HEALTHY AGING MONTH
Every September, Healthy Aging® Month invites us to look at aging from a positive perspective: not as a process of loss, but as a stage that can be lived with physical, mental, social, and financial well-being.
Men’s Health Month: Advancing Prevention, and Research in Puerto Rico
Men’s Health Month is observed every June to encourage men of all ages to prioritize their health, engage in preventive care, and adopt healthy lifestyle habits. The official 2026 theme is “Partners in Care: For Better Lifespans Across the Lifespan,” highlighting the role of families, communities, and care partners in supporting men’s health. Men’s Health Week runs from June 15 to 21, 2026, culminating with Father’s Day on June 21.
MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS IN PUERTO RICO
The mental health of the Puerto Rican population has been fundamentally reshaped by a rapid, chronological succession of large-scale emergencies. This cycle of disasters has created a complex environment of sustained psychological distress
Understanding Stress, Resilience, and Health in Puerto Rico
To the present day, Puerto Rico has endured a series of compounding crises, including Hurricanes Irma and María, a prolonged economic downturn, a major earthquake sequence (2019–2020), Hurricane Fiona, ongoing sociopolitical and financial instability and public health emergencies.
COLORECTAL CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
Colorectal cancer (CRC) represents a substantial public health burden in Puerto Rico, both in terms of incidence and mortality. Most cases can be detected through routine screening before symptoms develop. This article, prepared by the Alliance for Clinical and Translational Research (ALLIANCE), presents current data and evidence-based recommendations. The Burden of Colorectal Cancer in Puerto…
CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH IN PUERTO RICO
American Heart Month – February 2026 Each February, American Heart Month provides an opportunity to reflect on the importance of cardiovascular health and to promote prevention across the life course. In Puerto Rico, this observance carries particular urgency, given the substantial burden of heart disease and its risk factors across the population. Cardiovascular disease (CVD)…
Promoting a Healthy Weight
In commemoration of National Healthy Weight Week –January 18-24, 2026 Every year, during the third week of January, communities observe National Healthy Weight Week, an initiative that, since 1994, invites reflection on lifestyle habits. This 2026, from January 18-24, this commemoration takes on special relevance in Puerto Rico, where figures on overweight and obesity confront…