Alabama Nursing
Home Association
4156 Carmichael Road
Montgomery, AL 36106
Phone: 334-271-6214
Fax: 334-244-6509
Email: info@anha.org
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January 17-23, 2010 To recognize the contribution of activity professionals to the well being of long term care, adult day care, senior center and retirement living clients. National Association of Activity Professionals
January 1-31, 2010 Prevent Blindness America will provide information about this "sneak thief of sight". Organizations are encouraged to educate the community through screenings, forums and programs. Prevent Blindness America
January 1-31, 2010 This is an initiative established by the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists. Materials are available. Fleishman-Hillard
January 1-31, 2010 Pay tribute to regular blood donors while encouraging others to donate. American Association of Blood Banks
February 1, 2010 This day provides an opportunity to promote heart health for women. Over 240,000 women die of heart disease every year, five times the number who die from breast cancer. Women’s Health Hotline
February 1-28, 2010 Volunteers across the nation provide educational information about heart disease and stroke. It is the leading cause of death among women in the United States. American Heart Association
February 1-28, 2010 American Institute for Preventive Medicine
March 15-19, 2010 Sponsored by the American College of Health Care Administrators to recognize the contributions of administrators for high-quality, long-term care. ACHCA
March 24, 2010 One-day public awareness campaign of the signs, dangers and treatment of diabetes. American Diabetes Association
March 30, 2010 Celebrated on this day since 1990. Southern Medical Association Auxiliary
March 1-31, 2010 Programs are coordinated nationally and at the local level. National Kidney Foundation Inc
March 1-31, 2010 National Association of Social Workers Inc
March 1-31, 2010 National Center for Nutrition and Dietetics of the American Dietetic Association
April 7, 2010 World Health Day brings together all health professions and specialties to promote better health. World Health Organization
April 18-24, 2010 The Points of Light Foundation sponsors National Volunteer Week. National Volunteer Week is celebrated annually during the third full week of April, unless Easter or Passover occurs, then the Week is moved to the fourth week of April. The Points of Light Foundation
April 18-24, 2010 The event is celebrated worldwide, bringing together millions of people for community events, educational seminars and individual corporate activities recognizing support staff with gifts of appreciation. International Association of Administrative Professionals
April 1-30, 2010 To recognize the services and accomplishments of occupational therapy practitioners and promote awareness of the benefits of occupational therapy. American Occupational Therapy Association
May 3-6, 2010
May 6-12, 2010 The American Nurses Association
May 9-15, 2010 National Nursing Home Week begins annually with Mother’s Day. National Nursing Home Week is a community outreach program designed to familiarize the public with long term care facilities and their services. Activities are conducted locally by individual long-term care facilities. For a free planning guide and product catalog, write: American Health Care Association
May 19, 2010 This day highlights the importance of a healty workplace and aims to promote year-round health and fitness programs. National Association for Health and Fitness
May 26, 2010 National Senior Health and Fitness Day
May 1-31, 2010 This event kicks off year-round osteoporosis awareness and education programs. To publicize the importance of early diagnosis, prevention and treatment of osteoporosis. National Osteoporosis Foundation
May 1-31, 2010 Awareness campaign to enlighten the public about mental health and mental illness. National Mental Health Association
May 1-31, 2010 Older Americans Month is observed throughout the United States by aging advocacy organizations, state and area agencies on aging, tribal organizations, and providers. Administration on Aging
May 1-31, 2010 The Arthritis Foundation is leading efforts to prevent, control and cure arthritis. Awareness also to the more than 100 forms of arthritis, and increase support for the nearly 43 million Americans with arthritis. Arthritis Foundation
May 1-31, 2010 This month recognizes the audiologists, speech-language pathologists, and other professionals who work with people who have communication challenges. American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
May 1-31, 2010 This observance is an opportunity to elevate awareness of stroke, motivate individuals to take action to reduce their risk and demonstrate commitment to the fight against stroke National Stroke Association
June 6, 2010 The first Sunday of June is set aside to honor the millions of cancer survivors around the world and also to honor the memory of those who fought hard but lost the battle to cancer. American Cancer Society
June 6-12, 2010 Observed annually to recognize nursing assistants who have provided care to ill, elderly and long-term care patients. National Network of Career Nursing Assistants
June 27-July 3, 2010 Helen Keller Deaf-Blind Awareness Week is celebrated each year in honor of Helen Keller’s birthday on June 27. The week promotes an awareness and sensitivity to the needs of Americans who are deaf-blind, or vision and hearing impaired. Helen Keller Services for the Blind
June 1-30, 2010 National Safety Council
July 2-9, 2010 This week promotes the practice of staff development to enhance high-quality healthcare outcomes. National Nursing Staff Development Organization
July 11-17, 2010 The purpose of National Therapeutic Recreation Week is to enhance public awareness of therapeutic recreation programs and services, and to expand recreation and leisure opportunities for individuals with disabilities. National Recreation and Park Association
July 12, 2010
July 15-17, 2010
August 9, 2010
August 22, 2010 A day to do “one small act of service for someone.”
August 27, 2010
August 1-31, 2010 American Academy of Ophthalmology
September 12, 2010 In 1978, President Jimmy Carter proclaimed that National Grandparents Day would be celebrated every year on the first Sunday after Labor Day. (619) 585-8259
September 12-18, 2010 Sponsored by the National Center For Assisted Living, this week begins annually with Grandparents Day. National Assisted Living Week commemorates the staff and customers of our nation’s assisted living residences. National Center For Assisted Living
September 12-18, 2010 This event recognizes the valuable contributions of environmental services staff in business, industrial and institutional settings. American Society for Healthcare Environmental Services
September 20-23, 2010
September 1-30, 2010 State affiliates have the walk on different weekends throughout the month. American Heart Association
September 1-30, 2010 Focuses national attention on the positive aspects of growing older, in the areas of physical, social, mental and financial fitness. Educational Television Network Inc
September 1-30, 2010 Sickle Cell Disease Association of America Inc
October 1-7, 2010 This week advances the specialty practice of Gerontological nursing to improve the care and well being of older adults. National Gerontological Nursing Association
October 3-9, 2010 This week is a time for celebration and recognition offering an opportunity for every facility to focus on and celebrate awareness of dignity, respect and the value of each individual resident. National Citizens' Coalition for Nursing Home Reform
October 3-9, 2010 Free information on educational programs and materials. National Fire Protection Association
October 4-10, 2010 Honors employees who work behind the scenes preparing and serving food in healthcare facilities. American Society for Healthcare Food Service Administrators
October 8, 2010 The goal of this event is to educate people on the signs and symptoms of depression and provide free screening and information on the availability of treatment. Screening for Mental Health
October 10-13, 2010
October 20-22, 2010
October 17-23, 2010 Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc.
October 1-31, 2010 American Physical Therapy Association
October 1-31, 2010 American Pharmacists Association
November 18, 2010 Held annually on the Thursday before Thanksgiving, the Smokeout is an upbeat, good-natured effort to encourage smoke-free environments. American Cancer Society
November 1-30, 2010 National Family Caregivers Association
November 1-30, 2010 The American Diabetes Association sponsors events and activities across the country to raise awareness of the information and services available for the 13 million people with diabetes. American Diabetes Association
November 1-30, 2010 To increase awareness of the disease and what the Alzheimer’s Association is doing to help persons with Alzheimer’s, their families, and their caregivers. Alzheimer’s Association
December 1-31, 2010 Communities celebrate this event to help the Arthritis Foundation support research and improve the quality of life for people affected by arthritis. Arthritis Foundation
December 1-31, 2010 For more than 90 years, donations to the American Lung Association's Christmas Seals Campain have helped fund programs of education, advocacy and research for lung disease and its causes. American Lung Association
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