April is National Healthy Homes Month (NHHM), an opportunity to educate, raise awareness, motivate action, and build networks and partnerships in support of healthier home environments. In the past, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and other federal partners have emphasized the importance of testing homes and people, connected people and communities to resources […]
National Rebuilding Month is an annual month-long call to service during April, culminating with National Rebuilding Day, the last Saturday of the month. Throughout April, Rebuilding Together affiliates and volunteers will serve veterans, older adults, families and neighbors recovering from natural disasters by providing them with a variety of essential health and safety home repairs. […]
The National Safe and Healthy Housing Coalition (NSHHC) will host virtual visits with congressional offices on Capitol Hill on April 21 and 22, 2026. These visits offer both educational and networking opportunities for those interested in supporting healthy housing advocacy. Hill visits are being scheduled and coordinated by the NSHHC and will be conducted over […]
The National Safe and Healthy Housing Coalition (NSHHC) will host virtual visits with congressional offices on Capitol Hill on April 21 and 22, 2026. These visits offer both educational and networking opportunities for those interested in supporting healthy housing advocacy. Hill visits are being scheduled and coordinated by the NSHHC and will be conducted over […]
Since 1984, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) has designated May to be National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month. It’s a time to focus on respiratory and immune health. The awareness month aims to educate the public about asthma and allergic diseases, risk factors, symptoms, and treatment. The Power of Community to Improve […]
The Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) theme for World Asthma Day 2026 is: “Access to anti-inflammatory inhalers for everyone with asthma – still an urgent need.” GINA continues to emphasize the need to ensure that all people with asthma can access inhaled medications that are essential for controlling the underlying disease and treating attacks. This […]
Black Maternal & Environmental Health (BMEH) Day was created by Young, Gifted & Green in 2024 to raise awareness about the importance of clean air and water, healthy housing, safe consumer products, and overall environments related to Black maternal health. BMEH Day is observed on the first Thursday in April as a means to uplift […]
World Health Day, April 7, marks the anniversary of the founding of the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1948. A theme is selected each year to highlight a priority area of public health concern in the world. The theme for World Health Day 2027 has not yet been announced. World Health Day links: WHO site | […]