{"id":107257,"date":"2023-11-03T07:38:33","date_gmt":"2023-11-03T13:38:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/?p=107257"},"modified":"2026-04-22T16:52:19","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T22:52:19","slug":"national-health-observances-calendar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2023\/11\/03\/national-health-observances-calendar\/","title":{"rendered":"2025 Health Observances Calendar"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2023\/11\/03\/national-health-observances-calendar\/#Why_should_workplaces_align_wellness_programs_with_national_health_observances\" >Why should workplaces align wellness programs with national health observances?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2023\/11\/03\/national-health-observances-calendar\/#How_does_a_focus_on_wellness_in_the_workplace_help\" >How does a focus on wellness in the workplace&nbsp;help?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2023\/11\/03\/national-health-observances-calendar\/#What_are_employee_wellness_programs\" >What are employee wellness programs?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2023\/11\/03\/national-health-observances-calendar\/#How_essential_are_wellness_programs\" >How essential are wellness programs?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2023\/11\/03\/national-health-observances-calendar\/#What_is_a_national_and_international_health_observances_calendar\" >What is a national and international health observances calendar?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2023\/11\/03\/national-health-observances-calendar\/#Which_national_and_international_health_observances_should_calendars_include\" >Which national and international health observances should calendars include?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2023\/11\/03\/national-health-observances-calendar\/#January_National_Blood_Donor_Month\" >January: National Blood Donor Month<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2023\/11\/03\/national-health-observances-calendar\/#February_Black_Health_Awareness_Month_American_Heart_Month_National_Cancer_Prevention_Month\" >February: Black Health Awareness Month, American Heart Month, National Cancer Prevention Month<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2023\/11\/03\/national-health-observances-calendar\/#March_Workplace_Eye_Wellness_Month_Brain_Awareness_Week_World_Sleep_Day\" >March: Workplace Eye Wellness Month, Brain Awareness Week, World Sleep Day<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2023\/11\/03\/national-health-observances-calendar\/#April_National_Stress_Awareness_Month_National_Minority_Health_Month_Parkinsons_Awareness_Month\" >April: National Stress Awareness Month, National Minority Health Month, Parkinson&#8217;s Awareness Month<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2023\/11\/03\/national-health-observances-calendar\/#May_High_Blood_Pressure_Awareness_Month_National_Nurses_Month_National_Womens_Health_Month_Arthritis_Awareness_Month\" >May: High Blood Pressure Awareness Month, National Nurses Month, National Women&#8217;s Health Month, Arthritis Awareness Month<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2023\/11\/03\/national-health-observances-calendar\/#June_Mens_Health_Month\" >June: Men\u2019s Health Month<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2023\/11\/03\/national-health-observances-calendar\/#July_Juvenile_Arthritis_Month_UV_Safety_Month_Healthy_Vision_Month\" >July: Juvenile Arthritis Month, UV Safety Month, Healthy Vision Month<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2023\/11\/03\/national-health-observances-calendar\/#August_National_Breastfeeding_Month_National_Immunization_Awareness_Month\" >August: National Breastfeeding Month, National Immunization Awareness Month<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2023\/11\/03\/national-health-observances-calendar\/#September_Blood_Cancer_Awareness_Food_Safety_Education_Month_Sexual_Health_Awareness_Month_World_Alzheimers_Month\" >September: Blood Cancer Awareness, Food Safety Education Month, Sexual Health Awareness Month, World Alzheimer&#8217;s Month<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2023\/11\/03\/national-health-observances-calendar\/#October_Breast_Cancer_Awareness_Month_Healthy_Lung_Month_National_Dental_Hygiene_Month\" >October: Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Healthy Lung Month, National Dental Hygiene Month<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2023\/11\/03\/national-health-observances-calendar\/#November_American_Diabetes_Month_National_Healthy_Skin_Month\" >November: American Diabetes Month, National Healthy Skin Month<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2023\/11\/03\/national-health-observances-calendar\/#December_Handwashing_Awareness_Week_World_AIDS_Day\" >December: Handwashing Awareness Week, World AIDS Day<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2023\/11\/03\/national-health-observances-calendar\/#How_can_a_health_observances_calendar_strengthen_your_workplace_wellness_strategy\" >How can a health observances calendar strengthen your workplace wellness strategy?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2023\/11\/03\/national-health-observances-calendar\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote executive-summary is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);font-size:17px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p style=\"font-size:20px\"><strong>Executive Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group executive-summary\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>How can organizations use national health observances to support wellness programs?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"executive-summary\" style=\"font-size:16px\">Organizations can use national health observances to plan timely, relevant wellness activities throughout the year. Aligning wellness efforts with awareness days helps keep programs fresh, focused, and easy to communicate. This approach increases participation and reinforces consistent health messaging across the workplace.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-should-workplaces-align-wellness-programs-with-national-health-observances\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_should_workplaces_align_wellness_programs_with_national_health_observances\"><\/span>Why should workplaces align wellness programs with national health observances?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As we move through 2025, let&#8217;s do so with excitement and resolve to do more for our health. Luckily there are National and International Health Observance Calendars readily available. Interest in wellness and its impact on all aspects of our lives has been growing in the past decade. In fact, about <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2022\/10\/26\/over-70-of-americans-are-more-health-conscious\/\">70% of Americans<\/a> are more conscious about their health today. However, like in most things, there are challenges in wellness, too. A survey revealed that <a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20240719054142\/https:\/\/www.compsych.com\/press-room\/press-article?nodeId=90175b6e-6be6-45d1-974f-3fd9a8c418a4\">65% of employees<\/a> lack the time and motivation to focus on wellness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is needed, then, is a lifestyle that can be implemented anytime, so there is no reason not to be healthy and fit. We also need to remember that a healthy lifestyle is not just about fitness. It is a holistic development that affects mental, emotional, nutritional, spiritual, and social health. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/presentation-prep-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Employees reviewing the health observances calendar on a computer.\" class=\"wp-image-107294\" style=\"width:578px;height:385px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/presentation-prep-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/presentation-prep-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/presentation-prep-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/presentation-prep-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/presentation-prep-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Becoming healthy requires a person to manage six intersecting components of one\u2019s well-being, also known as the six pillars of health:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Physical Wellness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mental &amp; Emotional Wellness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Occupational Wellness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nutritional Wellness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social Wellness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Financial Wellness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-does-a-focus-on-wellness-in-the-workplace-nbsp-help\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_a_focus_on_wellness_in_the_workplace_help\"><\/span>How does a focus on <strong>wellness in the workplace&nbsp;<\/strong>help?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The clamor for a healthy lifestyle has also reverberated within workplaces. Company management and owners obviously don\u2019t want their employees getting sick all the time. Not only does it <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/02\/wellness-programs-increase-productivity\/\">impact productivity<\/a>, but it can be stressful for the employee and affect their morale.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aside from people being individually concerned about their health, workplaces are now proactively encouraging people to have a healthy lifestyle. Wellness programs are being implemented in many businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/pexels-marcus-aurelius-6787202-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-107296\" style=\"width:663px;height:442px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/pexels-marcus-aurelius-6787202-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/pexels-marcus-aurelius-6787202-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/pexels-marcus-aurelius-6787202-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/pexels-marcus-aurelius-6787202-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/pexels-marcus-aurelius-6787202-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;If you need help with what programs to implement, you can start by studying the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/odphp.health.gov\/news\/category\/national-health-observances\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Health Observances<\/a> <\/strong>calendar. But first, let&#8217;s dive into the nuances of wellness programs!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-employee-w-ellness-programs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_employee_wellness_programs\"><\/span><strong>What are <\/strong>employee w<strong>ellness programs?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Wellness programs are campaigns and activities in the workplace geared toward helping employees have a healthier lifestyle.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Programs vary widely giving businesses many diverse ways to create wellness programs. Here are a few ideas to get you started:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Educational resources on how to achieve work-life balance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A Personal Health Assessment or Health Risk Appraisal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Onsite Clinics or Flu shot Events<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A workout area in the workplace<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discount in gyms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Incentives to participate in physical activities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Company-initiated workplace competitions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weight loss programs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Smoking cessation programs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Onsite cooking demonstrations or classes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bike racks in the office to encourage people to bike<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/02\/how-to-do-biometric-screening\/\">Biometric screening<\/a> so employees are aware of their health status<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Healthy snacks in the pantry or healthy lunch options in the cafeteria<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recommended walking trails that are safe for employees<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Every business can be creative with its wellness programs. The important thing is that it provides a well-thought-out and effective plan tailor-fit for employees. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/pexels-christina-morillo-1181619-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"Employees collaborating on what to include on the company health calendar.\" class=\"wp-image-107297\" style=\"width:593px;height:396px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/pexels-christina-morillo-1181619-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/pexels-christina-morillo-1181619-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/pexels-christina-morillo-1181619-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/pexels-christina-morillo-1181619-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/pexels-christina-morillo-1181619-2048x1367.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Businesses must also provide employee-assisted programs focused on wellness. Smokers, for example, may have a hard time quitting. They would benefit from counseling and a program to teach them techniques for kicking the habit.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Counseling or health coaching isn\u2019t just for smokers but for other personal issues as well, such as stress, anxiety, depression, marital problems, alcohol addiction, bereavement, and more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wellness programs can also be events. Companies can designate a day when employees can have a yoga class or a lunch-and-learns activity where the company provides a healthy lunch for the entire office and discusses wellness.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-essential-are-wellness-programs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_essential_are_wellness_programs\"><\/span><strong>How essential are wellness programs?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Nobody wants unhealthy employees. Physically unhealthy employees are prone to absenteeism, which would reduce the business&#8217;s productivity as a whole. Employees with emotional, mental, and social issues may resort to presenteeism, where they may be present at work, but are not working well.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wellness programs, when implemented well, help employees achieve work-life balance. It allows them to manage stress so that work doesn\u2019t get them down. A stressed employee will have low morale, which could affect the morale of the entire workplace.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/pexels-rdne-stock-project-7888654-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-107298\" style=\"width:565px;height:377px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/pexels-rdne-stock-project-7888654-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/pexels-rdne-stock-project-7888654-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/pexels-rdne-stock-project-7888654-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/pexels-rdne-stock-project-7888654-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/pexels-rdne-stock-project-7888654-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Does implementing wellness programs sound challenging? Wondering where to start? Well, the easiest way is to have a <strong>National Health Observances<\/strong> <strong>Calendar<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-a-national-and-international-health-observances-calendar\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_national_and_international_health_observances_calendar\"><\/span><strong>What is a national and international health observances calendar?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a calendar of the various health observances recognized throughout the year. Many of the observances were based on certain laws. These laws from around the world paved the way for health observances as a way to educate people on what the health issue entails and how it can be prevented. Most health observances are for diseases that affect thousands or millions of people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are over <a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC4431079\/\">200 health awareness observances<\/a> in the national calendar. Since 2005, the U.S. Congress has introduced over 145 bills for the observance of various health awareness. There are also <strong>monthly health awareness days,<\/strong> covering many health issues, from the most common to the rare ones.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20240508193655\/https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/chronicdisease\/about\/index.htm\">Chronic diseases<\/a> like diabetes, cancer, and heart disease are the leading causes of death, disability, and healthcare costs in the country. But what people should know is that they are caused mainly by risky behaviors, such as poor nutrition, lack of physical activities, too much alcohol intake, and tobacco use. Practicing a healthy lifestyle could lower the risk of becoming part of the statistics for chronic diseases. And since employees spend a lot of time at work, it\u2019s the perfect place to learn about wellness.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Any workplace can set up its own calendar of <strong>awareness months<\/strong> to ensure everyone is educated about the most common diseases in the world. Employees can also highlight or nominate an observance that is personal to them so that the rest of the workforce can be aware of it. Management can be creative with the implementation of a health calendar to ensure that employees pay attention and engage in the activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-which-national-and-international-health-observances-should-calendars-include\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_national_and_international_health_observances_should_calendars_include\"><\/span><strong>Which national and international health observances should calendars include?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As there are dozens of health observances in the national calendar, you can choose to focus on just one per month or however many you prefer. The important thing is that the health observances are purposeful. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/pexels-rdne-stock-project-5915294-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-107299\" style=\"width:567px;height:378px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/pexels-rdne-stock-project-5915294-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/pexels-rdne-stock-project-5915294-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/pexels-rdne-stock-project-5915294-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/pexels-rdne-stock-project-5915294-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/pexels-rdne-stock-project-5915294-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The following events are some of the most essential <strong>national health observances<\/strong> you can input in your workplace calendar and some of the activities you can try:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"January_National_Blood_Donor_Month\"><\/span><strong>January: National Blood Donor Month<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the Association for the Advancement of Blood and Biotherapies, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aabb.org\/for-donors-patients\/national-blood-donor-month\">January is known for blood shortage<\/a>. People are often not as keen on donating blood shortly after Christmas and New Year festivities. The cold season is also when people usually get sick with the flu, so they are not healthy enough to donate blood.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Introducing National Blood Donor Month in the workplace will make employees aware of the situation. If you organize a blood-donating activity in the workplace, employees could donate or encourage their family members and even neighbors to donate blood. The accessibility and the intention will encourage them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While you cannot force employees to donate blood, you could, however, encourage them by offering some incentives, such as a day off or a discount certificate to a store or restaurant. Remember, the incentive is not what\u2019s important but the learning and awareness that comes from the observance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other January celebrations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/glaucoma.org\/articles\/january-is-glaucoma-awareness-month\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Glaucoma Awareness Month<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thyroid.org\/january-thyroid-awareness\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Thyroid Awareness Month<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aabb.org\/for-donors-patients\/national-blood-donor-month\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Blood Donor Month<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nccc-online.org\/cervical-health-awareness-month\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cervical Health Awareness Month<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acog.org\/advocacy\/policy-priorities\/maternal-mortality-prevention\/maternal-health-awareness-day\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Maternal Health Awareness Day<\/a> (January 23)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-february-black-health-awareness-month-american-heart-month-national-cancer-prevention-month\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"February_Black_Health_Awareness_Month_American_Heart_Month_National_Cancer_Prevention_Month\"><\/span><strong>February: Black Health Awareness Month<\/strong>, American Heart Month, National Cancer Prevention Month<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Why should a cultural event be part of the <strong>National Health Observances<\/strong> Calendar? Because it is an excellent opportunity to raise awareness of the many diseases that affect the Black community and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pfizer.com\/news\/articles\/health_disparities_among_african_americans\">health disparity<\/a> between Black people and their counterparts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to reports, African Americans have a higher risk of experiencing the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Asthma<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cancer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Diabetes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Heart disease<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>HIV\/AIDS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Influenza<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pneumonia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stroke<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A piece of health research reported that life expectance for Black people was only 70.8 years compared to 76.1 years among White people, 77.7 years for Hispanic people, and 83.5 years among Asian people. Reasons for such discrepancy include unemployment, poverty, homelessness, failing to see a doctor, obesity, and an unhealthy lifestyle.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Celebrating Black Health Awareness Month will help Black colleagues be more aware of the diseases that may impact them, and they, in turn, can share the information with their family and friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other February celebrations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhlbi.nih.gov\/education\/american-heart-month\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">American Heart Month<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aacr.org\/patients-caregivers\/awareness-months\/national-cancer-prevention-month\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Cancer Awareness and Prevention Month<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20241008220656\/https:\/\/www.goredforwomen.org\/en\/get-involved\/give\/wear-red-and-give\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Wear Red Day<\/a> (February 2 &#8211; to raise awareness about heart disease in women)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldcancerday.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">World Cancer Day<\/a> (February 4)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210508152527\/https:\/\/www.organdonor.gov\/awareness\/events.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Donor Day<\/a> (February 14)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaleatingdisorders.org\/eating-disorders-awareness-week-2024\/#schedule\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Eating Disorder Awareness Week<\/a> (February 24-March 2)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-march-workplace-eye-wellness-month-brain-awareness-week-world-sleep-day\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"March_Workplace_Eye_Wellness_Month_Brain_Awareness_Week_World_Sleep_Day\"><\/span><strong>March: Workplace Eye Wellness Month, Brain Awareness Week, World Sleep Day<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aao.org\/newsroom\/observances#anchor3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Workplace Eye Wellness Month<\/a> is crucial to all employees who have to spend hours in front of the computer. The American Academy of Ophthalmology has outlined<a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/ophth\/2023\/02\/march-is-workplace-eye-wellness-awareness-month\/#\"> several best practices<\/a> to maintain healthy eyesight, which would be an excellent resource for every workplace. Among them are the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Take a break and disengage from the screen.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Look 20 feet away for 20 seconds every 20 minutes to prevent eye strain.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use eye drops to prevent dry eyes.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use protective eyewear.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>All types of work need the brain to function, so it is also vital for employees to be aware of the many studies about the organ. Knowing how to take care of the brain is also useful in preventing disorders like Alzheimer\u2019s, depression, Parkinson\u2019s, schizophrenia, and stroke. One way to take care of the brain is to get quality sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sleep is so important there are two events for its awareness\u2013World Sleep Day and Sleep Awareness Week. Sleep will help you rest the brain and the body so you are revitalized the next day, which can help you become more productive. Companies can provide tips to get the right amount of sleep for a healthier mind and body.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other March celebrations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aao.org\/newsroom\/observances#anchor3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Workplace Eye Wellness Month<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20250302164122\/https:\/\/www.hud.gov\/program_offices\/public_indian_housing\/programs\/ph\/nnw\/Nutrition\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Nutrition Month<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bleeding.org\/make-a-difference\/join-us\/bleeding-disorders-awareness-month#:~:text=Each%20March%2C%20NHF%20calls%20attention,stories%2C%20struggles%2C%20and%20successes.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20230821130225\/https:\/\/www.brainawareness.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Brain Awareness Week<\/a> (March 10-16)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thensf.org\/sleep-awareness-week\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Sleep Awareness Week<\/a> (March 9-15) <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldkidneyday.org\/2025-campaign\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">World Kidney Day<\/a> (March 13)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/worldsleepday.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">World Sleep Day<\/a> (March 14)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.worlddownsyndromeday.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">World Down Syndrome Day<\/a> (March 21)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.worldoralhealthday.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">World Oral Health Day<\/a> (March 20)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.doctorsday.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Doctor&#8217;s Day<\/a> (March 30)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-april-national-stress-awareness-month-national-minority-health-month-parkinson-s-awareness-month\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"April_National_Stress_Awareness_Month_National_Minority_Health_Month_Parkinsons_Awareness_Month\"><\/span><strong>April: National Stress Awareness Month<\/strong>, National Minority Health Month, Parkinson&#8217;s Awareness Month<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Every person in the world experiences stress. It\u2019s not necessarily the stress that is the problem but how people manage it. Moreover, there is a strong <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stress.org\/what-is-stress\/\">connection between stress and productivity<\/a>. Stressed people can hardly work because of anxiety and even depression. Most people are stressed because of work and money. So, it makes sense that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/08\/25\/reducing-stress-levels-in-the-workplace\/\">employers help their employees manage stress<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wellness programs help employees become healthier through physical activities and a balanced and nutritious diet. These are two things that can help people with stress. The truth is that stress awareness should be observed every month in the <strong>National Health Observances<\/strong> calendar to remind people to take a breather.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, April 1 is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.takedowntobacco.org\/\">Take Down Tobacco Day<\/a>, which is about taking down the tobacco industry. But the company can make it about \u201ckicking (cigarette) butts\u201d to have a smoke-free workplace with healthy employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other April celebrations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.parkinson.org\/parkinsons-awareness-month\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Parkinson\u2019s Awareness Month<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20250405110832\/https:\/\/nimhd.nih.gov\/programs\/edu-training\/nmhm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Minority Health Month<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/autismsociety.org\/autism-acceptance-month\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Autism Awareness Month<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cadca.org\/resource\/get-involved-alcohol-awareness-month\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alcohol Awareness Month<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/en\/observances\/autism-day\/background\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">World Autism Awareness Day<\/a> (April 2)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apha.org\/initiatives\/national-public-health-week\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Public Health Week<\/a> (April 7-13)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/campaigns\/world-health-day\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">World Health Day<\/a> (April 7)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.earthday.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Earth Day<\/a> (April 22)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.infertilityawareness.org\/about-niaw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Infertility Awareness Week<\/a> (April 20-26)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/en\/observances\/work-safety-day\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">World Day for Safety and Health at Work<\/a> (April 28)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-may-high-blood-pressure-awareness-month-national-nurses-month-national-women-s-health-month-arthritis-awareness-month\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"May_High_Blood_Pressure_Awareness_Month_National_Nurses_Month_National_Womens_Health_Month_Arthritis_Awareness_Month\"><\/span><strong>May: High Blood Pressure Awareness Month<\/strong>, National Nurses Month, National Women&#8217;s Health Month, Arthritis Awareness Month<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Most people know what high blood pressure or hypertension is, but the statistics about it are still staggering. According to the World Health Organization, close to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/news-room\/fact-sheets\/detail\/hypertension\">1.3 billion people in the world have hypertension<\/a>, and two-thirds of them are from low- to middle-income countries. About 46% of them are unaware they have it. Hypertension is also said to be a major cause of premature death.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What makes hypertension a bigger problem is that it leads to various other conditions:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Aneurysms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dementia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eye problems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Heart attack\/stroke<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kidney issues<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Metabolic syndrome<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the better news regarding hypertension is that it can be preventable with a healthy lifestyle, which is the real goal of wellness programs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other May celebrations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.als.org\/awareness\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ALS Awareness Month<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/aafa.org\/get-involved\/asthma-and-allergy-awareness-month\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skincancer.org\/get-involved\/skin-cancer-awareness-month\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Skin Cancer Prevention Month<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20240829011531\/https:\/\/www.stroke.org\/en\/about-the-american-stroke-association\/stroke-awareness-month\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Stroke Awareness Month<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nccc-online.org\/womens-health-month\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Women&#8217;s Health Month<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210324105531\/https:\/\/www.nami.org\/Get-Involved\/Awareness-Events\/Mental-Health-Month\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mental Health Awareness Month<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/campaigns\/world-hand-hygiene-day\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">World Hand Hygiene Day<\/a> (May 5)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ffcmh.org\/actionweek\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Children&#8217;s Mental Health Awareness Week<\/a> (May 5-11)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nursingworld.org\/education-events\/national-nurses-week\/history\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Nurses Week<\/a> (May 6-12)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foodallergy.org\/our-initiatives\/awareness-campaigns\/food-allergy-awareness-week\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Food Allergy Awareness Week<\/a> (May 11-17)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/womenshealth.gov\/nwhw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Women&#8217;s Health Week<\/a> (May 11-17)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"June_Mens_Health_Month\"><\/span><strong>June: Men\u2019s Health Month<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The entire month is <a href=\"https:\/\/menshealthmonth.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Men\u2019s Health Month<\/a>, while June 9-15 is Men\u2019s Health Week. Why is there a need to emphasize men\u2019s health? Because they are less likely to address healthcare than women. It is all rooted in perceptions of <a href=\"https:\/\/news.harvard.edu\/gazette\/story\/2023\/08\/stigma-mental-health-care-men\/\">masculinity and manhood<\/a>. With that in mind, it becomes even more critical for workplaces to highlight men\u2019s health every June.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following are some of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hamiltonhealthcenter.com\/top-mens-health-issues\/\">health issues common among men<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Diabetes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Erectile dysfunction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Heart-related diseases<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Liver disease<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lung cancer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prostate cancer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sexually transmitted infection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stroke<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Other June celebrations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/niosh\/bulletin\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Safety Month<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ncsd.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cancer Survivors Day<\/a> (June 1)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldenvironmentday.global\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">World Environment Day<\/a> (June 5)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nrpa.org\/events\/family-fitness-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Family Health and Fitness Day<\/a>  (June 14)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/campaigns\/world-blood-donor-day\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">World Blood Donor Day<\/a> (June 14)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myautism.org\/news-features\/autistic-pride-day\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Autistic Pride Day<\/a> (June 18)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-july-juvenile-arthritis-month-uv-safety-month-healthy-vision-month\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"July_Juvenile_Arthritis_Month_UV_Safety_Month_Healthy_Vision_Month\"><\/span><strong>July: Juvenile Arthritis Month, UV Safety Month, Healthy Vision Month<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>July is the month with the fewest health events save for December. However, one noted celebration is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arthritis.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Juvenile Arthritis Month<\/a>, which helps raise awareness of the disease that may affect some of the employees\u2019 children.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aad.org\/member\/advocacy\/promote\/uv-awareness\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UV Awareness<\/a> is another important awareness observance because people who travel to and from the office are exposed to the sun\u2019s ultraviolet rays, the number one cause of skin cancer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hundreds of millions of people worldwide suffer from Hepatitis, which is why July 28 is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldhepatitisday.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">World Hepatitis Day<\/a>. Hepatitis three varieties: A, B, and C. Hepatitis A and B are preventable because they have vaccines, while Hepatitis C is not. Many have heard of the virus or disease but are unaware of what they truly are. Employees could learn a lot from an annual observance of the issue.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other July celebrations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20250202020303\/https:\/\/minorityhealth.hhs.gov\/national-minority-mental-health-awareness-month-2024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arthritis.org\/?rp=\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aao.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UV Safety Month<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nei.nih.gov\/about\/education-and-outreach\/healthy-vision-resources\/healthy-vision-month\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Healthy Vision Month<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldhepatitisday.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">World Hepatitis Day<\/a> (July 28)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-august-national-breastfeeding-month-national-immunization-awareness-month\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"August_National_Breastfeeding_Month_National_Immunization_Awareness_Month\"><\/span><strong>August: National Breastfeeding Month<\/strong>, National Immunization Awareness Month<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The entire month of August is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usbreastfeeding.org\/national-breastfeeding-month.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Breastfeeding Month<\/a>, and August 1 to 7 is <a href=\"https:\/\/waba.org.my\/wbw\/\">World Breastfeeding Week<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When the workplace sets aside a month to discuss the importance of breastfeeding, the employees, composed of mothers and non-mothers from all genders, would be more accepting of breastfeeding mothers in public. They can also share what they learned with other people to highlight the importance of breastfeeding and stop mom shaming.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other August celebrations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/preventblindness.org\/childrens-eye-health-and-safety-month-resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Children&#8217;s Eye Health and Safety Month<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.psoriasis.org\/advance\/psoriasis-action-month-here\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Psoriasis Action Month<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/vaccines\/events\/niam\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Immunization Awareness Month<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/goldcopd.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">World Lung Cancer Day<\/a> (August 1)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20241114131619\/https:\/\/www.osha.gov\/safeandsoundweek\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">OSHA&#8217;s Safe and Sound Week <\/a>(August 12-18)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.overdoseday.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">International Overdose Awareness Day<\/a> (August 31)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-september-blood-cancer-awareness-food-safety-education-month-sexual-health-awareness-month-world-alzheimer-s-month\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"September_Blood_Cancer_Awareness_Food_Safety_Education_Month_Sexual_Health_Awareness_Month_World_Alzheimers_Month\"><\/span><strong>September: Blood Cancer Awareness, Food Safety Education Month, Sexual Health Awareness Month, <\/strong>World Alzheimer&#8217;s Month<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Many <strong>world health days <\/strong>are celebrated in September, and suicide is one issue that people shouldn\u2019t ignore. It will reverberate in the family, among relatives, and in the workplace. Colleagues who experience suicide in the family or among friends, often have difficulty coping mentally and emotionally. Observing World Suicide Prevention Day (September 10) and National Suicide Prevention Week (September 10-16) will help people understand the issue better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the U.S. alone, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/suicide\/index.html\">48,000 died by suicide<\/a> in 2021. That same year, an estimated 12.3 million people thought about suicide, while 3.5 million made a plan and 1.7 million attempted suicide. A healthy lifestyle could do so much in lowering the risk of attempted suicide because of the holistic effect on a person.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other September celebrations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bloodcancermonth.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Blood Cancer Awareness<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20240927142758\/https:\/\/www.usda.gov\/media\/blog\/archive\/tag\/national-food-safety-education-month\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Food Safety Education Month<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.babysfirsttest.org\/newborn-screening\/newborn-screening-awareness-month\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Newborn Screening Awareness Month<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashasexualhealth.org\/celebrating-sexual-health-september\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sexual Health Awareness Month<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alzint.org\/get-involved\/world-alzheimers-month\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">World Alzheimer&#8217;s Month<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/afsp.org\/national-suicide-prevention-month\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Suicide Prevention Week<\/a> (September 8-14)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/campaigns\/world-suicide-prevention-day\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">World Suicide Prevention Day<\/a> (September 10)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amrpa.org\/national-rehabilitation-awareness-week\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Rehabilitation Awareness Week<\/a> (September 14-20)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.getreadyforflu.org\/resources\/get-ready-day\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get Ready for Flu Day<\/a> (September 16)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alzinfo.org\/articles\/world-alzheimers-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">World Alzheimer&#8217;s Day<\/a> (September 21)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/world-heart-federation.org\/world-heart-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">World Heart Day<\/a> (September 29)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-october-breast-cancer-awareness-month-healthy-lung-month-national-dental-hygiene-month\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"October_Breast_Cancer_Awareness_Month_Healthy_Lung_Month_National_Dental_Hygiene_Month\"><\/span><strong>October: Breast Cancer Awareness Month<\/strong>, Healthy Lung Month, National Dental Hygiene Month<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.breastcancer.org\/about-breast-cancer\/breast-cancer-awareness-month\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Breast Cancer Awareness Month<\/a> is among the most well known health awareness days worldwide. In this month, people wear pink, which is already a clue about what you can do in the workplace. Breast cancer is the second leading <a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20240514161555\/https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/cancer\/breast\/basic_info\/index.htm\">cause of cancer death<\/a> among women, with skin cancer at the top. Over time, breast cancer deaths have been steadily declining, and it is not far off to say that the awareness events, which started in the 1980s, have really worked.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other October celebrations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nationaltoday.com\/healthy-lung-month\/#:~:text=Healthy%20Lung%20Month%20%E2%80%93%20October%202022&amp;text=We%20rarely%20think%20about%20breathing,October%20is%20Healthy%20Lung%20Month.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Healthy Lung Month<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20230926114641\/https:\/\/www.adha.org\/ndhm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Dental Hygiene Month<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nami.org\/stay-connected\/events\/awareness-events\/mental-illness-awareness-week\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mental Illness Awareness Week<\/a> (October 5-11)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/campaigns\/world-mental-health-day\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">World Mental Health Day<\/a> (October 10)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/globalhandwashing.org\/global-handwashing-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Global Handwashing Day<\/a> (October 15)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20250105095733\/https:\/\/starlegacyfoundation.org\/awareness-month\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">World Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day<\/a> (October 15)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fao.org\/world-food-day\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">World Food Day<\/a> (October 16)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/immunizelac.org\/event\/national-health-education-week\/2025-10-20\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Health Education Week<\/a> (October 19-25)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redribbon.org\/\">Red Ribbon Week<\/a> (October 23-31)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-november-american-diabetes-month-national-healthy-skin-month\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"November_American_Diabetes_Month_National_Healthy_Skin_Month\"><\/span><strong>November: American Diabetes Month<\/strong>, National Healthy Skin Month<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/news-room\/fact-sheets\/detail\/diabetes\">Diabetes<\/a> is another health issue that people are aware of, but hundreds of millions continue to experience it yearly. It is a dangerous disease that can lead to complications like blindness, heart attack, kidney failure, limb amputation, and stroke. Then again, this is a disease that could be prevented by living a healthy lifestyle.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the World Health Organization, the following can help prevent diabetes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Maintain your ideal body weight<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be active for at least 30 minutes a day<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eat a healthy diet and avoid sugar and saturated fat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid smoking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It is such a significant health issue that November isn\u2019t just National Diabetes Month; it is also Diabetic Eye Disease Month, and November 14 is World Diabetes Day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other November celebrations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/diabetes.org\/adm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">American Diabetes Month<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nei.nih.gov\/about\/education-and-outreach\/diabetic-eye-disease-resources\/national-diabetes-month\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lcfamerica.org\/get-involved\/raise-awareness\/november-lung-cancer-awareness-month\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lung Cancer Awareness Month<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aad.org\/public\/public-health\/awareness-campaigns\/national-healthy-skin-month\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Healthy Skin Month<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adces.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Diabetes Education Week<\/a> (November 2-8)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-december-handwashing-awareness-week-world-aids-day\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"December_Handwashing_Awareness_Week_World_AIDS_Day\"><\/span><strong>December: Handwashing Awareness Week, World AIDS Day<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is no secret that December is the time of year everyone seems to have a sniffle, cough or fever. Handwashing has been proven to slow the spread of many common illnesses so it makes perfect sense that December 7-13 is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.infectioncontroltoday.com\/view\/soap-up-it-s-national-handwashing-awareness-week\">National Handwashing Awareness Week<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Try these initiatives in your workplace to celebrate and ensure proper hand washing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Decorate your bathroom like a birthday party to encourage and remind individuals to wash as long as it takes to sing the happy birthday song!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide a variety of soap options for users to choose from. People will utilize the proper amount of soap when they are drawn to the scent.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Place key or vital information in the bathroom and encourage individuals to wash hands while they &#8220;review the document or meeting password from the bathroom mirror&#8221; for example. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Perform hand washing drills throughout the day. A few times each day, sound a special alarm and allow a 5-10 minute break encouraging all employees to go wash their hands.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you find these examples silly or clever, they will provide the opportunity and reminders people need to ensure frequent and proper handwashing is completed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since 1988, <a href=\"http:\/\/worldaidsday.org\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">World AIDS Day<\/a> has been observed every December 1. And since fall and winter are also flu season, December 7 to 13 have been designated <a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20240731221007\/https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/flu\/resource-center\/nivw\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Influenza Vaccination Week<\/a>. Many workplaces celebrate the Christmas season in December, but injecting some health awareness into the festivities is still good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other December celebration:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20240424225633\/https:\/\/www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org\/awarenessweek\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Crohn&#8217;s and Colitis Awareness Week<\/a> (December 1-7)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/en\/observances\/day-of-persons-with-disabilities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">International Day of Persons with Disability<\/a>  (December 3)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Wellness-Plan-Examples-For-HR-Reps-Starting-From-Scratch-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Man in a tan hoodie using a stretch band while on a work call looking at a large desktop screen in a work from home office.\" class=\"wp-image-104100\" style=\"width:644px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Wellness-Plan-Examples-For-HR-Reps-Starting-From-Scratch-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Wellness-Plan-Examples-For-HR-Reps-Starting-From-Scratch-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Wellness-Plan-Examples-For-HR-Reps-Starting-From-Scratch-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Wellness-Plan-Examples-For-HR-Reps-Starting-From-Scratch-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Wellness-Plan-Examples-For-HR-Reps-Starting-From-Scratch-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Wellness-Plan-Examples-For-HR-Reps-Starting-From-Scratch.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-can-a-health-observance-s-calendar-strengthen-your-workplace-wellness-strategy\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_a_health_observances_calendar_strengthen_your_workplace_wellness_strategy\"><\/span><strong>How can a health observance<\/strong>s<strong> calendar strengthen your workplace wellness strategy?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Healthy employees result in a productive workplace. A healthy lifestyle is a product of education and awareness. It is not too late for companies to start a health and wellness campaign. To do that, you can utilize an in-house <strong>National Health Observances<\/strong> Calendar to help employees become more aware of the most common health issues in the country. There are thousands of diseases out there, and bringing awareness to a dozen or more could help you kickstart a healthy lifestyle in the workplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-frequently-asked-questions\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1773680590572\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How can a National Health Observances Calendar make wellness planning easier for HR?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A National Health Observances Calendar gives HR a ready-made roadmap of health topics to feature throughout the year, from heart health and mental health to nutrition, cancer awareness, and more. Instead of starting from scratch each month, you can align your campaigns and communications with established observances. That structure saves time and keeps your wellness calendar relevant.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1773680593689\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How often should we use the National Health Observances Calendar when planning wellness campaigns?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Most organizations tap into the National Health Observances Calendar at least monthly, picking one or two observances that match their priorities and demographics. You don\u2019t have to use everything on the calendar; think of it as a menu, not a checklist. The goal is consistency, not overload.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1773680594376\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can a National Health Observances Calendar help with employee engagement?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, a National Health Observances Calendar can boost engagement because employees recognize many of the observances already from media and community events. When your internal campaigns mirror what they\u2019re seeing externally, the messaging feels timely and credible. It also gives you an easy hook for stories, challenges, and events.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1773680595201\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How do we choose which items from the National Health Observances Calendar to focus on?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">When choosing from the National Health Observances Calendar, look at your claims data (if available), health risk reports, and employee survey feedback. If stress, heart health, or musculoskeletal issues are common, prioritize observances tied to those topics. Alignment between your data and the observances you spotlight makes your programming more strategic.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why should workplaces align wellness programs with national health observances? As we move through 2025, let&#8217;s do so with excitement and resolve to do more for our health. Luckily there are National and International Health Observance Calendars readily available. Interest in wellness and its impact on all aspects of our lives has been growing in&hellip;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2023\/11\/03\/national-health-observances-calendar\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Read More &raquo;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">2025 Health Observances Calendar<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":18,"featured_media":107242,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"neve_meta_sidebar":"","neve_meta_container":"","neve_meta_enable_content_width":"","neve_meta_content_width":0,"neve_meta_title_alignment":"","neve_meta_author_avatar":"","neve_post_elements_order":"","neve_meta_disable_header":"","neve_meta_disable_footer":"","neve_meta_disable_title":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[580,522],"tags":[2573,61,2571,2572,22],"class_list":["post-107257","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-corporate-wellness-programs","category-wellness-programs","tag-awareness-months","tag-best-worksite-wellness-programs","tag-health-events","tag-national-health-observances-calendar","tag-wellness-programs"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.1 (Yoast SEO v27.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>National Health Observances Calendar<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"As you prepare your wellness program for 2023, it should be based on the national health observances calendar, a schedule of health events.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2023\/11\/03\/national-health-observances-calendar\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"2025 Health Observances Calendar\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Executive Summary How can organizations use national health observances to support wellness programs? Organizations can use national health observances to\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2023\/11\/03\/national-health-observances-calendar\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Blog\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/WellSteps\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2023-11-03T13:38:33+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2026-04-22T22:52:19+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/workplace-equality-in-wellness-programs-article-5.png\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1920\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"1080\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/png\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Jenny Irvine\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@wellsteps\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@wellsteps\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Jenny Irvine\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"18 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wellsteps.com\\\/blog\\\/2023\\\/11\\\/03\\\/national-health-observances-calendar\\\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wellsteps.com\\\/blog\\\/2023\\\/11\\\/03\\\/national-health-observances-calendar\\\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Jenny Irvine\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wellsteps.com\\\/blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/0c3332e03502a480fecd26e1bb7c8dba\"},\"headline\":\"2025 Health Observances Calendar\",\"datePublished\":\"2023-11-03T13:38:33+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-04-22T22:52:19+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wellsteps.com\\\/blog\\\/2023\\\/11\\\/03\\\/national-health-observances-calendar\\\/\"},\"wordCount\":3635,\"commentCount\":1,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wellsteps.com\\\/blog\\\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wellsteps.com\\\/blog\\\/2023\\\/11\\\/03\\\/national-health-observances-calendar\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wellsteps.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2023\\\/09\\\/workplace-equality-in-wellness-programs-article-5.png\",\"keywords\":[\"awareness months\",\"best worksite wellness programs\",\"health events\",\"national health observances calendar\",\"wellness programs\"],\"articleSection\":[\"corporate wellness programs\",\"Wellness programs\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"CommentAction\",\"name\":\"Comment\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wellsteps.com\\\/blog\\\/2023\\\/11\\\/03\\\/national-health-observances-calendar\\\/#respond\"]}]},{\"@type\":[\"WebPage\",\"FAQPage\"],\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wellsteps.com\\\/blog\\\/2023\\\/11\\\/03\\\/national-health-observances-calendar\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wellsteps.com\\\/blog\\\/2023\\\/11\\\/03\\\/national-health-observances-calendar\\\/\",\"name\":\"National Health Observances Calendar\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wellsteps.com\\\/blog\\\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wellsteps.com\\\/blog\\\/2023\\\/11\\\/03\\\/national-health-observances-calendar\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wellsteps.com\\\/blog\\\/2023\\\/11\\\/03\\\/national-health-observances-calendar\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wellsteps.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2023\\\/09\\\/workplace-equality-in-wellness-programs-article-5.png\",\"datePublished\":\"2023-11-03T13:38:33+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-04-22T22:52:19+00:00\",\"description\":\"As you prepare your wellness program for 2023, it should be based on the national health observances calendar, a schedule of health events.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wellsteps.com\\\/blog\\\/2023\\\/11\\\/03\\\/national-health-observances-calendar\\\/#breadcrumb\"},\"mainEntity\":[{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wellsteps.com\\\/blog\\\/2023\\\/11\\\/03\\\/national-health-observances-calendar\\\/#faq-question-1773680590572\"},{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wellsteps.com\\\/blog\\\/2023\\\/11\\\/03\\\/national-health-observances-calendar\\\/#faq-question-1773680593689\"},{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wellsteps.com\\\/blog\\\/2023\\\/11\\\/03\\\/national-health-observances-calendar\\\/#faq-question-1773680594376\"},{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wellsteps.com\\\/blog\\\/2023\\\/11\\\/03\\\/national-health-observances-calendar\\\/#faq-question-1773680595201\"}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wellsteps.com\\\/blog\\\/2023\\\/11\\\/03\\\/national-health-observances-calendar\\\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wellsteps.com\\\/blog\\\/2023\\\/11\\\/03\\\/national-health-observances-calendar\\\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wellsteps.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2023\\\/09\\\/workplace-equality-in-wellness-programs-article-5.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wellsteps.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2023\\\/09\\\/workplace-equality-in-wellness-programs-article-5.png\",\"width\":1920,\"height\":1080,\"caption\":\"Group of older individuals walking in the park on a sunny day.\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wellsteps.com\\\/blog\\\/2023\\\/11\\\/03\\\/national-health-observances-calendar\\\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wellsteps.com\\\/blog\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"2025 Health Observances Calendar\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wellsteps.com\\\/blog\\\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wellsteps.com\\\/blog\\\/\",\"name\":\"Blog\",\"description\":\"Effective Employee Wellness Solutions\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wellsteps.com\\\/blog\\\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wellsteps.com\\\/blog\\\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wellsteps.com\\\/blog\\\/#organization\",\"name\":\"WellSteps\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wellsteps.com\\\/blog\\\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wellsteps.com\\\/blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/logo\\\/image\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wellsteps.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2015\\\/12\\\/logo1.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wellsteps.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2015\\\/12\\\/logo1.jpg\",\"width\":2443,\"height\":760,\"caption\":\"WellSteps\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wellsteps.com\\\/blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/logo\\\/image\\\/\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.facebook.com\\\/WellSteps\\\/\",\"https:\\\/\\\/x.com\\\/wellsteps\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.linkedin.com\\\/company\\\/wellsteps\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube.com\\\/channel\\\/UCWdZuzr-WBwUtgxUr6sC4jQ\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wellsteps.com\\\/blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/0c3332e03502a480fecd26e1bb7c8dba\",\"name\":\"Jenny Irvine\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/98cd5263b08e15a4fafa5fb4b36d8daf00e7319772f03a172e11ad87b39ae737?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/98cd5263b08e15a4fafa5fb4b36d8daf00e7319772f03a172e11ad87b39ae737?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/98cd5263b08e15a4fafa5fb4b36d8daf00e7319772f03a172e11ad87b39ae737?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"Jenny Irvine\"},\"sameAs\":[\"http:\\\/\\\/www.wellsteps.com\"],\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wellsteps.com\\\/blog\\\/author\\\/jenny\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wellsteps.com\\\/blog\\\/2023\\\/11\\\/03\\\/national-health-observances-calendar\\\/#faq-question-1773680590572\",\"position\":1,\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wellsteps.com\\\/blog\\\/2023\\\/11\\\/03\\\/national-health-observances-calendar\\\/#faq-question-1773680590572\",\"name\":\"How can a National Health Observances Calendar make wellness planning easier for HR?\",\"answerCount\":1,\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"A National Health Observances Calendar gives HR a ready-made roadmap of health topics to feature throughout the year, from heart health and mental health to nutrition, cancer awareness, and more. Instead of starting from scratch each month, you can align your campaigns and communications with established observances. That structure saves time and keeps your wellness calendar relevant.\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wellsteps.com\\\/blog\\\/2023\\\/11\\\/03\\\/national-health-observances-calendar\\\/#faq-question-1773680593689\",\"position\":2,\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wellsteps.com\\\/blog\\\/2023\\\/11\\\/03\\\/national-health-observances-calendar\\\/#faq-question-1773680593689\",\"name\":\"How often should we use the National Health Observances Calendar when planning wellness campaigns?\",\"answerCount\":1,\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Most organizations tap into the National Health Observances Calendar at least monthly, picking one or two observances that match their priorities and demographics. You don\u2019t have to use everything on the calendar; think of it as a menu, not a checklist. The goal is consistency, not overload.\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wellsteps.com\\\/blog\\\/2023\\\/11\\\/03\\\/national-health-observances-calendar\\\/#faq-question-1773680594376\",\"position\":3,\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wellsteps.com\\\/blog\\\/2023\\\/11\\\/03\\\/national-health-observances-calendar\\\/#faq-question-1773680594376\",\"name\":\"Can a National Health Observances Calendar help with employee engagement?\",\"answerCount\":1,\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes, a National Health Observances Calendar can boost engagement because employees recognize many of the observances already from media and community events. When your internal campaigns mirror what they\u2019re seeing externally, the messaging feels timely and credible. It also gives you an easy hook for stories, challenges, and events.\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wellsteps.com\\\/blog\\\/2023\\\/11\\\/03\\\/national-health-observances-calendar\\\/#faq-question-1773680595201\",\"position\":4,\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wellsteps.com\\\/blog\\\/2023\\\/11\\\/03\\\/national-health-observances-calendar\\\/#faq-question-1773680595201\",\"name\":\"How do we choose which items from the National Health Observances Calendar to focus on?\",\"answerCount\":1,\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"When choosing from the National Health Observances Calendar, look at your claims data (if available), health risk reports, and employee survey feedback. If stress, heart health, or musculoskeletal issues are common, prioritize observances tied to those topics. Alignment between your data and the observances you spotlight makes your programming more strategic.\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO Premium plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"National Health Observances Calendar","description":"As you prepare your wellness program for 2023, it should be based on the national health observances calendar, a schedule of health events.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2023\/11\/03\/national-health-observances-calendar\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"2025 Health Observances Calendar","og_description":"Executive Summary How can organizations use national health observances to support wellness programs? Organizations can use national health observances to","og_url":"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2023\/11\/03\/national-health-observances-calendar\/","og_site_name":"Blog","article_publisher":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/WellSteps\/","article_published_time":"2023-11-03T13:38:33+00:00","article_modified_time":"2026-04-22T22:52:19+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1920,"height":1080,"url":"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/workplace-equality-in-wellness-programs-article-5.png","type":"image\/png"}],"author":"Jenny Irvine","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_creator":"@wellsteps","twitter_site":"@wellsteps","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Jenny Irvine","Est. reading time":"18 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2023\/11\/03\/national-health-observances-calendar\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2023\/11\/03\/national-health-observances-calendar\/"},"author":{"name":"Jenny Irvine","@id":"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/0c3332e03502a480fecd26e1bb7c8dba"},"headline":"2025 Health Observances Calendar","datePublished":"2023-11-03T13:38:33+00:00","dateModified":"2026-04-22T22:52:19+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2023\/11\/03\/national-health-observances-calendar\/"},"wordCount":3635,"commentCount":1,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2023\/11\/03\/national-health-observances-calendar\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/workplace-equality-in-wellness-programs-article-5.png","keywords":["awareness months","best worksite wellness programs","health events","national health observances calendar","wellness programs"],"articleSection":["corporate wellness programs","Wellness programs"],"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"CommentAction","name":"Comment","target":["https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2023\/11\/03\/national-health-observances-calendar\/#respond"]}]},{"@type":["WebPage","FAQPage"],"@id":"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2023\/11\/03\/national-health-observances-calendar\/","url":"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2023\/11\/03\/national-health-observances-calendar\/","name":"National Health Observances Calendar","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2023\/11\/03\/national-health-observances-calendar\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2023\/11\/03\/national-health-observances-calendar\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/workplace-equality-in-wellness-programs-article-5.png","datePublished":"2023-11-03T13:38:33+00:00","dateModified":"2026-04-22T22:52:19+00:00","description":"As you prepare your wellness program for 2023, it should be based on the national health observances calendar, a schedule of health events.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2023\/11\/03\/national-health-observances-calendar\/#breadcrumb"},"mainEntity":[{"@id":"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2023\/11\/03\/national-health-observances-calendar\/#faq-question-1773680590572"},{"@id":"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2023\/11\/03\/national-health-observances-calendar\/#faq-question-1773680593689"},{"@id":"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2023\/11\/03\/national-health-observances-calendar\/#faq-question-1773680594376"},{"@id":"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2023\/11\/03\/national-health-observances-calendar\/#faq-question-1773680595201"}],"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2023\/11\/03\/national-health-observances-calendar\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2023\/11\/03\/national-health-observances-calendar\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/workplace-equality-in-wellness-programs-article-5.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/workplace-equality-in-wellness-programs-article-5.png","width":1920,"height":1080,"caption":"Group of older individuals walking in the park on a sunny day."},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2023\/11\/03\/national-health-observances-calendar\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"2025 Health Observances Calendar"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/","name":"Blog","description":"Effective Employee Wellness Solutions","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/#organization","name":"WellSteps","url":"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/logo1.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/logo1.jpg","width":2443,"height":760,"caption":"WellSteps"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/WellSteps\/","https:\/\/x.com\/wellsteps","https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/wellsteps","https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCWdZuzr-WBwUtgxUr6sC4jQ"]},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/0c3332e03502a480fecd26e1bb7c8dba","name":"Jenny Irvine","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/98cd5263b08e15a4fafa5fb4b36d8daf00e7319772f03a172e11ad87b39ae737?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/98cd5263b08e15a4fafa5fb4b36d8daf00e7319772f03a172e11ad87b39ae737?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/98cd5263b08e15a4fafa5fb4b36d8daf00e7319772f03a172e11ad87b39ae737?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"Jenny Irvine"},"sameAs":["http:\/\/www.wellsteps.com"],"url":"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/author\/jenny\/"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2023\/11\/03\/national-health-observances-calendar\/#faq-question-1773680590572","position":1,"url":"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2023\/11\/03\/national-health-observances-calendar\/#faq-question-1773680590572","name":"How can a National Health Observances Calendar make wellness planning easier for HR?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"A National Health Observances Calendar gives HR a ready-made roadmap of health topics to feature throughout the year, from heart health and mental health to nutrition, cancer awareness, and more. Instead of starting from scratch each month, you can align your campaigns and communications with established observances. That structure saves time and keeps your wellness calendar relevant.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2023\/11\/03\/national-health-observances-calendar\/#faq-question-1773680593689","position":2,"url":"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2023\/11\/03\/national-health-observances-calendar\/#faq-question-1773680593689","name":"How often should we use the National Health Observances Calendar when planning wellness campaigns?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Most organizations tap into the National Health Observances Calendar at least monthly, picking one or two observances that match their priorities and demographics. You don\u2019t have to use everything on the calendar; think of it as a menu, not a checklist. The goal is consistency, not overload.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2023\/11\/03\/national-health-observances-calendar\/#faq-question-1773680594376","position":3,"url":"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2023\/11\/03\/national-health-observances-calendar\/#faq-question-1773680594376","name":"Can a National Health Observances Calendar help with employee engagement?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Yes, a National Health Observances Calendar can boost engagement because employees recognize many of the observances already from media and community events. When your internal campaigns mirror what they\u2019re seeing externally, the messaging feels timely and credible. It also gives you an easy hook for stories, challenges, and events.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2023\/11\/03\/national-health-observances-calendar\/#faq-question-1773680595201","position":4,"url":"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2023\/11\/03\/national-health-observances-calendar\/#faq-question-1773680595201","name":"How do we choose which items from the National Health Observances Calendar to focus on?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"When choosing from the National Health Observances Calendar, look at your claims data (if available), health risk reports, and employee survey feedback. If stress, heart health, or musculoskeletal issues are common, prioritize observances tied to those topics. Alignment between your data and the observances you spotlight makes your programming more strategic.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/107257","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/18"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=107257"}],"version-history":[{"count":69,"href":"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/107257\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":112938,"href":"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/107257\/revisions\/112938"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/107242"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=107257"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=107257"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=107257"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}