2020 Calendar Overview

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October 2020

Calendar of Health Observances, Conferences, and Events
World Psoriasis Day
Oct 29
World Psoriasis Day
Red Ribbon Week
Oct 23
Red Ribbon Week
International Stuttering Awareness Day
Oct 22
International Stuttering Awareness Day
National Check Your Meds Day
Oct 21
National Check Your Meds Day
National Health Education Week
Oct 21
National Health Education Week
Respiratory Care Week
Oct 20
Respiratory Care Week
National Healthcare Quality Week
Oct 20
National Healthcare Quality Week
World Pediatric Bone and Joint Day
Oct 19
World Pediatric Bone and Joint Day
World Food Day
Oct 16
World Food Day
National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day
Oct 15
National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day
Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day
Oct 13
Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day
International Infection Prevention Week
Oct 13
International Infection Prevention Week
Bone and Joint Action Week
Oct 12
Bone and Joint Action Week
National Depression Screening Day
Oct 11
National Depression Screening Day
National Primary Care Week
Oct 7
National Primary Care Week
Mental Illness Awareness Week
Oct 6
Mental Illness Awareness Week
Walk to School Day
Oct 2
Walk to School Day
National Bullying Prevention Month
Oct 1
National Bullying Prevention Month
National Down Syndrome Awareness Month
Oct 1
National Down Syndrome Awareness Month
National Medical Librarians Month
Oct 1
National Medical Librarians Month
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month
Oct 1
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month
Health Literacy Month
Oct 1
Health Literacy Month
National Dental Hygiene Month
Oct 1
National Dental Hygiene Month
Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month
Oct 1
Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Oct 1
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
National Physical Therapy Month
Oct 1
National Physical Therapy Month
Home Eye Safety Month
Oct 1
Home Eye Safety Month
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Oct 1
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
National Hispanic Heritage Month
Sep 15
National Hispanic Heritage Month

November 2020

Calendar of Health Observances, Conferences, and Events
COPD Awareness Month
Nov 1
COPD Awareness Month
National Family Health History Day
Nov 28
National Family Health History Day
International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day
Nov 23
International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day
Great American Smokeout
Nov 21
Great American Smokeout
U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week
Nov 18
U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Awareness Week
Nov 17
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Awareness Week
National Diabetes Heart Connection Day
Nov 9
National Diabetes Heart Connection Day
APHA 2019 Annual Meeting and Expo
Nov 2
APHA 2019 Annual Meeting and Expo
ISPOR Europe 2019
Nov 2
ISPOR Europe 2019
State of the Map Asia 2019
Nov 1
State of the Map Asia 2019
National Family Caregivers Month
Nov 1
National Family Caregivers Month
Lung Cancer Awareness Month
Nov 1
Lung Cancer Awareness Month
American Diabetes Month
Nov 1
American Diabetes Month
Bladder Health Month
Nov 1
Bladder Health Month
COPD Awareness Month
Nov 1
COPD Awareness Month
Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month
Nov 1
Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month
National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month
Nov 1
National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month
National Healthy Skin Month
Nov 1
National Healthy Skin Month
National Hospice and Palliative Care Month
Nov 1
National Hospice and Palliative Care Month
Stomach Cancer Awareness Month
Nov 1
Stomach Cancer Awareness Month

December 2020

January 2020

Calendar of Health Observances, Conferences, and Events
25th MLK Day of Service
Jan 20
25th MLK Day of Service
AIDPH Colloquium on Oral Health Equity
Jan 14
AIDPH Colloquium on Oral Health Equity
StartUp Health Festival
Jan 13
StartUp Health Festival
National Sugar Awareness Week
Jan 13
National Sugar Awareness Week
AMS 100: American Meteorological Society Annual Meeting
Jan 12
AMS 100: American Meteorological Society Annual Meeting
National Folic Acid Awareness Week
Jan 5
National Folic Acid Awareness Week
National Radon Action Month
Jan 1
National Radon Action Month
Thyroid Awareness Month
Jan 1
Thyroid Awareness Month
National Winter Sports TBI Awareness Month
Jan 1
National Winter Sports TBI Awareness Month
Dry January
Jan 1
Dry January
National Birth Defects Prevention Month
Jan 1
National Birth Defects Prevention Month
Cervical Health Awareness Month
Jan 1
Cervical Health Awareness Month
National Glaucoma Awareness Month
Jan 1
National Glaucoma Awareness Month
National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month
Jan 1
National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month

February 2020

Calendar of Health Observances, Conferences, and Events
American Heart Month

March 2020

Calendar of Health Observances, Conferences, and Events
Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month
Mar 1
Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month
National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Mar 1
National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
National Kidney Month
Mar 1
National Kidney Month
Save Your Vision Month
Mar 1
Save Your Vision Month
Workplace Eye Wellness Month
Mar 1
Workplace Eye Wellness Month
Problem Gambling Awareness Month
Mar 1
Problem Gambling Awareness Month
Trisomy Awareness Month
Mar 1
Trisomy Awareness Month
National Cheerleader Safety Month
Mar 1
National Cheerleader Safety Month
National Nutrition Month ®
Mar 1
National Nutrition Month ®

April 2020

Calendar of Health Observances, Conferences, and Events
Air Quality Awareness Week
Apr 29
Air Quality Awareness Week
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Apr 27
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
National Infant Immunization Week
Apr 27
National Infant Immunization Week
World Malaria Day
Apr 25
World Malaria Day
World Meningitis Day
Apr 24
World Meningitis Day
World Immunization Week
Apr 24
World Immunization Week
Every Kid Healthy™ Week
Apr 22
Every Kid Healthy™ Week
National Infertility Awareness Week
Apr 21
National Infertility Awareness Week
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy Opening Day for Trails
Apr 13
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy Opening Day for Trails
National Alcohol Screening Day ®
Apr 11
National Alcohol Screening Day ®
National Youth HIV and AIDS Awareness Day
Apr 10
National Youth HIV and AIDS Awareness Day
Geographic Information Sharing Special Interest Group (GIS/SIG) Annual Conference
Apr 9
Geographic Information Sharing Special Interest Group (GIS/SIG) Annual Conference
National Youth Violence Prevention Week
Apr 8
National Youth Violence Prevention Week
23rd World Conference on Health Promotion
Apr 7
23rd World Conference on Health Promotion
World Health Day
Apr 7
World Health Day
Mapping for Diplomacy: Mapathon at United States Diplomacy Center
Apr 5
Mapping for Diplomacy: Mapathon at United States Diplomacy Center
RAINN Day
Apr 4
RAINN Day
American Association of Geographers Annual Meeting
Apr 3
American Association of Geographers Annual Meeting
Sexual Assault Awareness Day of Action
Apr 2
Sexual Assault Awareness Day of Action
STI Awareness Month
Apr 1
STI Awareness Month
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Awareness Month
Apr 1
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Awareness Month
Sports Eye Safety Awareness Month
Apr 1
Sports Eye Safety Awareness Month
Testicular Cancer Awareness Month
Apr 1
Testicular Cancer Awareness Month
Oral Cancer Awareness Month
Apr 1
Oral Cancer Awareness Month
Sexual Assault Awareness Month of Action
Apr 1
Sexual Assault Awareness Month of Action
Alcohol Awareness Month
Apr 1
Alcohol Awareness Month
National Autism Awareness Month
Apr 1
National Autism Awareness Month
National Facial Protection Month
Apr 1
National Facial Protection Month
National Donate Life Month
Apr 1
National Donate Life Month
National Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Apr 1
National Distracted Driving Awareness Month

May 2020

Calendar of Health Observances, Conferences, and Events
Bike to School Day 2019
May 8
Bike to School Day 2019
Hand Hygiene Day
American Climate Leadership Summit 2019
May 1
American Climate Leadership Summit 2019
Mental Health Month
May 1
Mental Health Month
Global Youth Traffic Safety Month
May 1
Global Youth Traffic Safety Month
Hepatitis Awareness Month
May 1
Hepatitis Awareness Month
International Mediterranean Diet Month
May 1
International Mediterranean Diet Month
National Physical Fitness and Sports Month
May 1
National Physical Fitness and Sports Month
Skin Cancer Prevention Month ®
May 1
Skin Cancer Prevention Month ®
Preeclampsia Awareness Month
May 1
Preeclampsia Awareness Month
National Stroke Awareness Month
May 1
National Stroke Awareness Month
Arthritis Awareness Month
May 1
Arthritis Awareness Month
Food Allergy Action Month
May 1
Food Allergy Action Month
National Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month
May 1
National Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month
National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month
May 1
National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month
National Osteoporosis Month
May 1
National Osteoporosis Month
Healthy Vision Month
May 1
Healthy Vision Month
Global Employee Health and Fitness Month
May 1
Global Employee Health and Fitness Month
National Physical Education & Sport Week
May 1
National Physical Education & Sport Week
Better Hearing and Speech Month
May 1
Better Hearing and Speech Month
Air Quality Awareness Week
Apr 29
Air Quality Awareness Week
National Infant Immunization Week
Apr 27
National Infant Immunization Week

June 2020

Calendar of Health Observances, Conferences, and Events
National HIV Testing Day
Jun 27
National HIV Testing Day
National Lightning Safety Awareness Week
Jun 21
National Lightning Safety Awareness Week
National Mosquito Control Awareness Week
Jun 21
National Mosquito Control Awareness Week
World Sickle Cell Day
Jun 19
World Sickle Cell Day
Men's Health Week 2020
Jun 15
Men's Health Week 2020
World Blood Donor Day
Jun 14
World Blood Donor Day
World Oceans Day
Jun 8
World Oceans Day
Rip Current Awareness Week
Jun 7
Rip Current Awareness Week
National Cancer Survivors Day ®
Jun 7
National Cancer Survivors Day ®
Fireworks Safety Month
Jun 1
Fireworks Safety Month
National Migraine and Headache Awareness Month
Jun 1
National Migraine and Headache Awareness Month
National Safety Month 2020
Jun 1
National Safety Month 2020
National Congenital Cytomegalovirus Awareness Month
Jun 1
National Congenital Cytomegalovirus Awareness Month
Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month
Jun 1
Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month
National Aphasia Awareness Month
Jun 1
National Aphasia Awareness Month
Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Month
Jun 1
Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Month
Cataract Awareness Month
Jun 1
Cataract Awareness Month
Men's Health Month
Jun 1
Men's Health Month
National Scleroderma Awareness Month
Jun 1
National Scleroderma Awareness Month

July 2020

Calendar of Health Observances, Conferences, and Events
GeoIgnite Online 2020: Canada's National Virtual Geospatial Event
Jul 22
GeoIgnite Online 2020: Canada's National Virtual Geospatial Event
2020 Virtual NSC Southern Conference & Expo
Jul 21
2020 Virtual NSC Southern Conference & Expo
2020 United EdTech Conference
Jul 17
2020 United EdTech Conference
QGIS North America 2020
Jul 17
QGIS North America 2020
2020 GLOBE Virtual Meeting
Jul 13
2020 GLOBE Virtual Meeting
Esri User Conference
Jul 13
Esri User Conference
NACCHO 360: Raising the Reach of Public Health
Jul 7
NACCHO 360: Raising the Reach of Public Health
AIDS 2020: 23rd International AIDS Conference Virtual
Jul 6
AIDS 2020: 23rd International AIDS Conference Virtual
International Group B Strep Awareness Month
Jul 1
International Group B Strep Awareness Month
Cord Blood Awareness Month
Jul 1
Cord Blood Awareness Month
Aspen Ideas Festival
Jun 28
Aspen Ideas Festival

August 2020

Calendar of Health Observances, Conferences, and Events
Digestive Tract Paralysis Awareness Month
Aug 1
Digestive Tract Paralysis Awareness Month
Contact Lens Health Week
Aug 19
Contact Lens Health Week
National Health Center Week
Aug 4
National Health Center Week
Children's Eye Health and Safety Month
Aug 1
Children's Eye Health and Safety Month
Psoriasis Awareness Month
Aug 1
Psoriasis Awareness Month
World Breastfeeding Week
Aug 1
World Breastfeeding Week
National Immunization Awareness Month
Aug 1
National Immunization Awareness Month
National Breastfeeding Month
Aug 1
National Breastfeeding Month
Digestive Tract Paralysis Awareness Month
Aug 1
Digestive Tract Paralysis Awareness Month
Gastroparesis Awareness Month
Aug 1
Gastroparesis Awareness Month

September 2020

Calendar of Health Observances, Conferences, and Events
Geo for Good Summit 2019
Sep 16
Geo for Good Summit 2019
National Hispanic Heritage Month
Sep 15
National Hispanic Heritage Month
State of the Map US 2019
Sep 6
State of the Map US 2019
National Recovery Month
Sep 1
National Recovery Month
National Preparedness Month
Sep 1
National Preparedness Month
Fruits & Veggies—More Matters ® Month
Sep 1
Fruits & Veggies—More Matters ® Month
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Sep 1
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
National Sickle Cell Month
Sep 1
National Sickle Cell Month
National Food Safety Education Month
Sep 1
National Food Safety Education Month