers Associationwwwjpmaorg
BioDiversity MonthDept of the Environment and Heritage Australiawwwenvironmentgovaubiodiversity
Blood Cancer Awareness MonthLeukemia and Lymphoma Society of Americawwwllsorg
Childhood Cancer Awareness MonthCureSearch for Childrenrsquos Cancerwwwcuresearchorg
Fruit amp Veggies More Matters MonthFruits amp Veggies More Matterswwwfruitsandveggiesmoremattersorg
Healthy Agingtrade MonthHealthy Aging CampaignEducational Television Network Incwwwhealthyagingnet
National Recovery MonthSubstance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Informationwwwrecoverymonthgov
National Childhood Obesity Awareness MonthPresidentrsquos Council on Fitness Sports amp Nutritionwwwhhsgovfitness
National Cholesterol Education Awareness MonthNational Heart Lung amp Blood Institute wwwcdcgovcholesterolcholesterol_education_monthhtm
National Food Safety Education MonthNational Restaurant Association Education Foundationwwwfoodsafetymonthcom
National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month National Ovarian Cancer Coalition Inc wwwovariancancerawarenessorg
National Menopause Awareness MonthNorth American Menopause Societywwwmenopauseorg
National Preparedness MonthCosponsored by American Red Cross wwwredcrossorg andUS Dept of Homeland Securitywwwreadygov
National Sickle Cell Disease Awareness MonthSickle Cell Disease Association of America Incwwwsicklecelldiseaseorg
National Yoga Month Yoga Health Foundation wwwyogamonthorg
Prostate Health Month and Prostate Cancer Awareness MonthProstate Cancer Foundationwwwpcforg
Sports and Home Eye Safety MonthPrevent Blindness Americawwwpreventblindnessorg
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(SEPTEMBER CONTINUED)
Whole Grains Month The Whole Grains Council wwwwholegrainscouncilorgget-involvedcelebrate-whole-grains-month-in-september
September 1 ndash 7 (same date annually)National Childhood Injury Prevention WeekThe American Academy of Pediatrics wwwhealthychildrenorgSafe Kids Worldwidewwwsafekidsorg
September 8 ndash 14 (week of Sept 10)Suicide Prevention WeekAmerican Association of Suicidologywwwsuicidologyorg
September 8 ndash 14 National Assisted Living WeekNational Center for Assisted Livingwwwnalworg
September 11National Day of Service and Remembrance911dayorg
September 15 ndash 21 (third week in September)National Rehabilitation WeekNational Rehabilitation Awareness Foundationwwwnrafndashrehabnetorg
September 15 ndash 21 (third week in September)National Farm Safety and Health WeekNational Educational Center for Agricultural Safetywwwnecasagorg
September 18 (third Wednesday)Backpack Awareness DayThe American Occupational Therapy Associationwwwaotaorg
September 21 (same date annually)International Day of PeaceUnited Nationswwwunorgeneventspeaceday
September 22 ndash 28 (last week in September)Active Aging WeekInternational Council on Active Agingwwwicaacc
September 25 (last Wednesday)National Womenrsquos Health amp Fitness DayHealth Information Resource Centerwwwfitnessdaycomwomen
September 28 (last Saturday)Family Health and Fitness Day USAHealth Information Resource Centerwwwfitnessdaycomfamily
September 28 (last Saturday) National Public Lands DayNational Public Lands Daywwwpubliclandsdayorg
September 30 - October 2 44th Annual National Wellness ConferenceNational Wellness Institute IncGaylord Palms Resort amp Convention CenterKissimmee FloridawwwnationalwellnessorgConference
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OCTOBER CONTINUED gt
OCTOBER 2019Alzheimerrsquos Association Memory Walk Dates vary depending location Contact your local Alzheimerrsquos Association or visitwwwalzorg
American Heart WalkDates vary depending on your location American Heart Associationwwwheartwalkorg
Auto Battery Safety MonthPrevent Blindness Americawwwpreventblindnessorg
Eat Together Eat Better MonthWashington State UniversitynutritionwsueduETEB
Childrenrsquos Health MonthOffice of Childrenrsquos Health ProtectionUS Environmental Protection Agencywwwepagovchildrenchildrens-health-month
Domestic Violence Awareness MonthNational Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV)wwwncadvorg
Health Literacy MonthHealth Literacy Consultingwwwhealthliteracymonthorg
Healthy Babies MonthMarch of DimesBirth Defects Foundationwwwmarchofdimescom
Healthy Lung MonthAmerican Lung Associationwwwlungusaorg
National Breast Cancer Awareness MonthNational Breast Cancer Foundation wwwnationalbreastcancerorg
National Bullying Prevention MonthPACERrsquos National Bullying Prevention Centerwwwpacerorgbullying
National Chiropractic MonthAmerican Chiropractic Association wwwacatodayorg
National Crime Prevention MonthNational Crime Prevention Councilwwwncpcorg
National Dental Hygiene MonthAmerican Dental Hygienists Associationwwwadhaorgndhm
National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month Screening for Mental Health Incwwwmentalhealthscreeningorg
National Disability Employment Awareness MonthUS Dept of Laborwwwdolgovodep
National Family Sexuality Education MonthPlanned Parenthood Federation of Americawwwplannedparenthoodorg
National Liver Awareness MonthAmerican Liver Foundationwwwliverfoundationorg
National Physical Therapy MonthAmerican Physical Therapy Associationwwwaptaorg
National Spina Bifida Awareness MonthSpina Bifida Association of Americawwwspinabifidaassociationorg
National Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness MonthSIDS Alliancewwwsidsallianceorg
National UNICEF Month TrickndashorndashTreat for UNICEFNational Office of the US Fund for UNICEFwwwunicefusaorg
National Wellness Institutersquos
2019 HEALTH amp WELLNESS OBSERVANCES CALENDAR
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(OCTOBER CONTINUED)
Talk About Your Medicines MonthNational Council on Patient Information and Educationwwwtalkaboutrxorg
Vegetarian Awareness MonthNorth American Vegetarian Society wwwworldvegetariandayorg
October 1 (annually same date)International Day of Older Personswwwunorgeneventsolderpersonsday
October 6 ndash 12 (week including October 9 ndash Chicago Fire)National Fire Prevention WeekNational Fire Protection Associationwwwnfpaorg
October 7 ndash 13 (first full week in October)National Mental Illness Awareness WeekNAMI ndash National Alliance on Mental Illnesswwwnamiorgmiaw
October 7 (first Monday in October)Child Health DayUS Dept of Health and Human Servicesmchbhrsagov
October 7 (first Monday in October)World Habitat DayUN Habitatwwwunhabitatorg
October 10 (same date annually)World Mental Health DayWorld Federation for Mental Healthwwwwfmhglobal
October 10 (same date annually)Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day wwwasceorgtransportation-and-development-engineeringput-the-brakes-on-fatalities-day
October 14 ndash 18 (second full week)National School Lunch WeekSchool Nutrition Associationwwwschoolnutritionorg
October 14 ndash 18 (week of Columbus Day)National Consultant Pharmacy WeekAmerican Society of Consultant Pharmacistswwwascpcom
October 14 ndash 20 (third week in October)National Healthcare Quality WeekNational Association for Healthcare Qualitywwwnahqorg
October 17 (same date annually)International Day for the Eradication of PovertyUnited Nations wwwunorgeneventspovertyday
October 20 (same date annually)World Osteoporosis DayInternational Osteoporosis Foundationwwwworldosteoporosisdayorg
October 20 ndash 26 (third full week in October)International Infection Prevention WeekAssociation for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology Inc wwwapicorg
October 20 ndash 26 (third week in October)National Health Education WeekSociety for Public Health EducationwwwsopheorgNHEW
October 20 ndash 26 (last full week October)National Respiratory Care WeekAmerican Association for Respiratory Carewwwaarcorg
October 23 ndash 31 (same dates annually)National Red Ribbon CelebrationNational Plant the Promise WeekNational Family Partnershipwwwnfporg
October 26 (fourth Saturday in October)Make a Difference Daywwwmakeadifferencedaycom
October 29 (same date annually)World Stroke DayAmerican Stroke Associationwwwstrokeassociationorg
National Wellness Institutersquos
2019 HEALTH amp WELLNESS OBSERVANCES CALENDAR
copy2019 National Wellness Institute IncNationalWellnessorg
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NOVEMBER 2019American Diabetes MonthAmerican Diabetes Associationwwwdiabetesorg
Native American Heritage Monthnativeamericanheritagemonthgov
Diabetic Eye Disease MonthPrevent Blindness Americawwwpreventblindnessorg
Lung Cancer Awareness MonthAmerican Cancer Society wwwcancerorg
National Alzheimerrsquos Disease Awareness MonthAlzheimerrsquos Disease and Related Disorders Associationwwwalzorg
National Epilepsy Awareness MonthEpilepsy Foundation of Americawwwefaorg
National Family Caregivers MonthNational Family Caregivers Associationwwwnfcacaresorg
National Healthy Skin MonthAmerican Academy of Dermatologywwwaadorg
National Home Care MonthNational Association for Home Care amp Hospicewwwnahcorg
National Hospice and Palliative Care MonthNational Hospice and Palliative Care Organizationwwwnhpcoorg
Pancreatic Cancer Awareness MonthPancreatic Cancer Action Networkwwwpancanorg
Prematurity Awareness MonthMarch of Dimes Birth Defects Foundationwwwmarchofdimescom
November 4 (first Monday in November)Color the World Orange for CRPSRSD Awarenesswwwcolortheworldorangeorg
November 12 (same date annually)World Pneumonia Daywwwstoppneumoniaorg
November 13 (same date annually)World Kindness DayRandom Acts of Kindnesswwwrandomactsofkindnessorg
November 14 (same date annually)World Diabetes DayInternational Diabetes Federationwwwworlddiabetesdayorg
November 15 (same date annually)National Philanthropy DayAssociation of Fundraising Professionalswwwnpdlovecom
November 15 (same date annually)America Recycles DayNational Recycling Coalition Inc wwwamericarecyclesdayorg
November 18 ndash 24 (week before Thanksgiving)American Education WeekNational Education Associationwwwneaorg
November 21 (third Thursday)Great American SmokeoutAmerican Cancer Societywwwcancerorg
November 23 (Saturday before U S Thanksgiving)International Survivors of Suicide DayAmerican Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)wwwafsporgsurvivorday
November 28 (always Thanksgiving Day)National Family Health History DayUS Dept of Health and Human Serviceswwwhhsgovfamilyhistory
November 28 ndash January 1 (US Thanksgiving - New Yearrsquos Day)Tie One On For Safety CampaignMothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)wwwmaddorg
National Wellness Institutersquos
2019 HEALTH amp WELLNESS OBSERVANCES CALENDAR
copy2019 National Wellness Institute IncNationalWellnessorg
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NWI 2019 Health amp Wellness Observances Calendar published byNational Wellness Institute IncPO Box 827 Stevens Point WI 54481ndash08277153422969 nwinationalwellnessorg bull NationalWellnessorg
Information is published as a service and NWI may not be held responsible for misprints changes in dates or general errors in processing Please contact NWI with any corrections Last updated October 9 2018
DECEMBER 2019International AIDS Awareness MonthInternational HIVAIDS Alliance wwwaidsallianceorg
National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention (3D) MonthNational Highway Traffic Safety AdministrationwwwnhtsagovDriving-SafetyImpaired-Driving
Safe Toys and Gifts MonthPrevent Blindness Americawwwpreventblindnessorg
December 1 (same date annually)World AIDS Day HIVgovwwwhivgov
December 1 ndash 7 (first full week of December)National Hand Washing Awareness WeekHenry the Hand Foundationwwwhenrythehandcom
December 1 ndash 7National Influenza Vaccination Weekwwwcdcgovflunivw
December 5 (same date annually)International Volunteer DayUnited Nations Volunteers wwwunvorg
December 10 (same date annually)Human Rights Day United Nations Human Rightswwwohchrorg
National Wellness Institutersquos
2019 HEALTH amp WELLNESS OBSERVANCES CALENDAR
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AMDLow Vision Awareness MonthPrevent Blindness Americawwwpreventblindnessorg
American Heart MonthContact your local chapter of the American Heart Associationor AHA National Centerwwwamericanheartorgwwwcdcgov
National Cancer Prevention MonthAmerican Institute for Cancer ResearchwwwaicrorgAmerican Cancer Society wwwcancerorg
National Childrenrsquos Dental Health MonthAmerican Dental Associationwwwadaorg
National Condom Month American Sexual Health Associationwwwashasexualhealthorg
Wise Health Consumer MonthAmerican Institute for Preventive Medicinewwwhealthylifecom
February 2National Wear Red DayThe Heart Truthmdasha National Awareness Campaign for Women About Heart DiseaseNational Heart Lung and Blood InstituteHealth Information Center wwwhearttruthgov orWomen Heartwwwwomenheartorg orGo Red For Women Cause Initiatives American Heart Association National Center wwwgoredforwomenorg
February 6 (First Wednesday in February)National Girls amp Women in Sports DayWomenrsquos Sports Foundationwwwwomenssportsfoundationorgenhomeadvocatengwsd
February 10 ndash 16National Cardiac Rehabilitation WeekAACVPR Officewwwaacvprorg
February 10 ndash 16Random Acts of Kindness WeekRandom Acts of Kindness Foundationwwwrandomactsofkindnessorg
February 22 (Same date each year)World Thinking Day World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scoutswwwworldthinkingdayorg
FEBRUARY 2019
National Wellness Institutersquos
2019 HEALTH amp WELLNESS OBSERVANCES CALENDAR
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American Red Cross MonthAmerican Red Cross National Headquartersor contact your local chapterwwwredcrossorg
Brain Injury Awareness MonthBrain Injury Association of Americawwwbiausaorg
Hemophilia MonthNational Hemophilia Foundationwwwhemophiliaorg
National Colorectal Awareness MonthCancer Research and Prevention Foundationwwwpreventcancerorgcolorectal
National Developmental Disabilities Awareness MonthThe Arc of the United Stateswwwthearcorg
National Eye Donor MonthEBAA Eye Bank Association of Americawwwrestoresightorg
National Kidney MonthNational Kidney Foundationwwwkidneyorg
National Nutrition MonthAcademy of Nutrition and Dieteticswwweatrightorg
National Problem Gambling Awareness MonthThe National Council on Problem Gambling Inc wwwncpgamblingorg
National Professional Social Work MonthNational Association of Social Workerswwwsocialworkersorg
Save Your Vision MonthAmerican Optometric Associationwwwaoaorg
Workplace Eye Health and Safety MonthPrevent Blindness Americawwwpreventblindnessorg
National Athletic Training MonthNational Athletic Training Association wwwnataorg
March 1 ndash 6Aplastic Anemia and MDS WeekAplastic Anemia and MDS Internl Incwwwaamdsorg
March 2 ndash 9 (week before daylight savings time)National Sleep Awareness WeekNational Sleep Foundationwwwsleepfoundationorg
March 4 ndash 8National School Breakfast WeekSchool Nutrition Associationwwwschoolnutritionorg
March 10 ndash 16National Pulmonary Rehabilitation WeekAmerican Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitationwwwaacvprorg
March 17 ndash 23 (third week in March)National Poison Prevention WeekPoison Prevention Councilwwwpoisonpreventionorg
March 20Kick Butts DayCampaign for TobaccondashFree Kidswwwkickbuttsdayorg
March 20 (same date each year)National Native HIVAIDS Awareness Daywwwhivgoveventsawareness-days
March 22 (same date each year)World Water DayUN Waterwwwunwaterorg
March 26 (fourth Tuesday in March)American Diabetes Alert DayAmerican Diabetes Association wwwdiabetesorg
MARCH 2019
National Wellness Institutersquos
2019 HEALTH amp WELLNESS OBSERVANCES CALENDAR
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National Alcohol Awareness MonthSAMSHArsquos National Clearinghouse for Alcohol amp Drug Informationwwwncaddorg
National Autism Awareness MonthAutism Societywwwautism-societyorg
National Cancer Control MonthContact your local chapter orAmerican Cancer Societywwwcancerorg
National Child Abuse Prevention MonthPrevent Child Abuse Americawwwpreventchildabuseorg or Child Welfare Information Gateway Childrenrsquos BureauACYF wwwchildwelfaregovtopicspreventingpreventionmonth
Counseling Awareness MonthAmerican Counseling Association (ACA)wwwcounselingorg
National Donate Life MonthHRSA Information Centerwwworgandonorgov
Stress Awareness MonthAmerican Counseling Association (ACA)wwwcounselingorg
National Humor MonthAssociation for Applied and Therapeutic Humor wwwaathorg
National Minority Health amp Health Disparities MonthOffice of Minority Health Resource Centerwwwminorityhealthhhsgov
National Occupational Therapy MonthThe American Occupational Therapy Associationwwwaotaorg
Sexual Assault Awareness MonthNational Sexual Violence Resource Centerwwwnsvrcorg
Womenrsquos Eye Health and Safety MonthPrevent Blindness Americawwwpreventblindnessorg
Testicular Cancer Awareness Monthwwwtesticularcancerawarenessmonthcom
April 1 ndash 7National Public Health WeekAmerican Public Health Associationwwwnphworg
April 3 (first Wednesday of April)National Day of Hope Childhelpwwwchildhelporg
April 5 ndash 7 (first weekend in April)Alcohol-Free WeekendNational Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence Incwwwncaddorg
April 7 (same date each year)World Health DayWorld Health Organizationwwwwhoorg
April 7 ndash 13National Library WeekAmerican Library Associationwwwalaorg
APRIL 2019
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April 11National Alcohol Screening DayScreening for Mental Health Incwwwmentalhealthscreeningorg
April 14 (same date annually)International Moment of Laughter DayIzzy Gesell Wide Angle Humorwwwizzygcom
April 14 ndash 20 (third week of April)National Volunteer WeekThe Points of Light and Hands on NetworkwwwPointsofLightorg
April 16 (same date annually)National Healthcare Decisions Daywwwnhddorg
April 18 ndash 22National Youth Violence Prevention WeekNational Association of SAVE wwwnationalsaveorg
April 19 ndash 21Global Youth Service DayYouth Service America wwwgysdorg
April 20 ndash 26National Infant Immunization WeekCDC National Immunization Programwwwcdcgovvaccineseventsniiwindexhtml
April 22 (same date annually)Earth DayEarth Day Networkwwwearthdaynet
April 22 ndash 28National Environmental Education Week (eeweek)National Environmental Education Foundationwwweeweekorg
April 22 ndash 28Medical Fitness WeekMedical Fitness Associationwwwmedicalfitnessorg
April 25 (fourth Thursday April)Take Your Daughters and Sons to Work Day Daughters And Sons To Workreg Daywwwdaughtersandsonstoworkorg
(APRIL CONTINUED)
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2019 HEALTH amp WELLNESS OBSERVANCES CALENDAR
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Asthma and Allergy Awareness MonthAllergy and Asthma Foundation of Americawwwaafaorg
Better Sleep MonthThe Better Sleep Councilwwwbettersleeporg
Building Safety MonthInternational Code Council wwwiccsafeorg
Correct Posture MonthAmerican Chiropractic AssociationCommunications Departmentwwwacatodayorg
Healthy Vision MonthNational Eye Institute wwwneinihgovhvm
Hepatitis Awareness MonthAmerican Liver Foundationwwwliverfoundationorg
Huntingtonrsquos Disease Awareness MonthHuntingtonrsquos Disease Society of Americawwwhdsaorg
Lupus Awareness MonthLupus Foundation of America Incwwwlupusorg
National Arthritis MonthArthritis Foundationwwwarthritisorg
National Bike MonthLeague of American Bicyclistswwwbikeleagueorg
National High Blood Pressure Education MonthNHLBI Information Centerwwwnhlbinihgov
National MelanomaSkin Cancer Awareness MonthAmerican Academy of Dermatologywwwaadorg orAmerican Cancer Societywwwskincancerorg
National Mental Health MonthNational Mental Health Associationwwwnmhaorg
National Osteoporosis MonthNational Osteoporosis Foundationwwwnoforg
National Physical Fitness and Sports MonthPresidentrsquos Council on Fitness Sports and Nutrition wwwfitnessgov
National Stroke Awareness MonthNational Stroke Associationwwwstrokeorg
National Teen Pregnancy Prevention MonthAdvocates for Youthwwwadvocatesforyouthorg
Older Americans MonthUS Dept of Health and Human ServicesAdministration for Community Livingwwwaclgov
May 1 ndash 7 (same dates annually)National Physical Education and Sports WeekNational Association for Sport and Physical Education wwwshapeamericaorg
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May 1 (first Wednesday in May)Project Aces Day(All Children Exercise Simultaneously)Youth Fitness Coalition Incwwwprojectacescom
May 5 ndash 11 (first full week in May) Be Kind to Animals WeekCanadian Federation of Humane Societieswwwcfhsca American Humane Associationwwwamericanhumaneorg
May 5 ndash 11 (first full week in May)North American Occupational Safety and Health Week (NAOSH)American Society of Safety Engineerswwwasseorgnaosh
May 6 ndash 12 (same dates each year)National Nurses WeekAmerican Nurses Associationwwwnursingworldorg
May 6 ndash 12 (week of Florence Nightengalersquos birthday May 12)National Hospital and Healthcare WeekAmerican Hospital Associationwwwahaorg
May 8 (Wednesday during National Nurses Week)School Nurse Daywwwnasnorg
May 8 (same date annually)World Red CrossRed Crescent DayAmerican Red Crosswwwredcrossorg
May 10World Fair Trade DayWorld Fair Trade Association (WFTO)wwwwftocom
May 12 ndash 18 (Motherrsquos Day week)National Nursing Home WeekAmerican Health Care Associationwwwnnhworg
May 12 ndash 18 (Motherrsquos Day week)Womenrsquos Health WeekOffice on Womenrsquos Health Department of Health and Human Serviceswwwcdcgovwomen
May 13 ndash 17Bike to Work Week (Bike to Work Day May 17) League of American Bicyclistswwwbikeleagueorg
May 20World AutoimmuneAutoinflammatory Arthritis Day (World AiArthritis Day)International Foundation for Autoimmune amp Autoinflammatory Arthritis (IFAA)wwwfacebookcomAIArthritisDay
May 20 ndash 26National Volunteer Week ndash AustraliaVolunteering Australiawwwvolunteeringaustraliaorg
May 29 (last Wednesday in May)National Senior Health amp Fitness Daywwwfitnessdaycom
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Cataract Awareness MonthPrevent Blindness Americawwwpreventblindnessorg
National Great Outdoors MonthAmerican Recreation Coalition wwwgreatoutdoorsmonthorg
National Safety MonthNational Safety Councilwwwnscorg
National Scleroderma Awareness MonthUnited Scleroderma Foundation Incwwwsclerodermaorg
Menrsquos Health Monthwwwmenshealthmonthorg
Migraine and Headache Awareness MonthNational Headache Foundationwwwheadachesorg
June 1 (first Saturday in June)National Trails Day American Hiking Society wwwamericanhikingorg
June 2 (first Sunday in June)National Cancer Survivors DayNational Cancer Survivors Day Foundationwwwncsdforg
June 5 (same date annually)World Environment DayUnited Nations Environmentworldenvironmentdayglobal
June 9 (second Sunday in June)National Childrenrsquos Daywwwnationalchildrensdayus
June 10 ndash 16 (ending with Fatherrsquos Day)Menrsquos Health WeekMenrsquos Health Networkwwwmenshealthweekorg
June 14 (same date annually)World Blood Donor Daywwwwhointworld-blood-donor-day
June 27 (same date annually)National HIV Testing DayAIDSgov wwwaidsgov
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National Park and Recreation MonthNational Recreation and Park Associationwwwnrpaorg
UV Safety MonthAmerican Academy of Ophthalmologywwwaaoorg
July 14 ndash 20 Every Body Deserves a Massage WeekAssociated Bodywork amp Massage Professionalswwwabmpcom
JULY 2019
AUGUST 2019Childrenrsquos Eye Health and Safety MonthAmerican Academy of Ophthalmologywwwaaoorg
Medic Alert Awareness Monthwwwmedicalertorg
National Breastfeeding MonthUnited States Breastfeeding Committee wwwusbreastfeedingorg
National Immunization Awareness MonthCenter for Disease Control amp Preventionwwwcdcgovvaccines
August 1 ndash 7 (same dates annually)World Breastfeeding WeekLa Leche League Internationalwwwllliorg
August 5 ndash 11 (second week in August)National Health Center WeekNational Association of Community Health Centers Inc wwwhealthcenterweekorg
August 6 National Night OutNational Association of Town Watchnatworg
August 9 (same date annually)International Day of the Worldrsquos Indigenous PeopleUnited Nations wwwunescoorg
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SEPTEMBER 2019Alzheimerrsquos Association Memory Walk Dates vary depending location Contact your local Alzheimerrsquos Association or visit wwwalzorg
Baby Safety Awareness MonthJuvenile Product Manufacturers Associationwwwjpmaorg
BioDiversity MonthDept of the Environment and Heritage Australiawwwenvironmentgovaubiodiversity
Blood Cancer Awareness MonthLeukemia and Lymphoma Society of Americawwwllsorg
Childhood Cancer Awareness MonthCureSearch for Childrenrsquos Cancerwwwcuresearchorg
Fruit amp Veggies More Matters MonthFruits amp Veggies More Matterswwwfruitsandveggiesmoremattersorg
Healthy Agingtrade MonthHealthy Aging CampaignEducational Television Network Incwwwhealthyagingnet
National Recovery MonthSubstance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Informationwwwrecoverymonthgov
National Childhood Obesity Awareness MonthPresidentrsquos Council on Fitness Sports amp Nutritionwwwhhsgovfitness
National Cholesterol Education Awareness MonthNational Heart Lung amp Blood Institute wwwcdcgovcholesterolcholesterol_education_monthhtm
National Food Safety Education MonthNational Restaurant Association Education Foundationwwwfoodsafetymonthcom
National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month National Ovarian Cancer Coalition Inc wwwovariancancerawarenessorg
National Menopause Awareness MonthNorth American Menopause Societywwwmenopauseorg
National Preparedness MonthCosponsored by American Red Cross wwwredcrossorg andUS Dept of Homeland Securitywwwreadygov
National Sickle Cell Disease Awareness MonthSickle Cell Disease Association of America Incwwwsicklecelldiseaseorg
National Yoga Month Yoga Health Foundation wwwyogamonthorg
Prostate Health Month and Prostate Cancer Awareness MonthProstate Cancer Foundationwwwpcforg
Sports and Home Eye Safety MonthPrevent Blindness Americawwwpreventblindnessorg
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Whole Grains Month The Whole Grains Council wwwwholegrainscouncilorgget-involvedcelebrate-whole-grains-month-in-september
September 1 ndash 7 (same date annually)National Childhood Injury Prevention WeekThe American Academy of Pediatrics wwwhealthychildrenorgSafe Kids Worldwidewwwsafekidsorg
September 8 ndash 14 (week of Sept 10)Suicide Prevention WeekAmerican Association of Suicidologywwwsuicidologyorg
September 8 ndash 14 National Assisted Living WeekNational Center for Assisted Livingwwwnalworg
September 11National Day of Service and Remembrance911dayorg
September 15 ndash 21 (third week in September)National Rehabilitation WeekNational Rehabilitation Awareness Foundationwwwnrafndashrehabnetorg
September 15 ndash 21 (third week in September)National Farm Safety and Health WeekNational Educational Center for Agricultural Safetywwwnecasagorg
September 18 (third Wednesday)Backpack Awareness DayThe American Occupational Therapy Associationwwwaotaorg
September 21 (same date annually)International Day of PeaceUnited Nationswwwunorgeneventspeaceday
September 22 ndash 28 (last week in September)Active Aging WeekInternational Council on Active Agingwwwicaacc
September 25 (last Wednesday)National Womenrsquos Health amp Fitness DayHealth Information Resource Centerwwwfitnessdaycomwomen
September 28 (last Saturday)Family Health and Fitness Day USAHealth Information Resource Centerwwwfitnessdaycomfamily
September 28 (last Saturday) National Public Lands DayNational Public Lands Daywwwpubliclandsdayorg
September 30 - October 2 44th Annual National Wellness ConferenceNational Wellness Institute IncGaylord Palms Resort amp Convention CenterKissimmee FloridawwwnationalwellnessorgConference
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OCTOBER 2019Alzheimerrsquos Association Memory Walk Dates vary depending location Contact your local Alzheimerrsquos Association or visitwwwalzorg
American Heart WalkDates vary depending on your location American Heart Associationwwwheartwalkorg
Auto Battery Safety MonthPrevent Blindness Americawwwpreventblindnessorg
Eat Together Eat Better MonthWashington State UniversitynutritionwsueduETEB
Childrenrsquos Health MonthOffice of Childrenrsquos Health ProtectionUS Environmental Protection Agencywwwepagovchildrenchildrens-health-month
Domestic Violence Awareness MonthNational Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV)wwwncadvorg
Health Literacy MonthHealth Literacy Consultingwwwhealthliteracymonthorg
Healthy Babies MonthMarch of DimesBirth Defects Foundationwwwmarchofdimescom
Healthy Lung MonthAmerican Lung Associationwwwlungusaorg
National Breast Cancer Awareness MonthNational Breast Cancer Foundation wwwnationalbreastcancerorg
National Bullying Prevention MonthPACERrsquos National Bullying Prevention Centerwwwpacerorgbullying
National Chiropractic MonthAmerican Chiropractic Association wwwacatodayorg
National Crime Prevention MonthNational Crime Prevention Councilwwwncpcorg
National Dental Hygiene MonthAmerican Dental Hygienists Associationwwwadhaorgndhm
National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month Screening for Mental Health Incwwwmentalhealthscreeningorg
National Disability Employment Awareness MonthUS Dept of Laborwwwdolgovodep
National Family Sexuality Education MonthPlanned Parenthood Federation of Americawwwplannedparenthoodorg
National Liver Awareness MonthAmerican Liver Foundationwwwliverfoundationorg
National Physical Therapy MonthAmerican Physical Therapy Associationwwwaptaorg
National Spina Bifida Awareness MonthSpina Bifida Association of Americawwwspinabifidaassociationorg
National Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness MonthSIDS Alliancewwwsidsallianceorg
National UNICEF Month TrickndashorndashTreat for UNICEFNational Office of the US Fund for UNICEFwwwunicefusaorg
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Talk About Your Medicines MonthNational Council on Patient Information and Educationwwwtalkaboutrxorg
Vegetarian Awareness MonthNorth American Vegetarian Society wwwworldvegetariandayorg
October 1 (annually same date)International Day of Older Personswwwunorgeneventsolderpersonsday
October 6 ndash 12 (week including October 9 ndash Chicago Fire)National Fire Prevention WeekNational Fire Protection Associationwwwnfpaorg
October 7 ndash 13 (first full week in October)National Mental Illness Awareness WeekNAMI ndash National Alliance on Mental Illnesswwwnamiorgmiaw
October 7 (first Monday in October)Child Health DayUS Dept of Health and Human Servicesmchbhrsagov
October 7 (first Monday in October)World Habitat DayUN Habitatwwwunhabitatorg
October 10 (same date annually)World Mental Health DayWorld Federation for Mental Healthwwwwfmhglobal
October 10 (same date annually)Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day wwwasceorgtransportation-and-development-engineeringput-the-brakes-on-fatalities-day
October 14 ndash 18 (second full week)National School Lunch WeekSchool Nutrition Associationwwwschoolnutritionorg
October 14 ndash 18 (week of Columbus Day)National Consultant Pharmacy WeekAmerican Society of Consultant Pharmacistswwwascpcom
October 14 ndash 20 (third week in October)National Healthcare Quality WeekNational Association for Healthcare Qualitywwwnahqorg
October 17 (same date annually)International Day for the Eradication of PovertyUnited Nations wwwunorgeneventspovertyday
October 20 (same date annually)World Osteoporosis DayInternational Osteoporosis Foundationwwwworldosteoporosisdayorg
October 20 ndash 26 (third full week in October)International Infection Prevention WeekAssociation for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology Inc wwwapicorg
October 20 ndash 26 (third week in October)National Health Education WeekSociety for Public Health EducationwwwsopheorgNHEW
October 20 ndash 26 (last full week October)National Respiratory Care WeekAmerican Association for Respiratory Carewwwaarcorg
October 23 ndash 31 (same dates annually)National Red Ribbon CelebrationNational Plant the Promise WeekNational Family Partnershipwwwnfporg
October 26 (fourth Saturday in October)Make a Difference Daywwwmakeadifferencedaycom
October 29 (same date annually)World Stroke DayAmerican Stroke Associationwwwstrokeassociationorg
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NOVEMBER 2019American Diabetes MonthAmerican Diabetes Associationwwwdiabetesorg
Native American Heritage Monthnativeamericanheritagemonthgov
Diabetic Eye Disease MonthPrevent Blindness Americawwwpreventblindnessorg
Lung Cancer Awareness MonthAmerican Cancer Society wwwcancerorg
National Alzheimerrsquos Disease Awareness MonthAlzheimerrsquos Disease and Related Disorders Associationwwwalzorg
National Epilepsy Awareness MonthEpilepsy Foundation of Americawwwefaorg
National Family Caregivers MonthNational Family Caregivers Associationwwwnfcacaresorg
National Healthy Skin MonthAmerican Academy of Dermatologywwwaadorg
National Home Care MonthNational Association for Home Care amp Hospicewwwnahcorg
National Hospice and Palliative Care MonthNational Hospice and Palliative Care Organizationwwwnhpcoorg
Pancreatic Cancer Awareness MonthPancreatic Cancer Action Networkwwwpancanorg
Prematurity Awareness MonthMarch of Dimes Birth Defects Foundationwwwmarchofdimescom
November 4 (first Monday in November)Color the World Orange for CRPSRSD Awarenesswwwcolortheworldorangeorg
November 12 (same date annually)World Pneumonia Daywwwstoppneumoniaorg
November 13 (same date annually)World Kindness DayRandom Acts of Kindnesswwwrandomactsofkindnessorg
November 14 (same date annually)World Diabetes DayInternational Diabetes Federationwwwworlddiabetesdayorg
November 15 (same date annually)National Philanthropy DayAssociation of Fundraising Professionalswwwnpdlovecom
November 15 (same date annually)America Recycles DayNational Recycling Coalition Inc wwwamericarecyclesdayorg
November 18 ndash 24 (week before Thanksgiving)American Education WeekNational Education Associationwwwneaorg
November 21 (third Thursday)Great American SmokeoutAmerican Cancer Societywwwcancerorg
November 23 (Saturday before U S Thanksgiving)International Survivors of Suicide DayAmerican Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)wwwafsporgsurvivorday
November 28 (always Thanksgiving Day)National Family Health History DayUS Dept of Health and Human Serviceswwwhhsgovfamilyhistory
November 28 ndash January 1 (US Thanksgiving - New Yearrsquos Day)Tie One On For Safety CampaignMothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)wwwmaddorg
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NWI 2019 Health amp Wellness Observances Calendar published byNational Wellness Institute IncPO Box 827 Stevens Point WI 54481ndash08277153422969 nwinationalwellnessorg bull NationalWellnessorg
Information is published as a service and NWI may not be held responsible for misprints changes in dates or general errors in processing Please contact NWI with any corrections Last updated October 9 2018
DECEMBER 2019International AIDS Awareness MonthInternational HIVAIDS Alliance wwwaidsallianceorg
National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention (3D) MonthNational Highway Traffic Safety AdministrationwwwnhtsagovDriving-SafetyImpaired-Driving
Safe Toys and Gifts MonthPrevent Blindness Americawwwpreventblindnessorg
December 1 (same date annually)World AIDS Day HIVgovwwwhivgov
December 1 ndash 7 (first full week of December)National Hand Washing Awareness WeekHenry the Hand Foundationwwwhenrythehandcom
December 1 ndash 7National Influenza Vaccination Weekwwwcdcgovflunivw
December 5 (same date annually)International Volunteer DayUnited Nations Volunteers wwwunvorg
December 10 (same date annually)Human Rights Day United Nations Human Rightswwwohchrorg
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American Red Cross MonthAmerican Red Cross National Headquartersor contact your local chapterwwwredcrossorg
Brain Injury Awareness MonthBrain Injury Association of Americawwwbiausaorg
Hemophilia MonthNational Hemophilia Foundationwwwhemophiliaorg
National Colorectal Awareness MonthCancer Research and Prevention Foundationwwwpreventcancerorgcolorectal
National Developmental Disabilities Awareness MonthThe Arc of the United Stateswwwthearcorg
National Eye Donor MonthEBAA Eye Bank Association of Americawwwrestoresightorg
National Kidney MonthNational Kidney Foundationwwwkidneyorg
National Nutrition MonthAcademy of Nutrition and Dieteticswwweatrightorg
National Problem Gambling Awareness MonthThe National Council on Problem Gambling Inc wwwncpgamblingorg
National Professional Social Work MonthNational Association of Social Workerswwwsocialworkersorg
Save Your Vision MonthAmerican Optometric Associationwwwaoaorg
Workplace Eye Health and Safety MonthPrevent Blindness Americawwwpreventblindnessorg
National Athletic Training MonthNational Athletic Training Association wwwnataorg
March 1 ndash 6Aplastic Anemia and MDS WeekAplastic Anemia and MDS Internl Incwwwaamdsorg
March 2 ndash 9 (week before daylight savings time)National Sleep Awareness WeekNational Sleep Foundationwwwsleepfoundationorg
March 4 ndash 8National School Breakfast WeekSchool Nutrition Associationwwwschoolnutritionorg
March 10 ndash 16National Pulmonary Rehabilitation WeekAmerican Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitationwwwaacvprorg
March 17 ndash 23 (third week in March)National Poison Prevention WeekPoison Prevention Councilwwwpoisonpreventionorg
March 20Kick Butts DayCampaign for TobaccondashFree Kidswwwkickbuttsdayorg
March 20 (same date each year)National Native HIVAIDS Awareness Daywwwhivgoveventsawareness-days
March 22 (same date each year)World Water DayUN Waterwwwunwaterorg
March 26 (fourth Tuesday in March)American Diabetes Alert DayAmerican Diabetes Association wwwdiabetesorg
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National Alcohol Awareness MonthSAMSHArsquos National Clearinghouse for Alcohol amp Drug Informationwwwncaddorg
National Autism Awareness MonthAutism Societywwwautism-societyorg
National Cancer Control MonthContact your local chapter orAmerican Cancer Societywwwcancerorg
National Child Abuse Prevention MonthPrevent Child Abuse Americawwwpreventchildabuseorg or Child Welfare Information Gateway Childrenrsquos BureauACYF wwwchildwelfaregovtopicspreventingpreventionmonth
Counseling Awareness MonthAmerican Counseling Association (ACA)wwwcounselingorg
National Donate Life MonthHRSA Information Centerwwworgandonorgov
Stress Awareness MonthAmerican Counseling Association (ACA)wwwcounselingorg
National Humor MonthAssociation for Applied and Therapeutic Humor wwwaathorg
National Minority Health amp Health Disparities MonthOffice of Minority Health Resource Centerwwwminorityhealthhhsgov
National Occupational Therapy MonthThe American Occupational Therapy Associationwwwaotaorg
Sexual Assault Awareness MonthNational Sexual Violence Resource Centerwwwnsvrcorg
Womenrsquos Eye Health and Safety MonthPrevent Blindness Americawwwpreventblindnessorg
Testicular Cancer Awareness Monthwwwtesticularcancerawarenessmonthcom
April 1 ndash 7National Public Health WeekAmerican Public Health Associationwwwnphworg
April 3 (first Wednesday of April)National Day of Hope Childhelpwwwchildhelporg
April 5 ndash 7 (first weekend in April)Alcohol-Free WeekendNational Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence Incwwwncaddorg
April 7 (same date each year)World Health DayWorld Health Organizationwwwwhoorg
April 7 ndash 13National Library WeekAmerican Library Associationwwwalaorg
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April 11National Alcohol Screening DayScreening for Mental Health Incwwwmentalhealthscreeningorg
April 14 (same date annually)International Moment of Laughter DayIzzy Gesell Wide Angle Humorwwwizzygcom
April 14 ndash 20 (third week of April)National Volunteer WeekThe Points of Light and Hands on NetworkwwwPointsofLightorg
April 16 (same date annually)National Healthcare Decisions Daywwwnhddorg
April 18 ndash 22National Youth Violence Prevention WeekNational Association of SAVE wwwnationalsaveorg
April 19 ndash 21Global Youth Service DayYouth Service America wwwgysdorg
April 20 ndash 26National Infant Immunization WeekCDC National Immunization Programwwwcdcgovvaccineseventsniiwindexhtml
April 22 (same date annually)Earth DayEarth Day Networkwwwearthdaynet
April 22 ndash 28National Environmental Education Week (eeweek)National Environmental Education Foundationwwweeweekorg
April 22 ndash 28Medical Fitness WeekMedical Fitness Associationwwwmedicalfitnessorg
April 25 (fourth Thursday April)Take Your Daughters and Sons to Work Day Daughters And Sons To Workreg Daywwwdaughtersandsonstoworkorg
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Asthma and Allergy Awareness MonthAllergy and Asthma Foundation of Americawwwaafaorg
Better Sleep MonthThe Better Sleep Councilwwwbettersleeporg
Building Safety MonthInternational Code Council wwwiccsafeorg
Correct Posture MonthAmerican Chiropractic AssociationCommunications Departmentwwwacatodayorg
Healthy Vision MonthNational Eye Institute wwwneinihgovhvm
Hepatitis Awareness MonthAmerican Liver Foundationwwwliverfoundationorg
Huntingtonrsquos Disease Awareness MonthHuntingtonrsquos Disease Society of Americawwwhdsaorg
Lupus Awareness MonthLupus Foundation of America Incwwwlupusorg
National Arthritis MonthArthritis Foundationwwwarthritisorg
National Bike MonthLeague of American Bicyclistswwwbikeleagueorg
National High Blood Pressure Education MonthNHLBI Information Centerwwwnhlbinihgov
National MelanomaSkin Cancer Awareness MonthAmerican Academy of Dermatologywwwaadorg orAmerican Cancer Societywwwskincancerorg
National Mental Health MonthNational Mental Health Associationwwwnmhaorg
National Osteoporosis MonthNational Osteoporosis Foundationwwwnoforg
National Physical Fitness and Sports MonthPresidentrsquos Council on Fitness Sports and Nutrition wwwfitnessgov
National Stroke Awareness MonthNational Stroke Associationwwwstrokeorg
National Teen Pregnancy Prevention MonthAdvocates for Youthwwwadvocatesforyouthorg
Older Americans MonthUS Dept of Health and Human ServicesAdministration for Community Livingwwwaclgov
May 1 ndash 7 (same dates annually)National Physical Education and Sports WeekNational Association for Sport and Physical Education wwwshapeamericaorg
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May 1 (first Wednesday in May)Project Aces Day(All Children Exercise Simultaneously)Youth Fitness Coalition Incwwwprojectacescom
May 5 ndash 11 (first full week in May) Be Kind to Animals WeekCanadian Federation of Humane Societieswwwcfhsca American Humane Associationwwwamericanhumaneorg
May 5 ndash 11 (first full week in May)North American Occupational Safety and Health Week (NAOSH)American Society of Safety Engineerswwwasseorgnaosh
May 6 ndash 12 (same dates each year)National Nurses WeekAmerican Nurses Associationwwwnursingworldorg
May 6 ndash 12 (week of Florence Nightengalersquos birthday May 12)National Hospital and Healthcare WeekAmerican Hospital Associationwwwahaorg
May 8 (Wednesday during National Nurses Week)School Nurse Daywwwnasnorg
May 8 (same date annually)World Red CrossRed Crescent DayAmerican Red Crosswwwredcrossorg
May 10World Fair Trade DayWorld Fair Trade Association (WFTO)wwwwftocom
May 12 ndash 18 (Motherrsquos Day week)National Nursing Home WeekAmerican Health Care Associationwwwnnhworg
May 12 ndash 18 (Motherrsquos Day week)Womenrsquos Health WeekOffice on Womenrsquos Health Department of Health and Human Serviceswwwcdcgovwomen
May 13 ndash 17Bike to Work Week (Bike to Work Day May 17) League of American Bicyclistswwwbikeleagueorg
May 20World AutoimmuneAutoinflammatory Arthritis Day (World AiArthritis Day)International Foundation for Autoimmune amp Autoinflammatory Arthritis (IFAA)wwwfacebookcomAIArthritisDay
May 20 ndash 26National Volunteer Week ndash AustraliaVolunteering Australiawwwvolunteeringaustraliaorg
May 29 (last Wednesday in May)National Senior Health amp Fitness Daywwwfitnessdaycom
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Cataract Awareness MonthPrevent Blindness Americawwwpreventblindnessorg
National Great Outdoors MonthAmerican Recreation Coalition wwwgreatoutdoorsmonthorg
National Safety MonthNational Safety Councilwwwnscorg
National Scleroderma Awareness MonthUnited Scleroderma Foundation Incwwwsclerodermaorg
Menrsquos Health Monthwwwmenshealthmonthorg
Migraine and Headache Awareness MonthNational Headache Foundationwwwheadachesorg
June 1 (first Saturday in June)National Trails Day American Hiking Society wwwamericanhikingorg
June 2 (first Sunday in June)National Cancer Survivors DayNational Cancer Survivors Day Foundationwwwncsdforg
June 5 (same date annually)World Environment DayUnited Nations Environmentworldenvironmentdayglobal
June 9 (second Sunday in June)National Childrenrsquos Daywwwnationalchildrensdayus
June 10 ndash 16 (ending with Fatherrsquos Day)Menrsquos Health WeekMenrsquos Health Networkwwwmenshealthweekorg
June 14 (same date annually)World Blood Donor Daywwwwhointworld-blood-donor-day
June 27 (same date annually)National HIV Testing DayAIDSgov wwwaidsgov
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National Park and Recreation MonthNational Recreation and Park Associationwwwnrpaorg
UV Safety MonthAmerican Academy of Ophthalmologywwwaaoorg
July 14 ndash 20 Every Body Deserves a Massage WeekAssociated Bodywork amp Massage Professionalswwwabmpcom
JULY 2019
AUGUST 2019Childrenrsquos Eye Health and Safety MonthAmerican Academy of Ophthalmologywwwaaoorg
Medic Alert Awareness Monthwwwmedicalertorg
National Breastfeeding MonthUnited States Breastfeeding Committee wwwusbreastfeedingorg
National Immunization Awareness MonthCenter for Disease Control amp Preventionwwwcdcgovvaccines
August 1 ndash 7 (same dates annually)World Breastfeeding WeekLa Leche League Internationalwwwllliorg
August 5 ndash 11 (second week in August)National Health Center WeekNational Association of Community Health Centers Inc wwwhealthcenterweekorg
August 6 National Night OutNational Association of Town Watchnatworg
August 9 (same date annually)International Day of the Worldrsquos Indigenous PeopleUnited Nations wwwunescoorg
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SEPTEMBER 2019Alzheimerrsquos Association Memory Walk Dates vary depending location Contact your local Alzheimerrsquos Association or visit wwwalzorg
Baby Safety Awareness MonthJuvenile Product Manufacturers Associationwwwjpmaorg
BioDiversity MonthDept of the Environment and Heritage Australiawwwenvironmentgovaubiodiversity
Blood Cancer Awareness MonthLeukemia and Lymphoma Society of Americawwwllsorg
Childhood Cancer Awareness MonthCureSearch for Childrenrsquos Cancerwwwcuresearchorg
Fruit amp Veggies More Matters MonthFruits amp Veggies More Matterswwwfruitsandveggiesmoremattersorg
Healthy Agingtrade MonthHealthy Aging CampaignEducational Television Network Incwwwhealthyagingnet
National Recovery MonthSubstance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Informationwwwrecoverymonthgov
National Childhood Obesity Awareness MonthPresidentrsquos Council on Fitness Sports amp Nutritionwwwhhsgovfitness
National Cholesterol Education Awareness MonthNational Heart Lung amp Blood Institute wwwcdcgovcholesterolcholesterol_education_monthhtm
National Food Safety Education MonthNational Restaurant Association Education Foundationwwwfoodsafetymonthcom
National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month National Ovarian Cancer Coalition Inc wwwovariancancerawarenessorg
National Menopause Awareness MonthNorth American Menopause Societywwwmenopauseorg
National Preparedness MonthCosponsored by American Red Cross wwwredcrossorg andUS Dept of Homeland Securitywwwreadygov
National Sickle Cell Disease Awareness MonthSickle Cell Disease Association of America Incwwwsicklecelldiseaseorg
National Yoga Month Yoga Health Foundation wwwyogamonthorg
Prostate Health Month and Prostate Cancer Awareness MonthProstate Cancer Foundationwwwpcforg
Sports and Home Eye Safety MonthPrevent Blindness Americawwwpreventblindnessorg
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Whole Grains Month The Whole Grains Council wwwwholegrainscouncilorgget-involvedcelebrate-whole-grains-month-in-september
September 1 ndash 7 (same date annually)National Childhood Injury Prevention WeekThe American Academy of Pediatrics wwwhealthychildrenorgSafe Kids Worldwidewwwsafekidsorg
September 8 ndash 14 (week of Sept 10)Suicide Prevention WeekAmerican Association of Suicidologywwwsuicidologyorg
September 8 ndash 14 National Assisted Living WeekNational Center for Assisted Livingwwwnalworg
September 11National Day of Service and Remembrance911dayorg
September 15 ndash 21 (third week in September)National Rehabilitation WeekNational Rehabilitation Awareness Foundationwwwnrafndashrehabnetorg
September 15 ndash 21 (third week in September)National Farm Safety and Health WeekNational Educational Center for Agricultural Safetywwwnecasagorg
September 18 (third Wednesday)Backpack Awareness DayThe American Occupational Therapy Associationwwwaotaorg
September 21 (same date annually)International Day of PeaceUnited Nationswwwunorgeneventspeaceday
September 22 ndash 28 (last week in September)Active Aging WeekInternational Council on Active Agingwwwicaacc
September 25 (last Wednesday)National Womenrsquos Health amp Fitness DayHealth Information Resource Centerwwwfitnessdaycomwomen
September 28 (last Saturday)Family Health and Fitness Day USAHealth Information Resource Centerwwwfitnessdaycomfamily
September 28 (last Saturday) National Public Lands DayNational Public Lands Daywwwpubliclandsdayorg
September 30 - October 2 44th Annual National Wellness ConferenceNational Wellness Institute IncGaylord Palms Resort amp Convention CenterKissimmee FloridawwwnationalwellnessorgConference
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OCTOBER 2019Alzheimerrsquos Association Memory Walk Dates vary depending location Contact your local Alzheimerrsquos Association or visitwwwalzorg
American Heart WalkDates vary depending on your location American Heart Associationwwwheartwalkorg
Auto Battery Safety MonthPrevent Blindness Americawwwpreventblindnessorg
Eat Together Eat Better MonthWashington State UniversitynutritionwsueduETEB
Childrenrsquos Health MonthOffice of Childrenrsquos Health ProtectionUS Environmental Protection Agencywwwepagovchildrenchildrens-health-month
Domestic Violence Awareness MonthNational Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV)wwwncadvorg
Health Literacy MonthHealth Literacy Consultingwwwhealthliteracymonthorg
Healthy Babies MonthMarch of DimesBirth Defects Foundationwwwmarchofdimescom
Healthy Lung MonthAmerican Lung Associationwwwlungusaorg
National Breast Cancer Awareness MonthNational Breast Cancer Foundation wwwnationalbreastcancerorg
National Bullying Prevention MonthPACERrsquos National Bullying Prevention Centerwwwpacerorgbullying
National Chiropractic MonthAmerican Chiropractic Association wwwacatodayorg
National Crime Prevention MonthNational Crime Prevention Councilwwwncpcorg
National Dental Hygiene MonthAmerican Dental Hygienists Associationwwwadhaorgndhm
National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month Screening for Mental Health Incwwwmentalhealthscreeningorg
National Disability Employment Awareness MonthUS Dept of Laborwwwdolgovodep
National Family Sexuality Education MonthPlanned Parenthood Federation of Americawwwplannedparenthoodorg
National Liver Awareness MonthAmerican Liver Foundationwwwliverfoundationorg
National Physical Therapy MonthAmerican Physical Therapy Associationwwwaptaorg
National Spina Bifida Awareness MonthSpina Bifida Association of Americawwwspinabifidaassociationorg
National Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness MonthSIDS Alliancewwwsidsallianceorg
National UNICEF Month TrickndashorndashTreat for UNICEFNational Office of the US Fund for UNICEFwwwunicefusaorg
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Talk About Your Medicines MonthNational Council on Patient Information and Educationwwwtalkaboutrxorg
Vegetarian Awareness MonthNorth American Vegetarian Society wwwworldvegetariandayorg
October 1 (annually same date)International Day of Older Personswwwunorgeneventsolderpersonsday
October 6 ndash 12 (week including October 9 ndash Chicago Fire)National Fire Prevention WeekNational Fire Protection Associationwwwnfpaorg
October 7 ndash 13 (first full week in October)National Mental Illness Awareness WeekNAMI ndash National Alliance on Mental Illnesswwwnamiorgmiaw
October 7 (first Monday in October)Child Health DayUS Dept of Health and Human Servicesmchbhrsagov
October 7 (first Monday in October)World Habitat DayUN Habitatwwwunhabitatorg
October 10 (same date annually)World Mental Health DayWorld Federation for Mental Healthwwwwfmhglobal
October 10 (same date annually)Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day wwwasceorgtransportation-and-development-engineeringput-the-brakes-on-fatalities-day
October 14 ndash 18 (second full week)National School Lunch WeekSchool Nutrition Associationwwwschoolnutritionorg
October 14 ndash 18 (week of Columbus Day)National Consultant Pharmacy WeekAmerican Society of Consultant Pharmacistswwwascpcom
October 14 ndash 20 (third week in October)National Healthcare Quality WeekNational Association for Healthcare Qualitywwwnahqorg
October 17 (same date annually)International Day for the Eradication of PovertyUnited Nations wwwunorgeneventspovertyday
October 20 (same date annually)World Osteoporosis DayInternational Osteoporosis Foundationwwwworldosteoporosisdayorg
October 20 ndash 26 (third full week in October)International Infection Prevention WeekAssociation for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology Inc wwwapicorg
October 20 ndash 26 (third week in October)National Health Education WeekSociety for Public Health EducationwwwsopheorgNHEW
October 20 ndash 26 (last full week October)National Respiratory Care WeekAmerican Association for Respiratory Carewwwaarcorg
October 23 ndash 31 (same dates annually)National Red Ribbon CelebrationNational Plant the Promise WeekNational Family Partnershipwwwnfporg
October 26 (fourth Saturday in October)Make a Difference Daywwwmakeadifferencedaycom
October 29 (same date annually)World Stroke DayAmerican Stroke Associationwwwstrokeassociationorg
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NOVEMBER 2019American Diabetes MonthAmerican Diabetes Associationwwwdiabetesorg
Native American Heritage Monthnativeamericanheritagemonthgov
Diabetic Eye Disease MonthPrevent Blindness Americawwwpreventblindnessorg
Lung Cancer Awareness MonthAmerican Cancer Society wwwcancerorg
National Alzheimerrsquos Disease Awareness MonthAlzheimerrsquos Disease and Related Disorders Associationwwwalzorg
National Epilepsy Awareness MonthEpilepsy Foundation of Americawwwefaorg
National Family Caregivers MonthNational Family Caregivers Associationwwwnfcacaresorg
National Healthy Skin MonthAmerican Academy of Dermatologywwwaadorg
National Home Care MonthNational Association for Home Care amp Hospicewwwnahcorg
National Hospice and Palliative Care MonthNational Hospice and Palliative Care Organizationwwwnhpcoorg
Pancreatic Cancer Awareness MonthPancreatic Cancer Action Networkwwwpancanorg
Prematurity Awareness MonthMarch of Dimes Birth Defects Foundationwwwmarchofdimescom
November 4 (first Monday in November)Color the World Orange for CRPSRSD Awarenesswwwcolortheworldorangeorg
November 12 (same date annually)World Pneumonia Daywwwstoppneumoniaorg
November 13 (same date annually)World Kindness DayRandom Acts of Kindnesswwwrandomactsofkindnessorg
November 14 (same date annually)World Diabetes DayInternational Diabetes Federationwwwworlddiabetesdayorg
November 15 (same date annually)National Philanthropy DayAssociation of Fundraising Professionalswwwnpdlovecom
November 15 (same date annually)America Recycles DayNational Recycling Coalition Inc wwwamericarecyclesdayorg
November 18 ndash 24 (week before Thanksgiving)American Education WeekNational Education Associationwwwneaorg
November 21 (third Thursday)Great American SmokeoutAmerican Cancer Societywwwcancerorg
November 23 (Saturday before U S Thanksgiving)International Survivors of Suicide DayAmerican Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)wwwafsporgsurvivorday
November 28 (always Thanksgiving Day)National Family Health History DayUS Dept of Health and Human Serviceswwwhhsgovfamilyhistory
November 28 ndash January 1 (US Thanksgiving - New Yearrsquos Day)Tie One On For Safety CampaignMothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)wwwmaddorg
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NWI 2019 Health amp Wellness Observances Calendar published byNational Wellness Institute IncPO Box 827 Stevens Point WI 54481ndash08277153422969 nwinationalwellnessorg bull NationalWellnessorg
Information is published as a service and NWI may not be held responsible for misprints changes in dates or general errors in processing Please contact NWI with any corrections Last updated October 9 2018
DECEMBER 2019International AIDS Awareness MonthInternational HIVAIDS Alliance wwwaidsallianceorg
National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention (3D) MonthNational Highway Traffic Safety AdministrationwwwnhtsagovDriving-SafetyImpaired-Driving
Safe Toys and Gifts MonthPrevent Blindness Americawwwpreventblindnessorg
December 1 (same date annually)World AIDS Day HIVgovwwwhivgov
December 1 ndash 7 (first full week of December)National Hand Washing Awareness WeekHenry the Hand Foundationwwwhenrythehandcom
December 1 ndash 7National Influenza Vaccination Weekwwwcdcgovflunivw
December 5 (same date annually)International Volunteer DayUnited Nations Volunteers wwwunvorg
December 10 (same date annually)Human Rights Day United Nations Human Rightswwwohchrorg
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National Alcohol Awareness MonthSAMSHArsquos National Clearinghouse for Alcohol amp Drug Informationwwwncaddorg
National Autism Awareness MonthAutism Societywwwautism-societyorg
National Cancer Control MonthContact your local chapter orAmerican Cancer Societywwwcancerorg
National Child Abuse Prevention MonthPrevent Child Abuse Americawwwpreventchildabuseorg or Child Welfare Information Gateway Childrenrsquos BureauACYF wwwchildwelfaregovtopicspreventingpreventionmonth
Counseling Awareness MonthAmerican Counseling Association (ACA)wwwcounselingorg
National Donate Life MonthHRSA Information Centerwwworgandonorgov
Stress Awareness MonthAmerican Counseling Association (ACA)wwwcounselingorg
National Humor MonthAssociation for Applied and Therapeutic Humor wwwaathorg
National Minority Health amp Health Disparities MonthOffice of Minority Health Resource Centerwwwminorityhealthhhsgov
National Occupational Therapy MonthThe American Occupational Therapy Associationwwwaotaorg
Sexual Assault Awareness MonthNational Sexual Violence Resource Centerwwwnsvrcorg
Womenrsquos Eye Health and Safety MonthPrevent Blindness Americawwwpreventblindnessorg
Testicular Cancer Awareness Monthwwwtesticularcancerawarenessmonthcom
April 1 ndash 7National Public Health WeekAmerican Public Health Associationwwwnphworg
April 3 (first Wednesday of April)National Day of Hope Childhelpwwwchildhelporg
April 5 ndash 7 (first weekend in April)Alcohol-Free WeekendNational Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence Incwwwncaddorg
April 7 (same date each year)World Health DayWorld Health Organizationwwwwhoorg
April 7 ndash 13National Library WeekAmerican Library Associationwwwalaorg
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April 11National Alcohol Screening DayScreening for Mental Health Incwwwmentalhealthscreeningorg
April 14 (same date annually)International Moment of Laughter DayIzzy Gesell Wide Angle Humorwwwizzygcom
April 14 ndash 20 (third week of April)National Volunteer WeekThe Points of Light and Hands on NetworkwwwPointsofLightorg
April 16 (same date annually)National Healthcare Decisions Daywwwnhddorg
April 18 ndash 22National Youth Violence Prevention WeekNational Association of SAVE wwwnationalsaveorg
April 19 ndash 21Global Youth Service DayYouth Service America wwwgysdorg
April 20 ndash 26National Infant Immunization WeekCDC National Immunization Programwwwcdcgovvaccineseventsniiwindexhtml
April 22 (same date annually)Earth DayEarth Day Networkwwwearthdaynet
April 22 ndash 28National Environmental Education Week (eeweek)National Environmental Education Foundationwwweeweekorg
April 22 ndash 28Medical Fitness WeekMedical Fitness Associationwwwmedicalfitnessorg
April 25 (fourth Thursday April)Take Your Daughters and Sons to Work Day Daughters And Sons To Workreg Daywwwdaughtersandsonstoworkorg
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Asthma and Allergy Awareness MonthAllergy and Asthma Foundation of Americawwwaafaorg
Better Sleep MonthThe Better Sleep Councilwwwbettersleeporg
Building Safety MonthInternational Code Council wwwiccsafeorg
Correct Posture MonthAmerican Chiropractic AssociationCommunications Departmentwwwacatodayorg
Healthy Vision MonthNational Eye Institute wwwneinihgovhvm
Hepatitis Awareness MonthAmerican Liver Foundationwwwliverfoundationorg
Huntingtonrsquos Disease Awareness MonthHuntingtonrsquos Disease Society of Americawwwhdsaorg
Lupus Awareness MonthLupus Foundation of America Incwwwlupusorg
National Arthritis MonthArthritis Foundationwwwarthritisorg
National Bike MonthLeague of American Bicyclistswwwbikeleagueorg
National High Blood Pressure Education MonthNHLBI Information Centerwwwnhlbinihgov
National MelanomaSkin Cancer Awareness MonthAmerican Academy of Dermatologywwwaadorg orAmerican Cancer Societywwwskincancerorg
National Mental Health MonthNational Mental Health Associationwwwnmhaorg
National Osteoporosis MonthNational Osteoporosis Foundationwwwnoforg
National Physical Fitness and Sports MonthPresidentrsquos Council on Fitness Sports and Nutrition wwwfitnessgov
National Stroke Awareness MonthNational Stroke Associationwwwstrokeorg
National Teen Pregnancy Prevention MonthAdvocates for Youthwwwadvocatesforyouthorg
Older Americans MonthUS Dept of Health and Human ServicesAdministration for Community Livingwwwaclgov
May 1 ndash 7 (same dates annually)National Physical Education and Sports WeekNational Association for Sport and Physical Education wwwshapeamericaorg
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May 1 (first Wednesday in May)Project Aces Day(All Children Exercise Simultaneously)Youth Fitness Coalition Incwwwprojectacescom
May 5 ndash 11 (first full week in May) Be Kind to Animals WeekCanadian Federation of Humane Societieswwwcfhsca American Humane Associationwwwamericanhumaneorg
May 5 ndash 11 (first full week in May)North American Occupational Safety and Health Week (NAOSH)American Society of Safety Engineerswwwasseorgnaosh
May 6 ndash 12 (same dates each year)National Nurses WeekAmerican Nurses Associationwwwnursingworldorg
May 6 ndash 12 (week of Florence Nightengalersquos birthday May 12)National Hospital and Healthcare WeekAmerican Hospital Associationwwwahaorg
May 8 (Wednesday during National Nurses Week)School Nurse Daywwwnasnorg
May 8 (same date annually)World Red CrossRed Crescent DayAmerican Red Crosswwwredcrossorg
May 10World Fair Trade DayWorld Fair Trade Association (WFTO)wwwwftocom
May 12 ndash 18 (Motherrsquos Day week)National Nursing Home WeekAmerican Health Care Associationwwwnnhworg
May 12 ndash 18 (Motherrsquos Day week)Womenrsquos Health WeekOffice on Womenrsquos Health Department of Health and Human Serviceswwwcdcgovwomen
May 13 ndash 17Bike to Work Week (Bike to Work Day May 17) League of American Bicyclistswwwbikeleagueorg
May 20World AutoimmuneAutoinflammatory Arthritis Day (World AiArthritis Day)International Foundation for Autoimmune amp Autoinflammatory Arthritis (IFAA)wwwfacebookcomAIArthritisDay
May 20 ndash 26National Volunteer Week ndash AustraliaVolunteering Australiawwwvolunteeringaustraliaorg
May 29 (last Wednesday in May)National Senior Health amp Fitness Daywwwfitnessdaycom
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Cataract Awareness MonthPrevent Blindness Americawwwpreventblindnessorg
National Great Outdoors MonthAmerican Recreation Coalition wwwgreatoutdoorsmonthorg
National Safety MonthNational Safety Councilwwwnscorg
National Scleroderma Awareness MonthUnited Scleroderma Foundation Incwwwsclerodermaorg
Menrsquos Health Monthwwwmenshealthmonthorg
Migraine and Headache Awareness MonthNational Headache Foundationwwwheadachesorg
June 1 (first Saturday in June)National Trails Day American Hiking Society wwwamericanhikingorg
June 2 (first Sunday in June)National Cancer Survivors DayNational Cancer Survivors Day Foundationwwwncsdforg
June 5 (same date annually)World Environment DayUnited Nations Environmentworldenvironmentdayglobal
June 9 (second Sunday in June)National Childrenrsquos Daywwwnationalchildrensdayus
June 10 ndash 16 (ending with Fatherrsquos Day)Menrsquos Health WeekMenrsquos Health Networkwwwmenshealthweekorg
June 14 (same date annually)World Blood Donor Daywwwwhointworld-blood-donor-day
June 27 (same date annually)National HIV Testing DayAIDSgov wwwaidsgov
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National Park and Recreation MonthNational Recreation and Park Associationwwwnrpaorg
UV Safety MonthAmerican Academy of Ophthalmologywwwaaoorg
July 14 ndash 20 Every Body Deserves a Massage WeekAssociated Bodywork amp Massage Professionalswwwabmpcom
JULY 2019
AUGUST 2019Childrenrsquos Eye Health and Safety MonthAmerican Academy of Ophthalmologywwwaaoorg
Medic Alert Awareness Monthwwwmedicalertorg
National Breastfeeding MonthUnited States Breastfeeding Committee wwwusbreastfeedingorg
National Immunization Awareness MonthCenter for Disease Control amp Preventionwwwcdcgovvaccines
August 1 ndash 7 (same dates annually)World Breastfeeding WeekLa Leche League Internationalwwwllliorg
August 5 ndash 11 (second week in August)National Health Center WeekNational Association of Community Health Centers Inc wwwhealthcenterweekorg
August 6 National Night OutNational Association of Town Watchnatworg
August 9 (same date annually)International Day of the Worldrsquos Indigenous PeopleUnited Nations wwwunescoorg
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SEPTEMBER 2019Alzheimerrsquos Association Memory Walk Dates vary depending location Contact your local Alzheimerrsquos Association or visit wwwalzorg
Baby Safety Awareness MonthJuvenile Product Manufacturers Associationwwwjpmaorg
BioDiversity MonthDept of the Environment and Heritage Australiawwwenvironmentgovaubiodiversity
Blood Cancer Awareness MonthLeukemia and Lymphoma Society of Americawwwllsorg
Childhood Cancer Awareness MonthCureSearch for Childrenrsquos Cancerwwwcuresearchorg
Fruit amp Veggies More Matters MonthFruits amp Veggies More Matterswwwfruitsandveggiesmoremattersorg
Healthy Agingtrade MonthHealthy Aging CampaignEducational Television Network Incwwwhealthyagingnet
National Recovery MonthSubstance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Informationwwwrecoverymonthgov
National Childhood Obesity Awareness MonthPresidentrsquos Council on Fitness Sports amp Nutritionwwwhhsgovfitness
National Cholesterol Education Awareness MonthNational Heart Lung amp Blood Institute wwwcdcgovcholesterolcholesterol_education_monthhtm
National Food Safety Education MonthNational Restaurant Association Education Foundationwwwfoodsafetymonthcom
National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month National Ovarian Cancer Coalition Inc wwwovariancancerawarenessorg
National Menopause Awareness MonthNorth American Menopause Societywwwmenopauseorg
National Preparedness MonthCosponsored by American Red Cross wwwredcrossorg andUS Dept of Homeland Securitywwwreadygov
National Sickle Cell Disease Awareness MonthSickle Cell Disease Association of America Incwwwsicklecelldiseaseorg
National Yoga Month Yoga Health Foundation wwwyogamonthorg
Prostate Health Month and Prostate Cancer Awareness MonthProstate Cancer Foundationwwwpcforg
Sports and Home Eye Safety MonthPrevent Blindness Americawwwpreventblindnessorg
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Whole Grains Month The Whole Grains Council wwwwholegrainscouncilorgget-involvedcelebrate-whole-grains-month-in-september
September 1 ndash 7 (same date annually)National Childhood Injury Prevention WeekThe American Academy of Pediatrics wwwhealthychildrenorgSafe Kids Worldwidewwwsafekidsorg
September 8 ndash 14 (week of Sept 10)Suicide Prevention WeekAmerican Association of Suicidologywwwsuicidologyorg
September 8 ndash 14 National Assisted Living WeekNational Center for Assisted Livingwwwnalworg
September 11National Day of Service and Remembrance911dayorg
September 15 ndash 21 (third week in September)National Rehabilitation WeekNational Rehabilitation Awareness Foundationwwwnrafndashrehabnetorg
September 15 ndash 21 (third week in September)National Farm Safety and Health WeekNational Educational Center for Agricultural Safetywwwnecasagorg
September 18 (third Wednesday)Backpack Awareness DayThe American Occupational Therapy Associationwwwaotaorg
September 21 (same date annually)International Day of PeaceUnited Nationswwwunorgeneventspeaceday
September 22 ndash 28 (last week in September)Active Aging WeekInternational Council on Active Agingwwwicaacc
September 25 (last Wednesday)National Womenrsquos Health amp Fitness DayHealth Information Resource Centerwwwfitnessdaycomwomen
September 28 (last Saturday)Family Health and Fitness Day USAHealth Information Resource Centerwwwfitnessdaycomfamily
September 28 (last Saturday) National Public Lands DayNational Public Lands Daywwwpubliclandsdayorg
September 30 - October 2 44th Annual National Wellness ConferenceNational Wellness Institute IncGaylord Palms Resort amp Convention CenterKissimmee FloridawwwnationalwellnessorgConference
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OCTOBER 2019Alzheimerrsquos Association Memory Walk Dates vary depending location Contact your local Alzheimerrsquos Association or visitwwwalzorg
American Heart WalkDates vary depending on your location American Heart Associationwwwheartwalkorg
Auto Battery Safety MonthPrevent Blindness Americawwwpreventblindnessorg
Eat Together Eat Better MonthWashington State UniversitynutritionwsueduETEB
Childrenrsquos Health MonthOffice of Childrenrsquos Health ProtectionUS Environmental Protection Agencywwwepagovchildrenchildrens-health-month
Domestic Violence Awareness MonthNational Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV)wwwncadvorg
Health Literacy MonthHealth Literacy Consultingwwwhealthliteracymonthorg
Healthy Babies MonthMarch of DimesBirth Defects Foundationwwwmarchofdimescom
Healthy Lung MonthAmerican Lung Associationwwwlungusaorg
National Breast Cancer Awareness MonthNational Breast Cancer Foundation wwwnationalbreastcancerorg
National Bullying Prevention MonthPACERrsquos National Bullying Prevention Centerwwwpacerorgbullying
National Chiropractic MonthAmerican Chiropractic Association wwwacatodayorg
National Crime Prevention MonthNational Crime Prevention Councilwwwncpcorg
National Dental Hygiene MonthAmerican Dental Hygienists Associationwwwadhaorgndhm
National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month Screening for Mental Health Incwwwmentalhealthscreeningorg
National Disability Employment Awareness MonthUS Dept of Laborwwwdolgovodep
National Family Sexuality Education MonthPlanned Parenthood Federation of Americawwwplannedparenthoodorg
National Liver Awareness MonthAmerican Liver Foundationwwwliverfoundationorg
National Physical Therapy MonthAmerican Physical Therapy Associationwwwaptaorg
National Spina Bifida Awareness MonthSpina Bifida Association of Americawwwspinabifidaassociationorg
National Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness MonthSIDS Alliancewwwsidsallianceorg
National UNICEF Month TrickndashorndashTreat for UNICEFNational Office of the US Fund for UNICEFwwwunicefusaorg
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Talk About Your Medicines MonthNational Council on Patient Information and Educationwwwtalkaboutrxorg
Vegetarian Awareness MonthNorth American Vegetarian Society wwwworldvegetariandayorg
October 1 (annually same date)International Day of Older Personswwwunorgeneventsolderpersonsday
October 6 ndash 12 (week including October 9 ndash Chicago Fire)National Fire Prevention WeekNational Fire Protection Associationwwwnfpaorg
October 7 ndash 13 (first full week in October)National Mental Illness Awareness WeekNAMI ndash National Alliance on Mental Illnesswwwnamiorgmiaw
October 7 (first Monday in October)Child Health DayUS Dept of Health and Human Servicesmchbhrsagov
October 7 (first Monday in October)World Habitat DayUN Habitatwwwunhabitatorg
October 10 (same date annually)World Mental Health DayWorld Federation for Mental Healthwwwwfmhglobal
October 10 (same date annually)Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day wwwasceorgtransportation-and-development-engineeringput-the-brakes-on-fatalities-day
October 14 ndash 18 (second full week)National School Lunch WeekSchool Nutrition Associationwwwschoolnutritionorg
October 14 ndash 18 (week of Columbus Day)National Consultant Pharmacy WeekAmerican Society of Consultant Pharmacistswwwascpcom
October 14 ndash 20 (third week in October)National Healthcare Quality WeekNational Association for Healthcare Qualitywwwnahqorg
October 17 (same date annually)International Day for the Eradication of PovertyUnited Nations wwwunorgeneventspovertyday
October 20 (same date annually)World Osteoporosis DayInternational Osteoporosis Foundationwwwworldosteoporosisdayorg
October 20 ndash 26 (third full week in October)International Infection Prevention WeekAssociation for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology Inc wwwapicorg
October 20 ndash 26 (third week in October)National Health Education WeekSociety for Public Health EducationwwwsopheorgNHEW
October 20 ndash 26 (last full week October)National Respiratory Care WeekAmerican Association for Respiratory Carewwwaarcorg
October 23 ndash 31 (same dates annually)National Red Ribbon CelebrationNational Plant the Promise WeekNational Family Partnershipwwwnfporg
October 26 (fourth Saturday in October)Make a Difference Daywwwmakeadifferencedaycom
October 29 (same date annually)World Stroke DayAmerican Stroke Associationwwwstrokeassociationorg
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NOVEMBER 2019American Diabetes MonthAmerican Diabetes Associationwwwdiabetesorg
Native American Heritage Monthnativeamericanheritagemonthgov
Diabetic Eye Disease MonthPrevent Blindness Americawwwpreventblindnessorg
Lung Cancer Awareness MonthAmerican Cancer Society wwwcancerorg
National Alzheimerrsquos Disease Awareness MonthAlzheimerrsquos Disease and Related Disorders Associationwwwalzorg
National Epilepsy Awareness MonthEpilepsy Foundation of Americawwwefaorg
National Family Caregivers MonthNational Family Caregivers Associationwwwnfcacaresorg
National Healthy Skin MonthAmerican Academy of Dermatologywwwaadorg
National Home Care MonthNational Association for Home Care amp Hospicewwwnahcorg
National Hospice and Palliative Care MonthNational Hospice and Palliative Care Organizationwwwnhpcoorg
Pancreatic Cancer Awareness MonthPancreatic Cancer Action Networkwwwpancanorg
Prematurity Awareness MonthMarch of Dimes Birth Defects Foundationwwwmarchofdimescom
November 4 (first Monday in November)Color the World Orange for CRPSRSD Awarenesswwwcolortheworldorangeorg
November 12 (same date annually)World Pneumonia Daywwwstoppneumoniaorg
November 13 (same date annually)World Kindness DayRandom Acts of Kindnesswwwrandomactsofkindnessorg
November 14 (same date annually)World Diabetes DayInternational Diabetes Federationwwwworlddiabetesdayorg
November 15 (same date annually)National Philanthropy DayAssociation of Fundraising Professionalswwwnpdlovecom
November 15 (same date annually)America Recycles DayNational Recycling Coalition Inc wwwamericarecyclesdayorg
November 18 ndash 24 (week before Thanksgiving)American Education WeekNational Education Associationwwwneaorg
November 21 (third Thursday)Great American SmokeoutAmerican Cancer Societywwwcancerorg
November 23 (Saturday before U S Thanksgiving)International Survivors of Suicide DayAmerican Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)wwwafsporgsurvivorday
November 28 (always Thanksgiving Day)National Family Health History DayUS Dept of Health and Human Serviceswwwhhsgovfamilyhistory
November 28 ndash January 1 (US Thanksgiving - New Yearrsquos Day)Tie One On For Safety CampaignMothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)wwwmaddorg
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NWI 2019 Health amp Wellness Observances Calendar published byNational Wellness Institute IncPO Box 827 Stevens Point WI 54481ndash08277153422969 nwinationalwellnessorg bull NationalWellnessorg
Information is published as a service and NWI may not be held responsible for misprints changes in dates or general errors in processing Please contact NWI with any corrections Last updated October 9 2018
DECEMBER 2019International AIDS Awareness MonthInternational HIVAIDS Alliance wwwaidsallianceorg
National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention (3D) MonthNational Highway Traffic Safety AdministrationwwwnhtsagovDriving-SafetyImpaired-Driving
Safe Toys and Gifts MonthPrevent Blindness Americawwwpreventblindnessorg
December 1 (same date annually)World AIDS Day HIVgovwwwhivgov
December 1 ndash 7 (first full week of December)National Hand Washing Awareness WeekHenry the Hand Foundationwwwhenrythehandcom
December 1 ndash 7National Influenza Vaccination Weekwwwcdcgovflunivw
December 5 (same date annually)International Volunteer DayUnited Nations Volunteers wwwunvorg
December 10 (same date annually)Human Rights Day United Nations Human Rightswwwohchrorg
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April 11National Alcohol Screening DayScreening for Mental Health Incwwwmentalhealthscreeningorg
April 14 (same date annually)International Moment of Laughter DayIzzy Gesell Wide Angle Humorwwwizzygcom
April 14 ndash 20 (third week of April)National Volunteer WeekThe Points of Light and Hands on NetworkwwwPointsofLightorg
April 16 (same date annually)National Healthcare Decisions Daywwwnhddorg
April 18 ndash 22National Youth Violence Prevention WeekNational Association of SAVE wwwnationalsaveorg
April 19 ndash 21Global Youth Service DayYouth Service America wwwgysdorg
April 20 ndash 26National Infant Immunization WeekCDC National Immunization Programwwwcdcgovvaccineseventsniiwindexhtml
April 22 (same date annually)Earth DayEarth Day Networkwwwearthdaynet
April 22 ndash 28National Environmental Education Week (eeweek)National Environmental Education Foundationwwweeweekorg
April 22 ndash 28Medical Fitness WeekMedical Fitness Associationwwwmedicalfitnessorg
April 25 (fourth Thursday April)Take Your Daughters and Sons to Work Day Daughters And Sons To Workreg Daywwwdaughtersandsonstoworkorg
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Asthma and Allergy Awareness MonthAllergy and Asthma Foundation of Americawwwaafaorg
Better Sleep MonthThe Better Sleep Councilwwwbettersleeporg
Building Safety MonthInternational Code Council wwwiccsafeorg
Correct Posture MonthAmerican Chiropractic AssociationCommunications Departmentwwwacatodayorg
Healthy Vision MonthNational Eye Institute wwwneinihgovhvm
Hepatitis Awareness MonthAmerican Liver Foundationwwwliverfoundationorg
Huntingtonrsquos Disease Awareness MonthHuntingtonrsquos Disease Society of Americawwwhdsaorg
Lupus Awareness MonthLupus Foundation of America Incwwwlupusorg
National Arthritis MonthArthritis Foundationwwwarthritisorg
National Bike MonthLeague of American Bicyclistswwwbikeleagueorg
National High Blood Pressure Education MonthNHLBI Information Centerwwwnhlbinihgov
National MelanomaSkin Cancer Awareness MonthAmerican Academy of Dermatologywwwaadorg orAmerican Cancer Societywwwskincancerorg
National Mental Health MonthNational Mental Health Associationwwwnmhaorg
National Osteoporosis MonthNational Osteoporosis Foundationwwwnoforg
National Physical Fitness and Sports MonthPresidentrsquos Council on Fitness Sports and Nutrition wwwfitnessgov
National Stroke Awareness MonthNational Stroke Associationwwwstrokeorg
National Teen Pregnancy Prevention MonthAdvocates for Youthwwwadvocatesforyouthorg
Older Americans MonthUS Dept of Health and Human ServicesAdministration for Community Livingwwwaclgov
May 1 ndash 7 (same dates annually)National Physical Education and Sports WeekNational Association for Sport and Physical Education wwwshapeamericaorg
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May 1 (first Wednesday in May)Project Aces Day(All Children Exercise Simultaneously)Youth Fitness Coalition Incwwwprojectacescom
May 5 ndash 11 (first full week in May) Be Kind to Animals WeekCanadian Federation of Humane Societieswwwcfhsca American Humane Associationwwwamericanhumaneorg
May 5 ndash 11 (first full week in May)North American Occupational Safety and Health Week (NAOSH)American Society of Safety Engineerswwwasseorgnaosh
May 6 ndash 12 (same dates each year)National Nurses WeekAmerican Nurses Associationwwwnursingworldorg
May 6 ndash 12 (week of Florence Nightengalersquos birthday May 12)National Hospital and Healthcare WeekAmerican Hospital Associationwwwahaorg
May 8 (Wednesday during National Nurses Week)School Nurse Daywwwnasnorg
May 8 (same date annually)World Red CrossRed Crescent DayAmerican Red Crosswwwredcrossorg
May 10World Fair Trade DayWorld Fair Trade Association (WFTO)wwwwftocom
May 12 ndash 18 (Motherrsquos Day week)National Nursing Home WeekAmerican Health Care Associationwwwnnhworg
May 12 ndash 18 (Motherrsquos Day week)Womenrsquos Health WeekOffice on Womenrsquos Health Department of Health and Human Serviceswwwcdcgovwomen
May 13 ndash 17Bike to Work Week (Bike to Work Day May 17) League of American Bicyclistswwwbikeleagueorg
May 20World AutoimmuneAutoinflammatory Arthritis Day (World AiArthritis Day)International Foundation for Autoimmune amp Autoinflammatory Arthritis (IFAA)wwwfacebookcomAIArthritisDay
May 20 ndash 26National Volunteer Week ndash AustraliaVolunteering Australiawwwvolunteeringaustraliaorg
May 29 (last Wednesday in May)National Senior Health amp Fitness Daywwwfitnessdaycom
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2019 HEALTH amp WELLNESS OBSERVANCES CALENDAR
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Cataract Awareness MonthPrevent Blindness Americawwwpreventblindnessorg
National Great Outdoors MonthAmerican Recreation Coalition wwwgreatoutdoorsmonthorg
National Safety MonthNational Safety Councilwwwnscorg
National Scleroderma Awareness MonthUnited Scleroderma Foundation Incwwwsclerodermaorg
Menrsquos Health Monthwwwmenshealthmonthorg
Migraine and Headache Awareness MonthNational Headache Foundationwwwheadachesorg
June 1 (first Saturday in June)National Trails Day American Hiking Society wwwamericanhikingorg
June 2 (first Sunday in June)National Cancer Survivors DayNational Cancer Survivors Day Foundationwwwncsdforg
June 5 (same date annually)World Environment DayUnited Nations Environmentworldenvironmentdayglobal
June 9 (second Sunday in June)National Childrenrsquos Daywwwnationalchildrensdayus
June 10 ndash 16 (ending with Fatherrsquos Day)Menrsquos Health WeekMenrsquos Health Networkwwwmenshealthweekorg
June 14 (same date annually)World Blood Donor Daywwwwhointworld-blood-donor-day
June 27 (same date annually)National HIV Testing DayAIDSgov wwwaidsgov
JUNE 2019
National Wellness Institutersquos
2019 HEALTH amp WELLNESS OBSERVANCES CALENDAR
copy2019 National Wellness Institute IncNationalWellnessorg
9
National Park and Recreation MonthNational Recreation and Park Associationwwwnrpaorg
UV Safety MonthAmerican Academy of Ophthalmologywwwaaoorg
July 14 ndash 20 Every Body Deserves a Massage WeekAssociated Bodywork amp Massage Professionalswwwabmpcom
JULY 2019
AUGUST 2019Childrenrsquos Eye Health and Safety MonthAmerican Academy of Ophthalmologywwwaaoorg
Medic Alert Awareness Monthwwwmedicalertorg
National Breastfeeding MonthUnited States Breastfeeding Committee wwwusbreastfeedingorg
National Immunization Awareness MonthCenter for Disease Control amp Preventionwwwcdcgovvaccines
August 1 ndash 7 (same dates annually)World Breastfeeding WeekLa Leche League Internationalwwwllliorg
August 5 ndash 11 (second week in August)National Health Center WeekNational Association of Community Health Centers Inc wwwhealthcenterweekorg
August 6 National Night OutNational Association of Town Watchnatworg
August 9 (same date annually)International Day of the Worldrsquos Indigenous PeopleUnited Nations wwwunescoorg
National Wellness Institutersquos
2019 HEALTH amp WELLNESS OBSERVANCES CALENDAR
copy2019 National Wellness Institute IncNationalWellnessorg
10
SEPTEMBER 2019Alzheimerrsquos Association Memory Walk Dates vary depending location Contact your local Alzheimerrsquos Association or visit wwwalzorg
Baby Safety Awareness MonthJuvenile Product Manufacturers Associationwwwjpmaorg
BioDiversity MonthDept of the Environment and Heritage Australiawwwenvironmentgovaubiodiversity
Blood Cancer Awareness MonthLeukemia and Lymphoma Society of Americawwwllsorg
Childhood Cancer Awareness MonthCureSearch for Childrenrsquos Cancerwwwcuresearchorg
Fruit amp Veggies More Matters MonthFruits amp Veggies More Matterswwwfruitsandveggiesmoremattersorg
Healthy Agingtrade MonthHealthy Aging CampaignEducational Television Network Incwwwhealthyagingnet
National Recovery MonthSubstance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Informationwwwrecoverymonthgov
National Childhood Obesity Awareness MonthPresidentrsquos Council on Fitness Sports amp Nutritionwwwhhsgovfitness
National Cholesterol Education Awareness MonthNational Heart Lung amp Blood Institute wwwcdcgovcholesterolcholesterol_education_monthhtm
National Food Safety Education MonthNational Restaurant Association Education Foundationwwwfoodsafetymonthcom
National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month National Ovarian Cancer Coalition Inc wwwovariancancerawarenessorg
National Menopause Awareness MonthNorth American Menopause Societywwwmenopauseorg
National Preparedness MonthCosponsored by American Red Cross wwwredcrossorg andUS Dept of Homeland Securitywwwreadygov
National Sickle Cell Disease Awareness MonthSickle Cell Disease Association of America Incwwwsicklecelldiseaseorg
National Yoga Month Yoga Health Foundation wwwyogamonthorg
Prostate Health Month and Prostate Cancer Awareness MonthProstate Cancer Foundationwwwpcforg
Sports and Home Eye Safety MonthPrevent Blindness Americawwwpreventblindnessorg
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(SEPTEMBER CONTINUED)
Whole Grains Month The Whole Grains Council wwwwholegrainscouncilorgget-involvedcelebrate-whole-grains-month-in-september
September 1 ndash 7 (same date annually)National Childhood Injury Prevention WeekThe American Academy of Pediatrics wwwhealthychildrenorgSafe Kids Worldwidewwwsafekidsorg
September 8 ndash 14 (week of Sept 10)Suicide Prevention WeekAmerican Association of Suicidologywwwsuicidologyorg
September 8 ndash 14 National Assisted Living WeekNational Center for Assisted Livingwwwnalworg
September 11National Day of Service and Remembrance911dayorg
September 15 ndash 21 (third week in September)National Rehabilitation WeekNational Rehabilitation Awareness Foundationwwwnrafndashrehabnetorg
September 15 ndash 21 (third week in September)National Farm Safety and Health WeekNational Educational Center for Agricultural Safetywwwnecasagorg
September 18 (third Wednesday)Backpack Awareness DayThe American Occupational Therapy Associationwwwaotaorg
September 21 (same date annually)International Day of PeaceUnited Nationswwwunorgeneventspeaceday
September 22 ndash 28 (last week in September)Active Aging WeekInternational Council on Active Agingwwwicaacc
September 25 (last Wednesday)National Womenrsquos Health amp Fitness DayHealth Information Resource Centerwwwfitnessdaycomwomen
September 28 (last Saturday)Family Health and Fitness Day USAHealth Information Resource Centerwwwfitnessdaycomfamily
September 28 (last Saturday) National Public Lands DayNational Public Lands Daywwwpubliclandsdayorg
September 30 - October 2 44th Annual National Wellness ConferenceNational Wellness Institute IncGaylord Palms Resort amp Convention CenterKissimmee FloridawwwnationalwellnessorgConference
National Wellness Institutersquos
2019 HEALTH amp WELLNESS OBSERVANCES CALENDAR
copy2019 National Wellness Institute IncNationalWellnessorg
12
OCTOBER CONTINUED gt
OCTOBER 2019Alzheimerrsquos Association Memory Walk Dates vary depending location Contact your local Alzheimerrsquos Association or visitwwwalzorg
American Heart WalkDates vary depending on your location American Heart Associationwwwheartwalkorg
Auto Battery Safety MonthPrevent Blindness Americawwwpreventblindnessorg
Eat Together Eat Better MonthWashington State UniversitynutritionwsueduETEB
Childrenrsquos Health MonthOffice of Childrenrsquos Health ProtectionUS Environmental Protection Agencywwwepagovchildrenchildrens-health-month
Domestic Violence Awareness MonthNational Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV)wwwncadvorg
Health Literacy MonthHealth Literacy Consultingwwwhealthliteracymonthorg
Healthy Babies MonthMarch of DimesBirth Defects Foundationwwwmarchofdimescom
Healthy Lung MonthAmerican Lung Associationwwwlungusaorg
National Breast Cancer Awareness MonthNational Breast Cancer Foundation wwwnationalbreastcancerorg
National Bullying Prevention MonthPACERrsquos National Bullying Prevention Centerwwwpacerorgbullying
National Chiropractic MonthAmerican Chiropractic Association wwwacatodayorg
National Crime Prevention MonthNational Crime Prevention Councilwwwncpcorg
National Dental Hygiene MonthAmerican Dental Hygienists Associationwwwadhaorgndhm
National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month Screening for Mental Health Incwwwmentalhealthscreeningorg
National Disability Employment Awareness MonthUS Dept of Laborwwwdolgovodep
National Family Sexuality Education MonthPlanned Parenthood Federation of Americawwwplannedparenthoodorg
National Liver Awareness MonthAmerican Liver Foundationwwwliverfoundationorg
National Physical Therapy MonthAmerican Physical Therapy Associationwwwaptaorg
National Spina Bifida Awareness MonthSpina Bifida Association of Americawwwspinabifidaassociationorg
National Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness MonthSIDS Alliancewwwsidsallianceorg
National UNICEF Month TrickndashorndashTreat for UNICEFNational Office of the US Fund for UNICEFwwwunicefusaorg
National Wellness Institutersquos
2019 HEALTH amp WELLNESS OBSERVANCES CALENDAR
copy2019 National Wellness Institute IncNationalWellnessorg
13
(OCTOBER CONTINUED)
Talk About Your Medicines MonthNational Council on Patient Information and Educationwwwtalkaboutrxorg
Vegetarian Awareness MonthNorth American Vegetarian Society wwwworldvegetariandayorg
October 1 (annually same date)International Day of Older Personswwwunorgeneventsolderpersonsday
October 6 ndash 12 (week including October 9 ndash Chicago Fire)National Fire Prevention WeekNational Fire Protection Associationwwwnfpaorg
October 7 ndash 13 (first full week in October)National Mental Illness Awareness WeekNAMI ndash National Alliance on Mental Illnesswwwnamiorgmiaw
October 7 (first Monday in October)Child Health DayUS Dept of Health and Human Servicesmchbhrsagov
October 7 (first Monday in October)World Habitat DayUN Habitatwwwunhabitatorg
October 10 (same date annually)World Mental Health DayWorld Federation for Mental Healthwwwwfmhglobal
October 10 (same date annually)Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day wwwasceorgtransportation-and-development-engineeringput-the-brakes-on-fatalities-day
October 14 ndash 18 (second full week)National School Lunch WeekSchool Nutrition Associationwwwschoolnutritionorg
October 14 ndash 18 (week of Columbus Day)National Consultant Pharmacy WeekAmerican Society of Consultant Pharmacistswwwascpcom
October 14 ndash 20 (third week in October)National Healthcare Quality WeekNational Association for Healthcare Qualitywwwnahqorg
October 17 (same date annually)International Day for the Eradication of PovertyUnited Nations wwwunorgeneventspovertyday
October 20 (same date annually)World Osteoporosis DayInternational Osteoporosis Foundationwwwworldosteoporosisdayorg
October 20 ndash 26 (third full week in October)International Infection Prevention WeekAssociation for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology Inc wwwapicorg
October 20 ndash 26 (third week in October)National Health Education WeekSociety for Public Health EducationwwwsopheorgNHEW
October 20 ndash 26 (last full week October)National Respiratory Care WeekAmerican Association for Respiratory Carewwwaarcorg
October 23 ndash 31 (same dates annually)National Red Ribbon CelebrationNational Plant the Promise WeekNational Family Partnershipwwwnfporg
October 26 (fourth Saturday in October)Make a Difference Daywwwmakeadifferencedaycom
October 29 (same date annually)World Stroke DayAmerican Stroke Associationwwwstrokeassociationorg
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2019 HEALTH amp WELLNESS OBSERVANCES CALENDAR
copy2019 National Wellness Institute IncNationalWellnessorg
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NOVEMBER 2019American Diabetes MonthAmerican Diabetes Associationwwwdiabetesorg
Native American Heritage Monthnativeamericanheritagemonthgov
Diabetic Eye Disease MonthPrevent Blindness Americawwwpreventblindnessorg
Lung Cancer Awareness MonthAmerican Cancer Society wwwcancerorg
National Alzheimerrsquos Disease Awareness MonthAlzheimerrsquos Disease and Related Disorders Associationwwwalzorg
National Epilepsy Awareness MonthEpilepsy Foundation of Americawwwefaorg
National Family Caregivers MonthNational Family Caregivers Associationwwwnfcacaresorg
National Healthy Skin MonthAmerican Academy of Dermatologywwwaadorg
National Home Care MonthNational Association for Home Care amp Hospicewwwnahcorg
National Hospice and Palliative Care MonthNational Hospice and Palliative Care Organizationwwwnhpcoorg
Pancreatic Cancer Awareness MonthPancreatic Cancer Action Networkwwwpancanorg
Prematurity Awareness MonthMarch of Dimes Birth Defects Foundationwwwmarchofdimescom
November 4 (first Monday in November)Color the World Orange for CRPSRSD Awarenesswwwcolortheworldorangeorg
November 12 (same date annually)World Pneumonia Daywwwstoppneumoniaorg
November 13 (same date annually)World Kindness DayRandom Acts of Kindnesswwwrandomactsofkindnessorg
November 14 (same date annually)World Diabetes DayInternational Diabetes Federationwwwworlddiabetesdayorg
November 15 (same date annually)National Philanthropy DayAssociation of Fundraising Professionalswwwnpdlovecom
November 15 (same date annually)America Recycles DayNational Recycling Coalition Inc wwwamericarecyclesdayorg
November 18 ndash 24 (week before Thanksgiving)American Education WeekNational Education Associationwwwneaorg
November 21 (third Thursday)Great American SmokeoutAmerican Cancer Societywwwcancerorg
November 23 (Saturday before U S Thanksgiving)International Survivors of Suicide DayAmerican Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)wwwafsporgsurvivorday
November 28 (always Thanksgiving Day)National Family Health History DayUS Dept of Health and Human Serviceswwwhhsgovfamilyhistory
November 28 ndash January 1 (US Thanksgiving - New Yearrsquos Day)Tie One On For Safety CampaignMothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)wwwmaddorg
National Wellness Institutersquos
2019 HEALTH amp WELLNESS OBSERVANCES CALENDAR
copy2019 National Wellness Institute IncNationalWellnessorg
15
NWI 2019 Health amp Wellness Observances Calendar published byNational Wellness Institute IncPO Box 827 Stevens Point WI 54481ndash08277153422969 nwinationalwellnessorg bull NationalWellnessorg
Information is published as a service and NWI may not be held responsible for misprints changes in dates or general errors in processing Please contact NWI with any corrections Last updated October 9 2018
DECEMBER 2019International AIDS Awareness MonthInternational HIVAIDS Alliance wwwaidsallianceorg
National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention (3D) MonthNational Highway Traffic Safety AdministrationwwwnhtsagovDriving-SafetyImpaired-Driving
Safe Toys and Gifts MonthPrevent Blindness Americawwwpreventblindnessorg
December 1 (same date annually)World AIDS Day HIVgovwwwhivgov
December 1 ndash 7 (first full week of December)National Hand Washing Awareness WeekHenry the Hand Foundationwwwhenrythehandcom
December 1 ndash 7National Influenza Vaccination Weekwwwcdcgovflunivw
December 5 (same date annually)International Volunteer DayUnited Nations Volunteers wwwunvorg
December 10 (same date annually)Human Rights Day United Nations Human Rightswwwohchrorg
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2019 HEALTH amp WELLNESS OBSERVANCES CALENDAR
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Asthma and Allergy Awareness MonthAllergy and Asthma Foundation of Americawwwaafaorg
Better Sleep MonthThe Better Sleep Councilwwwbettersleeporg
Building Safety MonthInternational Code Council wwwiccsafeorg
Correct Posture MonthAmerican Chiropractic AssociationCommunications Departmentwwwacatodayorg
Healthy Vision MonthNational Eye Institute wwwneinihgovhvm
Hepatitis Awareness MonthAmerican Liver Foundationwwwliverfoundationorg
Huntingtonrsquos Disease Awareness MonthHuntingtonrsquos Disease Society of Americawwwhdsaorg
Lupus Awareness MonthLupus Foundation of America Incwwwlupusorg
National Arthritis MonthArthritis Foundationwwwarthritisorg
National Bike MonthLeague of American Bicyclistswwwbikeleagueorg
National High Blood Pressure Education MonthNHLBI Information Centerwwwnhlbinihgov
National MelanomaSkin Cancer Awareness MonthAmerican Academy of Dermatologywwwaadorg orAmerican Cancer Societywwwskincancerorg
National Mental Health MonthNational Mental Health Associationwwwnmhaorg
National Osteoporosis MonthNational Osteoporosis Foundationwwwnoforg
National Physical Fitness and Sports MonthPresidentrsquos Council on Fitness Sports and Nutrition wwwfitnessgov
National Stroke Awareness MonthNational Stroke Associationwwwstrokeorg
National Teen Pregnancy Prevention MonthAdvocates for Youthwwwadvocatesforyouthorg
Older Americans MonthUS Dept of Health and Human ServicesAdministration for Community Livingwwwaclgov
May 1 ndash 7 (same dates annually)National Physical Education and Sports WeekNational Association for Sport and Physical Education wwwshapeamericaorg
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May 1 (first Wednesday in May)Project Aces Day(All Children Exercise Simultaneously)Youth Fitness Coalition Incwwwprojectacescom
May 5 ndash 11 (first full week in May) Be Kind to Animals WeekCanadian Federation of Humane Societieswwwcfhsca American Humane Associationwwwamericanhumaneorg
May 5 ndash 11 (first full week in May)North American Occupational Safety and Health Week (NAOSH)American Society of Safety Engineerswwwasseorgnaosh
May 6 ndash 12 (same dates each year)National Nurses WeekAmerican Nurses Associationwwwnursingworldorg
May 6 ndash 12 (week of Florence Nightengalersquos birthday May 12)National Hospital and Healthcare WeekAmerican Hospital Associationwwwahaorg
May 8 (Wednesday during National Nurses Week)School Nurse Daywwwnasnorg
May 8 (same date annually)World Red CrossRed Crescent DayAmerican Red Crosswwwredcrossorg
May 10World Fair Trade DayWorld Fair Trade Association (WFTO)wwwwftocom
May 12 ndash 18 (Motherrsquos Day week)National Nursing Home WeekAmerican Health Care Associationwwwnnhworg
May 12 ndash 18 (Motherrsquos Day week)Womenrsquos Health WeekOffice on Womenrsquos Health Department of Health and Human Serviceswwwcdcgovwomen
May 13 ndash 17Bike to Work Week (Bike to Work Day May 17) League of American Bicyclistswwwbikeleagueorg
May 20World AutoimmuneAutoinflammatory Arthritis Day (World AiArthritis Day)International Foundation for Autoimmune amp Autoinflammatory Arthritis (IFAA)wwwfacebookcomAIArthritisDay
May 20 ndash 26National Volunteer Week ndash AustraliaVolunteering Australiawwwvolunteeringaustraliaorg
May 29 (last Wednesday in May)National Senior Health amp Fitness Daywwwfitnessdaycom
(MAY CONTINUED)
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copy2019 National Wellness Institute IncNationalWellnessorg
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Cataract Awareness MonthPrevent Blindness Americawwwpreventblindnessorg
National Great Outdoors MonthAmerican Recreation Coalition wwwgreatoutdoorsmonthorg
National Safety MonthNational Safety Councilwwwnscorg
National Scleroderma Awareness MonthUnited Scleroderma Foundation Incwwwsclerodermaorg
Menrsquos Health Monthwwwmenshealthmonthorg
Migraine and Headache Awareness MonthNational Headache Foundationwwwheadachesorg
June 1 (first Saturday in June)National Trails Day American Hiking Society wwwamericanhikingorg
June 2 (first Sunday in June)National Cancer Survivors DayNational Cancer Survivors Day Foundationwwwncsdforg
June 5 (same date annually)World Environment DayUnited Nations Environmentworldenvironmentdayglobal
June 9 (second Sunday in June)National Childrenrsquos Daywwwnationalchildrensdayus
June 10 ndash 16 (ending with Fatherrsquos Day)Menrsquos Health WeekMenrsquos Health Networkwwwmenshealthweekorg
June 14 (same date annually)World Blood Donor Daywwwwhointworld-blood-donor-day
June 27 (same date annually)National HIV Testing DayAIDSgov wwwaidsgov
JUNE 2019
National Wellness Institutersquos
2019 HEALTH amp WELLNESS OBSERVANCES CALENDAR
copy2019 National Wellness Institute IncNationalWellnessorg
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National Park and Recreation MonthNational Recreation and Park Associationwwwnrpaorg
UV Safety MonthAmerican Academy of Ophthalmologywwwaaoorg
July 14 ndash 20 Every Body Deserves a Massage WeekAssociated Bodywork amp Massage Professionalswwwabmpcom
JULY 2019
AUGUST 2019Childrenrsquos Eye Health and Safety MonthAmerican Academy of Ophthalmologywwwaaoorg
Medic Alert Awareness Monthwwwmedicalertorg
National Breastfeeding MonthUnited States Breastfeeding Committee wwwusbreastfeedingorg
National Immunization Awareness MonthCenter for Disease Control amp Preventionwwwcdcgovvaccines
August 1 ndash 7 (same dates annually)World Breastfeeding WeekLa Leche League Internationalwwwllliorg
August 5 ndash 11 (second week in August)National Health Center WeekNational Association of Community Health Centers Inc wwwhealthcenterweekorg
August 6 National Night OutNational Association of Town Watchnatworg
August 9 (same date annually)International Day of the Worldrsquos Indigenous PeopleUnited Nations wwwunescoorg
National Wellness Institutersquos
2019 HEALTH amp WELLNESS OBSERVANCES CALENDAR
copy2019 National Wellness Institute IncNationalWellnessorg
10
SEPTEMBER 2019Alzheimerrsquos Association Memory Walk Dates vary depending location Contact your local Alzheimerrsquos Association or visit wwwalzorg
Baby Safety Awareness MonthJuvenile Product Manufacturers Associationwwwjpmaorg
BioDiversity MonthDept of the Environment and Heritage Australiawwwenvironmentgovaubiodiversity
Blood Cancer Awareness MonthLeukemia and Lymphoma Society of Americawwwllsorg
Childhood Cancer Awareness MonthCureSearch for Childrenrsquos Cancerwwwcuresearchorg
Fruit amp Veggies More Matters MonthFruits amp Veggies More Matterswwwfruitsandveggiesmoremattersorg
Healthy Agingtrade MonthHealthy Aging CampaignEducational Television Network Incwwwhealthyagingnet
National Recovery MonthSubstance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Informationwwwrecoverymonthgov
National Childhood Obesity Awareness MonthPresidentrsquos Council on Fitness Sports amp Nutritionwwwhhsgovfitness
National Cholesterol Education Awareness MonthNational Heart Lung amp Blood Institute wwwcdcgovcholesterolcholesterol_education_monthhtm
National Food Safety Education MonthNational Restaurant Association Education Foundationwwwfoodsafetymonthcom
National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month National Ovarian Cancer Coalition Inc wwwovariancancerawarenessorg
National Menopause Awareness MonthNorth American Menopause Societywwwmenopauseorg
National Preparedness MonthCosponsored by American Red Cross wwwredcrossorg andUS Dept of Homeland Securitywwwreadygov
National Sickle Cell Disease Awareness MonthSickle Cell Disease Association of America Incwwwsicklecelldiseaseorg
National Yoga Month Yoga Health Foundation wwwyogamonthorg
Prostate Health Month and Prostate Cancer Awareness MonthProstate Cancer Foundationwwwpcforg
Sports and Home Eye Safety MonthPrevent Blindness Americawwwpreventblindnessorg
SEPTEMBER CONTINUED gt
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copy2019 National Wellness Institute IncNationalWellnessorg
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(SEPTEMBER CONTINUED)
Whole Grains Month The Whole Grains Council wwwwholegrainscouncilorgget-involvedcelebrate-whole-grains-month-in-september
September 1 ndash 7 (same date annually)National Childhood Injury Prevention WeekThe American Academy of Pediatrics wwwhealthychildrenorgSafe Kids Worldwidewwwsafekidsorg
September 8 ndash 14 (week of Sept 10)Suicide Prevention WeekAmerican Association of Suicidologywwwsuicidologyorg
September 8 ndash 14 National Assisted Living WeekNational Center for Assisted Livingwwwnalworg
September 11National Day of Service and Remembrance911dayorg
September 15 ndash 21 (third week in September)National Rehabilitation WeekNational Rehabilitation Awareness Foundationwwwnrafndashrehabnetorg
September 15 ndash 21 (third week in September)National Farm Safety and Health WeekNational Educational Center for Agricultural Safetywwwnecasagorg
September 18 (third Wednesday)Backpack Awareness DayThe American Occupational Therapy Associationwwwaotaorg
September 21 (same date annually)International Day of PeaceUnited Nationswwwunorgeneventspeaceday
September 22 ndash 28 (last week in September)Active Aging WeekInternational Council on Active Agingwwwicaacc
September 25 (last Wednesday)National Womenrsquos Health amp Fitness DayHealth Information Resource Centerwwwfitnessdaycomwomen
September 28 (last Saturday)Family Health and Fitness Day USAHealth Information Resource Centerwwwfitnessdaycomfamily
September 28 (last Saturday) National Public Lands DayNational Public Lands Daywwwpubliclandsdayorg
September 30 - October 2 44th Annual National Wellness ConferenceNational Wellness Institute IncGaylord Palms Resort amp Convention CenterKissimmee FloridawwwnationalwellnessorgConference
National Wellness Institutersquos
2019 HEALTH amp WELLNESS OBSERVANCES CALENDAR
copy2019 National Wellness Institute IncNationalWellnessorg
12
OCTOBER CONTINUED gt
OCTOBER 2019Alzheimerrsquos Association Memory Walk Dates vary depending location Contact your local Alzheimerrsquos Association or visitwwwalzorg
American Heart WalkDates vary depending on your location American Heart Associationwwwheartwalkorg
Auto Battery Safety MonthPrevent Blindness Americawwwpreventblindnessorg
Eat Together Eat Better MonthWashington State UniversitynutritionwsueduETEB
Childrenrsquos Health MonthOffice of Childrenrsquos Health ProtectionUS Environmental Protection Agencywwwepagovchildrenchildrens-health-month
Domestic Violence Awareness MonthNational Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV)wwwncadvorg
Health Literacy MonthHealth Literacy Consultingwwwhealthliteracymonthorg
Healthy Babies MonthMarch of DimesBirth Defects Foundationwwwmarchofdimescom
Healthy Lung MonthAmerican Lung Associationwwwlungusaorg
National Breast Cancer Awareness MonthNational Breast Cancer Foundation wwwnationalbreastcancerorg
National Bullying Prevention MonthPACERrsquos National Bullying Prevention Centerwwwpacerorgbullying
National Chiropractic MonthAmerican Chiropractic Association wwwacatodayorg
National Crime Prevention MonthNational Crime Prevention Councilwwwncpcorg
National Dental Hygiene MonthAmerican Dental Hygienists Associationwwwadhaorgndhm
National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month Screening for Mental Health Incwwwmentalhealthscreeningorg
National Disability Employment Awareness MonthUS Dept of Laborwwwdolgovodep
National Family Sexuality Education MonthPlanned Parenthood Federation of Americawwwplannedparenthoodorg
National Liver Awareness MonthAmerican Liver Foundationwwwliverfoundationorg
National Physical Therapy MonthAmerican Physical Therapy Associationwwwaptaorg
National Spina Bifida Awareness MonthSpina Bifida Association of Americawwwspinabifidaassociationorg
National Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness MonthSIDS Alliancewwwsidsallianceorg
National UNICEF Month TrickndashorndashTreat for UNICEFNational Office of the US Fund for UNICEFwwwunicefusaorg
National Wellness Institutersquos
2019 HEALTH amp WELLNESS OBSERVANCES CALENDAR
copy2019 National Wellness Institute IncNationalWellnessorg
13
(OCTOBER CONTINUED)
Talk About Your Medicines MonthNational Council on Patient Information and Educationwwwtalkaboutrxorg
Vegetarian Awareness MonthNorth American Vegetarian Society wwwworldvegetariandayorg
October 1 (annually same date)International Day of Older Personswwwunorgeneventsolderpersonsday
October 6 ndash 12 (week including October 9 ndash Chicago Fire)National Fire Prevention WeekNational Fire Protection Associationwwwnfpaorg
October 7 ndash 13 (first full week in October)National Mental Illness Awareness WeekNAMI ndash National Alliance on Mental Illnesswwwnamiorgmiaw
October 7 (first Monday in October)Child Health DayUS Dept of Health and Human Servicesmchbhrsagov
October 7 (first Monday in October)World Habitat DayUN Habitatwwwunhabitatorg
October 10 (same date annually)World Mental Health DayWorld Federation for Mental Healthwwwwfmhglobal
October 10 (same date annually)Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day wwwasceorgtransportation-and-development-engineeringput-the-brakes-on-fatalities-day
October 14 ndash 18 (second full week)National School Lunch WeekSchool Nutrition Associationwwwschoolnutritionorg
October 14 ndash 18 (week of Columbus Day)National Consultant Pharmacy WeekAmerican Society of Consultant Pharmacistswwwascpcom
October 14 ndash 20 (third week in October)National Healthcare Quality WeekNational Association for Healthcare Qualitywwwnahqorg
October 17 (same date annually)International Day for the Eradication of PovertyUnited Nations wwwunorgeneventspovertyday
October 20 (same date annually)World Osteoporosis DayInternational Osteoporosis Foundationwwwworldosteoporosisdayorg
October 20 ndash 26 (third full week in October)International Infection Prevention WeekAssociation for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology Inc wwwapicorg
October 20 ndash 26 (third week in October)National Health Education WeekSociety for Public Health EducationwwwsopheorgNHEW
October 20 ndash 26 (last full week October)National Respiratory Care WeekAmerican Association for Respiratory Carewwwaarcorg
October 23 ndash 31 (same dates annually)National Red Ribbon CelebrationNational Plant the Promise WeekNational Family Partnershipwwwnfporg
October 26 (fourth Saturday in October)Make a Difference Daywwwmakeadifferencedaycom
October 29 (same date annually)World Stroke DayAmerican Stroke Associationwwwstrokeassociationorg
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2019 HEALTH amp WELLNESS OBSERVANCES CALENDAR
copy2019 National Wellness Institute IncNationalWellnessorg
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NOVEMBER 2019American Diabetes MonthAmerican Diabetes Associationwwwdiabetesorg
Native American Heritage Monthnativeamericanheritagemonthgov
Diabetic Eye Disease MonthPrevent Blindness Americawwwpreventblindnessorg
Lung Cancer Awareness MonthAmerican Cancer Society wwwcancerorg
National Alzheimerrsquos Disease Awareness MonthAlzheimerrsquos Disease and Related Disorders Associationwwwalzorg
National Epilepsy Awareness MonthEpilepsy Foundation of Americawwwefaorg
National Family Caregivers MonthNational Family Caregivers Associationwwwnfcacaresorg
National Healthy Skin MonthAmerican Academy of Dermatologywwwaadorg
National Home Care MonthNational Association for Home Care amp Hospicewwwnahcorg
National Hospice and Palliative Care MonthNational Hospice and Palliative Care Organizationwwwnhpcoorg
Pancreatic Cancer Awareness MonthPancreatic Cancer Action Networkwwwpancanorg
Prematurity Awareness MonthMarch of Dimes Birth Defects Foundationwwwmarchofdimescom
November 4 (first Monday in November)Color the World Orange for CRPSRSD Awarenesswwwcolortheworldorangeorg
November 12 (same date annually)World Pneumonia Daywwwstoppneumoniaorg
November 13 (same date annually)World Kindness DayRandom Acts of Kindnesswwwrandomactsofkindnessorg
November 14 (same date annually)World Diabetes DayInternational Diabetes Federationwwwworlddiabetesdayorg
November 15 (same date annually)National Philanthropy DayAssociation of Fundraising Professionalswwwnpdlovecom
November 15 (same date annually)America Recycles DayNational Recycling Coalition Inc wwwamericarecyclesdayorg
November 18 ndash 24 (week before Thanksgiving)American Education WeekNational Education Associationwwwneaorg
November 21 (third Thursday)Great American SmokeoutAmerican Cancer Societywwwcancerorg
November 23 (Saturday before U S Thanksgiving)International Survivors of Suicide DayAmerican Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)wwwafsporgsurvivorday
November 28 (always Thanksgiving Day)National Family Health History DayUS Dept of Health and Human Serviceswwwhhsgovfamilyhistory
November 28 ndash January 1 (US Thanksgiving - New Yearrsquos Day)Tie One On For Safety CampaignMothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)wwwmaddorg
National Wellness Institutersquos
2019 HEALTH amp WELLNESS OBSERVANCES CALENDAR
copy2019 National Wellness Institute IncNationalWellnessorg
15
NWI 2019 Health amp Wellness Observances Calendar published byNational Wellness Institute IncPO Box 827 Stevens Point WI 54481ndash08277153422969 nwinationalwellnessorg bull NationalWellnessorg
Information is published as a service and NWI may not be held responsible for misprints changes in dates or general errors in processing Please contact NWI with any corrections Last updated October 9 2018
DECEMBER 2019International AIDS Awareness MonthInternational HIVAIDS Alliance wwwaidsallianceorg
National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention (3D) MonthNational Highway Traffic Safety AdministrationwwwnhtsagovDriving-SafetyImpaired-Driving
Safe Toys and Gifts MonthPrevent Blindness Americawwwpreventblindnessorg
December 1 (same date annually)World AIDS Day HIVgovwwwhivgov
December 1 ndash 7 (first full week of December)National Hand Washing Awareness WeekHenry the Hand Foundationwwwhenrythehandcom
December 1 ndash 7National Influenza Vaccination Weekwwwcdcgovflunivw
December 5 (same date annually)International Volunteer DayUnited Nations Volunteers wwwunvorg
December 10 (same date annually)Human Rights Day United Nations Human Rightswwwohchrorg
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2019 HEALTH amp WELLNESS OBSERVANCES CALENDAR
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May 1 (first Wednesday in May)Project Aces Day(All Children Exercise Simultaneously)Youth Fitness Coalition Incwwwprojectacescom
May 5 ndash 11 (first full week in May) Be Kind to Animals WeekCanadian Federation of Humane Societieswwwcfhsca American Humane Associationwwwamericanhumaneorg
May 5 ndash 11 (first full week in May)North American Occupational Safety and Health Week (NAOSH)American Society of Safety Engineerswwwasseorgnaosh
May 6 ndash 12 (same dates each year)National Nurses WeekAmerican Nurses Associationwwwnursingworldorg
May 6 ndash 12 (week of Florence Nightengalersquos birthday May 12)National Hospital and Healthcare WeekAmerican Hospital Associationwwwahaorg
May 8 (Wednesday during National Nurses Week)School Nurse Daywwwnasnorg
May 8 (same date annually)World Red CrossRed Crescent DayAmerican Red Crosswwwredcrossorg
May 10World Fair Trade DayWorld Fair Trade Association (WFTO)wwwwftocom
May 12 ndash 18 (Motherrsquos Day week)National Nursing Home WeekAmerican Health Care Associationwwwnnhworg
May 12 ndash 18 (Motherrsquos Day week)Womenrsquos Health WeekOffice on Womenrsquos Health Department of Health and Human Serviceswwwcdcgovwomen
May 13 ndash 17Bike to Work Week (Bike to Work Day May 17) League of American Bicyclistswwwbikeleagueorg
May 20World AutoimmuneAutoinflammatory Arthritis Day (World AiArthritis Day)International Foundation for Autoimmune amp Autoinflammatory Arthritis (IFAA)wwwfacebookcomAIArthritisDay
May 20 ndash 26National Volunteer Week ndash AustraliaVolunteering Australiawwwvolunteeringaustraliaorg
May 29 (last Wednesday in May)National Senior Health amp Fitness Daywwwfitnessdaycom
(MAY CONTINUED)
National Wellness Institutersquos
2019 HEALTH amp WELLNESS OBSERVANCES CALENDAR
copy2019 National Wellness Institute IncNationalWellnessorg
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Cataract Awareness MonthPrevent Blindness Americawwwpreventblindnessorg
National Great Outdoors MonthAmerican Recreation Coalition wwwgreatoutdoorsmonthorg
National Safety MonthNational Safety Councilwwwnscorg
National Scleroderma Awareness MonthUnited Scleroderma Foundation Incwwwsclerodermaorg
Menrsquos Health Monthwwwmenshealthmonthorg
Migraine and Headache Awareness MonthNational Headache Foundationwwwheadachesorg
June 1 (first Saturday in June)National Trails Day American Hiking Society wwwamericanhikingorg
June 2 (first Sunday in June)National Cancer Survivors DayNational Cancer Survivors Day Foundationwwwncsdforg
June 5 (same date annually)World Environment DayUnited Nations Environmentworldenvironmentdayglobal
June 9 (second Sunday in June)National Childrenrsquos Daywwwnationalchildrensdayus
June 10 ndash 16 (ending with Fatherrsquos Day)Menrsquos Health WeekMenrsquos Health Networkwwwmenshealthweekorg
June 14 (same date annually)World Blood Donor Daywwwwhointworld-blood-donor-day
June 27 (same date annually)National HIV Testing DayAIDSgov wwwaidsgov
JUNE 2019
National Wellness Institutersquos
2019 HEALTH amp WELLNESS OBSERVANCES CALENDAR
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National Park and Recreation MonthNational Recreation and Park Associationwwwnrpaorg
UV Safety MonthAmerican Academy of Ophthalmologywwwaaoorg
July 14 ndash 20 Every Body Deserves a Massage WeekAssociated Bodywork amp Massage Professionalswwwabmpcom
JULY 2019
AUGUST 2019Childrenrsquos Eye Health and Safety MonthAmerican Academy of Ophthalmologywwwaaoorg
Medic Alert Awareness Monthwwwmedicalertorg
National Breastfeeding MonthUnited States Breastfeeding Committee wwwusbreastfeedingorg
National Immunization Awareness MonthCenter for Disease Control amp Preventionwwwcdcgovvaccines
August 1 ndash 7 (same dates annually)World Breastfeeding WeekLa Leche League Internationalwwwllliorg
August 5 ndash 11 (second week in August)National Health Center WeekNational Association of Community Health Centers Inc wwwhealthcenterweekorg
August 6 National Night OutNational Association of Town Watchnatworg
August 9 (same date annually)International Day of the Worldrsquos Indigenous PeopleUnited Nations wwwunescoorg
National Wellness Institutersquos
2019 HEALTH amp WELLNESS OBSERVANCES CALENDAR
copy2019 National Wellness Institute IncNationalWellnessorg
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SEPTEMBER 2019Alzheimerrsquos Association Memory Walk Dates vary depending location Contact your local Alzheimerrsquos Association or visit wwwalzorg
Baby Safety Awareness MonthJuvenile Product Manufacturers Associationwwwjpmaorg
BioDiversity MonthDept of the Environment and Heritage Australiawwwenvironmentgovaubiodiversity
Blood Cancer Awareness MonthLeukemia and Lymphoma Society of Americawwwllsorg
Childhood Cancer Awareness MonthCureSearch for Childrenrsquos Cancerwwwcuresearchorg
Fruit amp Veggies More Matters MonthFruits amp Veggies More Matterswwwfruitsandveggiesmoremattersorg
Healthy Agingtrade MonthHealthy Aging CampaignEducational Television Network Incwwwhealthyagingnet
National Recovery MonthSubstance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Informationwwwrecoverymonthgov
National Childhood Obesity Awareness MonthPresidentrsquos Council on Fitness Sports amp Nutritionwwwhhsgovfitness
National Cholesterol Education Awareness MonthNational Heart Lung amp Blood Institute wwwcdcgovcholesterolcholesterol_education_monthhtm
National Food Safety Education MonthNational Restaurant Association Education Foundationwwwfoodsafetymonthcom
National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month National Ovarian Cancer Coalition Inc wwwovariancancerawarenessorg
National Menopause Awareness MonthNorth American Menopause Societywwwmenopauseorg
National Preparedness MonthCosponsored by American Red Cross wwwredcrossorg andUS Dept of Homeland Securitywwwreadygov
National Sickle Cell Disease Awareness MonthSickle Cell Disease Association of America Incwwwsicklecelldiseaseorg
National Yoga Month Yoga Health Foundation wwwyogamonthorg
Prostate Health Month and Prostate Cancer Awareness MonthProstate Cancer Foundationwwwpcforg
Sports and Home Eye Safety MonthPrevent Blindness Americawwwpreventblindnessorg
SEPTEMBER CONTINUED gt
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(SEPTEMBER CONTINUED)
Whole Grains Month The Whole Grains Council wwwwholegrainscouncilorgget-involvedcelebrate-whole-grains-month-in-september
September 1 ndash 7 (same date annually)National Childhood Injury Prevention WeekThe American Academy of Pediatrics wwwhealthychildrenorgSafe Kids Worldwidewwwsafekidsorg
September 8 ndash 14 (week of Sept 10)Suicide Prevention WeekAmerican Association of Suicidologywwwsuicidologyorg
September 8 ndash 14 National Assisted Living WeekNational Center for Assisted Livingwwwnalworg
September 11National Day of Service and Remembrance911dayorg
September 15 ndash 21 (third week in September)National Rehabilitation WeekNational Rehabilitation Awareness Foundationwwwnrafndashrehabnetorg
September 15 ndash 21 (third week in September)National Farm Safety and Health WeekNational Educational Center for Agricultural Safetywwwnecasagorg
September 18 (third Wednesday)Backpack Awareness DayThe American Occupational Therapy Associationwwwaotaorg
September 21 (same date annually)International Day of PeaceUnited Nationswwwunorgeneventspeaceday
September 22 ndash 28 (last week in September)Active Aging WeekInternational Council on Active Agingwwwicaacc
September 25 (last Wednesday)National Womenrsquos Health amp Fitness DayHealth Information Resource Centerwwwfitnessdaycomwomen
September 28 (last Saturday)Family Health and Fitness Day USAHealth Information Resource Centerwwwfitnessdaycomfamily
September 28 (last Saturday) National Public Lands DayNational Public Lands Daywwwpubliclandsdayorg
September 30 - October 2 44th Annual National Wellness ConferenceNational Wellness Institute IncGaylord Palms Resort amp Convention CenterKissimmee FloridawwwnationalwellnessorgConference
National Wellness Institutersquos
2019 HEALTH amp WELLNESS OBSERVANCES CALENDAR
copy2019 National Wellness Institute IncNationalWellnessorg
12
OCTOBER CONTINUED gt
OCTOBER 2019Alzheimerrsquos Association Memory Walk Dates vary depending location Contact your local Alzheimerrsquos Association or visitwwwalzorg
American Heart WalkDates vary depending on your location American Heart Associationwwwheartwalkorg
Auto Battery Safety MonthPrevent Blindness Americawwwpreventblindnessorg
Eat Together Eat Better MonthWashington State UniversitynutritionwsueduETEB
Childrenrsquos Health MonthOffice of Childrenrsquos Health ProtectionUS Environmental Protection Agencywwwepagovchildrenchildrens-health-month
Domestic Violence Awareness MonthNational Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV)wwwncadvorg
Health Literacy MonthHealth Literacy Consultingwwwhealthliteracymonthorg
Healthy Babies MonthMarch of DimesBirth Defects Foundationwwwmarchofdimescom
Healthy Lung MonthAmerican Lung Associationwwwlungusaorg
National Breast Cancer Awareness MonthNational Breast Cancer Foundation wwwnationalbreastcancerorg
National Bullying Prevention MonthPACERrsquos National Bullying Prevention Centerwwwpacerorgbullying
National Chiropractic MonthAmerican Chiropractic Association wwwacatodayorg
National Crime Prevention MonthNational Crime Prevention Councilwwwncpcorg
National Dental Hygiene MonthAmerican Dental Hygienists Associationwwwadhaorgndhm
National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month Screening for Mental Health Incwwwmentalhealthscreeningorg
National Disability Employment Awareness MonthUS Dept of Laborwwwdolgovodep
National Family Sexuality Education MonthPlanned Parenthood Federation of Americawwwplannedparenthoodorg
National Liver Awareness MonthAmerican Liver Foundationwwwliverfoundationorg
National Physical Therapy MonthAmerican Physical Therapy Associationwwwaptaorg
National Spina Bifida Awareness MonthSpina Bifida Association of Americawwwspinabifidaassociationorg
National Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness MonthSIDS Alliancewwwsidsallianceorg
National UNICEF Month TrickndashorndashTreat for UNICEFNational Office of the US Fund for UNICEFwwwunicefusaorg
National Wellness Institutersquos
2019 HEALTH amp WELLNESS OBSERVANCES CALENDAR
copy2019 National Wellness Institute IncNationalWellnessorg
13
(OCTOBER CONTINUED)
Talk About Your Medicines MonthNational Council on Patient Information and Educationwwwtalkaboutrxorg
Vegetarian Awareness MonthNorth American Vegetarian Society wwwworldvegetariandayorg
October 1 (annually same date)International Day of Older Personswwwunorgeneventsolderpersonsday
October 6 ndash 12 (week including October 9 ndash Chicago Fire)National Fire Prevention WeekNational Fire Protection Associationwwwnfpaorg
October 7 ndash 13 (first full week in October)National Mental Illness Awareness WeekNAMI ndash National Alliance on Mental Illnesswwwnamiorgmiaw
October 7 (first Monday in October)Child Health DayUS Dept of Health and Human Servicesmchbhrsagov
October 7 (first Monday in October)World Habitat DayUN Habitatwwwunhabitatorg
October 10 (same date annually)World Mental Health DayWorld Federation for Mental Healthwwwwfmhglobal
October 10 (same date annually)Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day wwwasceorgtransportation-and-development-engineeringput-the-brakes-on-fatalities-day
October 14 ndash 18 (second full week)National School Lunch WeekSchool Nutrition Associationwwwschoolnutritionorg
October 14 ndash 18 (week of Columbus Day)National Consultant Pharmacy WeekAmerican Society of Consultant Pharmacistswwwascpcom
October 14 ndash 20 (third week in October)National Healthcare Quality WeekNational Association for Healthcare Qualitywwwnahqorg
October 17 (same date annually)International Day for the Eradication of PovertyUnited Nations wwwunorgeneventspovertyday
October 20 (same date annually)World Osteoporosis DayInternational Osteoporosis Foundationwwwworldosteoporosisdayorg
October 20 ndash 26 (third full week in October)International Infection Prevention WeekAssociation for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology Inc wwwapicorg
October 20 ndash 26 (third week in October)National Health Education WeekSociety for Public Health EducationwwwsopheorgNHEW
October 20 ndash 26 (last full week October)National Respiratory Care WeekAmerican Association for Respiratory Carewwwaarcorg
October 23 ndash 31 (same dates annually)National Red Ribbon CelebrationNational Plant the Promise WeekNational Family Partnershipwwwnfporg
October 26 (fourth Saturday in October)Make a Difference Daywwwmakeadifferencedaycom
October 29 (same date annually)World Stroke DayAmerican Stroke Associationwwwstrokeassociationorg
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2019 HEALTH amp WELLNESS OBSERVANCES CALENDAR
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NOVEMBER 2019American Diabetes MonthAmerican Diabetes Associationwwwdiabetesorg
Native American Heritage Monthnativeamericanheritagemonthgov
Diabetic Eye Disease MonthPrevent Blindness Americawwwpreventblindnessorg
Lung Cancer Awareness MonthAmerican Cancer Society wwwcancerorg
National Alzheimerrsquos Disease Awareness MonthAlzheimerrsquos Disease and Related Disorders Associationwwwalzorg
National Epilepsy Awareness MonthEpilepsy Foundation of Americawwwefaorg
National Family Caregivers MonthNational Family Caregivers Associationwwwnfcacaresorg
National Healthy Skin MonthAmerican Academy of Dermatologywwwaadorg
National Home Care MonthNational Association for Home Care amp Hospicewwwnahcorg
National Hospice and Palliative Care MonthNational Hospice and Palliative Care Organizationwwwnhpcoorg
Pancreatic Cancer Awareness MonthPancreatic Cancer Action Networkwwwpancanorg
Prematurity Awareness MonthMarch of Dimes Birth Defects Foundationwwwmarchofdimescom
November 4 (first Monday in November)Color the World Orange for CRPSRSD Awarenesswwwcolortheworldorangeorg
November 12 (same date annually)World Pneumonia Daywwwstoppneumoniaorg
November 13 (same date annually)World Kindness DayRandom Acts of Kindnesswwwrandomactsofkindnessorg
November 14 (same date annually)World Diabetes DayInternational Diabetes Federationwwwworlddiabetesdayorg
November 15 (same date annually)National Philanthropy DayAssociation of Fundraising Professionalswwwnpdlovecom
November 15 (same date annually)America Recycles DayNational Recycling Coalition Inc wwwamericarecyclesdayorg
November 18 ndash 24 (week before Thanksgiving)American Education WeekNational Education Associationwwwneaorg
November 21 (third Thursday)Great American SmokeoutAmerican Cancer Societywwwcancerorg
November 23 (Saturday before U S Thanksgiving)International Survivors of Suicide DayAmerican Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)wwwafsporgsurvivorday
November 28 (always Thanksgiving Day)National Family Health History DayUS Dept of Health and Human Serviceswwwhhsgovfamilyhistory
November 28 ndash January 1 (US Thanksgiving - New Yearrsquos Day)Tie One On For Safety CampaignMothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)wwwmaddorg
National Wellness Institutersquos
2019 HEALTH amp WELLNESS OBSERVANCES CALENDAR
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NWI 2019 Health amp Wellness Observances Calendar published byNational Wellness Institute IncPO Box 827 Stevens Point WI 54481ndash08277153422969 nwinationalwellnessorg bull NationalWellnessorg
Information is published as a service and NWI may not be held responsible for misprints changes in dates or general errors in processing Please contact NWI with any corrections Last updated October 9 2018
DECEMBER 2019International AIDS Awareness MonthInternational HIVAIDS Alliance wwwaidsallianceorg
National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention (3D) MonthNational Highway Traffic Safety AdministrationwwwnhtsagovDriving-SafetyImpaired-Driving
Safe Toys and Gifts MonthPrevent Blindness Americawwwpreventblindnessorg
December 1 (same date annually)World AIDS Day HIVgovwwwhivgov
December 1 ndash 7 (first full week of December)National Hand Washing Awareness WeekHenry the Hand Foundationwwwhenrythehandcom
December 1 ndash 7National Influenza Vaccination Weekwwwcdcgovflunivw
December 5 (same date annually)International Volunteer DayUnited Nations Volunteers wwwunvorg
December 10 (same date annually)Human Rights Day United Nations Human Rightswwwohchrorg
National Wellness Institutersquos
2019 HEALTH amp WELLNESS OBSERVANCES CALENDAR
copy2019 National Wellness Institute IncNationalWellnessorg
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Cataract Awareness MonthPrevent Blindness Americawwwpreventblindnessorg
National Great Outdoors MonthAmerican Recreation Coalition wwwgreatoutdoorsmonthorg
National Safety MonthNational Safety Councilwwwnscorg
National Scleroderma Awareness MonthUnited Scleroderma Foundation Incwwwsclerodermaorg
Menrsquos Health Monthwwwmenshealthmonthorg
Migraine and Headache Awareness MonthNational Headache Foundationwwwheadachesorg
June 1 (first Saturday in June)National Trails Day American Hiking Society wwwamericanhikingorg
June 2 (first Sunday in June)National Cancer Survivors DayNational Cancer Survivors Day Foundationwwwncsdforg
June 5 (same date annually)World Environment DayUnited Nations Environmentworldenvironmentdayglobal
June 9 (second Sunday in June)National Childrenrsquos Daywwwnationalchildrensdayus
June 10 ndash 16 (ending with Fatherrsquos Day)Menrsquos Health WeekMenrsquos Health Networkwwwmenshealthweekorg
June 14 (same date annually)World Blood Donor Daywwwwhointworld-blood-donor-day
June 27 (same date annually)National HIV Testing DayAIDSgov wwwaidsgov
JUNE 2019
National Wellness Institutersquos
2019 HEALTH amp WELLNESS OBSERVANCES CALENDAR
copy2019 National Wellness Institute IncNationalWellnessorg
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National Park and Recreation MonthNational Recreation and Park Associationwwwnrpaorg
UV Safety MonthAmerican Academy of Ophthalmologywwwaaoorg
July 14 ndash 20 Every Body Deserves a Massage WeekAssociated Bodywork amp Massage Professionalswwwabmpcom
JULY 2019
AUGUST 2019Childrenrsquos Eye Health and Safety MonthAmerican Academy of Ophthalmologywwwaaoorg
Medic Alert Awareness Monthwwwmedicalertorg
National Breastfeeding MonthUnited States Breastfeeding Committee wwwusbreastfeedingorg
National Immunization Awareness MonthCenter for Disease Control amp Preventionwwwcdcgovvaccines
August 1 ndash 7 (same dates annually)World Breastfeeding WeekLa Leche League Internationalwwwllliorg
August 5 ndash 11 (second week in August)National Health Center WeekNational Association of Community Health Centers Inc wwwhealthcenterweekorg
August 6 National Night OutNational Association of Town Watchnatworg
August 9 (same date annually)International Day of the Worldrsquos Indigenous PeopleUnited Nations wwwunescoorg
National Wellness Institutersquos
2019 HEALTH amp WELLNESS OBSERVANCES CALENDAR
copy2019 National Wellness Institute IncNationalWellnessorg
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SEPTEMBER 2019Alzheimerrsquos Association Memory Walk Dates vary depending location Contact your local Alzheimerrsquos Association or visit wwwalzorg
Baby Safety Awareness MonthJuvenile Product Manufacturers Associationwwwjpmaorg
BioDiversity MonthDept of the Environment and Heritage Australiawwwenvironmentgovaubiodiversity
Blood Cancer Awareness MonthLeukemia and Lymphoma Society of Americawwwllsorg
Childhood Cancer Awareness MonthCureSearch for Childrenrsquos Cancerwwwcuresearchorg
Fruit amp Veggies More Matters MonthFruits amp Veggies More Matterswwwfruitsandveggiesmoremattersorg
Healthy Agingtrade MonthHealthy Aging CampaignEducational Television Network Incwwwhealthyagingnet
National Recovery MonthSubstance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Informationwwwrecoverymonthgov
National Childhood Obesity Awareness MonthPresidentrsquos Council on Fitness Sports amp Nutritionwwwhhsgovfitness
National Cholesterol Education Awareness MonthNational Heart Lung amp Blood Institute wwwcdcgovcholesterolcholesterol_education_monthhtm
National Food Safety Education MonthNational Restaurant Association Education Foundationwwwfoodsafetymonthcom
National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month National Ovarian Cancer Coalition Inc wwwovariancancerawarenessorg
National Menopause Awareness MonthNorth American Menopause Societywwwmenopauseorg
National Preparedness MonthCosponsored by American Red Cross wwwredcrossorg andUS Dept of Homeland Securitywwwreadygov
National Sickle Cell Disease Awareness MonthSickle Cell Disease Association of America Incwwwsicklecelldiseaseorg
National Yoga Month Yoga Health Foundation wwwyogamonthorg
Prostate Health Month and Prostate Cancer Awareness MonthProstate Cancer Foundationwwwpcforg
Sports and Home Eye Safety MonthPrevent Blindness Americawwwpreventblindnessorg
SEPTEMBER CONTINUED gt
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copy2019 National Wellness Institute IncNationalWellnessorg
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(SEPTEMBER CONTINUED)
Whole Grains Month The Whole Grains Council wwwwholegrainscouncilorgget-involvedcelebrate-whole-grains-month-in-september
September 1 ndash 7 (same date annually)National Childhood Injury Prevention WeekThe American Academy of Pediatrics wwwhealthychildrenorgSafe Kids Worldwidewwwsafekidsorg
September 8 ndash 14 (week of Sept 10)Suicide Prevention WeekAmerican Association of Suicidologywwwsuicidologyorg
September 8 ndash 14 National Assisted Living WeekNational Center for Assisted Livingwwwnalworg
September 11National Day of Service and Remembrance911dayorg
September 15 ndash 21 (third week in September)National Rehabilitation WeekNational Rehabilitation Awareness Foundationwwwnrafndashrehabnetorg
September 15 ndash 21 (third week in September)National Farm Safety and Health WeekNational Educational Center for Agricultural Safetywwwnecasagorg
September 18 (third Wednesday)Backpack Awareness DayThe American Occupational Therapy Associationwwwaotaorg
September 21 (same date annually)International Day of PeaceUnited Nationswwwunorgeneventspeaceday
September 22 ndash 28 (last week in September)Active Aging WeekInternational Council on Active Agingwwwicaacc
September 25 (last Wednesday)National Womenrsquos Health amp Fitness DayHealth Information Resource Centerwwwfitnessdaycomwomen
September 28 (last Saturday)Family Health and Fitness Day USAHealth Information Resource Centerwwwfitnessdaycomfamily
September 28 (last Saturday) National Public Lands DayNational Public Lands Daywwwpubliclandsdayorg
September 30 - October 2 44th Annual National Wellness ConferenceNational Wellness Institute IncGaylord Palms Resort amp Convention CenterKissimmee FloridawwwnationalwellnessorgConference
National Wellness Institutersquos
2019 HEALTH amp WELLNESS OBSERVANCES CALENDAR
copy2019 National Wellness Institute IncNationalWellnessorg
12
OCTOBER CONTINUED gt
OCTOBER 2019Alzheimerrsquos Association Memory Walk Dates vary depending location Contact your local Alzheimerrsquos Association or visitwwwalzorg
American Heart WalkDates vary depending on your location American Heart Associationwwwheartwalkorg
Auto Battery Safety MonthPrevent Blindness Americawwwpreventblindnessorg
Eat Together Eat Better MonthWashington State UniversitynutritionwsueduETEB
Childrenrsquos Health MonthOffice of Childrenrsquos Health ProtectionUS Environmental Protection Agencywwwepagovchildrenchildrens-health-month
Domestic Violence Awareness MonthNational Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV)wwwncadvorg
Health Literacy MonthHealth Literacy Consultingwwwhealthliteracymonthorg
Healthy Babies MonthMarch of DimesBirth Defects Foundationwwwmarchofdimescom
Healthy Lung MonthAmerican Lung Associationwwwlungusaorg
National Breast Cancer Awareness MonthNational Breast Cancer Foundation wwwnationalbreastcancerorg
National Bullying Prevention MonthPACERrsquos National Bullying Prevention Centerwwwpacerorgbullying
National Chiropractic MonthAmerican Chiropractic Association wwwacatodayorg
National Crime Prevention MonthNational Crime Prevention Councilwwwncpcorg
National Dental Hygiene MonthAmerican Dental Hygienists Associationwwwadhaorgndhm
National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month Screening for Mental Health Incwwwmentalhealthscreeningorg
National Disability Employment Awareness MonthUS Dept of Laborwwwdolgovodep
National Family Sexuality Education MonthPlanned Parenthood Federation of Americawwwplannedparenthoodorg
National Liver Awareness MonthAmerican Liver Foundationwwwliverfoundationorg
National Physical Therapy MonthAmerican Physical Therapy Associationwwwaptaorg
National Spina Bifida Awareness MonthSpina Bifida Association of Americawwwspinabifidaassociationorg
National Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness MonthSIDS Alliancewwwsidsallianceorg
National UNICEF Month TrickndashorndashTreat for UNICEFNational Office of the US Fund for UNICEFwwwunicefusaorg
National Wellness Institutersquos
2019 HEALTH amp WELLNESS OBSERVANCES CALENDAR
copy2019 National Wellness Institute IncNationalWellnessorg
13
(OCTOBER CONTINUED)
Talk About Your Medicines MonthNational Council on Patient Information and Educationwwwtalkaboutrxorg
Vegetarian Awareness MonthNorth American Vegetarian Society wwwworldvegetariandayorg
October 1 (annually same date)International Day of Older Personswwwunorgeneventsolderpersonsday
October 6 ndash 12 (week including October 9 ndash Chicago Fire)National Fire Prevention WeekNational Fire Protection Associationwwwnfpaorg
October 7 ndash 13 (first full week in October)National Mental Illness Awareness WeekNAMI ndash National Alliance on Mental Illnesswwwnamiorgmiaw
October 7 (first Monday in October)Child Health DayUS Dept of Health and Human Servicesmchbhrsagov
October 7 (first Monday in October)World Habitat DayUN Habitatwwwunhabitatorg
October 10 (same date annually)World Mental Health DayWorld Federation for Mental Healthwwwwfmhglobal
October 10 (same date annually)Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day wwwasceorgtransportation-and-development-engineeringput-the-brakes-on-fatalities-day
October 14 ndash 18 (second full week)National School Lunch WeekSchool Nutrition Associationwwwschoolnutritionorg
October 14 ndash 18 (week of Columbus Day)National Consultant Pharmacy WeekAmerican Society of Consultant Pharmacistswwwascpcom
October 14 ndash 20 (third week in October)National Healthcare Quality WeekNational Association for Healthcare Qualitywwwnahqorg
October 17 (same date annually)International Day for the Eradication of PovertyUnited Nations wwwunorgeneventspovertyday
October 20 (same date annually)World Osteoporosis DayInternational Osteoporosis Foundationwwwworldosteoporosisdayorg
October 20 ndash 26 (third full week in October)International Infection Prevention WeekAssociation for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology Inc wwwapicorg
October 20 ndash 26 (third week in October)National Health Education WeekSociety for Public Health EducationwwwsopheorgNHEW
October 20 ndash 26 (last full week October)National Respiratory Care WeekAmerican Association for Respiratory Carewwwaarcorg
October 23 ndash 31 (same dates annually)National Red Ribbon CelebrationNational Plant the Promise WeekNational Family Partnershipwwwnfporg
October 26 (fourth Saturday in October)Make a Difference Daywwwmakeadifferencedaycom
October 29 (same date annually)World Stroke DayAmerican Stroke Associationwwwstrokeassociationorg
National Wellness Institutersquos
2019 HEALTH amp WELLNESS OBSERVANCES CALENDAR
copy2019 National Wellness Institute IncNationalWellnessorg
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NOVEMBER 2019American Diabetes MonthAmerican Diabetes Associationwwwdiabetesorg
Native American Heritage Monthnativeamericanheritagemonthgov
Diabetic Eye Disease MonthPrevent Blindness Americawwwpreventblindnessorg
Lung Cancer Awareness MonthAmerican Cancer Society wwwcancerorg
National Alzheimerrsquos Disease Awareness MonthAlzheimerrsquos Disease and Related Disorders Associationwwwalzorg
National Epilepsy Awareness MonthEpilepsy Foundation of Americawwwefaorg
National Family Caregivers MonthNational Family Caregivers Associationwwwnfcacaresorg
National Healthy Skin MonthAmerican Academy of Dermatologywwwaadorg
National Home Care MonthNational Association for Home Care amp Hospicewwwnahcorg
National Hospice and Palliative Care MonthNational Hospice and Palliative Care Organizationwwwnhpcoorg
Pancreatic Cancer Awareness MonthPancreatic Cancer Action Networkwwwpancanorg
Prematurity Awareness MonthMarch of Dimes Birth Defects Foundationwwwmarchofdimescom
November 4 (first Monday in November)Color the World Orange for CRPSRSD Awarenesswwwcolortheworldorangeorg
November 12 (same date annually)World Pneumonia Daywwwstoppneumoniaorg
November 13 (same date annually)World Kindness DayRandom Acts of Kindnesswwwrandomactsofkindnessorg
November 14 (same date annually)World Diabetes DayInternational Diabetes Federationwwwworlddiabetesdayorg
November 15 (same date annually)National Philanthropy DayAssociation of Fundraising Professionalswwwnpdlovecom
November 15 (same date annually)America Recycles DayNational Recycling Coalition Inc wwwamericarecyclesdayorg
November 18 ndash 24 (week before Thanksgiving)American Education WeekNational Education Associationwwwneaorg
November 21 (third Thursday)Great American SmokeoutAmerican Cancer Societywwwcancerorg
November 23 (Saturday before U S Thanksgiving)International Survivors of Suicide DayAmerican Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)wwwafsporgsurvivorday
November 28 (always Thanksgiving Day)National Family Health History DayUS Dept of Health and Human Serviceswwwhhsgovfamilyhistory
November 28 ndash January 1 (US Thanksgiving - New Yearrsquos Day)Tie One On For Safety CampaignMothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)wwwmaddorg
National Wellness Institutersquos
2019 HEALTH amp WELLNESS OBSERVANCES CALENDAR
copy2019 National Wellness Institute IncNationalWellnessorg
15
NWI 2019 Health amp Wellness Observances Calendar published byNational Wellness Institute IncPO Box 827 Stevens Point WI 54481ndash08277153422969 nwinationalwellnessorg bull NationalWellnessorg
Information is published as a service and NWI may not be held responsible for misprints changes in dates or general errors in processing Please contact NWI with any corrections Last updated October 9 2018
DECEMBER 2019International AIDS Awareness MonthInternational HIVAIDS Alliance wwwaidsallianceorg
National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention (3D) MonthNational Highway Traffic Safety AdministrationwwwnhtsagovDriving-SafetyImpaired-Driving
Safe Toys and Gifts MonthPrevent Blindness Americawwwpreventblindnessorg
December 1 (same date annually)World AIDS Day HIVgovwwwhivgov
December 1 ndash 7 (first full week of December)National Hand Washing Awareness WeekHenry the Hand Foundationwwwhenrythehandcom
December 1 ndash 7National Influenza Vaccination Weekwwwcdcgovflunivw
December 5 (same date annually)International Volunteer DayUnited Nations Volunteers wwwunvorg
December 10 (same date annually)Human Rights Day United Nations Human Rightswwwohchrorg
National Wellness Institutersquos
2019 HEALTH amp WELLNESS OBSERVANCES CALENDAR
copy2019 National Wellness Institute IncNationalWellnessorg
9
National Park and Recreation MonthNational Recreation and Park Associationwwwnrpaorg
UV Safety MonthAmerican Academy of Ophthalmologywwwaaoorg
July 14 ndash 20 Every Body Deserves a Massage WeekAssociated Bodywork amp Massage Professionalswwwabmpcom
JULY 2019
AUGUST 2019Childrenrsquos Eye Health and Safety MonthAmerican Academy of Ophthalmologywwwaaoorg
Medic Alert Awareness Monthwwwmedicalertorg
National Breastfeeding MonthUnited States Breastfeeding Committee wwwusbreastfeedingorg
National Immunization Awareness MonthCenter for Disease Control amp Preventionwwwcdcgovvaccines
August 1 ndash 7 (same dates annually)World Breastfeeding WeekLa Leche League Internationalwwwllliorg
August 5 ndash 11 (second week in August)National Health Center WeekNational Association of Community Health Centers Inc wwwhealthcenterweekorg
August 6 National Night OutNational Association of Town Watchnatworg
August 9 (same date annually)International Day of the Worldrsquos Indigenous PeopleUnited Nations wwwunescoorg
National Wellness Institutersquos
2019 HEALTH amp WELLNESS OBSERVANCES CALENDAR
copy2019 National Wellness Institute IncNationalWellnessorg
10
SEPTEMBER 2019Alzheimerrsquos Association Memory Walk Dates vary depending location Contact your local Alzheimerrsquos Association or visit wwwalzorg
Baby Safety Awareness MonthJuvenile Product Manufacturers Associationwwwjpmaorg
BioDiversity MonthDept of the Environment and Heritage Australiawwwenvironmentgovaubiodiversity
Blood Cancer Awareness MonthLeukemia and Lymphoma Society of Americawwwllsorg
Childhood Cancer Awareness MonthCureSearch for Childrenrsquos Cancerwwwcuresearchorg
Fruit amp Veggies More Matters MonthFruits amp Veggies More Matterswwwfruitsandveggiesmoremattersorg
Healthy Agingtrade MonthHealthy Aging CampaignEducational Television Network Incwwwhealthyagingnet
National Recovery MonthSubstance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Informationwwwrecoverymonthgov
National Childhood Obesity Awareness MonthPresidentrsquos Council on Fitness Sports amp Nutritionwwwhhsgovfitness
National Cholesterol Education Awareness MonthNational Heart Lung amp Blood Institute wwwcdcgovcholesterolcholesterol_education_monthhtm
National Food Safety Education MonthNational Restaurant Association Education Foundationwwwfoodsafetymonthcom
National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month National Ovarian Cancer Coalition Inc wwwovariancancerawarenessorg
National Menopause Awareness MonthNorth American Menopause Societywwwmenopauseorg
National Preparedness MonthCosponsored by American Red Cross wwwredcrossorg andUS Dept of Homeland Securitywwwreadygov
National Sickle Cell Disease Awareness MonthSickle Cell Disease Association of America Incwwwsicklecelldiseaseorg
National Yoga Month Yoga Health Foundation wwwyogamonthorg
Prostate Health Month and Prostate Cancer Awareness MonthProstate Cancer Foundationwwwpcforg
Sports and Home Eye Safety MonthPrevent Blindness Americawwwpreventblindnessorg
SEPTEMBER CONTINUED gt
National Wellness Institutersquos
2019 HEALTH amp WELLNESS OBSERVANCES CALENDAR
copy2019 National Wellness Institute IncNationalWellnessorg
11
(SEPTEMBER CONTINUED)
Whole Grains Month The Whole Grains Council wwwwholegrainscouncilorgget-involvedcelebrate-whole-grains-month-in-september
September 1 ndash 7 (same date annually)National Childhood Injury Prevention WeekThe American Academy of Pediatrics wwwhealthychildrenorgSafe Kids Worldwidewwwsafekidsorg
September 8 ndash 14 (week of Sept 10)Suicide Prevention WeekAmerican Association of Suicidologywwwsuicidologyorg
September 8 ndash 14 National Assisted Living WeekNational Center for Assisted Livingwwwnalworg
September 11National Day of Service and Remembrance911dayorg
September 15 ndash 21 (third week in September)National Rehabilitation WeekNational Rehabilitation Awareness Foundationwwwnrafndashrehabnetorg
September 15 ndash 21 (third week in September)National Farm Safety and Health WeekNational Educational Center for Agricultural Safetywwwnecasagorg
September 18 (third Wednesday)Backpack Awareness DayThe American Occupational Therapy Associationwwwaotaorg
September 21 (same date annually)International Day of PeaceUnited Nationswwwunorgeneventspeaceday
September 22 ndash 28 (last week in September)Active Aging WeekInternational Council on Active Agingwwwicaacc
September 25 (last Wednesday)National Womenrsquos Health amp Fitness DayHealth Information Resource Centerwwwfitnessdaycomwomen
September 28 (last Saturday)Family Health and Fitness Day USAHealth Information Resource Centerwwwfitnessdaycomfamily
September 28 (last Saturday) National Public Lands DayNational Public Lands Daywwwpubliclandsdayorg
September 30 - October 2 44th Annual National Wellness ConferenceNational Wellness Institute IncGaylord Palms Resort amp Convention CenterKissimmee FloridawwwnationalwellnessorgConference
National Wellness Institutersquos
2019 HEALTH amp WELLNESS OBSERVANCES CALENDAR
copy2019 National Wellness Institute IncNationalWellnessorg
12
OCTOBER CONTINUED gt
OCTOBER 2019Alzheimerrsquos Association Memory Walk Dates vary depending location Contact your local Alzheimerrsquos Association or visitwwwalzorg
American Heart WalkDates vary depending on your location American Heart Associationwwwheartwalkorg
Auto Battery Safety MonthPrevent Blindness Americawwwpreventblindnessorg
Eat Together Eat Better MonthWashington State UniversitynutritionwsueduETEB
Childrenrsquos Health MonthOffice of Childrenrsquos Health ProtectionUS Environmental Protection Agencywwwepagovchildrenchildrens-health-month
Domestic Violence Awareness MonthNational Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV)wwwncadvorg
Health Literacy MonthHealth Literacy Consultingwwwhealthliteracymonthorg
Healthy Babies MonthMarch of DimesBirth Defects Foundationwwwmarchofdimescom
Healthy Lung MonthAmerican Lung Associationwwwlungusaorg
National Breast Cancer Awareness MonthNational Breast Cancer Foundation wwwnationalbreastcancerorg
National Bullying Prevention MonthPACERrsquos National Bullying Prevention Centerwwwpacerorgbullying
National Chiropractic MonthAmerican Chiropractic Association wwwacatodayorg
National Crime Prevention MonthNational Crime Prevention Councilwwwncpcorg
National Dental Hygiene MonthAmerican Dental Hygienists Associationwwwadhaorgndhm
National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month Screening for Mental Health Incwwwmentalhealthscreeningorg
National Disability Employment Awareness MonthUS Dept of Laborwwwdolgovodep
National Family Sexuality Education MonthPlanned Parenthood Federation of Americawwwplannedparenthoodorg
National Liver Awareness MonthAmerican Liver Foundationwwwliverfoundationorg
National Physical Therapy MonthAmerican Physical Therapy Associationwwwaptaorg
National Spina Bifida Awareness MonthSpina Bifida Association of Americawwwspinabifidaassociationorg
National Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness MonthSIDS Alliancewwwsidsallianceorg
National UNICEF Month TrickndashorndashTreat for UNICEFNational Office of the US Fund for UNICEFwwwunicefusaorg
National Wellness Institutersquos
2019 HEALTH amp WELLNESS OBSERVANCES CALENDAR
copy2019 National Wellness Institute IncNationalWellnessorg
13
(OCTOBER CONTINUED)
Talk About Your Medicines MonthNational Council on Patient Information and Educationwwwtalkaboutrxorg
Vegetarian Awareness MonthNorth American Vegetarian Society wwwworldvegetariandayorg
October 1 (annually same date)International Day of Older Personswwwunorgeneventsolderpersonsday
October 6 ndash 12 (week including October 9 ndash Chicago Fire)National Fire Prevention WeekNational Fire Protection Associationwwwnfpaorg
October 7 ndash 13 (first full week in October)National Mental Illness Awareness WeekNAMI ndash National Alliance on Mental Illnesswwwnamiorgmiaw
October 7 (first Monday in October)Child Health DayUS Dept of Health and Human Servicesmchbhrsagov
October 7 (first Monday in October)World Habitat DayUN Habitatwwwunhabitatorg
October 10 (same date annually)World Mental Health DayWorld Federation for Mental Healthwwwwfmhglobal
October 10 (same date annually)Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day wwwasceorgtransportation-and-development-engineeringput-the-brakes-on-fatalities-day
October 14 ndash 18 (second full week)National School Lunch WeekSchool Nutrition Associationwwwschoolnutritionorg
October 14 ndash 18 (week of Columbus Day)National Consultant Pharmacy WeekAmerican Society of Consultant Pharmacistswwwascpcom
October 14 ndash 20 (third week in October)National Healthcare Quality WeekNational Association for Healthcare Qualitywwwnahqorg
October 17 (same date annually)International Day for the Eradication of PovertyUnited Nations wwwunorgeneventspovertyday
October 20 (same date annually)World Osteoporosis DayInternational Osteoporosis Foundationwwwworldosteoporosisdayorg
October 20 ndash 26 (third full week in October)International Infection Prevention WeekAssociation for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology Inc wwwapicorg
October 20 ndash 26 (third week in October)National Health Education WeekSociety for Public Health EducationwwwsopheorgNHEW
October 20 ndash 26 (last full week October)National Respiratory Care WeekAmerican Association for Respiratory Carewwwaarcorg
October 23 ndash 31 (same dates annually)National Red Ribbon CelebrationNational Plant the Promise WeekNational Family Partnershipwwwnfporg
October 26 (fourth Saturday in October)Make a Difference Daywwwmakeadifferencedaycom
October 29 (same date annually)World Stroke DayAmerican Stroke Associationwwwstrokeassociationorg
National Wellness Institutersquos
2019 HEALTH amp WELLNESS OBSERVANCES CALENDAR
copy2019 National Wellness Institute IncNationalWellnessorg
14
NOVEMBER 2019American Diabetes MonthAmerican Diabetes Associationwwwdiabetesorg
Native American Heritage Monthnativeamericanheritagemonthgov
Diabetic Eye Disease MonthPrevent Blindness Americawwwpreventblindnessorg
Lung Cancer Awareness MonthAmerican Cancer Society wwwcancerorg
National Alzheimerrsquos Disease Awareness MonthAlzheimerrsquos Disease and Related Disorders Associationwwwalzorg
National Epilepsy Awareness MonthEpilepsy Foundation of Americawwwefaorg
National Family Caregivers MonthNational Family Caregivers Associationwwwnfcacaresorg
National Healthy Skin MonthAmerican Academy of Dermatologywwwaadorg
National Home Care MonthNational Association for Home Care amp Hospicewwwnahcorg
National Hospice and Palliative Care MonthNational Hospice and Palliative Care Organizationwwwnhpcoorg
Pancreatic Cancer Awareness MonthPancreatic Cancer Action Networkwwwpancanorg
Prematurity Awareness MonthMarch of Dimes Birth Defects Foundationwwwmarchofdimescom
November 4 (first Monday in November)Color the World Orange for CRPSRSD Awarenesswwwcolortheworldorangeorg
November 12 (same date annually)World Pneumonia Daywwwstoppneumoniaorg
November 13 (same date annually)World Kindness DayRandom Acts of Kindnesswwwrandomactsofkindnessorg
November 14 (same date annually)World Diabetes DayInternational Diabetes Federationwwwworlddiabetesdayorg
November 15 (same date annually)National Philanthropy DayAssociation of Fundraising Professionalswwwnpdlovecom
November 15 (same date annually)America Recycles DayNational Recycling Coalition Inc wwwamericarecyclesdayorg
November 18 ndash 24 (week before Thanksgiving)American Education WeekNational Education Associationwwwneaorg
November 21 (third Thursday)Great American SmokeoutAmerican Cancer Societywwwcancerorg
November 23 (Saturday before U S Thanksgiving)International Survivors of Suicide DayAmerican Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)wwwafsporgsurvivorday
November 28 (always Thanksgiving Day)National Family Health History DayUS Dept of Health and Human Serviceswwwhhsgovfamilyhistory
November 28 ndash January 1 (US Thanksgiving - New Yearrsquos Day)Tie One On For Safety CampaignMothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)wwwmaddorg
National Wellness Institutersquos
2019 HEALTH amp WELLNESS OBSERVANCES CALENDAR
copy2019 National Wellness Institute IncNationalWellnessorg
15
NWI 2019 Health amp Wellness Observances Calendar published byNational Wellness Institute IncPO Box 827 Stevens Point WI 54481ndash08277153422969 nwinationalwellnessorg bull NationalWellnessorg
Information is published as a service and NWI may not be held responsible for misprints changes in dates or general errors in processing Please contact NWI with any corrections Last updated October 9 2018
DECEMBER 2019International AIDS Awareness MonthInternational HIVAIDS Alliance wwwaidsallianceorg
National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention (3D) MonthNational Highway Traffic Safety AdministrationwwwnhtsagovDriving-SafetyImpaired-Driving
Safe Toys and Gifts MonthPrevent Blindness Americawwwpreventblindnessorg
December 1 (same date annually)World AIDS Day HIVgovwwwhivgov
December 1 ndash 7 (first full week of December)National Hand Washing Awareness WeekHenry the Hand Foundationwwwhenrythehandcom
December 1 ndash 7National Influenza Vaccination Weekwwwcdcgovflunivw
December 5 (same date annually)International Volunteer DayUnited Nations Volunteers wwwunvorg
December 10 (same date annually)Human Rights Day United Nations Human Rightswwwohchrorg
National Wellness Institutersquos
2019 HEALTH amp WELLNESS OBSERVANCES CALENDAR
copy2019 National Wellness Institute IncNationalWellnessorg
10
SEPTEMBER 2019Alzheimerrsquos Association Memory Walk Dates vary depending location Contact your local Alzheimerrsquos Association or visit wwwalzorg
Baby Safety Awareness MonthJuvenile Product Manufacturers Associationwwwjpmaorg
BioDiversity MonthDept of the Environment and Heritage Australiawwwenvironmentgovaubiodiversity
Blood Cancer Awareness MonthLeukemia and Lymphoma Society of Americawwwllsorg
Childhood Cancer Awareness MonthCureSearch for Childrenrsquos Cancerwwwcuresearchorg
Fruit amp Veggies More Matters MonthFruits amp Veggies More Matterswwwfruitsandveggiesmoremattersorg
Healthy Agingtrade MonthHealthy Aging CampaignEducational Television Network Incwwwhealthyagingnet
National Recovery MonthSubstance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Informationwwwrecoverymonthgov
National Childhood Obesity Awareness MonthPresidentrsquos Council on Fitness Sports amp Nutritionwwwhhsgovfitness
National Cholesterol Education Awareness MonthNational Heart Lung amp Blood Institute wwwcdcgovcholesterolcholesterol_education_monthhtm
National Food Safety Education MonthNational Restaurant Association Education Foundationwwwfoodsafetymonthcom
National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month National Ovarian Cancer Coalition Inc wwwovariancancerawarenessorg
National Menopause Awareness MonthNorth American Menopause Societywwwmenopauseorg
National Preparedness MonthCosponsored by American Red Cross wwwredcrossorg andUS Dept of Homeland Securitywwwreadygov
National Sickle Cell Disease Awareness MonthSickle Cell Disease Association of America Incwwwsicklecelldiseaseorg
National Yoga Month Yoga Health Foundation wwwyogamonthorg
Prostate Health Month and Prostate Cancer Awareness MonthProstate Cancer Foundationwwwpcforg
Sports and Home Eye Safety MonthPrevent Blindness Americawwwpreventblindnessorg
SEPTEMBER CONTINUED gt
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2019 HEALTH amp WELLNESS OBSERVANCES CALENDAR
copy2019 National Wellness Institute IncNationalWellnessorg
11
(SEPTEMBER CONTINUED)
Whole Grains Month The Whole Grains Council wwwwholegrainscouncilorgget-involvedcelebrate-whole-grains-month-in-september
September 1 ndash 7 (same date annually)National Childhood Injury Prevention WeekThe American Academy of Pediatrics wwwhealthychildrenorgSafe Kids Worldwidewwwsafekidsorg
September 8 ndash 14 (week of Sept 10)Suicide Prevention WeekAmerican Association of Suicidologywwwsuicidologyorg
September 8 ndash 14 National Assisted Living WeekNational Center for Assisted Livingwwwnalworg
September 11National Day of Service and Remembrance911dayorg
September 15 ndash 21 (third week in September)National Rehabilitation WeekNational Rehabilitation Awareness Foundationwwwnrafndashrehabnetorg
September 15 ndash 21 (third week in September)National Farm Safety and Health WeekNational Educational Center for Agricultural Safetywwwnecasagorg
September 18 (third Wednesday)Backpack Awareness DayThe American Occupational Therapy Associationwwwaotaorg
September 21 (same date annually)International Day of PeaceUnited Nationswwwunorgeneventspeaceday
September 22 ndash 28 (last week in September)Active Aging WeekInternational Council on Active Agingwwwicaacc
September 25 (last Wednesday)National Womenrsquos Health amp Fitness DayHealth Information Resource Centerwwwfitnessdaycomwomen
September 28 (last Saturday)Family Health and Fitness Day USAHealth Information Resource Centerwwwfitnessdaycomfamily
September 28 (last Saturday) National Public Lands DayNational Public Lands Daywwwpubliclandsdayorg
September 30 - October 2 44th Annual National Wellness ConferenceNational Wellness Institute IncGaylord Palms Resort amp Convention CenterKissimmee FloridawwwnationalwellnessorgConference
National Wellness Institutersquos
2019 HEALTH amp WELLNESS OBSERVANCES CALENDAR
copy2019 National Wellness Institute IncNationalWellnessorg
12
OCTOBER CONTINUED gt
OCTOBER 2019Alzheimerrsquos Association Memory Walk Dates vary depending location Contact your local Alzheimerrsquos Association or visitwwwalzorg
American Heart WalkDates vary depending on your location American Heart Associationwwwheartwalkorg
Auto Battery Safety MonthPrevent Blindness Americawwwpreventblindnessorg
Eat Together Eat Better MonthWashington State UniversitynutritionwsueduETEB
Childrenrsquos Health MonthOffice of Childrenrsquos Health ProtectionUS Environmental Protection Agencywwwepagovchildrenchildrens-health-month
Domestic Violence Awareness MonthNational Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV)wwwncadvorg
Health Literacy MonthHealth Literacy Consultingwwwhealthliteracymonthorg
Healthy Babies MonthMarch of DimesBirth Defects Foundationwwwmarchofdimescom
Healthy Lung MonthAmerican Lung Associationwwwlungusaorg
National Breast Cancer Awareness MonthNational Breast Cancer Foundation wwwnationalbreastcancerorg
National Bullying Prevention MonthPACERrsquos National Bullying Prevention Centerwwwpacerorgbullying
National Chiropractic MonthAmerican Chiropractic Association wwwacatodayorg
National Crime Prevention MonthNational Crime Prevention Councilwwwncpcorg
National Dental Hygiene MonthAmerican Dental Hygienists Associationwwwadhaorgndhm
National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month Screening for Mental Health Incwwwmentalhealthscreeningorg
National Disability Employment Awareness MonthUS Dept of Laborwwwdolgovodep
National Family Sexuality Education MonthPlanned Parenthood Federation of Americawwwplannedparenthoodorg
National Liver Awareness MonthAmerican Liver Foundationwwwliverfoundationorg
National Physical Therapy MonthAmerican Physical Therapy Associationwwwaptaorg
National Spina Bifida Awareness MonthSpina Bifida Association of Americawwwspinabifidaassociationorg
National Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness MonthSIDS Alliancewwwsidsallianceorg
National UNICEF Month TrickndashorndashTreat for UNICEFNational Office of the US Fund for UNICEFwwwunicefusaorg
National Wellness Institutersquos
2019 HEALTH amp WELLNESS OBSERVANCES CALENDAR
copy2019 National Wellness Institute IncNationalWellnessorg
13
(OCTOBER CONTINUED)
Talk About Your Medicines MonthNational Council on Patient Information and Educationwwwtalkaboutrxorg
Vegetarian Awareness MonthNorth American Vegetarian Society wwwworldvegetariandayorg
October 1 (annually same date)International Day of Older Personswwwunorgeneventsolderpersonsday
October 6 ndash 12 (week including October 9 ndash Chicago Fire)National Fire Prevention WeekNational Fire Protection Associationwwwnfpaorg
October 7 ndash 13 (first full week in October)National Mental Illness Awareness WeekNAMI ndash National Alliance on Mental Illnesswwwnamiorgmiaw
October 7 (first Monday in October)Child Health DayUS Dept of Health and Human Servicesmchbhrsagov
October 7 (first Monday in October)World Habitat DayUN Habitatwwwunhabitatorg
October 10 (same date annually)World Mental Health DayWorld Federation for Mental Healthwwwwfmhglobal
October 10 (same date annually)Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day wwwasceorgtransportation-and-development-engineeringput-the-brakes-on-fatalities-day
October 14 ndash 18 (second full week)National School Lunch WeekSchool Nutrition Associationwwwschoolnutritionorg
October 14 ndash 18 (week of Columbus Day)National Consultant Pharmacy WeekAmerican Society of Consultant Pharmacistswwwascpcom
October 14 ndash 20 (third week in October)National Healthcare Quality WeekNational Association for Healthcare Qualitywwwnahqorg
October 17 (same date annually)International Day for the Eradication of PovertyUnited Nations wwwunorgeneventspovertyday
October 20 (same date annually)World Osteoporosis DayInternational Osteoporosis Foundationwwwworldosteoporosisdayorg
October 20 ndash 26 (third full week in October)International Infection Prevention WeekAssociation for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology Inc wwwapicorg
October 20 ndash 26 (third week in October)National Health Education WeekSociety for Public Health EducationwwwsopheorgNHEW
October 20 ndash 26 (last full week October)National Respiratory Care WeekAmerican Association for Respiratory Carewwwaarcorg
October 23 ndash 31 (same dates annually)National Red Ribbon CelebrationNational Plant the Promise WeekNational Family Partnershipwwwnfporg
October 26 (fourth Saturday in October)Make a Difference Daywwwmakeadifferencedaycom
October 29 (same date annually)World Stroke DayAmerican Stroke Associationwwwstrokeassociationorg
National Wellness Institutersquos
2019 HEALTH amp WELLNESS OBSERVANCES CALENDAR
copy2019 National Wellness Institute IncNationalWellnessorg
14
NOVEMBER 2019American Diabetes MonthAmerican Diabetes Associationwwwdiabetesorg
Native American Heritage Monthnativeamericanheritagemonthgov
Diabetic Eye Disease MonthPrevent Blindness Americawwwpreventblindnessorg
Lung Cancer Awareness MonthAmerican Cancer Society wwwcancerorg
National Alzheimerrsquos Disease Awareness MonthAlzheimerrsquos Disease and Related Disorders Associationwwwalzorg
National Epilepsy Awareness MonthEpilepsy Foundation of Americawwwefaorg
National Family Caregivers MonthNational Family Caregivers Associationwwwnfcacaresorg
National Healthy Skin MonthAmerican Academy of Dermatologywwwaadorg
National Home Care MonthNational Association for Home Care amp Hospicewwwnahcorg
National Hospice and Palliative Care MonthNational Hospice and Palliative Care Organizationwwwnhpcoorg
Pancreatic Cancer Awareness MonthPancreatic Cancer Action Networkwwwpancanorg
Prematurity Awareness MonthMarch of Dimes Birth Defects Foundationwwwmarchofdimescom
November 4 (first Monday in November)Color the World Orange for CRPSRSD Awarenesswwwcolortheworldorangeorg
November 12 (same date annually)World Pneumonia Daywwwstoppneumoniaorg
November 13 (same date annually)World Kindness DayRandom Acts of Kindnesswwwrandomactsofkindnessorg
November 14 (same date annually)World Diabetes DayInternational Diabetes Federationwwwworlddiabetesdayorg
November 15 (same date annually)National Philanthropy DayAssociation of Fundraising Professionalswwwnpdlovecom
November 15 (same date annually)America Recycles DayNational Recycling Coalition Inc wwwamericarecyclesdayorg
November 18 ndash 24 (week before Thanksgiving)American Education WeekNational Education Associationwwwneaorg
November 21 (third Thursday)Great American SmokeoutAmerican Cancer Societywwwcancerorg
November 23 (Saturday before U S Thanksgiving)International Survivors of Suicide DayAmerican Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)wwwafsporgsurvivorday
November 28 (always Thanksgiving Day)National Family Health History DayUS Dept of Health and Human Serviceswwwhhsgovfamilyhistory
November 28 ndash January 1 (US Thanksgiving - New Yearrsquos Day)Tie One On For Safety CampaignMothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)wwwmaddorg
National Wellness Institutersquos
2019 HEALTH amp WELLNESS OBSERVANCES CALENDAR
copy2019 National Wellness Institute IncNationalWellnessorg
15
NWI 2019 Health amp Wellness Observances Calendar published byNational Wellness Institute IncPO Box 827 Stevens Point WI 54481ndash08277153422969 nwinationalwellnessorg bull NationalWellnessorg
Information is published as a service and NWI may not be held responsible for misprints changes in dates or general errors in processing Please contact NWI with any corrections Last updated October 9 2018
DECEMBER 2019International AIDS Awareness MonthInternational HIVAIDS Alliance wwwaidsallianceorg
National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention (3D) MonthNational Highway Traffic Safety AdministrationwwwnhtsagovDriving-SafetyImpaired-Driving
Safe Toys and Gifts MonthPrevent Blindness Americawwwpreventblindnessorg
December 1 (same date annually)World AIDS Day HIVgovwwwhivgov
December 1 ndash 7 (first full week of December)National Hand Washing Awareness WeekHenry the Hand Foundationwwwhenrythehandcom
December 1 ndash 7National Influenza Vaccination Weekwwwcdcgovflunivw
December 5 (same date annually)International Volunteer DayUnited Nations Volunteers wwwunvorg
December 10 (same date annually)Human Rights Day United Nations Human Rightswwwohchrorg
National Wellness Institutersquos
2019 HEALTH amp WELLNESS OBSERVANCES CALENDAR
copy2019 National Wellness Institute IncNationalWellnessorg
11
(SEPTEMBER CONTINUED)
Whole Grains Month The Whole Grains Council wwwwholegrainscouncilorgget-involvedcelebrate-whole-grains-month-in-september
September 1 ndash 7 (same date annually)National Childhood Injury Prevention WeekThe American Academy of Pediatrics wwwhealthychildrenorgSafe Kids Worldwidewwwsafekidsorg
September 8 ndash 14 (week of Sept 10)Suicide Prevention WeekAmerican Association of Suicidologywwwsuicidologyorg
September 8 ndash 14 National Assisted Living WeekNational Center for Assisted Livingwwwnalworg
September 11National Day of Service and Remembrance911dayorg
September 15 ndash 21 (third week in September)National Rehabilitation WeekNational Rehabilitation Awareness Foundationwwwnrafndashrehabnetorg
September 15 ndash 21 (third week in September)National Farm Safety and Health WeekNational Educational Center for Agricultural Safetywwwnecasagorg
September 18 (third Wednesday)Backpack Awareness DayThe American Occupational Therapy Associationwwwaotaorg
September 21 (same date annually)International Day of PeaceUnited Nationswwwunorgeneventspeaceday
September 22 ndash 28 (last week in September)Active Aging WeekInternational Council on Active Agingwwwicaacc
September 25 (last Wednesday)National Womenrsquos Health amp Fitness DayHealth Information Resource Centerwwwfitnessdaycomwomen
September 28 (last Saturday)Family Health and Fitness Day USAHealth Information Resource Centerwwwfitnessdaycomfamily
September 28 (last Saturday) National Public Lands DayNational Public Lands Daywwwpubliclandsdayorg
September 30 - October 2 44th Annual National Wellness ConferenceNational Wellness Institute IncGaylord Palms Resort amp Convention CenterKissimmee FloridawwwnationalwellnessorgConference
National Wellness Institutersquos
2019 HEALTH amp WELLNESS OBSERVANCES CALENDAR
copy2019 National Wellness Institute IncNationalWellnessorg
12
OCTOBER CONTINUED gt
OCTOBER 2019Alzheimerrsquos Association Memory Walk Dates vary depending location Contact your local Alzheimerrsquos Association or visitwwwalzorg
American Heart WalkDates vary depending on your location American Heart Associationwwwheartwalkorg
Auto Battery Safety MonthPrevent Blindness Americawwwpreventblindnessorg
Eat Together Eat Better MonthWashington State UniversitynutritionwsueduETEB
Childrenrsquos Health MonthOffice of Childrenrsquos Health ProtectionUS Environmental Protection Agencywwwepagovchildrenchildrens-health-month
Domestic Violence Awareness MonthNational Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV)wwwncadvorg
Health Literacy MonthHealth Literacy Consultingwwwhealthliteracymonthorg
Healthy Babies MonthMarch of DimesBirth Defects Foundationwwwmarchofdimescom
Healthy Lung MonthAmerican Lung Associationwwwlungusaorg
National Breast Cancer Awareness MonthNational Breast Cancer Foundation wwwnationalbreastcancerorg
National Bullying Prevention MonthPACERrsquos National Bullying Prevention Centerwwwpacerorgbullying
National Chiropractic MonthAmerican Chiropractic Association wwwacatodayorg
National Crime Prevention MonthNational Crime Prevention Councilwwwncpcorg
National Dental Hygiene MonthAmerican Dental Hygienists Associationwwwadhaorgndhm
National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month Screening for Mental Health Incwwwmentalhealthscreeningorg
National Disability Employment Awareness MonthUS Dept of Laborwwwdolgovodep
National Family Sexuality Education MonthPlanned Parenthood Federation of Americawwwplannedparenthoodorg
National Liver Awareness MonthAmerican Liver Foundationwwwliverfoundationorg
National Physical Therapy MonthAmerican Physical Therapy Associationwwwaptaorg
National Spina Bifida Awareness MonthSpina Bifida Association of Americawwwspinabifidaassociationorg
National Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness MonthSIDS Alliancewwwsidsallianceorg
National UNICEF Month TrickndashorndashTreat for UNICEFNational Office of the US Fund for UNICEFwwwunicefusaorg
National Wellness Institutersquos
2019 HEALTH amp WELLNESS OBSERVANCES CALENDAR
copy2019 National Wellness Institute IncNationalWellnessorg
13
(OCTOBER CONTINUED)
Talk About Your Medicines MonthNational Council on Patient Information and Educationwwwtalkaboutrxorg
Vegetarian Awareness MonthNorth American Vegetarian Society wwwworldvegetariandayorg
October 1 (annually same date)International Day of Older Personswwwunorgeneventsolderpersonsday
October 6 ndash 12 (week including October 9 ndash Chicago Fire)National Fire Prevention WeekNational Fire Protection Associationwwwnfpaorg
October 7 ndash 13 (first full week in October)National Mental Illness Awareness WeekNAMI ndash National Alliance on Mental Illnesswwwnamiorgmiaw
October 7 (first Monday in October)Child Health DayUS Dept of Health and Human Servicesmchbhrsagov
October 7 (first Monday in October)World Habitat DayUN Habitatwwwunhabitatorg
October 10 (same date annually)World Mental Health DayWorld Federation for Mental Healthwwwwfmhglobal
October 10 (same date annually)Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day wwwasceorgtransportation-and-development-engineeringput-the-brakes-on-fatalities-day
October 14 ndash 18 (second full week)National School Lunch WeekSchool Nutrition Associationwwwschoolnutritionorg
October 14 ndash 18 (week of Columbus Day)National Consultant Pharmacy WeekAmerican Society of Consultant Pharmacistswwwascpcom
October 14 ndash 20 (third week in October)National Healthcare Quality WeekNational Association for Healthcare Qualitywwwnahqorg
October 17 (same date annually)International Day for the Eradication of PovertyUnited Nations wwwunorgeneventspovertyday
October 20 (same date annually)World Osteoporosis DayInternational Osteoporosis Foundationwwwworldosteoporosisdayorg
October 20 ndash 26 (third full week in October)International Infection Prevention WeekAssociation for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology Inc wwwapicorg
October 20 ndash 26 (third week in October)National Health Education WeekSociety for Public Health EducationwwwsopheorgNHEW
October 20 ndash 26 (last full week October)National Respiratory Care WeekAmerican Association for Respiratory Carewwwaarcorg
October 23 ndash 31 (same dates annually)National Red Ribbon CelebrationNational Plant the Promise WeekNational Family Partnershipwwwnfporg
October 26 (fourth Saturday in October)Make a Difference Daywwwmakeadifferencedaycom
October 29 (same date annually)World Stroke DayAmerican Stroke Associationwwwstrokeassociationorg
National Wellness Institutersquos
2019 HEALTH amp WELLNESS OBSERVANCES CALENDAR
copy2019 National Wellness Institute IncNationalWellnessorg
14
NOVEMBER 2019American Diabetes MonthAmerican Diabetes Associationwwwdiabetesorg
Native American Heritage Monthnativeamericanheritagemonthgov
Diabetic Eye Disease MonthPrevent Blindness Americawwwpreventblindnessorg
Lung Cancer Awareness MonthAmerican Cancer Society wwwcancerorg
National Alzheimerrsquos Disease Awareness MonthAlzheimerrsquos Disease and Related Disorders Associationwwwalzorg
National Epilepsy Awareness MonthEpilepsy Foundation of Americawwwefaorg
National Family Caregivers MonthNational Family Caregivers Associationwwwnfcacaresorg
National Healthy Skin MonthAmerican Academy of Dermatologywwwaadorg
National Home Care MonthNational Association for Home Care amp Hospicewwwnahcorg
National Hospice and Palliative Care MonthNational Hospice and Palliative Care Organizationwwwnhpcoorg
Pancreatic Cancer Awareness MonthPancreatic Cancer Action Networkwwwpancanorg
Prematurity Awareness MonthMarch of Dimes Birth Defects Foundationwwwmarchofdimescom
November 4 (first Monday in November)Color the World Orange for CRPSRSD Awarenesswwwcolortheworldorangeorg
November 12 (same date annually)World Pneumonia Daywwwstoppneumoniaorg
November 13 (same date annually)World Kindness DayRandom Acts of Kindnesswwwrandomactsofkindnessorg
November 14 (same date annually)World Diabetes DayInternational Diabetes Federationwwwworlddiabetesdayorg
November 15 (same date annually)National Philanthropy DayAssociation of Fundraising Professionalswwwnpdlovecom
November 15 (same date annually)America Recycles DayNational Recycling Coalition Inc wwwamericarecyclesdayorg
November 18 ndash 24 (week before Thanksgiving)American Education WeekNational Education Associationwwwneaorg
November 21 (third Thursday)Great American SmokeoutAmerican Cancer Societywwwcancerorg
November 23 (Saturday before U S Thanksgiving)International Survivors of Suicide DayAmerican Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)wwwafsporgsurvivorday
November 28 (always Thanksgiving Day)National Family Health History DayUS Dept of Health and Human Serviceswwwhhsgovfamilyhistory
November 28 ndash January 1 (US Thanksgiving - New Yearrsquos Day)Tie One On For Safety CampaignMothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)wwwmaddorg
National Wellness Institutersquos
2019 HEALTH amp WELLNESS OBSERVANCES CALENDAR
copy2019 National Wellness Institute IncNationalWellnessorg
15
NWI 2019 Health amp Wellness Observances Calendar published byNational Wellness Institute IncPO Box 827 Stevens Point WI 54481ndash08277153422969 nwinationalwellnessorg bull NationalWellnessorg
Information is published as a service and NWI may not be held responsible for misprints changes in dates or general errors in processing Please contact NWI with any corrections Last updated October 9 2018
DECEMBER 2019International AIDS Awareness MonthInternational HIVAIDS Alliance wwwaidsallianceorg
National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention (3D) MonthNational Highway Traffic Safety AdministrationwwwnhtsagovDriving-SafetyImpaired-Driving
Safe Toys and Gifts MonthPrevent Blindness Americawwwpreventblindnessorg
December 1 (same date annually)World AIDS Day HIVgovwwwhivgov
December 1 ndash 7 (first full week of December)National Hand Washing Awareness WeekHenry the Hand Foundationwwwhenrythehandcom
December 1 ndash 7National Influenza Vaccination Weekwwwcdcgovflunivw
December 5 (same date annually)International Volunteer DayUnited Nations Volunteers wwwunvorg
December 10 (same date annually)Human Rights Day United Nations Human Rightswwwohchrorg
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OCTOBER 2019Alzheimerrsquos Association Memory Walk Dates vary depending location Contact your local Alzheimerrsquos Association or visitwwwalzorg
American Heart WalkDates vary depending on your location American Heart Associationwwwheartwalkorg
Auto Battery Safety MonthPrevent Blindness Americawwwpreventblindnessorg
Eat Together Eat Better MonthWashington State UniversitynutritionwsueduETEB
Childrenrsquos Health MonthOffice of Childrenrsquos Health ProtectionUS Environmental Protection Agencywwwepagovchildrenchildrens-health-month
Domestic Violence Awareness MonthNational Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV)wwwncadvorg
Health Literacy MonthHealth Literacy Consultingwwwhealthliteracymonthorg
Healthy Babies MonthMarch of DimesBirth Defects Foundationwwwmarchofdimescom
Healthy Lung MonthAmerican Lung Associationwwwlungusaorg
National Breast Cancer Awareness MonthNational Breast Cancer Foundation wwwnationalbreastcancerorg
National Bullying Prevention MonthPACERrsquos National Bullying Prevention Centerwwwpacerorgbullying
National Chiropractic MonthAmerican Chiropractic Association wwwacatodayorg
National Crime Prevention MonthNational Crime Prevention Councilwwwncpcorg
National Dental Hygiene MonthAmerican Dental Hygienists Associationwwwadhaorgndhm
National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month Screening for Mental Health Incwwwmentalhealthscreeningorg
National Disability Employment Awareness MonthUS Dept of Laborwwwdolgovodep
National Family Sexuality Education MonthPlanned Parenthood Federation of Americawwwplannedparenthoodorg
National Liver Awareness MonthAmerican Liver Foundationwwwliverfoundationorg
National Physical Therapy MonthAmerican Physical Therapy Associationwwwaptaorg
National Spina Bifida Awareness MonthSpina Bifida Association of Americawwwspinabifidaassociationorg
National Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness MonthSIDS Alliancewwwsidsallianceorg
National UNICEF Month TrickndashorndashTreat for UNICEFNational Office of the US Fund for UNICEFwwwunicefusaorg
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Talk About Your Medicines MonthNational Council on Patient Information and Educationwwwtalkaboutrxorg
Vegetarian Awareness MonthNorth American Vegetarian Society wwwworldvegetariandayorg
October 1 (annually same date)International Day of Older Personswwwunorgeneventsolderpersonsday
October 6 ndash 12 (week including October 9 ndash Chicago Fire)National Fire Prevention WeekNational Fire Protection Associationwwwnfpaorg
October 7 ndash 13 (first full week in October)National Mental Illness Awareness WeekNAMI ndash National Alliance on Mental Illnesswwwnamiorgmiaw
October 7 (first Monday in October)Child Health DayUS Dept of Health and Human Servicesmchbhrsagov
October 7 (first Monday in October)World Habitat DayUN Habitatwwwunhabitatorg
October 10 (same date annually)World Mental Health DayWorld Federation for Mental Healthwwwwfmhglobal
October 10 (same date annually)Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day wwwasceorgtransportation-and-development-engineeringput-the-brakes-on-fatalities-day
October 14 ndash 18 (second full week)National School Lunch WeekSchool Nutrition Associationwwwschoolnutritionorg
October 14 ndash 18 (week of Columbus Day)National Consultant Pharmacy WeekAmerican Society of Consultant Pharmacistswwwascpcom
October 14 ndash 20 (third week in October)National Healthcare Quality WeekNational Association for Healthcare Qualitywwwnahqorg
October 17 (same date annually)International Day for the Eradication of PovertyUnited Nations wwwunorgeneventspovertyday
October 20 (same date annually)World Osteoporosis DayInternational Osteoporosis Foundationwwwworldosteoporosisdayorg
October 20 ndash 26 (third full week in October)International Infection Prevention WeekAssociation for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology Inc wwwapicorg
October 20 ndash 26 (third week in October)National Health Education WeekSociety for Public Health EducationwwwsopheorgNHEW
October 20 ndash 26 (last full week October)National Respiratory Care WeekAmerican Association for Respiratory Carewwwaarcorg
October 23 ndash 31 (same dates annually)National Red Ribbon CelebrationNational Plant the Promise WeekNational Family Partnershipwwwnfporg
October 26 (fourth Saturday in October)Make a Difference Daywwwmakeadifferencedaycom
October 29 (same date annually)World Stroke DayAmerican Stroke Associationwwwstrokeassociationorg
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NOVEMBER 2019American Diabetes MonthAmerican Diabetes Associationwwwdiabetesorg
Native American Heritage Monthnativeamericanheritagemonthgov
Diabetic Eye Disease MonthPrevent Blindness Americawwwpreventblindnessorg
Lung Cancer Awareness MonthAmerican Cancer Society wwwcancerorg
National Alzheimerrsquos Disease Awareness MonthAlzheimerrsquos Disease and Related Disorders Associationwwwalzorg
National Epilepsy Awareness MonthEpilepsy Foundation of Americawwwefaorg
National Family Caregivers MonthNational Family Caregivers Associationwwwnfcacaresorg
National Healthy Skin MonthAmerican Academy of Dermatologywwwaadorg
National Home Care MonthNational Association for Home Care amp Hospicewwwnahcorg
National Hospice and Palliative Care MonthNational Hospice and Palliative Care Organizationwwwnhpcoorg
Pancreatic Cancer Awareness MonthPancreatic Cancer Action Networkwwwpancanorg
Prematurity Awareness MonthMarch of Dimes Birth Defects Foundationwwwmarchofdimescom
November 4 (first Monday in November)Color the World Orange for CRPSRSD Awarenesswwwcolortheworldorangeorg
November 12 (same date annually)World Pneumonia Daywwwstoppneumoniaorg
November 13 (same date annually)World Kindness DayRandom Acts of Kindnesswwwrandomactsofkindnessorg
November 14 (same date annually)World Diabetes DayInternational Diabetes Federationwwwworlddiabetesdayorg
November 15 (same date annually)National Philanthropy DayAssociation of Fundraising Professionalswwwnpdlovecom
November 15 (same date annually)America Recycles DayNational Recycling Coalition Inc wwwamericarecyclesdayorg
November 18 ndash 24 (week before Thanksgiving)American Education WeekNational Education Associationwwwneaorg
November 21 (third Thursday)Great American SmokeoutAmerican Cancer Societywwwcancerorg
November 23 (Saturday before U S Thanksgiving)International Survivors of Suicide DayAmerican Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)wwwafsporgsurvivorday
November 28 (always Thanksgiving Day)National Family Health History DayUS Dept of Health and Human Serviceswwwhhsgovfamilyhistory
November 28 ndash January 1 (US Thanksgiving - New Yearrsquos Day)Tie One On For Safety CampaignMothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)wwwmaddorg
National Wellness Institutersquos
2019 HEALTH amp WELLNESS OBSERVANCES CALENDAR
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NWI 2019 Health amp Wellness Observances Calendar published byNational Wellness Institute IncPO Box 827 Stevens Point WI 54481ndash08277153422969 nwinationalwellnessorg bull NationalWellnessorg
Information is published as a service and NWI may not be held responsible for misprints changes in dates or general errors in processing Please contact NWI with any corrections Last updated October 9 2018
DECEMBER 2019International AIDS Awareness MonthInternational HIVAIDS Alliance wwwaidsallianceorg
National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention (3D) MonthNational Highway Traffic Safety AdministrationwwwnhtsagovDriving-SafetyImpaired-Driving
Safe Toys and Gifts MonthPrevent Blindness Americawwwpreventblindnessorg
December 1 (same date annually)World AIDS Day HIVgovwwwhivgov
December 1 ndash 7 (first full week of December)National Hand Washing Awareness WeekHenry the Hand Foundationwwwhenrythehandcom
December 1 ndash 7National Influenza Vaccination Weekwwwcdcgovflunivw
December 5 (same date annually)International Volunteer DayUnited Nations Volunteers wwwunvorg
December 10 (same date annually)Human Rights Day United Nations Human Rightswwwohchrorg
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(OCTOBER CONTINUED)
Talk About Your Medicines MonthNational Council on Patient Information and Educationwwwtalkaboutrxorg
Vegetarian Awareness MonthNorth American Vegetarian Society wwwworldvegetariandayorg
October 1 (annually same date)International Day of Older Personswwwunorgeneventsolderpersonsday
October 6 ndash 12 (week including October 9 ndash Chicago Fire)National Fire Prevention WeekNational Fire Protection Associationwwwnfpaorg
October 7 ndash 13 (first full week in October)National Mental Illness Awareness WeekNAMI ndash National Alliance on Mental Illnesswwwnamiorgmiaw
October 7 (first Monday in October)Child Health DayUS Dept of Health and Human Servicesmchbhrsagov
October 7 (first Monday in October)World Habitat DayUN Habitatwwwunhabitatorg
October 10 (same date annually)World Mental Health DayWorld Federation for Mental Healthwwwwfmhglobal
October 10 (same date annually)Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day wwwasceorgtransportation-and-development-engineeringput-the-brakes-on-fatalities-day
October 14 ndash 18 (second full week)National School Lunch WeekSchool Nutrition Associationwwwschoolnutritionorg
October 14 ndash 18 (week of Columbus Day)National Consultant Pharmacy WeekAmerican Society of Consultant Pharmacistswwwascpcom
October 14 ndash 20 (third week in October)National Healthcare Quality WeekNational Association for Healthcare Qualitywwwnahqorg
October 17 (same date annually)International Day for the Eradication of PovertyUnited Nations wwwunorgeneventspovertyday
October 20 (same date annually)World Osteoporosis DayInternational Osteoporosis Foundationwwwworldosteoporosisdayorg
October 20 ndash 26 (third full week in October)International Infection Prevention WeekAssociation for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology Inc wwwapicorg
October 20 ndash 26 (third week in October)National Health Education WeekSociety for Public Health EducationwwwsopheorgNHEW
October 20 ndash 26 (last full week October)National Respiratory Care WeekAmerican Association for Respiratory Carewwwaarcorg
October 23 ndash 31 (same dates annually)National Red Ribbon CelebrationNational Plant the Promise WeekNational Family Partnershipwwwnfporg
October 26 (fourth Saturday in October)Make a Difference Daywwwmakeadifferencedaycom
October 29 (same date annually)World Stroke DayAmerican Stroke Associationwwwstrokeassociationorg
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copy2019 National Wellness Institute IncNationalWellnessorg
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NOVEMBER 2019American Diabetes MonthAmerican Diabetes Associationwwwdiabetesorg
Native American Heritage Monthnativeamericanheritagemonthgov
Diabetic Eye Disease MonthPrevent Blindness Americawwwpreventblindnessorg
Lung Cancer Awareness MonthAmerican Cancer Society wwwcancerorg
National Alzheimerrsquos Disease Awareness MonthAlzheimerrsquos Disease and Related Disorders Associationwwwalzorg
National Epilepsy Awareness MonthEpilepsy Foundation of Americawwwefaorg
National Family Caregivers MonthNational Family Caregivers Associationwwwnfcacaresorg
National Healthy Skin MonthAmerican Academy of Dermatologywwwaadorg
National Home Care MonthNational Association for Home Care amp Hospicewwwnahcorg
National Hospice and Palliative Care MonthNational Hospice and Palliative Care Organizationwwwnhpcoorg
Pancreatic Cancer Awareness MonthPancreatic Cancer Action Networkwwwpancanorg
Prematurity Awareness MonthMarch of Dimes Birth Defects Foundationwwwmarchofdimescom
November 4 (first Monday in November)Color the World Orange for CRPSRSD Awarenesswwwcolortheworldorangeorg
November 12 (same date annually)World Pneumonia Daywwwstoppneumoniaorg
November 13 (same date annually)World Kindness DayRandom Acts of Kindnesswwwrandomactsofkindnessorg
November 14 (same date annually)World Diabetes DayInternational Diabetes Federationwwwworlddiabetesdayorg
November 15 (same date annually)National Philanthropy DayAssociation of Fundraising Professionalswwwnpdlovecom
November 15 (same date annually)America Recycles DayNational Recycling Coalition Inc wwwamericarecyclesdayorg
November 18 ndash 24 (week before Thanksgiving)American Education WeekNational Education Associationwwwneaorg
November 21 (third Thursday)Great American SmokeoutAmerican Cancer Societywwwcancerorg
November 23 (Saturday before U S Thanksgiving)International Survivors of Suicide DayAmerican Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)wwwafsporgsurvivorday
November 28 (always Thanksgiving Day)National Family Health History DayUS Dept of Health and Human Serviceswwwhhsgovfamilyhistory
November 28 ndash January 1 (US Thanksgiving - New Yearrsquos Day)Tie One On For Safety CampaignMothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)wwwmaddorg
National Wellness Institutersquos
2019 HEALTH amp WELLNESS OBSERVANCES CALENDAR
copy2019 National Wellness Institute IncNationalWellnessorg
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NWI 2019 Health amp Wellness Observances Calendar published byNational Wellness Institute IncPO Box 827 Stevens Point WI 54481ndash08277153422969 nwinationalwellnessorg bull NationalWellnessorg
Information is published as a service and NWI may not be held responsible for misprints changes in dates or general errors in processing Please contact NWI with any corrections Last updated October 9 2018
DECEMBER 2019International AIDS Awareness MonthInternational HIVAIDS Alliance wwwaidsallianceorg
National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention (3D) MonthNational Highway Traffic Safety AdministrationwwwnhtsagovDriving-SafetyImpaired-Driving
Safe Toys and Gifts MonthPrevent Blindness Americawwwpreventblindnessorg
December 1 (same date annually)World AIDS Day HIVgovwwwhivgov
December 1 ndash 7 (first full week of December)National Hand Washing Awareness WeekHenry the Hand Foundationwwwhenrythehandcom
December 1 ndash 7National Influenza Vaccination Weekwwwcdcgovflunivw
December 5 (same date annually)International Volunteer DayUnited Nations Volunteers wwwunvorg
December 10 (same date annually)Human Rights Day United Nations Human Rightswwwohchrorg
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2019 HEALTH amp WELLNESS OBSERVANCES CALENDAR
copy2019 National Wellness Institute IncNationalWellnessorg
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NOVEMBER 2019American Diabetes MonthAmerican Diabetes Associationwwwdiabetesorg
Native American Heritage Monthnativeamericanheritagemonthgov
Diabetic Eye Disease MonthPrevent Blindness Americawwwpreventblindnessorg
Lung Cancer Awareness MonthAmerican Cancer Society wwwcancerorg
National Alzheimerrsquos Disease Awareness MonthAlzheimerrsquos Disease and Related Disorders Associationwwwalzorg
National Epilepsy Awareness MonthEpilepsy Foundation of Americawwwefaorg
National Family Caregivers MonthNational Family Caregivers Associationwwwnfcacaresorg
National Healthy Skin MonthAmerican Academy of Dermatologywwwaadorg
National Home Care MonthNational Association for Home Care amp Hospicewwwnahcorg
National Hospice and Palliative Care MonthNational Hospice and Palliative Care Organizationwwwnhpcoorg
Pancreatic Cancer Awareness MonthPancreatic Cancer Action Networkwwwpancanorg
Prematurity Awareness MonthMarch of Dimes Birth Defects Foundationwwwmarchofdimescom
November 4 (first Monday in November)Color the World Orange for CRPSRSD Awarenesswwwcolortheworldorangeorg
November 12 (same date annually)World Pneumonia Daywwwstoppneumoniaorg
November 13 (same date annually)World Kindness DayRandom Acts of Kindnesswwwrandomactsofkindnessorg
November 14 (same date annually)World Diabetes DayInternational Diabetes Federationwwwworlddiabetesdayorg
November 15 (same date annually)National Philanthropy DayAssociation of Fundraising Professionalswwwnpdlovecom
November 15 (same date annually)America Recycles DayNational Recycling Coalition Inc wwwamericarecyclesdayorg
November 18 ndash 24 (week before Thanksgiving)American Education WeekNational Education Associationwwwneaorg
November 21 (third Thursday)Great American SmokeoutAmerican Cancer Societywwwcancerorg
November 23 (Saturday before U S Thanksgiving)International Survivors of Suicide DayAmerican Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)wwwafsporgsurvivorday
November 28 (always Thanksgiving Day)National Family Health History DayUS Dept of Health and Human Serviceswwwhhsgovfamilyhistory
November 28 ndash January 1 (US Thanksgiving - New Yearrsquos Day)Tie One On For Safety CampaignMothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)wwwmaddorg
National Wellness Institutersquos
2019 HEALTH amp WELLNESS OBSERVANCES CALENDAR
copy2019 National Wellness Institute IncNationalWellnessorg
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NWI 2019 Health amp Wellness Observances Calendar published byNational Wellness Institute IncPO Box 827 Stevens Point WI 54481ndash08277153422969 nwinationalwellnessorg bull NationalWellnessorg
Information is published as a service and NWI may not be held responsible for misprints changes in dates or general errors in processing Please contact NWI with any corrections Last updated October 9 2018
DECEMBER 2019International AIDS Awareness MonthInternational HIVAIDS Alliance wwwaidsallianceorg
National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention (3D) MonthNational Highway Traffic Safety AdministrationwwwnhtsagovDriving-SafetyImpaired-Driving
Safe Toys and Gifts MonthPrevent Blindness Americawwwpreventblindnessorg
December 1 (same date annually)World AIDS Day HIVgovwwwhivgov
December 1 ndash 7 (first full week of December)National Hand Washing Awareness WeekHenry the Hand Foundationwwwhenrythehandcom
December 1 ndash 7National Influenza Vaccination Weekwwwcdcgovflunivw
December 5 (same date annually)International Volunteer DayUnited Nations Volunteers wwwunvorg
December 10 (same date annually)Human Rights Day United Nations Human Rightswwwohchrorg
National Wellness Institutersquos
2019 HEALTH amp WELLNESS OBSERVANCES CALENDAR
copy2019 National Wellness Institute IncNationalWellnessorg
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NWI 2019 Health amp Wellness Observances Calendar published byNational Wellness Institute IncPO Box 827 Stevens Point WI 54481ndash08277153422969 nwinationalwellnessorg bull NationalWellnessorg
Information is published as a service and NWI may not be held responsible for misprints changes in dates or general errors in processing Please contact NWI with any corrections Last updated October 9 2018
DECEMBER 2019International AIDS Awareness MonthInternational HIVAIDS Alliance wwwaidsallianceorg
National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention (3D) MonthNational Highway Traffic Safety AdministrationwwwnhtsagovDriving-SafetyImpaired-Driving
Safe Toys and Gifts MonthPrevent Blindness Americawwwpreventblindnessorg
December 1 (same date annually)World AIDS Day HIVgovwwwhivgov
December 1 ndash 7 (first full week of December)National Hand Washing Awareness WeekHenry the Hand Foundationwwwhenrythehandcom
December 1 ndash 7National Influenza Vaccination Weekwwwcdcgovflunivw
December 5 (same date annually)International Volunteer DayUnited Nations Volunteers wwwunvorg
December 10 (same date annually)Human Rights Day United Nations Human Rightswwwohchrorg