Monthly Handout
Learn more about national health observance topics, get additional resources and share this information to help raise awareness.
- Healthy Weight Week: A healthy weight is different for everyone. Learn how to determine what's right for you.
- The Scoop on Protein: Learn how protein supports your body’s growth, repair and overall health, and find tips for choosing the right protein foods.
- Working for a Healthier Tennessee Overview: Learn more about Working for a Healthier Tennessee.
- Managing High Blood Pressure: Managing your blood pressure is an important step toward controlling it. Consider these tips from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
- Preventing High Blood Pressure: Practice these healthy living habits to help prevent high blood pressure.
- Caring for Your Mental Health: Self-care isn't selfish. It can play a role in maintaining your mental health.
- How Sleep Affects Your Health: Getting enough quality sleep at the right times can help protect your mental health, physical health, quality of life and safety.
- National Nutrition Month: Get healthy eating tips and resources.
- Earth Day: Protecting our planet starts with you. Here are 10 simple choices for a healthier planet.
- National Humor Month: Laughter is the best medicine. Create opportunities to laugh with these ideas.
- National Volunteer Month: Learn why giving has its rewards and find ways to get involved.
- Stress Awareness Month: Managing stress is an important part of overall health. Get resources to help support physical health, emotional well-being and healthy habits.
- Arthritis Awareness Month: Arthritis affects about 1 in 5 U.S. adults. Learn how to manage symptoms.
- National Osteoporosis Month: Bone Health Basics: Learn more about diet and exercise for strong bones.
- DASH Eating Plan: Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension is a flexible and balanced eating plan that helps create a heart-healthy eating style for life.
- Mental Health Month: Tennessee State Government employees have access to several mental health resources.
- Prenatal Health: Learn important steps for prenatal health care that support your well-being and your baby’s development before and during pregnancy.
- Stroke Awareness Month: Learn key signs of stroke, how to act fast and ways to support brain health.
- Men's Health Month: Learn ways to support men’s health, prevent common health issues and build habits that boost well-being throughout life.
- National Employee Wellness Month: Workplace Mental Health & Well-being
- Stay Cool This Summer: Stay safe in the summer heat with these tips.
- Building Healthy Routines: Discover simple tips to build healthy routines that support your energy, mood and overall well-being.
- Gut Health: Learn how your gut microbiome affects digestion and overall health—and simple ways to support a healthy gut.
- Whole Grains Month: Learn what whole grains are, why they matter for your health and easy ways to include them in your meals.
- Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Explore key facts about breast cancer, learn early detection tips and find ways to help reduce your risk.
- Diabetes Month: Learn what type 2 diabetes is, how it develops and why understanding it matters for your long-term health.
- Great American Smokeout: Quitting tobacco is a journey. No matter your age and how long you've been smoking, quitting improves your health immediately and over the long term. Learn the benefits and resources available to help.
- Tips for Managing GERD: Get tips for living with gastroesophageal reflux disease.
- World Diabetes Day: World Diabetes Day is Nov. 14. Find out ways to bring awareness to diabetes.
- Healthier Holiday Tips: During the hustle and bustle of the holidays, remember to take care of yourself with these self-care tips.