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03/08/2026

Happy International Women’s Day! The theme for IWD 2026 is “Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls”. According to the United Nations, women across the world only have 64% of the legal rights that men have. International Women’s Day is a call to action against the discrimination, barriers, violence, and inequity that women and girls face, worldwide.

03/08/2026

Happy National Pulmonology Rehabilitation Week!

03/02/2026

02/19/2026

Learn about how the cold air can impact your lungs, and what you can do to help.

02/18/2026

Mubarak!

02/11/2026

Today is International Day of Women and Girls in Science! Did you know that Marie Curie was the first person to win TWO Nobel Prizes? Women and girls belong in science. Read more about International Day of Women and Girls in Science at: https://www.un.org/en/observances/women-and-girls-in-science-day

02/04/2026

The World Cancer Day campaign this year is “United By Unique”, focusing on the deeply unique stories people have to share. Find more information at: https://www.worldcancerday.org/

02/02/2026

February is . To learn more about the invaluable contributions from Black and African American people to the Johns Hopkins community and the medical community as a whole, visit: https://bfsa.jhu.edu/exhibits/exhibit-list/

Read more about Black History Month at: https://asalh.org/about-us/about-black-history-month/

01/26/2026

Did you know that according to the United Nations, over 75% of greenhouse gas emissions worldwide come from burning fossil fuels for energy? To limit the effects of climate change, we need to stop our reliance on fossil fuels and focus on sustainable, accessible, affordable, and clean sources of energy.

Read more about renewable energy at https://www.un.org/en/climatechange/raising-ambition/renewable-energy

01/19/2026

Today is JHU’s MLK Day of Service, an annual opportunity for Hopkins students and employees to honor Martin Luther King’s legacy by giving back to the community. From January 20th-31st, Hopkins students and employees partner with local organizations to give back through hands-on volunteer opportunities.

Sign up for one of these volunteer projects using the link below:
https://gce.jhu.edu/mlk-day-of-service/

01/05/2026

January is . Radon is a radioactive, odorless, colorless, and cancer-causing gas that can be found in homes. The only way radon can be detected is by using a radon testing kit.

The American Lung Association’s website offers more information about radon gas, as well as links to purchase radon testing kits. https://www.lung.org/clean-air/indoor-air/indoor-air-pollutants/radon/radon-action-month

The Maryland Department of Health also offers resources for free or reduced radon testing kits on their website
https://health.maryland.gov/phpa/OEHFP/EH/pages/radon.aspx

01/01/2026

Happy New Year!