March is National Kidney Month
At AWC, we work to educate our patients about how to recognize and treat kidney disease, and what lifestyle choices they can make to help avoid this debilitating disease. Learn facts out chronic kidney disease here.
March is National Nutrition Month
During National Nutrition Month, the mission for better nutritional health for the homeless and uninsured in our community is more important than ever. AWC partners with local organizations to help our patients combat food insecurity and to educate the public on the relationship between hunger and poverty.
February is Low Vision Awareness Month
Take some time this February for Low Vision Awareness Month to learn about vision rehabilitation and spread the word!
February is American Heart Month
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. but impacts some communities disproportionately. Join AWC and efforts around the country to promote heart health in our community.
National Blood Donor Month
National Blood Donor Month is celebrated in January to honor blood donors and encourage more people to donate.
Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
Cervical Cancer Awareness Month is observed in January to raise awareness about cervical cancer and cervical health, and to encourage people to take steps to prevent the disease.
National Bladder Health Month
This November, the Urology Care Foundation is taking time to focus on helping people find resources and take control of their bladder health! To support this goal, each week of this month, the Urology Care Foundation will highlight bladder conditions that affect Americans and share health tips on how to talk about them with your doctor.
COPD Awareness Month
During COPD Awareness Month learn about what you can do to keep your lungs healthy, what to discuss with your healthcare provider if you think you could have COPD, and how to manage symptoms if you’ve been diagnosed with COPD.
National Diabetes Awareness Month
National Diabetes Awareness Month is a month-long campaign that aims to educate the public about the different types of diabetes, risk factors, prevention strategies, and the importance of early detection and management.
Home Eye Safety Month
October is Home Eye Safety Month. Learn how you and your loved ones can safeguard your home against eye injuries that result from encounters with common household products and situations.
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Week. Learn more about how you can commemorate this special event by contributing to the mission of AWC and its Women's Health program!
National Eye Exam Month (August)
Eye care practitioners across the country are raising awareness about the important practice of having regular eye exams. Learn how you can participate!
National Health Center Week Aug 4-10
August 4-10 is National Health Center Week! Learn more about how public health centers across the US play a pivotal role in the health of local communities. Let’s celebrate!
July 28 is World Hepatitis Day
July 28 is World Hepatitis Day! Learn how the global health community is raising awareness about the importance of curing hepatitis and how you can play a part in supporting this effort.
July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month!
June is Uterine Cancer Awareness Month
June is Uterine Cancer Awareness Month. Learn more about a growing movement to educate the public on the disparities that exist in detecting and treating this deadly form of cancer.
June is Cataract Awareness Month
Did you know that cataracts is not just an eye condition of the elderly? Learn more myths and facts about cataracts and how Prevent Blindness helps raise awareness about this common eye condition.
Period Poverty Awareness Week
Alliance for Period Supplies help advocate for women and girls’ feminine needs during May’s National Menstrual Health Awareness Month.
First OTC Birth Control Pill Now Available in Stores
CNN Health reports on Opill, the over-the-counter oral contraceptive now available in national drug stores and pharmacies.
April is National Minority Health Month
April is National Minority Health Month! Find out valuable tips on how to improve both mental and physical well-being, with an emphasis on improving minority health.