National Health Center Week #NCHW2025
 "America's Health Centers Celebrating 60 Years of Improving Our Nation's Health"
The National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHCs) sponsors National Health Center Week (NHCW) to celebrate and raise awareness about the work of the 1,500 Community Health Centers (CHCs) across the country. These centers provide quality, comprehensive health care to over 32.5 million patients in 16,000 communities, according to NACHO.

The 2025 theme, “Celebrating 60 Years of Improving Our Nation’s Health,” will focus on specific areas. On Sunday, August 3rd, PHC will launch a social media campaign celebrating six decades of community health centers and PHC’s own 15 years of providing health care in our community. Additionally, the focus will be on patient appreciation, staff appreciation, partnerships, and will culminate on Saturday, August 9th with a Krewe of Athena (KOA) back-to-school event for children and parents.

Click here to see full list of events.
 

September is World Alzheimer's Month and September 21st is World Alzheimer's Day.  The purpose of the month is to raise awareness about the challenges and stigma surrounding alzheimer's disease and dementia. The 2024 theme for World Alzheimer's Day is Time to Act on Dementia. Time to Act on Alzheimer's.
For more information about dementia and alzheimer's disease click here.

September is National Suicide Prevention Month
During the month of September and beyond mental health care advocates, organizations, allies, survivors and community organizations promote suicide prevention awareness.  Click here to find out how you can help.

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Childhood cancer is the leading cause of death for children under 14. During Childhood Cancer Awareness Month organizations honor children and survivors of pediatric cancer to raise awareness and promote continued research and treatment.  
The gold ribbon respresents childhood cancer and sybolizes the value of the lives of children and adolescents with cancer. 

World Heart Day is aimed at increasing the awareness of cardiovascular diseases, prevention measures, and their impact on the world. Click here for more information about heart disease and tips for keeping your heart healthy.