There’s a lot happening around health awareness in November, a month dedicated to informing and educating the public about a wide variety of conditions.

This means there are lots of opportunities throughout the month to connect with issues that are meaningful to you and your family and to learn more about health and well-being.

In this post, we’re going to take you through health awareness for the month of November and explain what you can do to show your support.

Alopecia

The public can find out about this autoimmune condition that causes hair loss during Alopecia Awareness Week, which runs from 11 to 18 November. Money raised from the week will go towards providing wigs for children with alopecia.

Cervical cancer

Cervical Cancer Awareness Week runs from 13 to 19 November. It aims to raise awareness of the disease, as well as educate about screening tests and the HPV vaccine that can dramatically reduce the risk of getting cervical cancer.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

The focus of this year’s World COPD Day, which falls on 15 November, is on lung health in early life and early diagnosis and treatment. COPD is a preventable condition, so it’s essential to spread awareness of how to avoid it.

Diabetes

Epilepsy

Epilepsy Action Australia has launched its Spark4Epilepsy campaign this November in Epilepsy Awareness Month, encouraging discussion around the condition to end stigma and misinformation.

Lung cancer

This Lung Cancer Awareness Month, supporters can join a Shine a Light Walk in their area to raise funds and honour those who have been touched by this disease. Lung cancer is the primary cause of cancer death in Australia, so it’s essential to know more about this condition.

Mitochondrial disease

During November, the Bloody Long Walk events are being held around Australia to raise funds to help find a cure for mitochondrial disease, a group of conditions affecting the mitochondria in body cells that produce energy.

Movember

For men’s health awareness in November, check out the Movember site. It’s a wealth of information about issues affecting men, including mental health, prostate cancer and testicular cancer.

Perinatal depression and anxiety

Perinatal Mental Health Week takes place from 12 to 18 November, encouraging women and their loved ones to have conversations about mental health challenges around the time of having a baby.

Pneumonia

World Pneumonia Day on 12 November raises awareness of this lung disease, which is a leading cause of death for children around the world.

Prematurity

The issues faced by babies born prematurely and the effect on their families are highlighted on World Prematurity Day on 17 November.

What you can do to show your support

Just as there are many different health awareness topics throughout November, there are also plenty of ways you can show your support. Here are some ideas:

  • Hold a fundraising event in your community or workplace to raise money for your chosen cause. This could be anything, from a bake sale to a sponsored colour run. Make it as fun as possible to encourage people to join in and donate cash.
  • Order personalised medical wristbands supporting the health issue of your choice to raise awareness or for use by individuals living with the condition. A medical bracelet contains vital information about the wearer’s health condition and medication, so the right care can be given in an emergency.
  • If you’ve been affected by one of the conditions highlighted in November, share your story on social media. It will be sure to offer a source of comfort and hope to others living with similar issues.
  • Pledge to find out more information about one of the health conditions in focus this month. You can do this by reading articles, listening to podcasts or volunteering in support of your chosen condition.
  • Host an awareness event at your school or workplace. Invite a speaker to talk about living with their health condition and answer questions about the disease.

Get into the spirit of awareness this November

There’s certainly lots going on this November, with plenty of very worthy causes to support.

So, get into the spirit of awareness this month and spread the word about health and well-being.

As one of Australia’s leading suppliers of personalised medical ID items, Mediband is here to help you.

We offer a wide range of pre-printed medical wristbands, as well as plenty of options for you to customise your own.

Take a look at our online collection and order personalised medical wristbands to show your support for health awareness this November.