More October Calendar Highlights
Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Fire Prevention/Fire Safety Month, National Disability Employment Awareness Month, National Physical Therapy Month
October 29 is World Stroke Day
October
1-7 – National Primary Care Week | Mental Illness Awareness Week
October
5 – National Depression Screening Day
October
6 – National Diversity Day
October 9 – Columbus Day
October
10 – World Mental Health Day
October
11 – National Coming Out Day
October
14-20 – National Baking Week
October
15 – National Latino Aids Awareness Day | Global Handwashing Day
Oct. 15-21 – International Infection Prevention Week
October
16 – World Restart a Heart Day | Bosses’ Day | World Food Day
October
16-20 – National Health Education Week
October
21 – National Check Your Meds Day
October
22-28 – Respiratory Care Week
October
29 – World Stroke Day
October
31 – Halloween