- Amyloidosis Awareness Month - March 2026
- National Poison Prevention Week - March 15 to 21, 2026
- Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) Week - May 17 to May 23, 2026
- Menstrual Health Day - May 28
Amyloidosis Awareness Month - March 2026
The Canadian Amyloidosis Support Network (CASN) is a federally registered non-profit organization that supports patients and families impacted by amyloidosis. Amyloidosis is a group of diseases caused by the buildup of abnormal proteins in organs and tissues of the body. Left untreated, the disease can result in organ failure and can be fatal.
The goal of CASN is to educate more Canadians about the signs and symptoms of this disease during Amyloidosis Awareness Month in March, and to ensure that more Canadians not only know about this disease but can also recognize the signs and symptoms of amyloidosis.
For more information, please visit amyloidosiscanada.org
National Poison Prevention Week - March 15-21, 2026
The Ontario Poison Centre (OPC), a 24/7 telephone help line provides specialized poison management advice for the general public and health care professionals across Ontario, and other provinces. The OPC handles approximately 140,000 exposure cases each year, the majority of which are unintentional and preventable.
Each year, OPC participates in National Poison Prevention Week, which raises awareness and provides education about preventing unintentional poisoning. National Poison Prevention Week takes place during the third full week of March. In the early 1980s, Poison Centres across Canada also began to promote the event during this same week. The OPC hopes to raise awareness about the importance of poison prevention, encourage public education on safe practices, and highlight the critical role of Poison Centres in providing life-saving information and assistance to families and communities across Canada.
For more information, please visit ontariopoisoncentre.ca
Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) Week - May 17 to May 23, 2026
Every year, Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) Week is celebrated in concurrence with Queen Victoria's birthday. VON Canada has been pioneering care at home for over 125 years. They are a highly trusted non-profit organization that works with clients, employees, volunteers, and partners to provide innovative clinical, personal, and social support to people who want the comfort and peace of mind of living in their own homes and communities. At its core, VON is committed to helping clients in the region stay out of long-term care and maintain their independence for as long as possible in their own homes. Every client has a right to determine what “home” means and how to live.
This year’s VON Week is May 17-23, 2026, and celebrates the achievements of VON, the impact of the sector going forward, and the workforce that makes VON what it is today, as proud contributors to an efficient healthcare system.
For more information, please visit von.ca/en
Menstrual Health Day – May 28
Initiated by German non-profit WASH United in 2014, Menstrual Health Day (MH Day) is a global day of action with more than 1,100 partner organizations working together to raise awareness and break the taboo around menstrual health. The second aim of MH Day is to urge global, national and local leaders to prioritize and act on Menstrual Health.
The Period Purse is a non-profit registered charity that launched in Toronto in 2017. The Period Purse strives to achieve menstrual equity by providing people who menstruate access to free menstrual products and to reduce the negative stigma associated with periods through education and advocacy.
For more information, please visit theperiodpurse.com