Empire Day

Empire Day was once a globally celebrated holiday on May 24. The British Empire reigned over 25% of the world’s land surface. At the height of its power, a day was held to commemorate the empire, fostering a positive spirit of patriotism, under one specific holiday. Families and communities come together and celebrate the honor of being united with Britain.

Medical Coder Day

Medical Coder Day is observed every year on May 23, and it’s a holiday dedicated to celebrating the work and dedication of medical coders country-wide. Coders are committed to the analysis and classification of medical data. The information gathered by medical coders is used by companies, organizations, and even the government because it is essential to improve the healthcare management system.

World Crohn’s and Colitis Day

World Crohn’s and Colitis day is observed on May 23 every year. Crohn’s and Colitis are the two most common kinds of I.B.D. I.B.D. affects around 7 million people globally. Although it is not a prevalent disease, during the last 20 years, an increasing number of people have been diagnosed. Inflammatory bowel disease (I.B.D.), is a serious, chronic digestive disease with no cure, no recognized cause, and a lack of awareness of the pain and suffering that I.B.D. patients endure. World Crohn’s and Colitis day creates awareness of the struggles of such patients.