2016 Calendar of Healthcare Recognition Days

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January 2016

Month-long Observances

National Blood Donor Month

The month of January provides an opportunity for people to donate blood or pledge to give blood at a time of year when it is typically in short supply. Association of Donor Recruitment Professionals |

Week-long Observances

January 18-22 Healthy Weight Week

Healthy Weight Week is a time to celebrate healthy diet-free living habits that last a lifetime and prevent eating and weight problems. It's all about pursuing livable and sustainable healthy lifestyles through eating well. Green Mountain at Fox Run | healthy-weight-week

January 24-30 National Nurse Anesthetists Week

Established by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists, this week is an opportunity for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) to celebrate their history and accomplishments while educating the public on the important contributions they make to America's healthcare system. American Association of Nurse Anesthetists |

Recognition Days

January 25 National IV Nurse Day

Every year on January 25, thousands of infusion professionals around the country celebrate National IV Nurse Day. First celebrated in 1981, it is a day that means a great deal to the many who have dedicated their lives to providing the best infusion care possible. Infusion Nurses Society |

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February 2016

Month-long Observances

American Heart Month

During American Heart Month, the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women movement and its latest Hispanic initiative, Go Red Por Tu Coraz?n, work to save women's lives and beat heart disease. American Heart Association |

National Wise Health Care Consumer Month

The American Institute for Preventive Medicine established Wise Health Care Consumer Month to help employers empower their employees to understand their options, communicate with their care providers and make educated decisions about their own health. American Institute for Preventive Medicine |

Week-long Observances

February 1-7 National Burn Awareness Week

Established by the American Burn Association, National Burn Awareness Week is observed the first full week in February. It is designed to provide an opportunity for burn, fire and life safety educators to unite in sharing a common burn awareness and prevention message in our communities. American Burn Association |

February 1-7 PeriAnesthesia Nurses Awareness Week

The American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses acknowledges the tremendous work that the nation's more than 55,000 perianesthesia nurses do throughout the year. American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses |

February 14-20 Cardiovascular Professionals Week

This week celebrates the contribution cardiovascular professionals make to healthcare and to patients with heart disease. This includes cardiovascular and radiologic technicians and nurses in all cardiac specialties. Alliance of Cardiovascular Professionals | acp-

February 14-20 National Cardiac Rehabilitation Week

National Cardiac Rehabilitation Week focuses attention on cardiac rehabilitation's contribution to improving the health and physical performance of people at risk for heart disease, as well as those who have been diagnosed with heart dysfunction. American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation |

Recognition Days

February 6 National Wear Red Day/Go Red for Women

The American Heart Association's National Wear Red Day movement works to save women's lives and beat heart disease, the number-one killer of women. Show support by wearing red. American Heart Association | wear-red-day/

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March 2016

Month-long Observances

Brain Injury Awareness Month

Brain Injury Awareness Month is led by the Brain Injury Association each year in March. The theme for the 2015 to 2017 campaign is "Not Alone." The campaign provides a platform for educating the public about the incidence of brain injury and the needs of people with brain injuries and their families. Brain Injury Association of America |

Child Life Month

Child Life Month is designed to honor child life specialists as they work to ensure quality, family-centered and developmentally appropriate care for children. Child Life Council |

National Athletic Training Month

Designed to raise awareness of athletic trainers (not personal trainers) and recognize their work as healthcare professionals who specialize in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries or illnesses. These individuals work in hospitals, physicians' offices, schools and clinics. National Athletic Trainers Association |

National Eye Donor Month

The invaluable efforts of eye banks and corneal surgeons to restore site are recognized during National Eye Donor Month. For the past 32 years, the Eye Bank Association of America National Eye Donor Month has promoted NEDM to raise awareness of the need to donate eyes and celebrate donors and recipients. Eye Bank Association of America |

National Kidney Month

During National Kidney Month, the National Kidney Foundation helps raise awareness and appreciation for all the vital functions the kidneys perform. The National Kidney Foundation offers free screenings for those most at risk for kidney disease on World Kidney Day and throughout the month of March. National Kidney Foundation |

National Nutrition Month

National Nutrition Month is a nutrition education and information campaign held annually in March by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. It encourages the adoption of smart eating and physical activity habits. The 2016 theme, "Savor the Flavor of Eating Right," encourages mindful eating that includes nutritious and flavorful foods. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics |

National Professional Social Work Month

National Professional Social Work Month was established by the National Association of Social Workers to honor and celebrate the social work profession. This event recognizes social workers who strive to improve social conditions and quality of life opportunities for everyone. National Association of Social Workers |

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Workplace Eye Wellness Month

Employers are encouraged to promote vision care services in the workplace. The more vision ailments employees have, the more medical care they utilize. Prevent Blindness America |

Week-long Observances

March 6-12 National Dental Assistants Recognition Week

Jointly recognized by the American Dental Assistants Association, American Dental Association and other professional organizations, National Dental Assistants Recognition Week is a tribute to the commitment and dedication that dental assistants contribute to the dental profession and the dental health care of the public. American Dental Assistants Association | American Dental Association |

March 6-13 National Sleep Awareness Week

National Sleep Awareness Week is an annual public education and awareness campaign to promote the importance of sleep. The week begins with the announcement of the National Sleep Foundation's Sleep in America poll results and ends with the clock change to Daylight Saving Time, when Americans move clocks forward one hour. National Sleep Foundation |

March 13-19 National Patient Safety Awareness Week

National Patient Safety Awareness Week is an annual education and awareness-building campaign for healthcare safety. The theme for 2016 is "United in Safety," showing that everyone in the health care process plays a role in delivering safe care. National Patient Safety Foundation |

March 8-14 National Pulmonary Rehabilitation Week

National Pulmonary Rehabilitation Week is a chance to educate the community about the role of pulmonary rehabilitation in enhancing the quality of life of individuals with lung disease. It's also an opportunity to thank professionals for their contributions and share with them valuable educational resources to further their professional development. American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation |

March 13-19 Health Care HR Week

Health Care HR Week recognizes Human Resources professionals in all healthcare settings for the daily issues they face relating to the workforce, compensation, benefits, employee relations, healthcare reform and wellness. American Society for Healthcare Human Resources Administration |

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Recognition Days

March 9 Registered Dietitian Day

Registered Dietitian Day commemorates the dedication of registered dietitians as invaluable providers of food and nutrition services. It recognizes dietitians for their commitment to helping to advance the nutritional status of Americans and people around the world. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics |

March 30 National Doctors' Day

National Doctors' Day is held every year on March 30. The day encourages members to promote the observance through community projects and pay tribute to physicians. It reminds the public of doctors' dedication to the health and welfare of patients and increases awareness of the positive role of physicians in the community. The National Doctor's Day Organization |

March 10 National Histotechnology Professionals Day

This annual celebration of histotechnology professionals helps to increase public awareness and to educate young people about histotechnology as a career option. National Society for Histotechnology |

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April 2016

Month-long Observances

Counseling Awareness Month

The American Counseling Association designates April each year as a time to recognize the differences professional counselors make in communities throughout the world. American Counseling Association |

March for Babies

March for Babies is the nation's biggest and oldest charity walking event. Funds help women have full-term pregnancies and healthy babies, thus, reducing health costs to employers. March of Dimes |

National Autism Awareness Month

The Autism Society has been celebrating National Autism Awareness Month since the 1970s. The month of April highlights the growing need for concern, awareness and acceptance about autism. Autism Society | autism-

National Foot Health Awareness Month

National Foot Health Awareness Month educates the public about podiatrists' expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of injuries that affect lower extremities and their ability to provide guidance on the right footwear, prescribe custom orthotics and evaluate individuals' biomechanics. American Podiatric Association |

National Humor Month

National Humor Month focuses on the therapeutic value and vital need for humor in healthcare.

National Minority Health Month

National Minority Health Month is held annually in April to raise awareness of minority health and healthcare disparities that continue to affect racial and ethnic minorites. HHS Office of Minority Health | minorityhealth.

National Occupational Therapy Month

Each April, occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants and students in practice, education, research and science host a month-long celebration showcasing the importance of occupational therapy. American Occupational Therapy Association |

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Week-long Observances

April 3-9 National Healthcare Access Personnel Week

This is a week-long celebration to recognize the people in the patient access profession and their continued accomplishments of service in the healthcare access continuum. National Association of Healthcare Access Management |

April 4-9 Health Information Professionals Week

Honor and celebrate health information professionals during the Health Information Professionals (HIP) Week. Health information professionals play a key role in the effective management of health and data and medical records needed to deliver quality healthcare to the public. The American Health Information Management Association |

April 11-15 National Cancer Registrars Week

The purpose of National Cancer Registrars Week, established by the National Cancer Registrars Association, is to emphasize the foundation cancer registrars provide for cancer research, prevention and treatment. The 2016 theme is Cancer Registrars: The Heart of Improving Cancer Care. National Cancer Registrars Association | ncra-

April 4-10 National Public Health Week

The American Public Health Association serves as the organizer of National Public Health Week, which recognizes the contributions of public health professionals and highlights issues important to public health. American Public Health Association |

April 10-16 National Healthcare Volunteer Week

Established by President Richard Nixon in 1974, this day recognizes the support that volunteers and auxilians provide to hospital staff, their patients, family members and the community at the local, state and national levels. Association for Healthcare Volunteer Resource Professionals |

April 24-30 Administrative Professionals Day

This week is dedicated to advancing the professional development, leadership, value and excellence of administrative professionals, including individuals in healthcare, who maintain the seamless running of their organizations. It is one of the largest workplace observances besides birthdays and major holidays. Association for Healthcare Administrative Professionals | The International Association of Administrative Professionals | iaap-

April 17-23 Neurodiagnostic Week

Neurodiagnostic Week is celebrated the third full week of April. Honoring the contributions of neurodiagnostic professionals, this week-long event is an opportunity to demonstrate pride in the profession and in the individual accomplishments of neurodiagnostic technologists. The Neurodiagnostic Society |

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April 24-30 National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week (Lab Week)

National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week takes place the last full week of April each year. The week provides the profession with a unique opportunity to increase public understanding of and appreciation for clinical laboratory professionals and pathologists. American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science |

April 25-29 Patient Experience Week

This annual event is intended to celebrate healthcare staff impacting patient experience every day. Inspired by members of the Beryl Institute community, PX Week is a time for organizations to celebrate accomplishments, reenergize efforts and honor the people who impact patient experience, including nurses and physicians, support staff and executive professionals, patients, families and communities served. Beryl Institute |

Recognition Days

April 7 World Health Day

World Health Day is celebrated every year on April 7. It was first established to commemorate the formation of the World Health Organization (WHO). Today it is seen as an opportunity to draw worldwide attention to global health. World Health Organization | who.int/en/

April 12 Radiologic & Imaging Nurses Day

Radiologic & Imaging Nurses Day promotes the specialty practice of radiologic and imaging nurses who advance the standard of care in the imaging environment. Association for Radiologic & Imaging Nurses |

April 27 Administrative Professionals Day

This day is part of Administrative Professionals Week and is set aside to recognize the more than 22 million administrative and office support professionals working in the United States. International Association of Administrative Professionals | iaap-

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