March 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.

Women's History Month

Suggested Social Media Message: Do you know the amazing contributions women have made to the Military Health System and the care it provides? Learn all about it here: https://health.mil/womenshistory #WomensHistoryMonth #MHSWomen

Multiple Sclerosis Education and Awareness Month

Suggested Social Media Message: Multiple Sclerosis is a disease of the central nervous system that affects nearly three million people worldwide. Learn more about MS and help others understand the disease: https://www.va.gov/MS/index.aspMultiple Sclerosis Centers of Excellence webpage #MultipleSclerosis #MultipleSclerosisAwareness #MSAwareness 

National Bleeding Disorders Month

Suggested Social Media Message: DYK, three million people in the U.S. are affected by bleeding disorders? Learn more about bleeding disorders, and how you can support those living with them: https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/bleeding-disordersNational Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute webpage #BleedingDisordersAwarenessMonth #BleedingDisorders #BleedingDisordersAwareness

National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

Suggested Social Media Message: Colorectal cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer related deaths among men and women, but early detection can be a key to survival. Help raise awareness and encourage those over 45 to get screened. https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/dcpc/resources/features/colorectalawareness/index.htmCDC webpage #ColorectalCancerAwarenessMonth #ColorectalCancer 

National Endometriosis Awareness Month

Suggested Social Media Message: DYK, endometriosis is most commonly seen in women aged 30-40 but can affect anyone who has a period? Learn more about this health condition: https://health.mil/Endometriosis #EndometriosisAwarenessMonth

National Kidney Month

Suggested Social Media Message: You probably know that reducing your alcohol intake can improve your kidney health, but do you know what else you can do? Find out here: https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/kidney-disease/chronic-kidney-disease-ckd/prevention National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases webpage#NationalKidneyMonth #KidneyDiseaseAwareness #KidneyHealth

National Nutrition Month

Suggested Social Media Message: Proper nutrition is good for your general health, and it can help also help prevent you from getting sick. Here’s how: https://health.mil/News/Articles/2023/02/07/Want-to-Avoid-Getting-Sick-Here-Are-Some-Tips-to-Boost-Your-Immunity #NationalNutritionMonth

Save Your Vision Month

Suggested Social Media Message: Do you know what’s available to you to support vision health? Check out the resources on TRICARE: https://www.tricare.mil/VisionTRICARE webpage  #EyeHealth

Severe Weather Awareness Month

Suggested Social Media Message: Severe weather can include heavy rains, flooding, thunderstorms, tornadoes, blizzards, hurricanes, and more. Be prepared for anything that may come your way! https://www.weather.gov/ind/preparednessWeather.gov webpage #SevereWeatherAwarenessMonth #WeatherPreparedness

Army Enlisted Medical Corps Anniversary (March 1)

Suggested Social Media Message: Thank you to all the U.S. Army enlisted health care providers for their professionalism and excellent care. #ArmyEnlistedMedicalCorpsAnniversary #ArmyEnlistedMedicalCorps

U.S. Army Dental Corps Anniversary (March 3)

Suggested Social Media Message: Thank you to the U.S. Army Dental Corps for your great work in keeping our soldiers smiling brightly.#ArmyDentalCorpsAnniversary #ArmyDentalCorps

World Hearing Day (March 3)

Suggested Social Media Message: Did you hear that? If not, you may be having a hearing issue. Take a look at the resources and services available to you through TRICARE: https://www.tricare.mil/Hearing #WorldHearingDay #HearingHealth

Suggested Social Media Message: Noise-induced hearing loss from exposure to hazardous noise on and off-duty is one of the most common types of injury for service members. You can protect your hearing for a lifetime by wearing hearing protection. For more about hearing protection, visit:  https://hearing.health.mil/Prevention/Hearing-Protection-Devices  #worldhearingday #hearinghealth #safelistening  

Suggested Social Media Message: Protect your hearing from hazardous noise on and off duty and get your hearing regularly tested to ensure healthy hearing for life. To find an audiologist, visit: https://hearing.health.mil/Resources/Help-and-Support/Find-a-Provider  #worldhearingday #hearinghealth #safelistening  

U.S. Navy Reserve Birthday (March 3)

Suggested Social Media Message: Happy birthday to the U.S. Navy Reserve! And thank you to all its sailors for helping to keep our seas safe. #NavyReserveBirthday

U.S. Navy Seabees Birthday (March 5)

Suggested Social Media Message: Happy birthday to the builders and fighters of the U.S. Navy Seabees. #Seabee #Seabees

National Dentist's Day (March 6)

Suggested Social Media Message: Take some time today to thank your dentist for healthy teeth and a great smile. #NationalDentistsDay #ArmyDentalCorps #NavyDentalCorps #AirForceDentalService 

International Women's Day (March 8)

Suggested Social Media Message: Help us celebrate the amazing contributions women make to excellence in military health care. #InternationalWomensDay

National Kidney Day (March 9)

Suggested Social Media Message: Learn how to take care of your kidneys with these valuable tips: https://www.cdc.gov/kidneydisease/prevention-risk/take-care.htmlCDC webpage
#NationalKidneyDay #WorldKidneyDay

Daylights Saving (March 12)

Suggested Social Media Message: Time to spring forward one hour. #DaylightSavings #DaylightSavingsTime #SpringForward 

National K-9 Veteran's Day (March 13)

Suggested Social Media Message: Today we honor and thank all our four-footed, furry veterans. #NationalK9VeteransDay #K9Veterans #MilitaryWorkingDogs #MilitaryDogs

St. Patrick's Day (March 17)

Suggested Social Media Message: It doesn’t matter what service you’re in, everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day! #StPatricksDay #SaintPatricksDay

National Sleep Awareness Week (March 12-18)

Suggested Social Media Message: Celebrate World Sleep Day by learning how you can improve your sleep and feel more rested: https://health.mil/Sleep #WorldSleepDay 

First Day of Spring (March 20)

Suggested Social Media Message: It’s time to leave winter behind and celebrate the spring equinox. #FirstDayOfSpring #SpringEquinox

Ramadan (March 22 - April 21)

Suggested Social Media Message: Wishing a blessed Ramadan to all. #Ramadan

World Tuberculosis Day (March 24)

Suggested Social Media Message: Tuberculosis is still a significant health issue worldwide. Learn what you can do to help prevent it and raise awareness. https://www.cdc.gov/tb/worldtbday/default.htmCDCwebpage #WorldTuberculosisDay #WorldTBDay 

Medal of Honor Day (March 25)

Suggested Social Media Message: Today we honor the heroism and sacrifice of the brave warriors across all services who have earned the Medal of Honor. #NationalMedalOfHonorDay #MedalOfHonor

Poison Prevention Week (March 19-23)

Suggested Social Media Message: More than two million poisoning cases are reported each year in the U.S. Many of those cases can be prevented simply by following these tips: https://poisonhelp.hrsa.gov/what-you-can-do/prevention-tips #PoisonPreventionWeek #PoisonPrevention 

Drug and Alcohol Facts Week (March 20-26)

Suggested Social Media Message: Help raise awareness of the risks of drug and alcohol misuse with these resources from the National Institute on Drug Abuse: https://nida.nih.gov/research-topics/parents-educators/national-drug-alcohol-facts-weekNational Institute on Drug Abuse webpage #DrugAndAlcoholFactsWeek 

National Vietnam War Veteran's Day (March 29)

Suggested Social Media Message: Today we honor and thank all those who served and sacrificed in the Vietnam War. #NationalVietnamWarVeteransDay #VietnamWar #VietnamVeterans

National Doctor's Day (March 30)

Suggested Social Media Message: Today we thank all the physicians providing care for our service members and military families. #NationalDoctorsDay