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.
Download and share monthly wellness newsletters to deliver the essential information your employees and clients need so you can stay focused on your essential work – designing work for well-being.
2024 Well Balanced Topics
Download WELCOA’s full list of 2024 health observance topics for your Well Balanced resource and start planning your wellness initiatives!
January • National Blood Donor Month
Every drop counts – your blood donation can be a lifeline for those facing surgeries, accidents, and medical conditions. Be a hero, save lives. See All »
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February • Heart Month
Global heart disease impacts well-being. This month reminds us to prioritize heart health for a stronger, healthier life. See All »
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March • National Nutrition Month
Get a refresher on nutrition basics and learn how to make healthy and tasty meals to bring fun back to the table. See All »
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April • Stress Awareness Month
April is stress awareness month and a great excuse to check in with yourself and those around you. Stress affects individual well-being and impacts overall productivity and morale at work. See All »
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May • Loneliness in the Workplace Month
We all have a unique opportunity to help combat the loneliness epidemic by fostering connection and belongingness within our organizations and communities. See All »
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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.
June • The Great Outdoors
A healthy workplace culture starts outside of the entry doors—literally. See All »
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July • Minority Mental Health
Prioritizing Mental Health For All. See All »
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August • Family Wellness
A person’s well-being is not just affected by one single area of their life. See All »
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September • Suicide Prevention
Today, suicide is a leading cause of death in the United States, especially among working-age adults. Suicide is complex and rarely rooted in a single aspect. See All »
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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
Bring a focus and awareness to lifestyle and genetic risks, steps for prevention, and screenings for early detection of breast cance. See All »
November • National Diabetes Month
With the right tools and support, diabetes can be managed and, in some cases, prevented. See All »
December • Influenza Vaccination Week
Learn how to prevent influenza through self-care, vaccination, and good hand hygiene practices. See All »
