All Month: Native American Heritage Month
In 1990 President George H. W. Bush approved a joint resolution designating November 1990 “National American Indian Heritage Month.” Similar proclamations, under variants on the name (including “Native American Heritage Month” and “National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month”) have been issued each year since 1994. This observance commemorates the history, heritage, and culture of Native Americans and Alaskan Natives. It is during this month we acknowledge the vast achievements of America’s original indigenous people.
To learn more about Native American Heritage Month, visit the Native American Heritage website.
All Month: Lung Cancer Awareness Month
Lung Cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in the United States. According to the CDC, Cigarette smoking is linked to an estimated 80% to 90% of lung cancer deaths. In four consecutive years, the “State of Lung Cancer” report explores the lung cancer burden among racial and ethnic minority groups at the national and state levels. In addition to lower survival rates, people of color who are diagnosed with lung cancer face worse outcomes compared to white Americans: they are less likely to be diagnosed early, less likely to receive surgical treatment, and more likely to not receive any treatment.
To view Key Findings and data from the “State of Lung Cancer” report, visit the American Lung Association website.
November 13th to 19th – Transgender Awareness Week
Each year between November 13th to 19th, people and organizations across the nation participate in Transgender Awareness Week to raise the visibility about transgender people and shed light to the issues members of the community face. In addition, the annual Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDoR) is observed on November 20th and honors the memory of the transgender people whose lives were lost in the acts of anti-transgender violence that year. During this month, the transgender community turns its attention to family, friends and loved ones lost to violence and prejudice.
To learn more about Transgender Awareness Week and Day of Remembrance, visit the Human Rights Campaign website.
November 21st – National Rural Health Day
Since 2011, the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) has set aside the third Thursday of November to celebrate the "Power of Rural" on National Rural Health Day. This day is an opportunity to bring attention to and honor the incredible efforts of rural healthcare providers, communities, organizations, State Offices of Rural Health, and many others dedicated to addressing the unique healthcare needs of rural America.
For more information about National Rural Health Day, click here.
November 25th – Public Health Thank You Day
Every year on the Monday before Thanksgiving, APHA, Research!America and leading public health organizations take time to recognize public health professionals who work tirelessly to protect the health of all people and all communities.
There are many important causes we can learn about and advocate for in addition to the ones highlighted above. Please take a look at other major movements honored this month including Veterans Day, Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, and many more.
