Resources & ideas for promoting your 2026 health awareness calendar

January

• Cervical Health Awareness Month | Share downloadable content from the NCCC and advocate for HPV vaccinations.
  
• Thyroid Awareness Month | Share printable content from the American Thyroid Association.
  
• National Glaucoma Awareness Month | Visit the National Eye Institute’s site for resources on glaucoma early detection and steps people with glaucoma can take.
  
• National Pharmacist Day | Celebrate your pharmacist team members and spread awareness about the vital role they play in your community’s health.

February

• American Heart Month | Advertise heart-healthy supplements, utilize the Outreach Toolkit from the NIH for social posts.
• National Cancer Prevention Month | Share a cancer prevention quiz from the AACR on social media.  
• National Children’s Dental Health Month | Advertise discounts on kids’ toothbrushes and toothpaste.
• World Cancer Day: Share educational graphics, downloadable content, and other World Cancer Day materials from the World Cancer Day website to raise awareness in your community.

March

• National Kidney Month | Share this infographic from the National Kidney Foundation to help educate your patients.
  
• National Nutrition Month | Partner with a local nutritionist and host an informative session, either in-person or via a webinar, for your patients.
• Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month | Share screening guidelines and patient resources from the Colorectal Cancer Alliance or use colorectal cancer tools from the American Cancer Society to encourage preventive care and education.
• National Sleep Awareness Week | Post sleep hygiene tips next to sleep aid medications. “Not feeling well-rested? Try Breathe Right Strips!”

April

• National Stress Awareness Month | Share tips on social media on how to manage stress in day-to-day life. Provide discounts on OTC products that help to relieve stress.
• Parkinson’s Awareness Month | Post educational content from the Parkinson’s Foundation and highlight their awareness resources to support patients, caregivers, and your community.
• Pet Day | Celebrate your furry patients by offering discounts on front-of-house pet items or highlighting your pharmacy’s compounding services for pets.
• World Immunization Week | Post a flyer and share a list on social media of your vaccination offerings.

May

• Asthma & Allergy Awareness Month | Post allergy and asthma tips, and offer discounts on over-the-counter allergy medicines. 
  
• Osteoporosis Month | Offer discounts on calcium and vitamin D supplements, or share resources like social media posts and webinars from the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation. 
• National High Blood Pressure Education Month | Utilize the Hypertension Communications Kit from the CDC.
• National Womens Health Month | Offer discounts on women’s health items at the pharmacy. Share informative posts on social media highlighting these items and how they can help women’s health.
  
• Mental Health Awareness Month | Download the toolkit from the National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI) and share with your customers both in the pharmacy and on social media.
  

June

• National Migraine & Headache Awareness Month | Print downloadable patient guides from the American Migraine Association to share with your patients. 
• National Great Outdoors Month | Post a flyer that reads, “Don’t let bites or poison ivy stop your outdoor adventures. Great Outdoors Checklist: Calamine lotion, bug spray, anti-itch cream, sunscreen, and Band-Aids.”
  
• Men’s Health Month | Have a BOGO sale on men’s multivitamins. For extra information on the importance of Men’s Health Month, visit this page from Brown University.
  

July

• UV Safety Month | Advertise and offer discounts on sunscreen and share sun safety tips from the American Academy of Dermatology on social media.
• World Hepatitis Day | Utilize these campaign materials for custom posters and social media graphics.
• Minority Mental Health Awareness Month | Share resources and info from the Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month Toolkit to uplift culturally responsive mental health conversations.

August

• Immunization Awareness Month | Post and print immunization schedules and share information on vaccinations. 
• National Breastfeeding Month | Discount supplements that support lactation and post-natal health and utilize this social media tool kit from NICHQ.
• Psoriasis Awareness Month | Share free resources and support tools from the National Psoriasis Foundation to help patients learn about managing their condition.
  
• Contact Lens Health Week | Advertise contact lens cases with “The American Optometric Association recommends replacing your contact lens case every three months!”
  

September

• Cholesterol Education Month | Utilize the cholesterol communications kits from the CDC website.
• Head Lice Prevention Month | Educate your patients on how to prevent and provide care to those with head lice using these resources from Califronia Department of Health, and offer discounts on OTC head lice treatment products.
• World Alzheimer’s Day | Share educational content from the Alzheimer’s Disease International Toolkit and provide resources for caregivers and families on how to support loved ones living with Alzheimer’s
• World Heart Day | Offer discounts on heart-healthy supplements or blood pressure monitors, and share heart disease education to encourage cardiovascular wellness.
  
• National Women’s Health and Fitness Day | Have a BOGO sale on women’s multivitamins. Partner with a local fitness studio to celebrate this day.

October

• Breast Cancer Awareness Month | Share educational content from the National Breast Cancer Foundation, highlight resources for screenings, and offer social media posts encouraging patients to schedule mammograms.
  
• Healthy Lung Month | Advertise smoking cessation tips and discount smoking cessation products. 
• Health Literacy Month | Host a prescription safety session and/or utilize the Health Literacy Month Toolkit for social media posts.
• World Meningitis Day | Advertise your meningococcal vaccine service. Download these educational resources to share at your pharmacy or on social media from the American Society for Meningitis Prevention.
• Bone and Joint Health Action Week | Share educational content on joint health and mobility, promote supplements or OTC products that support bone and joint wellness.

November

• National Diabetes Month | Advertise diabetic shoes, inserts, and lotion. Download these resources and toolkits to spread awareness from the National Diabetes Association.
  
• COPD Awareness Month  | Use pre-written articles and social media resources from the NIH.
• Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Awareness Week | Share downloadable content from IFFGD and offer discounts on antacids.
• World Diabetes Day | Share educational materials from the International Diabetes Federation and highlight diabetes management services or support available at your pharmacy.

December

• HIV/AIDS Awareness Month | Share educational resources on HIV prevention, testing, and treatment from the CDC, and help normalize conversations around sexual health and access to care.
• National Hand Washing Awareness Month | Offer BOGO hand soaps and sanitizers and share best practices for hand washing on social media. Visit the CDC for information on their campaign “Life is better with clean hands.”
• National Influenza Vaccination Week | Partner with local businesses or organizations to offer flu vaccinations at their locations. Share Flu Resources via social media from the CDC.

The list of health awareness events continues to grow each year, so be sure to check regularly for new opportunities and ideas.