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.
July’s healthcare observations are packed with group B strep awareness, disability pride information, and UV-safety initiatives.
The following list will help you align your internal education, social media, and community outreach campaigns.
July Healthcare Awareness
Monthly Healthcare Awareness Observations
- UV Safety Awareness Month
sponsored by: American Academy of Dermatology (AAD)
Tagline: #PracticeSafeSun
UV Safety Awareness Month promotes prevention of skin cancer and sun damage through sunscreen use, protective clothing, shade, and routine skin checks. The American Academy of Dermatology provides educational resources, prevention messaging, and skin cancer awareness materials that healthcare organizations can adapt for social campaigns, patient education, and wellness initiatives. - Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
sponsored by: Mental Health America (MHA), NAMI, SAMHSA, and partners
Tagline: #ShadesofMentalHealth #BebeMooreLegacy
Observed each July, Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month raises awareness of the unique mental health challenges affecting racial and ethnic minority communities. Inspired by advocate Bebe Moore Campbell, the observance encourages education, access to care, and stigma reduction. Mental Health America and partner organizations commonly provide social media graphics, educational messaging, awareness campaigns, and outreach materials that organizations can incorporate into digital campaigns and community engagement. - International Group B Strep Awareness Month
sponsored by: Group B Strep International (GBSI)
Tagline: “#GroupBStrep #GBSAM “
International Group B Strep Awareness Month focuses on preventing Group B Streptococcus disease in newborns and increasing awareness among pregnant patients and healthcare providers. GBSI provides a structured awareness toolkit with social media graphics, educational handouts, downloadable campaign materials, and outreach ideas that healthcare organizations can incorporate into maternal and neonatal health campaigns. - Sarcoma Awareness Month
sponsored by: Sarcoma Foundation of America, Sarcoma Patients Global Network (SPAGN), and partner organizations
Tagline: “#SarcomaAwareness #WearYellowWednesday “
Sarcoma Awareness Month focuses on increasing understanding of rare cancers affecting bones and soft tissues. Sarcoma organizations commonly share social media graphics, educational resources, awareness materials, “Wear Yellow” activities, and patient advocacy content that healthcare organizations can use to support awareness and promote early detection conversations. - Disability Pride Month
sponsored by: The Arc and disability advocacy organizations
Tagline: “The World Works Better With Us”
Disability Pride Month commemorates the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in July 1990 while promoting accessibility, inclusion, and disability advocacy. Organizations frequently provide social media graphics, inclusive language guidance, accessibility resources, and educational materials that healthcare organizations can adapt for employee and patient engagement.
Weekly Healthcare Awareness Observations
- International Group B Strep Awareness Week (July 8-14, 2026)
sponsored by: Group B Strep International (GBSI)
Tagline: “#GroupBStrep #GBSAW”
Observed during International Group B Strep Awareness Month, Group B Strep Awareness Week highlights prevention, prenatal screening, and newborn health education. GBSI’s awareness toolkit includes downloadable graphics, educational materials, sample social posts, and outreach resources that healthcare organizations can adapt for OB, maternal health, and pediatric awareness campaigns.
Daily Healthcare Awareness Observations
- World Bronchiectasis Day – July 1
sponsored by: Bronchiectasis and NTM Association
Tagline: “#WorldBronchiectasisDay2026”
World Bronchiectasis Day raises awareness of bronchiectasis, a chronic lung condition that is often underdiagnosed. Campaigns typically include patient stories, respiratory health education, provider resources, and social media materials that healthcare organizations can use to support pulmonary health awareness. - Chronic Disease Awareness Day – July 10
sponsored by: Chronic Disease Coalition and advocacy partners
Tagline: “#ChronicDiseaseDay, #ChronicDiseaseAwarenessDay”
Chronic Disease Awareness Day raises awareness about the impact of chronic illnesses on patients, caregivers, and healthcare systems. Advocacy organizations commonly share educational messaging, awareness graphics, and community engagement resources that healthcare organizations can use to promote prevention, disease management, and patient support services. - World Population Day – July 11
sponsored by: United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
Tagline: “#WorldPopulationDay”
World Population Day focuses on population issues that directly impact global health, including reproductive health, maternal health, family planning, and healthcare access. UNFPA typically provides campaign messaging, educational resources, and downloadable communications materials that healthcare organizations can adapt for awareness and outreach initiatives. - World Brain Day – July 22
sponsored by: World Federation of Neurology (WFN)
Tagline: “Brain Health: Access For All”
World Brain Day promotes global brain health awareness and education surrounding neurological disorders. The World Federation of Neurology typically releases a campaign toolkit containing downloadable graphics, posters, banners, logos, and educational messaging that healthcare organizations and neurology programs can use for digital campaigns and patient education. - International Self-Care Day – July 24
sponsored by: International Self-Care Foundation
Tagline: “Seven Pillars of Self Care”
International Self-Care Day promotes wellness, preventive care, and healthy lifestyle management. Organizations often use this observance to share educational resources related to physical health, nutrition, mental wellness, and preventive screenings. Toolkits typically include downloadable graphics, messaging guides, and social content. - World Hepatitis Day – July 28
sponsored by: World Hepatitis Alliance
Tagline: “#WorldHepatitisDay”
World Hepatitis Day raises awareness of viral hepatitis prevention, testing, vaccination, and treatment. WHO and campaign partners commonly release robust social media toolkits with downloadable graphics, campaign guides, suggested captions, statistics, and educational resources that healthcare organizations can use for outreach and awareness campaigns. - World Day Against Trafficking in Persons – July 30
sponsored by: United Nations
Tagline: Trapped Behind the Scam
World Day Against Trafficking in Persons raises awareness of human trafficking and its impact on physical and mental health. Healthcare organizations frequently use the observance to share trauma-informed care resources, educational content, and public health information related to identifying and supporting trafficking survivors.
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