Posted on Friday, June 13, 2025
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Health awareness campaigns take place throughout the year. Whether occurring month-long or on a select day, these special events are designed to bring attention to medical conditions, illnesses, and disease. These health campaigns mainly serve to educate the public, support individuals in need and their families, break stigmas, raise money for research and treatments, and work toward cures. Since there are so many to mention, we’ve zeroed in on five for June. However, do click here to read about other worthy causes that draw special attention during this sixth month of the year.
Short list of June health awareness events
- Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness month: This June awareness campaign is dedicated to raising awareness of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, as well as promoting brain health. Per Mayo Clinic, the goal of this month-long event is to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s, a progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills. “Over time, it can significantly impact a person’s ability to carry out simple tasks.” As the most common cause of dementia, Alzheimer’s can interfere with daily life. The purpose of the day is to educate and spread awareness, support research, volunteer, wear purple to show support, stand in solidarity with others, and stay healthy. The hope is to use June to make efforts to work towards an Alzheimer’s free future. For more information, click here.
- Cataract Awareness Month: This monthly event focuses on eye health, particularly solving cataract. Cataract is a clouding of the eye’s lens which blocks or changes the passage of light into the eye. Unlike many other eye diseases, vision loss related to cataract can be restored via surgery. Due to the commonality of this-vision related problem, particularly in older people, cataract surgery is one of the most performed medical procedures in the United States. The goal is to educate the public on cataract and symptoms such as blurred/double vision, seeing dim lights, poor response to bright lights, glasses not working properly, sensing a film or seeing spots on the eye. Cataract doesn’t have to mean reduction or loss of sight. The goal is to increase public awareness and promote eye wellness so that older adults can live long and healthful lives.
- PTSD Awareness Month: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can occur in people who have been through a traumatic event or series of life-altering events that are shocking or dangerous. After experiencing trauma or injury, a person may feel in danger after the danger has passed. Veterans are more likely to have PTSD than civilians. This is particularly true of people deployed to a war zone. However, PTSD can also occur in all types of people who underwent dangerous situations where events were out of their control. While not everyone gets PTSD, people who are sexually abused or in serious accidents are also more likely to experience symptoms. The goal of this monthly awareness campaign is to offer help for those experiencing PTSD and hope for their families.
- World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: Sunday, June 15, 2025, is dedicated to World Elder Abuse Awareness. The day offers a variety of educational campaigns and supportive initiatives. As an international observance, the worldwide campaign serves to promote education on elder abuse prevention and encourage understanding and support to safeguard vulnerable older adults. Unfortunately, elder abuse is often a hidden yet widespread problem, with cases largely underreported due to fear, shame, or lack of awareness. This important day serves to let older adults know that they are loved, respected, and deserving of safety and protection. To show support, people are encouraged to wear purple on June 15, break stigmas, share information, attend events, and advocate for older people by protecting them from abuse and neglect. Reaching out to elderly family and friends, and offering companionship, can go a long way toward helping others. Click here to learn more about this vital initiative.
- National Sunglasses Day: June 27, 2025, is more than just a day of celebrating the wearing of sunglasses for fashion. Rather, it focuses on eye health and protection. National Sunglasses Day commemorates the importance of wearing ultraviolent (UV)-protective sun wear and eyewear. The event, supported by The Vision Council, encourages the wearing of appropriate sunglasses to prevent long and short-term damage from the sun’s UV rays. The right pair of sunglasses can go a long way to protect the eyes of people who spend time outdoors. Not all sunglasses are made equally. It is essential to choose the proper sunglasses that block dangerous UVA and UVB lights. Learn more about this important initiative and how you can spread the word on UV safety via social media or person-to-person communication.
June health awareness
June is jam-packed with incredible health awareness days and month-long activities designed to benefit human health. Stay informed, get involved, offer your support, and share information with others to promote health. Medical initiatives not only aim to mitigate disease, health conditions, and injuries, but they also work to promote understanding, comradery, and hope so that people know that others care and they are not alone.
Disclosure: This article is purely informational and is not intended as a medical resource.
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