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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
Rare Disease Day More Than You Can Imagine February 28 is Rare Disease Day. Despite being considered ‘uncommon,’ there are more than 6,000 rare diseases that impact hundreds of millions of people globally. Almost three-quarters of genetic rare diseases develop during childhood. Join NICHQ in raising awareness about rare diseases to help improve the lives…
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Maternal Health Awareness Day 2026
Maternal Health Awareness Day Assessing the state of maternal morbidity Maternal Health Awareness Day is January 23, 2026. This year’s theme is Holding Ground on Maternal Health. 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. It’s Time to…
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Top NICHQ Resources of 2025
Year in Review Top NICHQ Resources of 2025 We’re ending 2025 with a review of NICHQ’s top resources and achievements of the year. Thank you to our funders, partners, and supporters who joined us in creating and sharing tools and resources for healthcare providers, public health professionals, and community advocates, as well as caregivers and…
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Prematurity Awareness Month
Prematurity Awareness Month Help end preventable preterm birth In 2022, 1 in every 10 infants born in the United States was born prematurely, putting them at a higher risk for disability and death. This November, join NICHQ in raising awareness about preterm birth and reducing the risks to improve maternal and child health outcomes. Supporting…
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SIDS Awareness Month 2025
SIDS Awareness Month Promote safe sleep and reduce the risk of SIDS October is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month. Help us spread the word about safe sleep practices, help educate families about prevention strategies, and support families that have been impacted by SIDS. Educating Families & Reducing Risks Preventing Sleep-Related Infant Mortality Sudden…
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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, and this year’s theme is “Global Action, Local Impact: Empowering Communities for Self-Advocacy.” 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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