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April Observances

Below, please find social media graphics for national health and military observances in April.

Alcohol Awareness Month

Alcohol Awareness Month

Suggested Social Media Message: Do you know the effects alcohol has on your body and health? Learn more: https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/alcohols-effects-healthNational Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism webpage
#AlcoholAwarenessMonth #AlcoholAwareness


STI Awareness Month

STI Awareness Month

Suggested Social Media Message: An STI can really complicate your life and your health. Learn what you can do to prevent them: https://health.mil/STISafetyVideo #STIAwarenessMonth #SexaullyTransmittedInfections


Autism Awareness Month

National Autism Awareness Month

Suggested Social Media Message: Each year more than 50,000 children with autism transition to adulthood. Help raise awareness around autism and make that transition easier: https://www.hhs.gov/programs/topic-sites/autism/index.htmlU.S. Department of Health and Human Services webpage #NationalAutismAwarenessMonth


National Donate Life Month

National Donate Life Month

Suggested Social Media Message: You truly can be a lifesaver! Register as an organ donor and make sure your family knows.#NationalDonateLifeMonth #OrganDonation #OrganDonor


National Occupational Therapy Month

Occupational Therapy Month

Suggested Social Media Message: DYK, Occupational Therapy can be an important part of recovering from injury and illness? Find out how it can help you: https://health.mil/OccupationalTherapy #OccupationalTherapyMonth


Oral Cancer Awareness Month

Oral Cancer Awareness Month

Suggested Social Media Message:  If you are 20 or older, be sure to talk to your dentist about screening for oral cancer when you see them for your routine checkup.
#OralCancerAwarenessMonth #OralCancer


Sports Eye Safety Awareness Month

Sports Eye Safety Month

Suggested Social Media Message: Vision is an important sense for service members, yet many of the injuries affecting it occur when playing sports or other off-duty activities. These tips from the Vision Center of Excellence can keep your vision safe and healthy: https://vce.health.mil/Published-Material/Pages/Eye-Injuries-Avoidable-Doctor-SaysVision Center of Excellence webpage
#SportsEyeSafetyMonth #VisionSafety


U.S. National Volunteer Month

 U.S. National Volunteer Month

Suggested Social Media Message: No matter what your passion, there are opportunities for you to support and improve your community. Get out there and volunteer! #NationalVolunteerMonth


Youth Sports Safety Month

National Youth Sports Safety Month

Suggested Social Media Message: Help your kids enjoy their favorite sports safely. Here are some tips from the CDC to get you started: https://www.cdc.gov/headsup/youthsports/index.htmlCDC webpage #NationalYouthSportsSafetyMonth #SportsSafety


April Fool's Day (April 1)

April Fools Day

Suggested Social Media Message: Whatever tricks you have up your sleeve today, have a safe and fun April Fool’s Day. #AprilFools 


Sexual Assault Awareness: Day of Action (April 1)

Sexual Assault Awareness Day of Action

Suggested Social Media Message: If you or someone you know has experienced sexual violence, there are support and resources available to help: https://tricare.mil/SexualTraumaTRICARE webpage. #SexualAssaultAwareness #SAAMDayOfAction


Purple Up Day (April 15)

Purple Up Day

Suggested Social Media Message: Show your support for military kids of all branches and put on that purple. #PurpleUpDay #MilitaryKids


Health Information and Privacy Week (April 18-24)

Health Information and Privacy Week

Suggested Social Media Message: We work hard across the Military Health System to keep your information private and secure. Here are some tips you can follow to help do the same: https://www.healthit.gov/sites/default/files/how_to_keep_your_health_information_private_and_secure.pdfPDFS with Health Information and Privacy Tips  #HealthInformationPrivacyWeek #HIPWeek


Prescription Drug Take Back Day (April 22)

Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Suggested Social Media Message: If you have unused or expired prescription medications, find out how and where to dispose of them safely: https://www.fda.gov/drugs/disposal-unused-medicines-what-you-should-know/drug-disposal-drug-take-back-locationsFDA webpage #PrescriptionDrugTakeBackDay #DrugTakeBack


National Military Brats Day (April 30)

National Military Brats Day

Suggested Social Media Message: Today we honor the sacrifices and admire the strengths of military brats from all services. #MilitaryBratsDay #MilitaryBrats #MilitaryKids


Navy Civilian Medical Corps Birthday (April 30)

Navy Civilian Medical Corps Birthday

Suggested Social Media Message: Happy Birthday to the Navy Civilian Medical Corps and thank you to all its providers for the excellent care you deliver. #NavyMedicine

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Health Information and Privacy Week

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3/2/2023

We work hard across the Military Health System to keep your information private and secure. Here are some tips you can follow to help do the same: https://tricare.mil/privacy #HealthInformationPrivacyWeek #HIPWeek

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April

Occupational Therapy Month

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3/2/2023

DYK, Occupational Therapy can be an important part of recovering from injury and illness? Find out how it can help you: https://health.mil/OccupationalTherapy #OccupationalTherapyMonth

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April

National Administration Professional Day

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3/2/2023

Today is the day to show your gratitude to all the administrative professionals who keep everything running on a daily basis. Thank you, Admin Pros! #AdministrativeProfessionalsDay

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April

Sports Eye Safety Month

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3/2/2023

Vision is an important sense for service members, yet many of the injuries affecting it occur when playing sports or other off-duty activities. These tips from the Vision Center of Excellence can keep your vision safe and healthy: https://vce.health.mil/Published-Material/Pages/Eye-Injuries-Avoidable-Doctor-Says #SportsEyeSafetyMonth #VisionSafety

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April

April Fools Day

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3/2/2023

Whatever tricks you have up your sleeve today, have a safe and fun April Fool’s Day. #AprilFools

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April

National Donate Life Month

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3/2/2023

You truly can be a lifesaver! Register as an organ donor and make sure your family knows. #NationalDonateLifeMonth #OrganDonation #OrganDonor

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April

Purple Up Day

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3/2/2023

Show your support for military kids of all branches and put on that purple. #PurpleUpDay #MilitaryKids

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April

National Autism Awareness Month

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3/2/2023

Each year more than 50,000 children with autism transition to adulthood. Help raise awareness around autism and make that transition easier: https://www.hhs.gov/autism #NationalAutismAwarenessMonth

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April

Sexual Assault Awareness: Day of Action

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3/2/2023

If you or someone you know has experienced sexual violence, there are support and resources available to help: https://tricare.mil/SexualTrauma. #SexualAssaultAwareness #SAAMDayOfAction

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April

Alcohol Awareness Month

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3/2/2023

Do you know the effects alcohol has on your body and health? Learn more: https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/alcohols-effects-health #AlcoholAwarenessMonth #AlcoholAwareness

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April

Navy Civilian Medical Corps Birthday

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3/2/2023

Happy Birthday to the Navy Civilian Medical Corps and thank you to all its providers for the excellent care you deliver. #NavyMedicine

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April

National Youth Sports Safety Month

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3/2/2023

Help your kids enjoy their favorite sports safely. Here are some tips from the CDC to get you started: https://www.cdc.gov/headsup/youthsports/index.html #NationalYouthSportsSafetyMonth #SportsSafety

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April

U.S. National Volunteer Month

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3/2/2023

No matter what your passion, there are opportunities for you to support and improve your community. Get out there and volunteer! #NationalVolunteerMonth

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April

STI Awareness Month

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3/2/2023

An STI can really complicate your life and your health. Learn what you can do to prevent them: https://health.mil/Military-Health-Topics/MHS-Toolkits/Toolkits/Reproductive-Health/Sexually-Transmitted-Infection-Prevention #STIAwarenessMonth #SexaullyTransmittedInfections

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April

Oral Cancer Awareness Month

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3/2/2023

If you are 20 or older, be sure to talk to your dentist about screening for oral cancer when you see them for your routine checkup. #OralCancerAwarenessMonth #OralCancer

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Last Updated: March 13, 2023
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