November is a month that has several awareness months and observances dedicated to raising awareness about important health topics. Some of the key awareness months celebrated in November include:

• American Diabetes Month
• Bladder Health Month
• Diabetic Eye Disease Month
• Lung Cancer Awareness Month
• National Epilepsy Awareness Month
• National Healthy Skin Month
• National Hospice Palliative Care Month
• National Stomach Cancer Awareness Month
• Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
• Prematurity Awareness Month
• Transgender Awareness Week (2nd week in November)
• World Pneumonia Day (November 12)

In addition to these health-related awareness months, November is also known for Thanksgiving in the U.S., a time of gratitude and family gatherings characterized by feasting, parades, and football.