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World Leprosy Day, observed on the last Sunday of January each year, aims to spread awareness about a disease many people believe to be extinct, especially in developed countries.

National Blood Donor Month has taken place each January since 1970. More than 50 years ago –on December 31, 1969 –President Richard Nixon signed a proclamation designating January as National Blood Donor Month (NBDM).

The United States Congress designated January of each year as Cervical Health Awareness Month, reminding everyone of the importance of cervical health awareness and disseminating information about the HPV vaccine.

January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month, and we want to make sure you are aware of the signs and symptoms of this disease.

Every January, the American Thyroid Association (ATA) promotes Thyroid Awareness Month with resources about thyroid health.

National Diabetes Month is an annual event each November to boost awareness about the risk factors, symptoms, and types of diabetes.

National Family Health History Day has been recognized since 2004 during the month of November and is sponsored by the US Department of Health and Human Services. It is celebrated on Thanksgiving Day, and over this holiday when families gather, they are encouraged to discuss and record the health problems that run in their family.

November is Bladder Health Month, and while many of us are not always thinking about our bladder health, this month serves as a reminder to get the facts about common bladder health problems and to take an active role in taking care of our health.

November is National Family Caregivers Month, and this year’s theme is “Caregiving Around the Clock”. That means it is time for us all to recognize the people who lovingly give baths, clean houses, shop for, and comfort the millions of elderly and ill people who are friends and loved ones.

National Nurse Practitioner Week is held annually to celebrate our exceptional healthcare providers, and to remind lawmakers of the importance of removing outdated barriers to practice so Nurse Practitioners (NPs) will be allowed to practice to the full extent of their experience and education.