World Osteoporosis Day — 20 October

What is World Osteoporosis Day?

Make no bones about it, World Osteoporosis Day on October 20, is the time to learn about osteoporosis. Celebrate good health and educate yourself and others about the value of taking care of your body and protecting your bones and muscles from disabling and life-threatening fractures.

World Osteoporosis Day Related Holidays

Bone and Joint Health National Action Week

Bone and Joint Health National Action Week from October 12-20 is your relief for an aching back and joints because you’ll get great information on the causes and prevention of musculoskeletal conditions. Bone and Joint Action Week centers around discussions on preventing and treating arthritis, back pain, trauma, pediatric conditions affecting bones and osteoporosis.

PTA Healthy Lifestyles Month

PTA Healthy Lifestyles Month gives us an entire month to figure out how to live more active, healthy and better lives. This year’s theme is “Get Off Your Apps.” Let’s encourage children to turn off their devices and connect with family and friends through constructive play, family exercise, and physical education programs at school and at home.

National Rural Health Day

National Rural Health Day offers up the entire day of November 21 to get some fresh air and spend a little time outside our congested cities. This day focuses on the state of rural healthcare. With that in mind, we celebrate the providers, healthcare professionals and community leaders who keep the spirit of small-town America alive.

Full List of Holidays in October