Complete 2024 calendar of health observances and holidays in the US (free monthly downloads)

With so many healthcare observances to note and calendar, November comes with bountiful opportunities to connect with patients, engage the community, and promote your services. 

November 2024 healthcare observances include:

When is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month? Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month is observed every November. Pancreatic cancer is extremely difficult to detect in the early stages and has an alarmingly low survival rate, making it one of the deadliest forms of cancer. This month-long observance is dedicated to increasing awareness of the disease, improving early detection, and supporting ongoing research.

When is National Diabetes Month? November is National Diabetes Month. Like most healthcare observances of its kind, this annual campaign seeks to raise awareness about diabetes, which affects almost 40 million Americans of all ages. The 2024 theme for National Diabetes Month is "Take Charge of Tomorrow: Preventing Diabetes Health Problems," and the focus of this month-long observance is prevention and management of the disease. In terms of what ribbon color is for diabetes, it's blue and gray. 

When is Prematurity Awareness Month? It happens every November. While this month-long observance aims to highlight the fact that preterm birth is a leading cause of infant mortality and the many challenges of preterm birth, it also advocates for research and support for affected families.

What is National Family Caregivers Month? Observed annually in November, National Family Caregivers Month honors the estimated 43 million family caregivers who provide critical care and support for loved ones with chronic illnesses, disabilities, or age-related conditions. 

When is National Family Caregivers Month? It's observed annually in November, and aims to recognize the efforts of caregivers and promote resources to help them manage the many physical and emotional challenges of caregiving.

With holiday kick-offs and busy third quarters, month-long observances and marketing activities for them may be too taxing on your staff. But that doesn’t mean you have to miss out on making connections with your community — try a few daily observances instead.

When is World Diabetes Day 2024? World Diabetes Day is observed annually on November 14. This global event coincides with the birthday of Frederick Banting, the man who co-discovered insulin in 1922. The 2024 theme for World Diabetes Day is "diabetes and well-being." As in years past, this observance seeks to promote awareness about early detection and diagnosis and access to affordable diabetes care.

What is the Great American Smokeout? The Great American Smokeout is when we all encourage our friends and family to stop smoking. The American Cancer Society sponsors the Great American Smokeout, and the day is focused on offering resources and support to smokers trying to quit.

When is the Great American Smokeout? It is observed annually on the third Thursday of November.

Small medical offices can make a big impact on the world around them by planning a few marketing activities around healthcare observances. Whether it’s raising awareness by sharing information or organizing interactive events, everyone wins.

October 2024 days and month-long healthcare observances to mark on your calendar.

September 2024 days and month-long healthcare observances to mark on your calendar.

We may be heading into the dog days of summer, but the August calendar is just as full of important healthcare observances and ample opportunities for your medical office to engage with your community, share vital health information with your patients, and encourage proactive healthcare behaviors. 

July 2024 days and month-long healthcare observances to mark on your calendar.

June offers various healthcare observances to help you engage with your patients.

Learn about monthlong May observances to mark on your calendar.

Here are some monthlong April observances to have on your radar.

Discover which March events to have on your radar for your patients and communities.

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Learn about week-long observances and individual days to promote and boost patient health.

A well-thought-out calendar can help align practice marketing efforts and engage with patients and the broader community. Here’s a list of healthcare marketing ideas for February.

To help you tailor your marketing strategy, here are a few key January observances to note on your annual marketing calendar. 

By embracing these observances, medical practices can lean into thoughtful marketing strategies to show patients they care and amplify their community impact. Social media campaigns, a targeted email strategy, website content, and community outreach events are great ways to help disseminate valuable information and foster a culture of proactive health care and management. Moreover, by aligning healthcare services with the needs of the community during these awareness months, providers can empower individuals to prioritize their health and well-being throughout the year.