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National Infertility Awareness Week takes place April 20th through April 26th. Started in 1989, this week is dedicated to educating those who are experiencing fertility problems to seek help through medical professionals, educating others about infertility and educating legislators about the condition. Research indicates that 10-15% of American women suffer from infertility.

April is Women's Eye Health and Safety Month sponsored by Prevent Blindness America. They encourage women to stop smoking, maintain a healthy and nutritious diet and exercise regularly to prevent obesity and diabetes which can result in eye complications. Eye disorders can happen to anyone living anywhere in the world. There is not one segment of society that is immune, or one geographical location where the people are more likely to encounter vision problems.

According to the CDC, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States. The American Cancer Society specifies different types of cancers to be highlighted for awareness during every month of the year. In April, cancer awareness is being raised for testicular cancer, esophageal cancer and head and neck cancer.

Traditionally, April and May means prom season for high school students across America. Prom is one of the most important events for teens in high school, and it's often as well-planned as many weddings. Prom has the dual purpose of saying goodbye to old friends and a new life in college, while also celebrating the high school years.

According the Bureau of Labor Statistics, administrative professionals including secretaries and administrative assistants, account for over four million jobs in the United States. This sector ranks among the largest occupation in the United States economy. With so many people working in the office, their health and safety becomes an issue.

Since 1987, NCADD, the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc., has designated April to be Alcohol Awareness Month. This year's theme is "For the Health of It: Early Education on Alcoholism and Addiction." MyIdentityDoctor.com is a medical alert jewelry website that supports good health through preventative care and encourages the public to engage in the many activities that will be taking place during the month of April.

MyIdentityDoctor.com encourages everyone to celebrate National Nutrition Month in March. The theme for this year is "Bite into a Healthy Lifestyle" and promotes nutritious food choices as well as plenty of daily activity. The USDA's website ChooseMyPlate.gov is chock full of information on events based on this year's theme. Eating healthy can cure and prevent diabetes. Nearly 10% of the United States population has diabetes and many of them are undiagnosed. By eating healthy and exercising regularly, the chance for diabetes drops dramatically.

Also recognized as "The Invisible Disease," endometriosis currently affects 200 million women around the globe. Endometriosis is a painful condition that is also a common cause of infertility but is treatable with medical and surgical treatments. March is National Endometriosis Awareness Month, and MyIdentityDoctor.com strongly endorses this month with education about diagnosing and treating this disease.

March is National Kidney Month, sponsored by the American Kidney Fund. Currently 31 million Americans live with chronic kidney disease. There are a number of events taking place during the month including Kidney Action Day on the Hill, Memphis Kidney Action Day, and more. To help keep those with kidney disease maintain their health, doctors encourage them to wear medical ID bracelets in the form of diabetes bracelet, dialysis bracelet, insulin dependent bracelet and other types of diabetic medical bracelets.

Colorectal cancer strikes between 200 thousand and three million people in the U.S. annually. Considered mostly a "Western" disease, this killer is less likely to affect the people of Asia and Africa because of the limited fat content in their diet. President Clinton declared March to be Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and during the month of March people are asked to wear the color blue because a blue star has been designated as the symbol to not only fight against colorectal cancer, but as a tribute to those whose lives have been lost to the disease.