Tools & Resources
Every month we share a guide to next month’s Healthcare Awareness Observations. It includes easy-to-access, curated resources you can use to implement internal or external awareness campaigns.
February’s healthcare observations are packed with heart-health, cancer-prevention, and patient-safety initiatives.
The following list will help you align your internal education, social media, and community outreach campaigns.
February Healthcare Awareness
Monthly Healthcare Awareness Observations
- American Heart Month
sponsored by: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Tagline: “#OurHearts”
Created in 1964 by a Presidential Proclamation, this month raises awareness of cardiovascular disease—the leading cause of death in the U.S.—and encourages individuals, workplaces, and communities to adopt heart-healthy habits and policies. - Age-Related Macular Degeneration / Low-Vision Awareness Month
sponsored by: Prevent Blindness
Tagline: “Save Sight. Prevent Blindness.”
Launched in 1998 by Prevent Blindness, the observance spotlights AMD as a major cause of vision loss among older adults and promotes early detection, low-vision rehabilitation, and patient education. - National Cancer Prevention Month
sponsored by: American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR)
Tagline: “Eat Well, Move More, Be a Healthy Weight”
Observed since 2004, the month emphasizes lifestyle and environmental changes that can lower cancer risk and provides evidence-based tools for nutrition, physical activity, and community outreach. - International Prenatal Infection Prevention Month
sponsored by: Group B Strep International (GBSI)
Tagline: “Prevent Infections. Protect Babies.”
Started in 2011, this global initiative increases knowledge of preventable prenatal infections—such as Group B Strep, CMV, and Listeria—to reduce infant morbidity and mortality through screening, vaccination, and hygiene education. - Kids ENT Health Month
sponsored by: American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS)
Tagline: “Small Ears, Big Responsibility”
Since 2003, the campaign highlights common pediatric ear, nose, and throat conditions—chronic ear infections, airway issues, hearing loss—and equips parents, schools, and clinicians with prevention and treatment resources. - National Children’s Dental Health Month
sponsored by: American Dental Association (ADA)
Tagline: “Brush, Floss, Smile!” (annual themes vary)
Dating back to 1941 as a one-day event and expanded nationwide in 1981, this observance promotes oral-health habits, fluoride use, and regular dental visits to prevent cavities and gum disease in children and teens. - Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
sponsored by: love is respect (National Domestic Violence Hotline)
Tagline: “#LoveIsRespect”
Congress designated February as TDVAM in 2010 to support healthy relationship education and mobilize schools, parents, and youth-serving organizations to prevent dating abuse among adolescents.
Weekly Healthcare Awareness Observations
- Burn Awareness Week (Feb 1 – Feb 7, 2026)
sponsored by: American Burn Association (ABA)
Tagline: Theme updated annually (e.g., “Cooking Safety Starts with YOU”)
Launched in 1982, this week unites fire departments, trauma centers, and schools to spotlight the leading causes of burn injury and to share prevention strategies, safety checklists, and educational graphics for community outreach. - Cardiovascular Professionals Appreciation Week (Feb 8 – Feb 14, 2026)
sponsored by: Alliance of Cardiovascular Professionals (ACVP)
Tagline: “Heart Heroes”
Since 2001, ACVP has led this week to recognize cardiac nurses, techs, and rehab specialists who keep cath labs and cardiac units running; the toolkit includes social graphics, certificate templates, and press-release copy. - National Cardiac Rehabilitation Week (Feb 9 – Feb 15, 2026)
sponsored by: American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR)
Tagline: “Rebuilding Hearts, Inspiring Lives”
Observed since 1985, this week highlights evidence-based rehab programs that improve survival and quality of life after heart events; the AACVPR kit features posters, media pitches, and patient-success story templates. - Sepsis Survivor Week (Feb 8 – Feb 14, 2026)
sponsored by: Sepsis Alliance
Tagline: “Honor. Inspire. Give Hope.”
Started in 2015, the campaign recognizes millions living with post-sepsis challenges and supplies hospitals with survivor videos, fact sheets, and social frames to amplify early-recognition messaging. - National Eating Disorders Awareness Week (Feb 26 – Mar 4, 2026)
sponsored by: National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA)
Tagline: “See the Change, Be the Change” (themes vary)
Since 1987, #NEDAwareness Week has mobilized schools, clinicians, and policymakers to promote early intervention and reduce stigma; the NEDA hub houses an action-guide, shareable graphics, and free helpline widgets.
Daily Healthcare Awareness Observations
- National Wear Red Day® – Feb 6 (1st Friday)
sponsored by: American Heart Association – Go Red for Women®
Tagline: “Go Red for Women”
Launched in 2004 to spotlight heart disease as the No. 1 killer of women, the day invites everyone to wear red, host fund-raisers, and share survivor stories; AHA provides downloadable flyers, zoom-backgrounds, and donation campaign guides. - National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day – Feb 7
sponsored by: HIV.gov (U.S. Department of Health & Human Services)
Tagline: “Together We Can”
Started in 1999 by grassroots organizations, NBHAAD promotes HIV testing, prevention, and treatment equity for Black communities; the federal microsite houses logos, sample proclamations, and social-media shareables. - International Epilepsy Day – Feb 9 (2nd Monday)
sponsored by: International Bureau for Epilepsy (IBE) & International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE)
Tagline: “Epilepsy Is More Than Seizures”
First marked in 2015, the day raises worldwide understanding of epilepsy’s social and medical impact; organizers provide campaign guidelines, ready-made graphics, and story-sharing templates in multiple languages. - International Day of Women & Girls in Science – Feb 11
sponsored by: UN Women & UNESCO
Tagline: “Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: Water Unites Us” (2025 theme example)
Adopted by the UN General Assembly in 2015, the day advocates for gender equity in STEM fields—including health research—and supplies event-planning kits, fact sheets, and social tiles for institutions and youth groups. - National Donor Day – Feb 14
sponsored by: Donate Life America
Tagline: “Give the Gift of Life”
Established in 1998 by the transplant community, the day encourages organ, eye, and tissue donor registration; the campaign page provides social badges, pledge cards, and media-release templates. - National Caregivers Day – Feb 17 (3rd Friday)
sponsored by: National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC)
Tagline: “Care to Celebrate”
Launched in 2015 to applaud professional and family caregivers, the day provides recognition certificates, social-media graphics, and event ideas for agencies and employers. - World Encephalitis Day – Feb 22
sponsored by: Encephalitis Society
Tagline: “Lights, Camera, Encephalitis”
Founded in 2014, the day shines a red light—literally—on brain-inflammation illnesses; the society’s resource hub has illumination-event guides, posters, and video-story prompts. - Rare Disease Day – Feb 28 (last day of February)
sponsored by: EURORDIS – Rare Diseases Europe
Tagline: “Share Your Colours”
Since 2008, this global day brings together the 300 million people living with rare diseases to call for equity in diagnosis and care; the campaign center offers logos, social frames, event toolkits, and press materials in 30+ languages.
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