Two Spirit and Indigenous LGBTQ+:

During the writing of this blog the tragic story of Nex Benedict became public. Nex was a non-binary teen with Choctaw ancestry who was beaten by three older students in their Oklahoma high school bathroom. This blog is dedicated to their memory.  Despite centuries of...
National Coming Out Day

National Coming Out Day

Since 1988, October 11 has been observed as National Coming Out Day. Initially beginning as an awareness day in the US, National Coming Out Day is...

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National Recovery Month

National Recovery Month

Every September, we celebrate National Recovery Month to support those recovering from using substances and highlight the importance of getting...

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World Contraception Day

World Contraception Day

Since 2007, we celebrate World Contraception Day on September 26 to emphasize the importance of contraceptive access around the world. Birth Control...

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Women’s Equality Day

Women’s Equality Day

Previously known as Suffrage Day, Women’s Suffrage Ratification Day, or Women’s Emancipation Day, August 26th marks the day when (white) women...

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Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding

Benefits: Human milk is the optimal source of nutrition for newborns and infants because they are not able to digest water or other foods. ...

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Disability Pride Month

Disability Pride Month

Did you know that 1 in 4 adults in the U.S. live with a disability or a physical/mental condition that limits a person's movements, senses, or...

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Sickle Cell Disease

Sickle Cell Disease

Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is the most common inherited blood disorder in the U.S. It refers to a group of disorders that are passed genetically and...

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