May Wellness News

Monthly
Women's Health Care Month 
Older Americans Month
Arthritis Awareness Month
Worldwide Home-Schooling Awareness
Heal the Children Month
Huntington's Disease Awareness Month
Lupus Awareness Month
Lyme Disease Awareness Month
National Allergy/Asthma Awareness Month
National Celiac Disease Awareness Month
High Blood Pressure Education Month
National Mental Health Month
National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month
National Stroke Awareness Month
Ultraviolet Awareness Month
Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage
Haitian Heritage Month
Jewish American Heritage Month
Latino Books Month
National Physical Fitness and Sports Month
Gifts from the Garden Month
National Amaranth Day
American Cheese Month 
National Asparagus Month
National Artisan Gelato Month 
National Barbecue Month
National Beef Month
National Egg Month
National Hamburger Month
International Mediterranean Diet Month
National Salad Month
National Salsa Month
National Strawberry Month
National Sweet Vidalia Onions Month
National Vinegar Month
National Bike Month
National Meditation Month
National Photo Month
National Smile Month (05/16-06/16)
Clean Air Month
National Military Appreciation Month
National Family Month
Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Month

Weekly

5-11  Be Kind to Animals Week®
5-11 Hurricane Preparedness Week
5-11 Turnoff Week
5-11 Drinking Water Week
5-11  National Pet Week
6-12 Children's Book Week
6-10 North American Occupational Safety & Health Week
6-10 Teacher Appreciation Week
12-18 National Women's Health Week
12-18 Food Allergy Awareness Week
13-19 Salt Awareness Week
15-21 National Anxiety & Depression Awareness Week
19-25 Healthy and Safe Swimming Week

Daily Events

1 Executive Coaching Day,  May Day; Mother Goose Day; National Chocolate Parfait Day; National High Potassium Awareness Day 
2 Truffles Day; World Tuna Day; Scurvy Awareness Day; School Lunch Hero Day

3  World Press Freedom Day; Chocolate Custard Day; Raspberry Popover; Garden Meditation; National Fitness Day; Herb Day; Kentucky Derby
4  National Orange Juice Day; Lemonade day
5  Cinco de Mayo;  National Hoagie Day; Totally Chipotle Day
6  No Homework, International No Diet Day;  Beverage Day; Crepe Suzette Day, National Teacher Day
7  Roast Leg of Lamb Day, Packaging Design Day, Barrier Awareness Day, Cosmopolitan Day
8  World Red Cross Day; World Ovarian Cancer Day;  Animal Disaster Preparedness
9  National Butterscotch Brownie Day, National Moscato Day; Military Spouse Appreciation Day
10   National Shrimp Day; National Lipid Day; Clean Up Your Room Day; Letter Carriers “Stamp Out Hunger” Food Drive  
11 Eat What You Want Day;  Minnesota, 32nd State; National Mocha Torte Day; Mother's day
12  National Nutty Fudge Day;  Day of Plant Health;  Women's Check-up Day
13 Fruit Cocktail Day; Apple Pie Day; Hummus Day; Crouton Day
14  Buttermilk Biscuit Day
15  International Day of Families; National Chocolate Chip Day; National Slider Day; National Juice Slush Day
16 Coquilles St. Jacques Day; National Love a Tree Day; National Barbecue Day; Mimosa Day; National Pizza Party Day
17 World Telecommunications Day, World Hypertension Day; National Cherry Cobbler Day, National Walnut Day
18   Intl Museum Day; National Cheese Soufflé Day; National No Dirty Dishes Day
19 Devil's Food Cake Day; World Crohn's and Colitis Day; World IBD Day
20 National Rescue Dog Day; National Quiche Lorraine Day; Pick Strawberries Day; World Bee Day
21  World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue & Development; Waitstaff; National Strawberries & Cream Day; International Tea Day; National Juice Slush Day; National Employee Health & Fitness Day
22 United Nations: International Day for Biological Diversity; National Maritime Day; National Vanilla Pudding Day; Eat More Fruits  Vegetables Day
23  National Taffy Day; World Turtle Day; National Don’t Fry Day;  National Road Trip Day; National Cooler Day
24 Brother’s Day; Escargot Day; Yucatan Shrimp Day; Scavenger Hunt Day
25   Nat'l Brown-Bag-It Day; National Wine Day; World Thyroid Day
26   Cherry Dessert Day; National Blueberry Cheesecake Day; National Chardonnay Day; Memorial Day; Hamburger Day 
27   Grape Popsicle 
28    National Brisket Day; World Hunger Day; National Senior Health & Fitness Day®
29    Intl Day of United Nations   Peacekeepers;  Wisconsin, 30th State; Rhode Island, 13th State; National Coq Au Vin Day; Learn about Composting 
30  National Mint Julep Day; National Creativity Day; World MS Day
31 National Macaroon Day;  World No Tobacco Day; National Smile Day; Heat Safety Awareness Day

 

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June Wellness News

 

Monthly Events

Men's Health Month
Atlantic, Caribbean, & Gulf Hurricane Season (6/1-11/30)
Eastern Pacific Hurricane Season (5/15–11/30)
National Aphasia Awareness Month
Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month
Migraine and Headache Awareness Month
Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Month
Fireworks Safety Month (6/1-7/4)
National Safety Month
Caribbean-American Heritage Month 
Great Outdoors Month
Adopt-a-Shelter-Cat Month
National Pet Preparedness Month  
National Oceans Month  
National Rivers Month
June Dairy Month
Dairy Alternative Month
National Candy Month
National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month
National Frozen Yogurt Month
California Avocado Month
Georgia Blueberry Month
National Iced Tea Month
National Mango Month
National Papaya Month
National Soul Food Month
Sorghum Month
National Steakhouse Month
Turkey Lovers Month
Sports America Kids Month
Potty Training Awareness Month
National Camping Month

Weekly Events
1-30 National Lemonade Days
1-8 National Fishing and Boating Week
9-15 Men's Health Week
16-22 Learning Disabilities Week
22-28 Lightning Safety Week
24-30 National Mosquito Control Awareness Week

 Daily Events

 

1       Kentucky 15th State; Tennessee 16th State; National Olive Day; National Hazelnut Cake Day; National Heimlich Maneuver Day; World Milk Day; Global Day of Parents; National Cancer Survivors Day

2       MyPlate Anniversary; National Rotisserie Chicken Day; National Rocky Road Day

3       National Egg Day; National Chocolate Macaroon Day; World Bicycle Day

4       National Cheese Day; National Cognac Day

5       UN World Environment Day; National Veggie Burger Day; National Gingerbread Day 

6       National Applesauce Cake Day; National Drive-In Movie Day; National Gardening Exercise Day; Horseradish Day

7       Chocolate Ice Cream Day; World Food Safety Day

8       World Ocean Day; National Best Friends Day; National Jelly-Filled Doughnut Day; National Get Outdoors Day

9       Donald Duck Debut; National Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Day 

10    National Black Cow Day; National Herbs and Spices Day; National Iced Tea Day; National Egg Roll Day

11    Corn on the Cob Day; National Making Life Beautiful Day; National German Chocolate Cake Day

12    National Peanut Butter Cookie Day;  International Falafel Day

13    Kitchen Klutzes of America Day; National Weed Your Garden Day

14    (World) Blood Donor Day; Flag Day; Army Birthday; National Bourbon Day; National Strawberry Shortcake Day; Cucumber Day; Family Fitness and Health Day

15    Nature Photography Day; Arkansas 25th State; National Lobster Day; National Smile Power Day; Prune Day;  Father's Day; National Turkey Lovers’ Day

16    National Fudge Day; Cracker Jack Day

17    National Eat Your Vegetables Day; National Apple Strudel Day; National Cherry Tart Day;  UN World Day to Combat Desertification & Drought  

18    Intl Picnic Day; Intl Sushi Day; Sustainable Gastronomy Day

19    World Sickle Cell Day; National Martini Day; National Garfield the Cat Day

20    National Ice Cream Soda Day, National Vanilla Milkshake Day; West Virginia, 35th State; UN World Refugee Day

21    Summer Solstice; Peaches & Cream Day; New Hampshire 9th state; International Day of Yoga

22    National Onion Rings Day; National Chocolate Éclair Day; World Rainforest Day

23    Public Service Day; National Pink Day; National Hydration Day; National Pecan Sandies Day

24    Celebration of the Senses; National Pralines Day

25    Strawberry Parfait Day; National Catfish Day; National Parchment Cooking Day  

26    National Chocolate Pudding Day; International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking; Great American Backyard Campout; National Coconut Day

27    National HIV Testing Day; National Orange Blossom Day; National PTSD Awareness Day; National Onion Day; National Ice Cream Cake Day; Intl Pineapple Day; National Food Truck Day

28 National Tapioca Day; National Columnists' Day

29    National Almond Buttercrunch Day; National Camera Day; National Waffle Iron Day

30    Jake's Birthday; Social Media Day; National Meteor Watch Day; California Avocado Day;  National Bomb Pop Day 

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November Wellness News

Current News, Resources, and Events in Nutrition, Food, Health, Environment, Safety, and Disability Rights. Encourages awareness and inspires ideas for Journalists, Educators, Consumers, and Health Professionals. 

November

November Highlights

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American Diabetes Month Military Family Appreciation Month Diabetic Eye Disease Month Epilepsy Awareness Month Lung Cancer Awareness Month and COPD Awareness Month National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month National Healthy Skin Month National Marrow Awareness Month National Family Caregivers Month National Hospice Palliative Care National Stomach Cancer Awareness Month Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Prematurity Awareness Month National Adoption Month Family Stories Month World Vegan Month National Roasting Month Banana Pudding Lovers Month Gluten-Free Diet Awareness Month National Fun with Fondue Month National Georgia Pecan Month National Pepper Month National Pomegranate Month Peanut Butter Lovers Month Raisin Bread Month Sweet Potato Awareness Month National Pet Cancer Awareness  MADD's Tie One On For Safety Holiday  Native American Heritage Month

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September Wellness News

Current News, Resources, and Events in Nutrition, Food, Health, Environment, Safety, and Disability Rights. Encourages awareness and inspires ideas for Journalists, Educators, Consumers, and Health Professionals. Wellness News is updated daily and includes weekly and daily events. 

September Health, Nutrition, and Food Events

 

Monthly

Hunger Action Month
National Childhood Obesity Awareness
National Food Safety Education Month
Fruit and Veggies - More Matters Month
Better Breakfast Month
Family Meal Month
America on the Move
Go Wild During California Wild Rice Month
Great American Low-Cholesterol,
 Low-Fat Pizza Bake Month
National Biscuit Month
National Italian Cheese Month
National Chicken Month
National Cholesterol Education Month
National Coupon Month
National Ethnic Foods Month
National Honey Month
National Mushroom Month
National Organic Harvest Month
National Papaya Month
National Potato Month
National Prime Beef Month
National Rice Month
Whole Grains Month
Hug a Texas Chef Month
Healthy Aging Month
National Yoga Month
Malnutrition Awareness Month
Baby Safety Month
National Suicide Prevention Month
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month
National Recovery Month
Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month
National Menopause Awareness Month
National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
National Sickle Cell Awareness Month
Newborn Screening Awareness Month
National Service Dog Month
Leukemia and Lymphoma Awareness Month
World Alzheimer's Month
National Hispanic Heritage Month
(September 15 October 15)
National Preparedness Month
College Savings Month
Library Card Sign-up Month
Update Your Resume Month
International Women's Friendship Month
Pain Awareness Month
Self-Improvement Month
AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Month
Mold Awareness Month

Weekly

1-7  International Enthusiasm Week
1-7 National Nutrition Week (India)
3-9  National Waffle Week
10-16  Suicide Prevention Week
10-16 National Assisted Living Week
15-21 International Clean Hands Week
15-21 National Farm Safety and Health Week
22-28 Remember to Register to VOTE
24-30 National Employ Older Workers

Daily

1. National Cherry Popover Day; National Gyro Day

2. Labor Day; Blueberry Popsicle Day; World Coconut Day; National Grits For Breakfast Day

3. National Welsh Rarebit Day; National Baby Back Ribs Day

4. Macadamia Nut Day; National Wildlife Day; Spice Blend Day

5. National Cheese Pizza Day; International Day of Charity

6. National Coffee Ice Cream Day; National Read A Book Day; Great Egg Toss Day, Food Bank Day

7. National Beer Lover’s Day; National Acorn Squash; National Salami Day; Bacon Day, National Tailgating Day

8. Intl Literacy Day; World Physical Therapy Day, chef appreciation day; grandparents day

9. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Awareness Day; California 31st State; National Steak Au Poivre Day; National Wiener Schnitzel Day

10. World Suicide Prevention Day; Swap Ideas Day; TV Dinner Day; Ants on a Log

11. Patriot Day; Natl Hot Cross Bun Day; Day of Service and Remembrance

12. National Chocolate Milkshake Day; National Report Medicare Fraud Day

13. National Celiac Disease Awareness Day; National Peanut Day; Kids Take Over The Kitchen Day; Snack A Pickle Time

14. Eat a Hoagie Day; National Kreme Filled Donut Day; National Coloring Day, farmers' consumer awareness

15. National Linguine Day; National Cheese Toast Day; National Creme de Menthe Day; Greenpeace Day; National Online Learning Day; National Double Cheeseburger Day

16. National Guacamole Day; Cinnamon Raisin Bread Day; National Working Parents Day

17. Constitution Day; Apple Dumpling Day; National Monte Cristo Day

18. National HIV/AIDS &Aging Awareness; World Water Monitoring Day; National Cheeseburger Day; Read an E-book

19. Butterscotch Pudding Day, National Pawpaw Day, Teach Ag

20. National Punch Day; National String Cheese Day; National Pepperoni Pizza Day; National Fried Rice Day

21. World Gratitude Day; UN Intl Day of Peace; National Pecan Cookie Day; World Alzheimer's Day; National Chai Day

22. National White Chocolate Day; American Business Women’s Day; Dear Diary Day; National Ice Cream Cone Day

23. National Great American Pot Pie Day; National Snack Stick Day; Day Autumnal Equinox; Za'atar Day, Family Day A Day to Eat Dinner With Your Kids

24. National Cherry Jubilee Day, National Familial Hypercholesterolemia Day

25. World Ataxia Awareness Day; National Crab Newburg Day; National Cooking Day; National Quesadilla Day; National Lobster Day, National Women's Health & Fitness Day

26. National Pancake Day; National Dumpling Day; National Johnny Appleseed Day; National Better Breakfast Day

27. World Tourism Day; National Chocolate Milk Day; National Corned Beef Hash Day, Vegan Bakery, Family Health and Fitness Day USA

28. National Strawberry Cream Pie Day; National Drink Beer Day

29. World Heart Day; National Biscotti Day

30. World Maritime Day; National Mulled Cider Day; National Chewing Gum Day; Extra Virgin Olive Oil Day; National Potato Month

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