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A Year of Women’s Health and Wellness Online Resources

January

Human Trafficking

Cervical Health Awareness Month

Thyroid Awareness Month

February

American Heart Month

March

National Endometriosis Awareness Month

National Nutrition Month

April

Women and STDs

Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month

May

National Women’s Health Week is an observance led by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office on Women’s Health. The goal is to empower women to make their health a priority. The week also serves as a time to help women understand what steps they can take to improve their health. The annual National Women’s Health Week kicks off on Mother’s Day,and is celebrated during the following week. For more information, visit: http://www.womenshealth.gov/nwhw/about/

Teen Pregnancy Prevention

National Osteoporosis Month

National Physical Fitness and Sports Month

Preeclampsia Awareness Month

Skin Cancer Awareness

June

National Congenital Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Awareness Month

Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month

Elder Abuse Awareness Month

July

Fibroid Awareness

Bell’s Palsy Awareness

August

National Immunization Awareness Month

National Breastfeeding Awareness Month

September

National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day

Gynecological Cancer Awareness Month

October

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Breast Cancer Facts

Domestic Violence Awareness Month

National Dental Hygiene Month

November

American Diabetes Month

Urinary Tract Health

December

Women’s Mental Health Resources

Maryland’s Official Health Insurance Marketplace

Maryland Health Connection