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National Minority Health Month
Observed annually in April, National Minority Health Month is a time to raise awareness of the importance of improving health outcomes for all communities, especially those most affected by disparate health outcomes. This observance aims to improve health outcomes across the United States by promoting health education and dismantling systemic barriers to quality care. Help us ensure everyone has access to the high-quality, respectful care they deserve.
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Rare Disease Day
February 28 is Rare Disease Day. Join NICHQ in raising awareness about rare diseases to help improve the lives of countless people worldwide.
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Maternal Health Awareness Day 2026
Maternal Health Awareness Day is January 23. NICHQ joins the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) in raising awareness about the maternal mortality crisis and highlighting the importance of respectful, evidence-based care.
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Top NICHQ Resources of 2025
We’re ending 2025 with a review of NICHQ’s top resources and achievements of the year!
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Prematurity Awareness Month
November is Prematurity Awareness Month. Join NICHQ in raising awareness about preterm birth and reducing the risks to improve maternal and child health outcomes.
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SIDS Awareness Month 2025
October is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month. Help NICHQ spread the word about safe sleep practices, help educate families about prevention strategies, and support families that have been impacted by SIDS.
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National Sickle Cell Awareness Month
September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month, and this year’s theme is “Sickle Cell Matters 2025.” Join the National Institute for Children’s Health Quality (NICHQ) in raising awareness about sickle cell trait and the unique challenges people living with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) experience.
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Infant Mortality Awareness Month
September is National Infant Mortality Awareness Month! By empowering parents to prepare for healthy pregnancies that result in healthy children, healthcare professionals can help reduce the disparate rates of infant mortality in the U.S. and improve health outcomes for all babies and families.
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National Breastfeeding Awareness Month
This August, we join the U.S. Breastfeeding Committee in recognizing National Breastfeeding Month.
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World Sickle Cell Day
June 19 is World Sickle Cell Day. Join the National Institute for Children’s Health Quality (NICHQ) in recognizing this important day and raising awareness about the unique challenges people living with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) experience.
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