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February 2013

National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
Date: February 7
Location: National Health Observance
Description: National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day is a national HIV testing and treatment community mobilization initiative targeted at Blacks in the U.S. and the Diaspora.
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March 2013

National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
Date: March 10
Location: National Health Observance
Description: National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day is a nationwide observance that encourages people to take action in the fight against HIV/AIDS and raise awareness of its impact on women and girls.
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Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine Annual Meeting
Date: March 13-16
Location: Atlanta, GA
Audience: Multidisciplinary health, education and law professionals who are devoted to advancing the health and well-being of adolescents.
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National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
Date: March 20
Location: National Health Observance
Description: National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day is a nationwide effort designed to promote testing in Native communities, raise awareness of the impact of HIV/AIDS on this community, and decrease HIV/AIDS associated stigma.
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April 2013

Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Awareness Month
Date: April 2013
Location: National Health Observance
Description: STD Awareness Month is an annual observance to call attention to the impact of STDs and to promote STD testing across the country, especially among adolescents and young adults who account for nearly half of all STD cases.
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2013 American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance National Convention
Date: April 23-27
Location: Charlotte, NC
Audience: Physical education and health education teachers, students, researchers and others who promote an active and healthy lifestyle every day.
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May 2013

National Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month
Date: May 2013
Location: National Health Observance
Description: NTPPM seeks to involve communities in supporting effective teen pregnancy prevention initiatives and promoting sexual health information and services.
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National Asian and Pacific Islander/AIDS Awareness Day
Date: May 19
Location: National Health Observance
Description: National Asian and Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day is a nationwide effort led by The Banyan Tree Project to end the silence and shame surrounding HIV/AIDS in the Asian and Pacific Islander communities.
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OAH/ACYF/CDC Teen Pregnancy Prevention Grantee Conference
Date: May 20-22
Location: National Harbor, MD
Audience: Office of Adolescent Health (OAH), Administration on Children, Youth and Families (ACYF), and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) grantees working to prevent teen pregnancy.
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June 2013

National School-Based Health Care Convention
Date: June 23-26
Location: Washington, DC
Audience: Professionals, advocates and others who support improved health and increased access to healthcare for students through school-based health centers.
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National HIV Testing Day
Date: June 27
Location: National Health Observance
Description: NHTD is an annual observance to promote HIV testing. It is an important time for everyone to get involved. Take the Test, Take Control.
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July 2013

National Education Association Annual Meeting
Date: July 1-2
Location: Atlanta, GA
Audience: Professionals in every level and role of education, from across the nation, who are committed to advancing the cause of public education.
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October 2013

American School Health Association Conference
Date: October 9-12
Location: Myrtle Beach, SC
Audience: Education and health professionals who are committed to improving the health and academic outcomes of all children and youth.
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National Latino AIDS Awareness Day
Date:October 15
Location: National Health Observance
Description: NLAAD is a national community mobilization and social marketing initiative that unites the Hispanic/Latino community in efforts to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS and promote HIV testing, prevention and education.
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National Health Education Week
Date: October 20-26
Location: National Health Observance
Description: This celebration brings national attention to a major public health issue and promotes consumers' understanding of the importance of health education in promoting the public's health.
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Healthy Teen Network Conference
Date: October 22-25
Location: Savannah, GA
Description: Education and health professionals who work to promote adolescent health and well-being with an emphasis on sexual and reproductive health, teen pregnancy prevention, and teen parenting.
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November 2013

National Parent Involvement Day
Date: November 21
Location: National Health Observance
Description: National Parent Involvement Day is a call to action for parents to be an active part of their children's education and a day to recognize the service of dedicated school volunteers.
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December 2013

World AIDS Day
Date: December 1
Location: National Health Observance
Description: WAD is one of the most recognized international health days and a key opportunity to raise awareness, commemorate those who have passed on, and celebrate victories such as increased access to treatment and prevention services.
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