(Aug. 29, 2025) – The Kansas Hospital Association and the Society for Healthcare Strategy and Market Development are pleased to bring you the 2025 Calendar of Health Observances & Recognition Days. Yet another example of our commitment to providing health care strategists with practical, timely resources, this calendar is designed to help you plan your community health events, internal and external communications, social media campaigns and more.
Month-Long Observances
- Alzheimer's Month (World)
- Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month (National)
- Baby Safety Month
- Blood Cancer Awareness Month
- Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
- Childhood Obesity Awareness Month (National)
- Cholesterol Education Month (National)
- Chronic Care Management and Specialty Pharmacy Awareness Month
- Craniofacial Acceptance Month
- Dental Implant Month
- Drug-Free Pain Management Awareness Month
- Fruits and Veggies Month (National)
- Food Safety Education Month (National)
- Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month
- Healthy Aging® Month
- ITP (Platelet Disorder) Awareness Month (National)
- Newborn Screening Awareness Month
- Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
- Pain Awareness Month
- Pediculosis Prevention Month | Head Lice Prevention Month (National)
- Peripheral Artery Disease Awareness Month
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Awareness Month
- Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month
- Prostate Health Awareness Month
- Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
- Recovery Month (National)
- Reye's Syndrome Awareness Month
- Sepsis Awareness Month
- Sexual Health Awareness Month
- Sickle Cell Month (National)
- Sports Eye Safety Awareness Month
- Suicide Prevention Month (National)
- Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month
- Urology Awareness Month
- Vascular Disease Awareness Month (National)
- Yoga Awareness Month (National)
Week-Long Observances
- Sept. 7-13 – Assisted Living Week (National) and Suicide Prevention Week (National)
- Sept. 8-12 – Malnutrition Awareness Week
- Sept. 8-14 – Folic Acid Awareness Week and Sexual Health Week
- Sept. 14-20 – Environmental Services Week, Neonatal Nurses Week, Rehabilitation Awareness Week (National) and Vascular Nurses Week
- Sept. 15-21 – Mitochondrial Disease Week (World)
- Sept. 16-20 – Fungal Disease Awareness Week
- Sept. 21-27 – Farm Safety and Health Week (National), Nursing Professional Development Week, Telehealth Awareness Week and Surgical Technologist Week
- Sept. 22-26 – Falls Prevention Awareness Week
Recognition Days and Events
- Sept. 4 – Sexual Health Day (World)
- Sept. 7 – Duchenne's Awareness Day (World)
- Sept. 8 – Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses Day and Physical Therapy Day (World)
- Sept. 9 – Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Day (International) and Health Environment Day
- Sept. 10 – Suicide Prevention Day (World)
- Sept. 13 – Celiac Disease Awareness Day (National) and Sepsis Day (World)
- Sept. 15 – Lymphoma Awareness Day (World)
- Sept. 16 – Get Ready for Flu Day
- Sept 17 – Patient Safety Day (World) and Physician Suicide Awareness Day (National)
- Sept. 18 – HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day (National)
- Sept. 19 – Aortic Dissection Awareness Day and Concussion Awareness Day (National)
- Sept. 20 – Usher Syndrome Awareness Day
- Sept. 21 – Alzheimer's Day (World)
- Sept. 22 – Falls Prevention Awareness Day
- Sept. 25 – Ataxia Awareness Day (International), Lung Day (World), Pharmacists Day (World) and Women's Health and Fitness Day (National)
- Sept. 26 – Contraception Day (World), Mesothelioma Awareness Day and Sport Purple for Platelets Day
- Sept. 28 – Rabies Day (World)
- Sept. 29 – Heart Day (World)
Stay ahead of the curve and plan ahead! The 2026 Calendar of Health Observances and Recognition Days is here! This complimentary calendar is your essential tool for planning community health events, campaigns and communications. With more than 240 observances and share-ready hashtags, you'll save time and maximize your impact. Navigate month by month with ease. Access more than 240 key health observances. Use direct links to the sponsoring organization's websites and emails to share instantly with built-in hashtags and handles.
--Jan Fenwick