Texas ACOFP

11/25/2025

November 2025 is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, with various organizations leading efforts to drive research, raise awareness, and promote early detection and screening.

This November, join LUNG FORCE to raise awareness of lung cancer and empower those impacted by the disease.

11/24/2025

November is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month, an annual observance that encourages people with diabetes to prioritize their eye health. The focus is on educating the public about the risks of diabetic eye disease—the leading cause of preventable blindness in working-age adults—and promoting regular dilated eye exams for early detection and prevention.

Prevent Blindness has once again declared November as Diabetes-related Eye Disease Awareness Month. Early detection and treatment of diabetes is essential, as

11/24/2025

November is American Diabetes Month - The American Diabetes Association (ADA) helps all health care professionals stay on top of the latest breakthroughs in diabetes research and treatment.

The American Diabetes Association continues to transform the way diabetes is treated with cutting-edge research and a commitment to helping people live healthier lives.

11/21/2025

With Thanksgiving around the corner, we celebrate this wonderful holiday. A time of family and friends around the table. And we also celebrate kindness and compassionate giving to those in need. Should anyone you meet need assistance, local churches, food pantries and food banks are an excellent resource. https://www.feedingtexas.org

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11/20/2025

Today is National Rural Health Day, an annual event to highlight the importance of rural healthcare and honor those who provide it.

Since 2011, NOSORH has celebrated National Rural Health Day on the third Thursday of November, honoring the efforts of rural healthcare providers & communities.

11/19/2025

Today is International Men's Day - a day to highlight social issues that men and boys face and to celebrate men and boys in all their diversity while making a difference for those in our community.

This year, International Men's Day will be held on Sunday 19 November 2023. In Australia, IMD is a great opportunity to take part in a global conversation about manhood, masculinity and men's issues.

11/18/2025

The 2026 Medicare physician fee schedule moves us closer to a health care system that prioritizes primary care, writes AAFP president, Sarah Nosal, MD, FAAFP. But lasting change requires sustained commitment from policymakers and continued advocacy from physicians.

11/17/2025

Today is National Mammography Day - we celebrate early detection and intervention that leads to longer, healthier, happier lives.

National Mammography Day, the third Friday in October, highlights the importance of mammograms and the early detection of breast cancer.

11/17/2025

Today we celebrate International Students’ Day, a global observance of the student community. The origins of International Students’ Day date back to 1939, when N**i forces invaded the University of Prague.

Celebrate International Students Day 2025! Honoring students worldwide, their achievements, and contributions to a brighter global future.

11/14/2025

Depression can be even stronger during the holiday season. Learn about what causes holiday depression, how to manage it and signs for when you should ask for help.

11/13/2025

Today is World Kindness Day. Established by the World Kindness Movement in 1998, the day promotes kindness, compassion, and global goodwill through acts of kindness, both big and small. Celebrations include performing random acts of kindness, volunteering, donating to a cause, or simply checking in on a neighbor.

Celebrate World Kindness Day and World Kindness Week with the Be Kind People Project by joining over 600,000 others who have committed to BE KIND.

11/12/2025

The Holiday Season is just around the corner. For many, and particularly this year, holiday stress can be overwhelming. Here are some helpful offerings.

The holidays are a time for family and cheer, but it can be overwhelming as well. Follow these 9 tips to keep holiday stress in check.