October

WEEK-LONG OBSERVANCES

• National Health Care Supply Chain Week– 6 to 12 
• IAHSS Healthcare Security and Safety Week– 6 to 13
• Healthcare Foodservice Workers Week– 6 to 13 
• National Dialysis Technician Recognition Week– 8 to 12
• International Infection Prevention Week (IIPW)– 12 to 19 
• Medical Assistants Recognition Week– 14 to 18

MONTH-LONG OBSERVANCES

• American Pharmacists Month
• Black History MonthLiver Awareness Month
• National Medical Librarians Month
• MonthPatient-Centered Care Awareness Month
• SIDS Awareness Month
• National Children’s Dental Health Month
• Breast Cancer Awareness Month
• Recreational Therapy Month
• Domestic Violence Awareness Month
• Kids ENT Health MontHealth Literacy Month
• National Physical Therapy Month
• Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month
• National Chiropractic Health Month
• National Dental Hygiene Month