Digestive Tract Paralysis Awareness Month, observed in August of each year, is a time to focus on important health messages about the diagnosis, treatment, and symptom management so that they can get back to living life without limitations caused by this debilitating condition.

Contact Lens Health Week aims to educate the public about the proper use and care for contact lenses, thereby reducing the number of eye infections caused by mishandling contact lenses.

Gastroparesis Awareness Month is observed in August to raise awareness, promote education, and encourage research.

National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) is a platform to increase the public’s knowledge and understanding of the need to stay current on vaccinations.

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.