As the leaves begin to change color and the air grows crisp, the turn of the calendar page to September brings a new batch of healthcare observances to note. 

September healthcare observances include:

Read on to discover ways to leverage these opportunities to connect with your community and bring visibility to your practice.

Here are month-long observances and corresponding marketing strategies to bring awareness to these important health topics and position your practice as a community leader.

Next to melanoma skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men, and the second leading cause of death among men in the United States. This year, The National Cancer Institute estimates that over 300,000 men will receive a prostate cancer diagnosis.

Prostate Cancer Awareness Month aims to educate men about the importance of early detection and the benefits of regular screening, particularly for those over the age of 50 or at higher risk due to family history or ethnicity.

What is the color for Prostate Cancer Month? It is light blue. Encourage your staff and patients to show their support for prostate cancer awareness and research by wearing light blue prostate cancer awareness wristbands. Visit the Prostate Cancer Foundation shop for merchandise. 

While ovarian cancer is the 11th most common cancer among women, it’s the 5th leading cause of cancer-related death among women. The American Cancer Society estimates that the US will see about 20,000 new cases in 2025. Like many gynecologic cancers, there’s no way to screen for asymptomatic ovarian cancer, so education and awareness are key. 

When is World Ovarian Cancer Day? While World Ovarian Cancer Day is observed every year on May 8, September is reserved as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.

What color is the Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month ribbon? It is teal. Encourage staff and patients to wear a teal Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month ribbon throughout September. 

According to the CDC, suicide is the 11th leading cause of death in the US. Research also shows that suicide rates rose steadily for adolescents between 1999–2020 — particularly among girls and minority adolescents. 

Observed every September, National Suicide Prevention Month aims to raise awareness about the prevalence of suicide and promote mental health resources.

When is National Suicide Prevention Week? National Suicide Prevention Week is September 7–13, 2025.

This life. This night. Your story. Your hope. It matters. All of it matters. — Jamie Tworkowski

It isn’t weak to ask for help. It’s like using a flashlight when you are lost in the dark. — Unknown

Sometimes even to live is an act of courage. — Lucius Annaeus Seneca

Consider organizing a social media campaign focused on breaking the stigma around mental health. Use hashtags like #SuicidePrevention and #MentalHealthMatters. Share crisis hotline numbers, stories of hope, and words of encouragement. You can create graphics with the suicide prevention quotes above or others. 

According to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, every 3 minutes, an American is diagnosed with blood cancers like leukemia, lymphoma, or myeloma. 

First observed in 2010, September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month. While this healthcare observance is dedicated to raising awareness about leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, and other blood cancers, it also aims to support research, patient care, and education on these debilitating diseases. 

What is the ribbon color for blood cancer? And is there a blood cancer awareness symbol? Red ribbons and red ampersands are the colors and symbols commonly associated with blood cancer awareness. Encourage your team to wear red or red ribbons for the month of September, or consider creating and distributing collateral with red ampersands throughout the month. 

President Barack Obama issued a Presidential Proclamation recognizing National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in September 2012. Though childhood cancer is relatively rare, it remains the leading disease-related cause of death among children ages 1–14, claiming approximately 1,600 young lives annually in the United States.

The gold ribbon serves as the symbol for childhood cancer awareness, representing the precious nature of children's lives and the hope for brighter futures.

Aging is a natural part of the human condition, but no one ever said it has to be painful, lonely, or difficult. First created in 1992, Healthy Aging Month — observed every September — encourages people to focus on the positive aspects of growing older. 

Who created Healthy Aging Month? Carolyn Worthington, editor-in-chief of Healthy Aging magazine and executive director of HealthyAging.net, created this observation. The US Senate officially designated September as National Healthy Aging Month in 2021.

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