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National Health Observances

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

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

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

National Health Observances

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

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

National Health Observances

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

February National Health Observances: Heart Health, Teen Dating, Girls & Women in Sports, and Black HIV/AIDS Awareness

National Health Observances

Each month we feature select National Health Observances (NHOs) that highlight issues affecting health across the nation. This month we are raising awareness about heart health, teen dating violence, girls & women in sports, and Black HIV/AIDS awareness.