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This special period is dedicated to raising public awareness about psoriasis and providing valuable insights to patients on various aspects, including causes, triggers, and treatment methods.

There are more than 1.7 million cases of sepsis yearly, and survivors often face long-term effects post-sepsis, including amputations, anxiety, memory loss, chronic pain and fatigue, and more. Sepsis is also the most expensive in-hospital condition in the U.S., costing an estimated $62 billion each year, counting just acute care in-hospital and skilled nursing costs.

Psoriasis Action Month aims to educate the public about psoriasis and enlighten patients about causes, triggers, and treatment methods.

Digestive Tract Paralysis Awareness Month, observed in August of each year, is a time to focus on important health messages about the diagnosis, treatment, and symptom management so that they can get back to living life without limitations caused by this debilitating condition.

Contact Lens Health Week aims to educate the public about the proper use and care for contact lenses, thereby reducing the number of eye infections caused by mishandling contact lenses.

Gastroparesis Awareness Month is observed in August to raise awareness, promote education, and encourage research.

National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) is a platform to increase the public’s knowledge and understanding of the need to stay current on vaccinations.

August is Summer Sun Safety Month, which makes this a good time to learn the signs of sun damage and remember the ways you can protect yourself and your family from the harmful effects of ultraviolet, or UV, radiation from sunlight.

This year, the National Association of Community Health Centers organizes the National Health Center Week to celebrate the accomplishments within their communities as well as spread awareness about the importance of community health centers. The NACHC is also advocating for emergency and long-term funding for community health centers so they can provide services for years to come.

To beat back the occurrences of lung cancer, people around the world observe World Lung Cancer Day in August of each year. The mission is simple – raising as much awareness of lung cancer as possible and encouraging people to screen themselves for it.