August is Summer Sun Safety Month, which makes this a good time to learn the signs of sun damage and remember the ways you can protect yourself and your family from the harmful effects of ultraviolet, or UV, radiation from sunlight.

This year, the National Association of Community Health Centers organizes the National Health Center Week to celebrate the accomplishments within their communities as well as spread awareness about the importance of community health centers. The NACHC is also advocating for emergency and long-term funding for community health centers so they can provide services for years to come.

To beat back the occurrences of lung cancer, people around the world observe World Lung Cancer Day in August of each year. The mission is simple – raising as much awareness of lung cancer as possible and encouraging people to screen themselves for it.

Today is World Hepatitis Day, bringing the world together under a single theme to raise awareness of the global burden of viral hepatitis and to influence real change.

International Group B Strep Awareness Month is observed throughout July to raise awareness among healthcare providers, parents and future parents, and anyone involved in perinatal research about Group B Strep (GBS). 

July is National Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness and Prevention Month. This month focuses on raising awareness about and prevention of a congenital condition known as cleft lip and palate. 

This month is dedicated to raising awareness about this disease by encouraging people to get screened for any signs or symptoms associated with sarcomas.

Founded by the Arthritis Foundation, this campaign aims to raise awareness about this condition and share resources to help those affected by it. With kids, arthritis affects not just joints, but other organs too.

The focus this year is “Diversity and Inclusion: Creativity and innovation are built upon a diverse group of perspectives”.

It can be years before symptoms of HIV make you feel sick, so many people may not know that they have it. That’s why routine HIV testing is so important.