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Women's Health Week - Frequently Asked Questions

What is National Women’s Health Week?

Women’s Health Week is a national effort to raise awareness about manageable steps women can take to improve their health. The efforts focus is on the importance of incorporating simple preventive and positive health behaviors into everyday life.

“It’s your time…Get Inspired, Get Healthy!” is the theme this year and the goal is to join together families, communities, businesses, local government, health organizations, and other groups to:

Bring attention to and create understanding of women's health issues
Provide free or reduced cost screenings for women
Educate women about steps they can take to improve their physical and mental health and prevent disease such as:

Engaging in physical activity most days of the week
Eating a nutritious diet
Visiting a healthcare provider to receive regular check-ups and preventive screenings
Avoiding risky behaviors, like smoking and not wearing a seatbelt

When is National Women’s Health Week?

The 9th Annual National Women's Health Week and Arizona Women’s Health Week kick off on Mother's Day, May 11 and continue through Saturday, May 17, 2008.

Who Participates in National Women’s Health Week?

Each year the Governor’s office, state agencies, health organizations, businesses, hospital, clinics, tribal health departments, community organizations, and others participate in Women’s Health Week in various ways.

In 2007, dozens of organizations across Arizona held low-cost or free screenings for conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, cholesterol, and osteoporosis. Also women participated in health fairs, seminars, lectures, and other educational events with educational information about cancer, oral health, high blood pressure, preconception health, physical activity, and more.

Where do I get ideas and resources about Women’s Health Week?

Visit the National Women’s Health Week Website for a wide variety of resources, templates, ideas, materials, and much more! http://www.4women.gov/whw

How Can My Organization Support Arizona’s Women’s Health Week?

Collaboration is what makes Arizona’s Women’s Health Week a success!

Here are three ways you can support this effort:

Host and Post an Event: Please do all you can during this week to help women ‘Get inspired and healthy!’ If your organization is hosting an event during Women’s Health Week, let us know. We are tracking all events that help women learn about improving their health. In 2007, Arizona was one of the top states in the country for events held for women. Register on the National Website and post your event now!
Be a vendor at the Women’s Health Expo: State employees and women in the downtown Phoenix will be invited to the capitol during Women’s Health week for a Women’s Health Expo. We are looking for partners to provide onsite screening and education for Expo attendees. If you are interested in joining us for this Expo, email gflores@az.gov or call 602.542.2391
Sponsor Women’s Health Week: Most activities associated with Women’s Health Week will be possible through the generosity of organizations that support women’s health. There are several opportunities to support this effort such as sponsoring refreshments, speakers, activities or giveaways during the Expo, and printing costs for promotion of the week’s events.

If you can be supportive of Women’s Health Week in other ways not mentioned, please let us know.

Partners

Arizona Department of Health Services
Women’s health website, www.EmpowHer.com
AM1230 KOY, Clear Channel Radio




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