Weeks

National Health Equity Week
March 17–19, 2026
Theme: Equity in Action: Transforming Systems, Elevating Access
A call to lead for equity, with sessions on structural barriers, equity-informed leadership, and community-rooted innovations.

Recognition:
Top 50 Health Equity Officers
Top 100 Health Equity Champions

National Mental Health Week
April 21–23, 2026
Theme: Breaking Barriers, Building Resilience
Centering behavioral health leadership-from destigmatizing care to creating workplace cultures that support mental well-being.

National Health Advocacy Week
June 16–18, 2026
Theme: Voices for Change, Policies for Health
Equipping health leaders to advocate for meaningful change through storyteling, legislative action, and coalition-building.

Recognition:
Top 50 Healthcare Advocates

National Women’s Healthcare Week
July 14–16, 2026
Theme: Leading, Lifting, and Leaving a Legacy
Honoring women in healthcare leadership with mentoring sessions, career panels, and visibility spotlights.

Recognition:
Top 100 Women in Healthcare

National Emerging Leaders Week
September 22–24, 2026
Theme: Empowering the Next Generation of Leaders
Designed for early-career professionals, this week focuses on mentorship, leadership identity, and pathways to impact in healthcare roles.

Recognition:
Top Emerging Leaders

National Belonging Week
September 2–5, 2026
Theme: Belonging Begins With Us: Building Inclusive Cultures Through Everyday Actions
National Belonging Week is a dedicated time to celebrate connection, foster inclusive environments, and inspire actions that make everyone feel seen, valued, and heard.

National Healthcare Week
November 10–12, 2026
Theme: Celebrating the People and Progress in Healthcare
A culminating week to reflect on workforce contributions, system milestones, and the collective impact of healthcare leadership.

Recognition:
Leadership Excellence Award