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February Observances

February features several national health and military observances that you can consider highlighting on your channels. Download and share any of the graphics and approved social media content shared below.

Monthly Observances

Black History Month

Patient Appreciation Month

Heart Health Month

Eating Disorder Month

Age-Related Macular Degeneration Awareness Month

Weekly Observances

Eating Disorder Awareness Week (February 20-26)

Daily Observances

Ground Hog Day (February 2)

Army Nurse Corps Birthday (February 2)

National Women Physician Day (February 3)

Wear Red Day (February 3)

World Cancer Day (February 4)

National Toothache Day (February 9)

National Condom Day (February 14)

Valentine's Day (February 14)

National Organ Donor Day (February 14)

National Caregivers Day (February 17)

Coast Guard Reserve Birthday (February 19)

President's Day (February 20)

Great American Spit Out (February 23)

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How Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy still affects us today.

Black History Month

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 Black History Month

This month we celebrate and honor the significant accomplishments of Black people across the Department of Defense. Take a look back at just a few of the many trailblazers who have made great strides in medicine and made contributions to the Military Health System. www.health.mil/Black-History-Month

National Organ Donor Day

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12/30/2022
National Organ Donor Day

Organ donors can have up to eight valentines when they elect to become an organ donor and tell their family about their plans. On #NationalDonorDay, think about giving the gift of life as your legacy. Learn how to become an organ donor here: http://www.organdonor.gov/

Eating Disorder Awareness Week

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12/30/2022
Eating Disorder Awareness Week

*This #EatingDisorderAwarenessWeek, remember there is no need to struggle alone. The road to recovery is long and challenging, but help is available. Educate yourself on the signs of eating disorders to catch bad habits early and stop it before it starts. https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/eating-disorders.

World Cancer Day

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12/30/2022
World Cancer Day

Cancer Moonshot aims to cut the death rate from cancer by at least 50% over the next 25 years. Learn how the Military Health System is doing our part (https://www.health.mil/CancerMoonshot) and check out this story of a Marine sharing his experience being diagnosed with B-Cell Leukemia while deployed. https://www.dvidshub.net/video/842418/cancer-moonshot-initiative-marine-with-leukemia-shares-his-story #WorldCancerDay

Valentine's Day

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12/30/2022
Valentine's Day

Whether you’re spending today with a special someone, a friend, or family, we hope you have a Happy Valentine’s Day!

National Toothache Day

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12/30/2022
National Toothache Day

Toothaches are a painful, yet salient reminder to visit your dentist. Instead, take this as your sign to call your dentist before that happens and schedule an appointment for preventive care today. Learn about military dental care here: https://www.health.mil/dental #NationalToothacheDay

National Condom Day

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12/30/2022
National Condom Day

February 13 Give your valentine chocolates this holiday, NOT an STI! This #NationalCondomDay, remember to be safe and use proper protection to prevent unwanted pregnancy and the spread of STIs. http://www.cdc.gov/condomeeffectiveness

Great American Spit Out

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12/30/2022
Great American Spit Out

Heads up: Smokeless tobacco like chew and dip cause cancer of the mouth, esophagus, and pancreas! Join thousands of others in the #GreatAmericanSpitOut and QUIT TODAY. http://health.mil/TobaccoFree

National Women Physicians Day

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12/30/2022
National Women Physicians Day

Happy birthday to Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell, the first woman to receive a medical degree in the U.S. in 1849. Today we celebrate her accomplishments and contributions and those of all women in medicine since. #NationalWomanPhysiciansDay

Army Nurse Corps Anniversary

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12/30/2022
Army Nurse Corps Anniversary

Happy anniversary to the Army Nurse Corps! Cheers to 122 years of providing ready, reliable, and innovative nursing care. #Nurses

Age-Related Macular Degeneration Awareness Month

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12/30/2022
 Age-Related Macular Degeneration Awareness Month

#DYK that over 4 million Americans over the age of 40 are visually impaired? February is Age-Related Macular Degeneration Awareness Month, so ask your optometrist how this and other forms of blindness can be prevented.

President's Day

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12/30/2022
PresidentsDay

This #PresidentsDay, take time to remember and honor those who served our country as commander-in-chief.

Coast Guard Reserve Birthday

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12/30/2022
Coast Guard Reserve Birthday

Happy 82nd birthday to the United States Coast Guard Reserve! To all those who have served or are currently serving in the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve - we salute you.

National Caregiver Day

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12/30/2022
National Caregiver Day

This #NationalCaregiversDay, we recognize the selflessness and generosity shown by all caregivers, especially those in the military community. Thank you for ensuring the comfort and dignity of those who need your help. Find resources here: http://warriorcare.dodlive.mil/Caregiver-Resources/

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