Educate and energize your co-workers with National Health Observances (NHOs). NHOs are special days, weeks, or months dedicated to raising awareness about important health topics.
January • Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
Cervical cancer is preventable—vaccinate early, Pap test regularly, and HPV test when recommended. See All »
Related WELCOA Products: Women’s Health Brochure
February • Heart Month
Each year, cardiovascular diseases claim the lives of nearly half a million women—almost one per minute. See All »
Related WELCOA Products: Heart Health Brochure, Blood Pressure & Cholesterol Brochure
March • Nutrition Month
Educate your employees on the importance of making healthy food choices to get them on the path to eating better and living well. See All »
Related WELCOA Products: Diets Don’t Work Brochure, Eat Right for Life Book, Reading Food Labels Brochure
Whether you’re building your worksite wellness program from the ground up or looking to evaluate and enhance your current program — WELCOA has the tools, resources, and training to help you succeed.
April • Women’s Eye Health & Safety Month
Hormonal changes, age, and smoking can endanger sight. See All »
Related WELCOA Products: Women’s Health Brochure, Tobacco Cost Infographic
May • Employee Health & Fitness Month
Promote the benefits of fitness and leading a healthy lifestyle to your employees through worksite health promotion activities. See All »
Related WELCOA Products: Walking 4 Wellness Book, Packing a Healthy Lunch Brochure, Exercise & Weight Loss Brochure, Exercise Brochure
June • Men’s Health Month
Men’s Health Month is celebrated across the country with screenings, health fairs, media appearances, and other health education outreach activities. See All »
Related WELCOA Products: Men’s Health Brochure, Promoting Medical Consumerism Handbook
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July • UV Safety Month
Studies show that long-term exposure to bright sunlight may increase the risk of cataracts and growths on the eye, including cancer. See All »
August • Immunization Awareness Month
Approximately 40,000 to 50,000 adults in the U.S. die from vaccine-preventable infectious diseases or their complications each year. See All »
September • Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
Increase awareness and educate your employees about the importance of prostate health and regular screenings. See All »
Related WELCOA Products: Recommended Cancer Screenings for Adults
Worksite Wellness Training
WELCOA’s Institute for Wellness Studies meets training needs for those in charge of designing, developing, and delivering worksite wellness initiatives. Learn more about how regular training can improve your program initiatives.
October • Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Encourage women to maintain a healthy weight, be physically active, and limit how much they drink to help reduce the risk of breast cancer. See All »
Related WELCOA Products: Women’s Health Brochure
November • Diabetes Month
Diabetes is taking its toll on employees and employers. Find out how you can use this month to communicate about this disease. See All »
Related WELCOA Products: Diabetes Brochure
December • Safe Toys & Gifts Month
Become educated on how to choose age appropriate and safe toys when buying gifts for children during the holidays. See All »
