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December Observances

Download these graphics highlighting December’s national health observances and topics of interest to the MHS enterprise to use on your social media platforms throughout the month.

Image for Crohns and Colitis Awareness Week

Crohn's and Colitis Awareness Week (December 1-7, 2024) 

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Image for Global Health Engagement Month

Global Health Engagement Month

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Image for National Handwashing Awareness Week

National Handwashing Awareness Month (December 5-11, 2024)

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Image for Seasonal Affective Disorder Awareness Month

Seasonal Affective Disorder Awareness Month (SAD)

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World AIDS Month 

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Nov 8, 2023

Seasonal Affective Disorder Awareness Month (Overlay)

Seasonal Affective Disorder frame

During the winter months, some people experience a type of depression know as seasonal affective disorder, or SAD. SAD can be hard to recognize because its onset is as slow as the changing seasons. Learn how to cope with SAD and get mental health support through the MHS health.mil/mentalhealth

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Nov 8, 2023

Seasonal Affective Disorder Awareness Month

Seasonal Affective Disorder Awareness Month

During the winter months, some people experience a type of depression know as seasonal affective disorder, or SAD. SAD can be hard to recognize because its onset is as slow as the changing seasons. Learn how to cope with SAD and get mental health support through the MHS health.mil/mentalhealth

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Nov 8, 2023

Global Health Engagement Month (Overlay)

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Global health security has never been more critical to the well-being of the United States. Throughout December, we will promote the importance #GlobalHealthEngagement and our efforts to protect the health of our forces. Learn more about this important priority here: health.mil/GHE

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Nov 8, 2023

Crohn's and Colitis Awareness Week (Overlay)

Crohn's and Colitis Awareness Week frame

Crohn’s disease and colitis are the two most common types of inflammatory bowel diseases causing serious, sometimes life-threatening, health complications for people suffering from them. Learn how to get screened for these diseases through @TRICARE: tricare.mil/ColorectalCancerExams #IBDVisible

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Nov 8, 2023

Crohn's and Colitis Awareness Week (Screensaver)

Crohns and Colitis Awareness Week screensaver

Crohn’s disease and colitis are the two most common types of inflammatory bowel diseases causing serious, sometimes life-threatening, health complications for people suffering from them. Learn how to get screened for these diseases through @TRICARE: tricare.mil/ColorectalCancerExams #IBDVisible

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Nov 8, 2023

World AIDS Month (Screensaver)

World AIDS Month screen

During World #AIDS Month, help stop the spread of #HIV. Learn how DOD’s HIV/AIDS Prevention Program assists foreign military partners with implementation of culturally focused, military-specific HIV/AIDS prevention, care, and treatment programs in more than 55 countries around the globe. Health.mil/DHAPP

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Nov 8, 2023

World AIDS Month

World AIDS Month

During World #AIDS Month, help stop the spread of #HIV. Learn how DOD’s HIV/AIDS Prevention Program assists foreign military partners with implementation of culturally focused, military-specific HIV/AIDS prevention, care, and treatment programs in more than 55 countries around the globe. Health.mil/DHAPP

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Nov 8, 2023

Global Health Engagement Month

Global Health Engagement

Global health security has never been more critical to the well-being of the United States. Throughout December, we will promote the importance #GlobalHealthEngagement and our efforts to protect the health of our forces. Learn more about this important priority here: health.mil/GHE

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Oct 18, 2023

World AIDS Month

World AIDS Month

Discover how the @DeptofDefense’s HIV/AIDS Prevention Program is making a global impact. We assist foreign military partners in over 55 countries with HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment programs. Learn more: health.mil/Military-Health-Topics/Health-Readiness/Public-Health/DHAPP #WorldHIVDay

Last Updated: November 06, 2024
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