National Asian and Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day – May 19 National Asian and Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NAPIHAAD) is observed annually on May 19. Founded by the Banyan Tree Projectexternal icon, NAPIHAAD educates the public about the impact of HIV stigma among Asian and Pacific Islander people. Get Involved You can raise awareness of […]
Learn the ABCs of Viral Hepatitis Hepatitis A Hepatitis A is a contagious liver infection caused by the hepatitis A virus. People who get hepatitis A may feel sick for a few weeks to several months but usually recover completely and do not have lasting liver damage. The hepatitis A virus is found in the […]
National HIV Testing Day – June 27 National HIV Testing Day (NHTD) is observed annually on June 27. On this day, we unite with partners, health departments, and other organizations to raise awareness about the importance of HIV testing and early diagnosis of HIV. Get Involved The 2021 NHTD theme is “My Test, My Way.” […]
World Hepatitis Day — July 28th Learn more about World Hepatitis Day and how viral hepatitis impacts millions of people worldwide. World Hepatitis Day (WHD) is recognized annually on July 28th, the birthday of Dr. Baruch Blumberg (1925–2011). Dr. Blumberg discovered the hepatitis B virus in 1967, and 2 years later he developed the first […]
GYNECOLOGIC CANCER AWARENESS MONTH The Foundation for Women’s Cancer (FWC) understands the importance of bringing awareness to all gynecologic cancers—cervical, ovarian, uterine/endometrial, vaginal and vulvar cancer—and declared September as Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month (GCAM) with a goal of reaching more and more people each year. Use these resources to share knowledge about gynecologic cancer symptoms, […]
National Recovery Month 2021 National Recovery Month (Recovery Month) is a national observance held every September to promote and support new evidence-based treatment and recovery practices, the emergence of a strong and proud recovery community, and the dedication of service providers and community members across the nation who make recovery in all its forms possible. […]
National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day – September 18 National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day (NHAAD) is observed each year on September 18. Founded by The AIDS Institute, NHAAD brings attention to issues related to HIV among older Americans, including new infections among older adults and adults over 50 aging with HIV. Get More Information HIV Among People Aged […]
National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day – September 27 National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NGMHAAD) is observed each year on September 27 to raise awareness about the impact of HIV on gay and bisexual men in the United States. Get Involved You can raise awareness of HIV among gay and bisexual men and encourage […]
National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day – October 15 National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day (NLAAD) is observed each year on October 15 to raise awareness about the impact of HIV on the Latinx community in the United States. Get Involved You can raise awareness of HIV among Latinx people and encourage them to get tested and […]
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