National Women’s Health Week
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During National Women’s Health Week each year, millions of women take steps to improve their health. The week, led by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office on Women’s Health (@womenshealth), serves as a reminder for women and girls to make their health – both physical and mental – a priority and take care of themselves. NWHW kicked off on Mother’s Day, May 8, and will be celebrated throughout this week. We’ve gathered some resources and news around women’s health to help our readers take the first step toward taking care of their health.
A Proclamation on National Women’s Health Week, 2022
“During National Women’s Health Week, we recommit to ensuring the health and well-being of women and girls across our Nation. Central to this mission is protecting women’s fundamental rights to make their own choices and build their own future.” – President Biden
The White House issued a proclamation for National Women’s Health Week. Read the full statement here: https://t.co/G5DtW8Ifzj #NWHW pic.twitter.com/i592wIJTob
— womenshealth.gov (@womenshealth) May 9, 2022
Schedule Your Medical Appointments and Screening Exams
As women all too often we put our health concerns last on the list. However, just like putting on the air mask on a plane first, we need to be sure to stay on top of our health so that we can be there for the ones who need us most. These days medical appointments are made more convenient with access to telehealth. No more excuses! schedule your appointments TODAY!
Take some time this week for a wellness check on yourself. If something doesn’t feel normal or right for you, schedule an appointment w/ your health care provider. https://t.co/yfyugIlWek #NWHW pic.twitter.com/n3ioV9nFRJ
— womenshealth.gov (@womenshealth) May 9, 2022
Are you ready to find your health?
According to the Office on Women’s Health health isn’t one-size-fits-all. We’re all unique! We all have our own reasons for wanting to be healthy and ways of going about it. It can be hard to take steps for good health. But discovering what works best for you can help you build healthy habits — habits you’ll be more likely to stick to for a healthier, happier you. This National Women’s Health Week use this tool to help find what works best for you.
Health Benefits of Physical Activity for Adults
Physical activity becomes even more important as we age. Check out this infographic from CDC listing all of the benefits, immediate and long-term, to help motivate you to get moving.
It’s National Women’s Health Week! Check out these resources about the benefits of physical activity: https://t.co/sTWuNSPVUe #NWHW #ActivePeople pic.twitter.com/L2N3G2hTeX
— CDC DNPAO (@CDC_DNPAO) May 9, 2022
