Medical Observances

Highlights the importance of this form of communication for the visually impaired.

World Cancer Day is the one singular initiative under which the entire world can unite together in the fight against the global cancer epidemic.

National Toothache Day, observed on February 9th serves as a reminder of the importance and benefits of good oral hygiene.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Emergency Number Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Organ Donor Day

Over 300 million people around the world are living with a rare disease.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Dentist’s Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Women and Girls HIV and AIDS Awareness Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Down Syndrome Day

A day to raise awareness of the world’s deadliest infectious killer.

Diabetes Alert Day is a one-day “wake-up call” that focuses on the seriousness of diabetes and the importance of understanding your risk.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Autism Awareness Day.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Alcohol Screening Day 

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Scarcoidosis Day

Fertility treatments can be lengthy and traumatic for many couples. On the week before Mother's Day, we recognize those who are struggling to bring new life into the world.

A day to highlight this genetic disease that affects 1 in 10,000 live births.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Emergency Medical Services for Children Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Day to End Obstetric Fistula 

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Cancer Survivor’s Day

This procedure has saved many lives over the years, so it makes sense to have a day to highlight how to do it.

Join the fight on World Sickle Cell Awareness Day to elevate understanding and advocate for those affected by this genetic disease.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Clinical Nurse Specialists Week

World Patient Safety Day was established to enhance global understanding of patient safety

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Restless Legs Awareness Day (Different sponsor from the July Weekly Observance)

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Stand Up To Cancer Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Latino AIDS Awareness Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National White Cane Safety Day

A UN sanctioned day that aims to promote an understanding of people with disability