National Health Observances

October

Health Literacy Month

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

November

National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month

December

World AIDS Day (December 1)
National Handwashing Awareness Week (December 1-7)
National Influenza Vaccination Week (December 1-7)
Safe Toys and Celebrations Month

Employer Resource Corner

Free employer toolkits make it easy for you to get involved and show your commitment to health and wellness. These easy-to-use resources can be used to –

• Share important health messages
• Promote fun, interactive resources
• Organize events to create change in your community

Download observation toolkits for –

October – Breast Cancer Awareness

November – Diabetes Awareness

December – National Influenza Vaccination Week and World AIDS Day

Source: www.healthfinder.gov; www.welcoa.org