Monthly Health Observances

September

Older Americans Month

September 21-25: Fall Prevention Week

October
Farm to School Month

October 23: NC Crunch Day

October 21-25: National Health Education Week

National Substance Abuse Prevention Awareness Month

November
American Diabetes Month

Lung Cancer Awareness Month

November 21: Great American Smokeout

December

December 1-7: National Handwashing Awareness Week

December 2-6: National Influenza Vaccination Week