Events

Health Observances

February: American Heart Month
For American Heart Month, CDC’s Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention (DHDSP) offers resources, graphics, and social media messages for health professionals and patients. Use these tools to help raise awareness about heart health.

March: National Nutrition Month® 
For National Nutrition Month®, Million Hearts® encourages Americans to reduce sodium in their diet and make healthier meal choices. Get started with these tips and resources.

May: National Stroke Awareness Month 
Stroke can happen to anyone at any time. Help DHDSP raise awareness on the basics of stroke, including signs and symptoms, the importance of a F.A.S.T. response during a stroke, and treatment.

October: October 29 is World Stroke Day 
On October 29, DHDSP shared resources, graphics, and social media messages to help raise awareness about the importance of preventing stroke.

November: November 19 is the Great American Smokeout
Check out these Million Hearts® tobacco cessation resources and social media messages to empower people to quit tobacco.

Page last reviewed: February 25, 2021