National Health Observances for 2008

(7 January 2008: VIDYYA MEDICAL NEWS SERVICE) -- Health observances are days, weeks, or months devoted to promoting particular health concerns. This planning guide developed by the National Health Information Center lists national health observances, along with the sponsoring organizations and information about supporting materials that will be available.

Health professionals, teachers, community groups, employers, and others can use these special times to sponsor health promotion events, stimulate awareness of health risks, or focus on disease prevention. Individuals can take advantage of the latest health promotion or disease prevention information available about the topic of a health observance to improve their own health or the health of family members as well as volunteer to support locally sponsored events.

2008 National Health Observances

Year at a Glance [HTML]. A summary by month and date(s) of listed national health observances.

Complete Document [HTML]. Full listing by month and date(s), including sponsoring organizations and contact information for materials.

Complete Document [PDF - 0.6 MB]. Adobe® Acrobat® PDF version, including Year at a Glance and monthly planning pages.

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