February 2024 Health Observances
Throughout the year, health observances raise awareness for various conditions and remind consumers to stay on top of their health. Hospitals, healthcare nonprofits, patients, media outlets, and even influencers celebrate these days, weeks, and months.
Here is a list of the health observances taking place this month:
AMD/Low Vision Awareness Month
National Eye Institute
www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/outreach-resources/vision-rehabilitation-resources/low-vision-awareness-month
National Children’s Dental Health Month
American Dental Association (ADA)
www.ada.org/resources/community-initiatives/national-childrens-dental-health-month
American Heart Month
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
www.nhlbi.nih.gov/education/american-heart-month
National Cancer Prevention Month
American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)|
www.aacr.org/patients-caregivers/awareness-months/national-cancer-prevention-month
February 2, 2024
Give Kids A Smile® Day
American Dental Association (ADA)
www.adafoundation.org/give-kids-a-smile/about-give-kids-a-smile
February 3, 2024
National Wear Red Day®
American Heart Association
www.goredforwomen.org/en/get-involved/give/wear-red-and-give
February 4, 2024
World Cancer Day
www.worldcancerday.org/
February 7-14, 2024
Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week
The Mended Hearts, Inc.
mendedhearts.org/story/chd-awarenes/
February 14, 2024
National Donor Day
Health Resources & Services Administration
www.organdonor.gov/professionals/observances
February 17, 2024
Random Acts of Kindness Day
Random Acts of Kindness Foundation
www.randomactsofkindness.org
February 29, 2024
Rare Disease Day
www.rarediseaseday.org