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10/19/2026

October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Bullying is common, especially for people with Intellectual Disabilities. Up to 57% of students with intellectual disabilities report being bullied.

Bullying is Common, Especially for People With Intellectual Disabilities

10/16/2026

Many nutritious foods are naturally gluten-free, from fruits and vegetables to beans, nuts, and certain grains. Learn how to make healthy gluten-free choices....

10/15/2026

October 12-20 is Bone and Joint Week! Highlighting the importance of musculoskeletal health and the need to effectively prevent and manage conditions which affect it.

10/14/2026

October is Health Literacy Month. The 2026 Theme is, "Be a Health Literacy Hero" with a focus on;

• Personal & Organizational Responsibility: Shifting health literacy from an individual burden to a shared duty where healthcare systems, state agencies, and providers use plain language and clear communication.

• System Navigation: Helping people easily find, understand, and act upon medical information, prescriptions, and preventive care pathways.

• Health Equity: Addressing social determinants of health and reducing disparities through culturally and linguistically appropriate resources.

10/13/2026

A Harvard study links eating more plant-based and unsaturated fats with longer survival after a prostate cancer diagnosis. Learn what the research found....

10/12/2026

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM); a national campaign dedicated to raising awareness about domestic violence as well as a national effort to uplift the needs, voices, and experiences of survivors.

# 800-799-SAFE (7233) National Domestic Violence Awareness Hotline

10/09/2026

National Primary Care Week 2026 takes place from October 5 through October 9, 2026, with the American Medical Student Association (AMSA) and other healthcare organizations observing it during the week of October 4–10.

Today's focus is on sustaining students and trainees, featuring discussions on street medicine, vulnerable populations, and clinician well-being.

10/08/2026

This year, AMSA is bringing National Primary Care Week (NPCW) back to its roots-and bringing our chapters with us. From October 5th–9th, we will come together around our 2026 theme, The Future of Primary Care: Expanding Pathways, Strengthening Communities, & Advancing Health Care for All.

Today's focus is building the future primary care workforce; expanding pathways and removing barriers.

10/07/2026

National Primary Care Week 2026 takes place from October 5 through October 9, 2026, with the American Medical Student Association (AMSA) and other healthcare organizations observing it during the week of October 4–10. Today's emphasis is on reproductive justice in primary care.

10/06/2026

This week is national Primary Care week. Today's focus is, Caring across the lifespan; comprehensive care, trust, and evidence-based medicine.