SHHS - November Health Awareness Key Observances

11/3/2026 3:42:00 PM - Health & Human Services

National Diabetes Month

SDPI, diabetes screening, education, glucose

management, eye, kidney and foot health

Prematurity Awareness Month

Maternal health, prenatal care, infant health,

and family support

COPD Awareness Month

Lung health, smoking cessation,

respiratory screening, and prevention

Lung Cancer Awareness Month

Tobacco prevention, screening eligibility,

and early detection

National Family Caregivers Month

Supporting caregivers, Elders, respite

resources, and family well-being

Native American Heritage Month

Tribal culture, traditional knowledge,

cultural identity, and holistic wellness

National Hospice and Palliative Care Month

Comfort, dignity, symptom management,

and family-centered care

National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month

Memory health, dementia awareness,

caregiver education, and early evaluation

National Adoption Month

Child welfare, permanency, family

stability, and culturally responsive support


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