This calendar is not meant as an endorsement or promotion of any kind but simply to educate and pass on information. Some listings are linked to infographics.
African Heritage and Health Week (first week of February)
AMD/Low Vision Awareness Month
National Children's Dental Health Month
World Cancer Day (Feb. 4)
Endometriosis Awareness Month (yellow ribbon)
Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month (orange ribbon)
National Breast Implant Awareness Month
National Native American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (March 20)
National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (March 10)
Save Your Vision Month
Lupus Awareness Month (go Purple for Lupus) (May 10th World Lupus Day)
May 21st Put on Purple
Lyme Disease Awareness Month (ribbon lime green)
Melanoma Awareness Month (First Monday of May Melanoma Monday)
Mental Health Awareness
Sunscreen Protection Day (May 27th)
Cataract Awareness Month
National Acne Awareness Month
Pride Awareness Month
Eye Injury Prevention
National Cleft and craniofacial Awareness Month
Children's Eye Health and Safety Month
National Breastfeeding Month
National Hair Loss Awareness
National Immunization Awareness Month
Psoriasis Action Month (ribbon orchid & orange)
World Breastfeeding Week (August 1-7)
World Mask Week (August 7-August 14th 2020)
Arthritis Awareness Month (Canada)
Fungal Disease Awareness Week (September 20-24th)
National Pediculosis Prevention Month/Head Lice Prevention Month
National Skin Care Awareness Month
National Yoga Awareness Month
Sports Eye Safety Month
Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors Awareness Week (October 1-7th)
Eczema Awareness Month (teal ribbon)
Global Hand Washing Day (October 15)
National Breast Cancer Awareness (ribbon pink)
National Dental Hygiene
Movember Foundation annual event (mustaches for men's health)
National Diabetes Awareness Month (aka American Diabetes Month) (ribbon grey with red spot)
World Diabetes Day (November 14)
International AIDS Awareness Month (ribbon red)
National Hand Washing Awareness Week (First week of Dec.)
World AIDS Day (Dec. 1)
