Welcome to the National Alliance Coalition Health Advisory Council newsletter! This newsletter will simplify the process of connecting key national health and cultural observances with effective health and wellbeing strategies.

For a complete list:

• 2024 Diversity Calendar
• 2024 National Health Observances Calendar

American Diabetes Month Theme: "We Fight to end Diabetes"

November is American Diabetes Month, an important time to provide education about this disease the World Health Organization calls a global epidemic. Diabetes has become the fastest-growing chronic disease in the world, and it is the most expensive chronic disease in the US.

More than 37 million Americans have diabetes and one in five people don’t even know they have it. Today, diabetes causes more deaths than breast cancer and AIDS combined.

How to get involved:

• See what's new at the American Diabetes Association, read diabetes-related updates, and discover healthy living resources.

• Download the Diabetes Toolkit at diabetes.org to find social graphics and more you can use to educate and show your support this month.

• Find the CDC's National Diabetes Prevention Program resources here.

Read about the National Alliance's take on How Employers Can Offer Comprehensive Obesity Care.

National Alliance affiliates are providing solutions. Listen to our 5-minute podcasts with Lark, Renalogic, Vida, Wellspark and others to learn more.

Learn more about how the National Alliance is supporting adoption and advancement of inclusive, equitable, comprehensive benefits for all US workers.

Gather ideas on how to celebrate Native American Heritage Month at work.

Health equity is the state in which everyone has a fair and just opportunity to attain their highest level of health.

November is National Native American Heritage Month, a opportunity to reinvigorate efforts to lessen American Indian and Alaska Native health disparities.

Many factors contribute to these disparities for this population, including language and communication barriers, lack of diversity in the healthcare workforce, high rates of poverty, lack of insurance coverage, discrimination against American Indian and Alaska Native people, and living in so-called "health deserts."

Family Caregivers Need Support and Acknowledgement

November 1 marks the first day of National Family Caregivers Month. This is a time to celebrate the contributions of caregivers, provide h tools to support them, and advocate for those who need it.

Caregiving can have effects on the life of the caregiver in many ways. It can make maintaining physical and mental health more difficult and may put a strain on work and social life.

It’s important for caregivers to take care of their own mental health. Support caregivers with information on Mental Health Resources for Caregivers.

For a toolbox and other Caregiver Action Network resources, click here.

"Movember:" Let's Talk about Men's Health

Click on the image to learn about how to raise funds and get involved in Move for Mental Health.

Welcome to Movember! This annual movement encourages men to grow moustaches during November to raise awareness and spark conversation about men's health issues, such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and mental health.

The Movember Foundation contributes to improving the lives of men around the world.

by bringing about change and giving men the opportunity and confidence to learn, talk about, and take charge of their health. 

For more ways to make a difference, check out the National Alliance Action Brief: Raising the Bar for High-Quality Mental Health.

• Stomach Cancer Awareness Month
• Great American Smokeout (November 21, 2024)