June
“…health alone is victory .…”
National Men’s Health Month
The purpose of Men's Health Month is to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys. This month gives health care providers, public policy makers, the media and individuals an opportunity to encourage men and boys to seek regular medical advice and early treatment for disease and injury. National Men's Health Week is a special awareness period recognized by Congress and is celebrated as the week leading up to and including Father's Day. In 2022, Men's Health Week will take place from June 13-19, 2022.
Family Health & Fitness Day, June 11, 2022
The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) mission is to advance parks, recreation, and environmental conservation efforts that enhance the quality of life for all people.
Wear Blue Day, June 17, 2022
The purpose of Wear BLUE Day is to raise awareness and funds for men's health issues such as the need for regular checkups, testicular cancer education, prostate cancer education, and other men's health issues.(This includes cardiovascular disease, skin cancer, lung cancer, diabetes, gout, and other conditions.)
Juneteenth Day, June 19, 2022
A holiday celebrated to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved people in the US. The holiday was first celebrated in Texas, where on that date in 1865 because of the belated announcement there, in the aftermath of the Civil War, enslaved people were declared free under the terms of the 1862 Emancipation Proclamation.
HISTORY: https://www.history.com/news/what-is-juneteenth