The month of March features several national health and military celebrations that you can consider highlighting on your channels. Download and share all approved graphics and content on social media shared below.
Women’s History Month
Suggested post on social media: Do you know about the incredible contributions of women to the military healthcare system and the care it provides? Learn everything here: https://health.mil/womenshistory #Women’s History Month #MHSFemmes
Multiple Sclerosis Education and Awareness Month
Suggested post on social media: Multiple sclerosis is a disease of the central nervous system that affects nearly three million people worldwide. Learn more about MS and help others understand the disease: https://www.va.gov/MS/index.aspMultiple Sclerosis Centers of Excellence webpage #Multiple Sclerosis #Multiple Sclerosis Awareness #MSA Awareness
National Bleeding Disorders Month
Suggested post on social media: DYK, three million people in the United States are affected by bleeding disorders? Learn more about bleeding disorders and how you can support people who have them: https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/bleeding-disordersNational Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute webpage #Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month #Bleeding Disorders #Bleeding Disorders Awareness
National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Suggested post on social media: Colorectal cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer death in men and women, but early detection may be key to survival. Help raise awareness and encourage people over 45 to get tested. https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/dcpc/resources/features/colorectalawareness/index.htmCDC webpage #ColorectalCancerAwarenessMonth #ColorectalCancer
National Endometriosis Awareness Month
Suggested post on social media: DYK, endometriosis is more common in women aged 30 to 40 but can affect anyone who is menstruating? Learn more about this health issue: https://health.mil/Endometriosis #Endometriosis Awareness Month
National Kidney Month
Suggested post on social media: You probably know that reducing your alcohol intake can improve your kidney health, but do you know what else you can do? Check it out here: https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/kidney-disease/chronic-kidney-disease-ckd/prevention National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases webpage#NationalKidneyMonth #KidneyDiseaseAwareness #KidneyHealth
National Nutrition Month
Suggested post on social media: A good diet is good for your overall health and can also help you avoid getting sick. Here’s how: https://health.mil/News/Articles/2023/02/07/Want-to-Avoid-Getting-Sick-Here-Are-Some-Tips-to-Boost-Your-Immunity #NationalNutritionMonth
Save your vision month
Suggested post on social media: Do you know what is available to you to support visual health? Check out the resources on TRICARE: https://www.tricare.mil/VisionTRICARE Webpage #EyeHealth
Weather Awareness Month
Suggested post on social media: Severe weather conditions may include heavy rain, floods, thunderstorms, tornadoes, blizzards, hurricanes, etc. Be prepared for anything that might happen to you! https://www.weather.gov/ind/preparednessWeather.gov webpage #MonthSevereWeatherAwareness #WeatherPreparedness
Birthday of the medical corps enlisted in the army (March 1)
Suggested post on social media: Thank you to all U.S. Military enlisted healthcare providers for their professionalism and excellent care. #ArmyEnlistedMedicalCorpsBirthday #ArmyEnlistedMedicalCorpsBirthday
US Army Dental Corps Birthday (March 3)
Suggested post on social media: Thank you to the U.S. Army Dental Corps for your great work keeping our Soldiers smiling.#ArmyDentalCorpsAnniversary #ArmyDentalCorps
World Hearing Day (March 3)
Suggested post on social media: Did you hear that? Otherwise, you may have a hearing problem. Take a look at the resources and services available through TRICARE: https://www.tricare.mil/Hearing #WorldHearingDay #HearingHealth
Suggested post on social media: Noise-induced hearing loss due to exposure to hazardous noises on and off duty is one of the most common types of injuries among military personnel. You can protect your hearing for a lifetime by wearing hearing protection. To learn more about hearing protection, visit: https://hearing.health.mil/Prevention/Hearing-Protection-Devices #worldhearingday #hearinghealth #safelylistening
Suggested post on social media: Protect your hearing from dangerous noises on and off duty and have your hearing tested regularly to ensure healthy hearing for life. To find an audiologist, visit: https://hearing.health.mil/Resources/Help-and-Support/Find-a-Provider #worldhearingday #hearinghealth #safelistening
U.S. Navy Reserve Birthday (March 3)
Suggested post on social media: Happy Birthday to the US Navy Reserve! And thank you to all its sailors who help keep our seas safe. #NavyReserveAnniversary
US Navy Seabees Birthday (March 5)
Suggested post on social media: Happy birthday to the builders and fighters of the US Navy Seabees. #Seabee #Seabees
National Dentist Day (March 6)
Suggested post on social media: Take the time today to thank your dentist for their healthy teeth and beautiful smile. #NationalDentistsDay #ArmyDentalCorps #NavyDentalCorps #AirForceDentalService
International Women’s Day (March 8)
Suggested post on social media: Help us celebrate the incredible contributions of women to excellence in military healthcare. #InternationalWomensDay
National Kidney Day (March 9)
Suggested post on social media: Learn how to take care of your kidneys with these valuable tips: https://www.cdc.gov/kidneydisease/prevention-risk/take-care.htmlCDC webpage
#NationalKidneyDay #WorldKidneyDay
Daylight Saving Time (March 12)
Suggested post on social media: It’s time to move forward an hour. #DaylightSavings #DaylightSavingsTime #SpringForward
National K-9 Veterans Day (March 13)
Suggested post on social media: Today we honor and thank all of our four-legged and furry Veterans. #NationalK9VeteransDay #K9Veterans #MilitaryWorkingDogs #MilitaryDogs
St. Patrick’s Day (March 17)
Suggested post on social media: No matter what department you’re in, everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day! #StPatricksDay #SaintPatricksDay
National Sleep Awareness Week (March 12-18)
Suggested Social Media Post: Celebrate World Sleep Day by learning how you can improve your sleep and feel more rested: https://health.mil/Sleep #WorldSleepDay
First day of spring (March 20)
Suggested post on social media: It’s time to leave winter behind and celebrate the spring equinox. #FirstDayOfSpring #SpringEquinox
Ramadan (March 22 – April 21)
Suggested post on social media: I wish everyone a happy Ramadan. #Ramadan
World Tuberculosis Day (March 24)
Suggested social media post: Tuberculosis remains a significant health problem worldwide. Find out what you can do to help prevent it and raise awareness. https://www.cdc.gov/tb/worldtbday/default.htmCDC webpage #World Tuberculosis Day #World Tuberculosis Day
Medal of Honor Day (March 25)
Suggested post on social media: Today we honor the heroism and sacrifice of the brave warriors from all services who have earned the Medal of Honor. #NationalMedalOfHonorDay #MedalOfHonor
Poisoning Prevention Week (March 19-23)
Suggested post on social media: More than two million cases of poisoning are reported each year in the United States. Many of these cases can be avoided simply by following these tips: https://poisonhelp.hrsa.gov/what-you-can-do/prevention-tips #PoisonPreventionWeek #PoisonPrevention
Drug and Alcohol Information Week (March 20-26)
Suggested post on social media: Help raise awareness of the risks of drug and alcohol abuse with these resources from the National Institute on Drug Abuse: https://nida.nih.gov/research-topics/parents-educators/national-drug-alcohol-facts-weekNational Institute on Drug Abuse webpage #DrugAndAlcoholFactsWeek
National Vietnam War Veterans Day (March 29)
Suggested post on social media: Today we honor and thank all those who served and sacrificed during the Vietnam War. #NationalVietnam War Veterans Day #Vietnam War #VietnamVeterans
National Doctor’s Day (March 30)
Suggested post on social media: Today we thank all the doctors who provide care to our military and military families. #NationalDoctorsDay
