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National Family Caregivers Month

National Family Caregivers Month – celebrated each November -- is a time to recognize and honor family caregivers across the country. The theme for 2026 Caregiver Awareness Month is “Care Conects Us.”

Resources Online and Events

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American Diabetes Month®

November is America Diabetes Month, a time when communities across the country team up to bring attention to diabetes. 

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National COPD Awareness Month

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a serious lung disease that makes it difficult to breathe. It’s most common in older adults, but you can take action to look after your lung health at any age.

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Veterans Day

Every November 11, the U.S. observes Veterans Day, a federal holiday in the United States to honor and celebrate Americans who have served in the military.

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National Rural Health Day

November 19

Every third Thursday of November, National Rural Health Day (NRHD) showcases the efforts of rural healthcare providers, State Offices of Rural Health, and other rural stakeholders to address the unique healthcare challenges that rural citizens face today and into the future.