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National Women's Health Week - May 9–15, 2010
National Women's Health Week - May 9–15, 2010

National Women's Health Week - May 9–15, 2010

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National Women’s Health Week is a weeklong health observance coordinated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office on Women’s Health (OWH). National Women’s Health Week empowers women to make their health a top priority. With the theme “It’s Your Time,” the nationwide initiative encourages women to take simple steps for a longer, healthier, and happier life. Important steps include:

  • Getting at least 2 hours and 30 minutes of moderate physical activity, 1 hour and 15 minutes of vigorous physical activity, or a combination of both each week
  • Eating a nutritious diet
  • Visiting a health care professional to receive regular checkups and preventive screenings
  • Avoiding risky behaviors, such as smoking and not wearing a seatbelt
  • Paying attention to mental health, including getting enough sleep and managing stress

Learn more about National Women's Health Week.

flowerNeed more help?

  • For help with the NWHW Web site, including problems registering your organization or activity or placing orders, or to inquire about your order status, please contact womenshealth.gov at 800-994-9662 or use our online contact form to send us a message.

  • For more help with event planning in your community, media outreach, and partnerships contact our NWHW activity outreach coordinator Elizabeth Osborn at 202-842-3600 ext. 245 or at eosborn@hagersharp.com.

Content last updated January 25, 2010.

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