Event: American Stroke Month
Description: Every 40 seconds, someone in America has a stroke. It’s the fifth leading cause of death in the United States and a leading cause of long-term disability, but stroke is also largely preventable, treatable and beatable. American Stroke Month aims to help end stroke by heightening public awareness of stroke warning signs, risk factors and living well after stroke.
Event: National Mental Health Month
Description: Since 1949, Mental Health America and its affiliates across the country have led the observance of Mental Health Month by reaching millions of people through the media, local events and screenings. Join Mental Health America in spreading the word that mental health is something everyone should care about by using available toolkit materials and conducting awareness activities.
Event: National High Blood Pressure Education Month
Description: High blood pressure is a serious condition that can lead to coronary heart disease, heart failure, stroke, kidney failure and other health problems. The focus of this observance is to increase awareness about the prevention and treatment of this life-threatening condition.
Event: Asthma Awareness Month
Description: Over 24 million people in the United States live with asthma, a chronic lung disease that makes breathing difficult. There is no cure for asthma, but it can be managed and treated so that those with asthma can live active and healthy lives. Learn more about asthma triggers and management with the American Lung Association’s free Asthma Basics.
Event: National Arthritis Awareness Month
Description: National Arthritis Awareness Month was initiated by the Arthritis Foundation through a Presidential Proclamation in 1972. It aims to raise awareness and reduce the impact of arthritis—the nation’s leading cause of disability—which strikes one in every five adults and 300,000 children. To conquer this disease, the Arthritis Foundation provides support tools, scientific discovery, advocacy and other vital programs and services.