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National Women's Health Week: May 13-19 |
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 National Women's Health Week
May 13-19
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Events at various locations
800-994-9662
womenshealth.gov/whw
 More women are taking the initiative to get annual checkups but they are falling short when it comes to eating healthy foods and exercising.
The Office of Women's Health, part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is calling on women to make health their top priority during the 8th annual National Women's Health Week.
"Women in the U.S. are on track when it comes to visiting their health care providers regularly and getting important health screenings," says Dr. Wanda Jones, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Health and Director of the Office on Women's Health. "But women also need to eat better and exercise more. National Women's Health Week is a great time for women to commit to becoming healthier."
The event encourages women to take simple steps for a longer, healthier and happier life. The theme for this year's health week is "It's Your Time: Pamper Your Mind, Body and Spirit." Throughout the week, families, communities, businesses, government, health organizations and other groups will work together to celebrate the progress in women's health.
The Office on Women's Health was established in 1991. OWH coordinates the efforts of all department agencies and offices involved in women's health. The office works to improve the health and well-being of women and girls in the United States through its programs, by educating health professionals, and motivating behavior change in consumers through the dissemination of health information.
They will also bring attention to and create understanding of women's health issues, encourage women to get regular check-ups, provide free or reduced screenings for women across the country, and educate women on steps they can take to improve their physical and mental health and prevent disease.
For a complete list of events, visit womenshealth.gov.
New York City Event Highlights:
 WOMAN Challenge
beginning Sunday, May 13
womenshealth.gov/woman/
Women and girls Out Moving Across the Nation – is an eight week physical fitness challenge that encourages women to get 10,000 steps or 30 minutes of moderate activity each day. The challenge kicks off on Mother's Day and women can register at www.womenshealth.gov/woman.
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Women's Health ExtravaganzaMay 14-18
Cost: Free
Boriken Neighborhood Health Center
2253 Third Avenue, Third Floor
www.boriken.org
Boriken will provide a series of free workshops, screenings, and an opportunity to schedule appointments if need be. Topics will include mental health, HIV, Post-partum depression, cervical cancer, and much more.
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 Brooklyn Bridge Fitness Walk
May 15
Cost: Free
Jacob Javits Federal Building
US DHHS Region II Office on Women's Health
26 Federal Plaza, Room 3835
US DHHS Region II Office on Women's Health is inviting all Federal employees to a Fitness Walk over the Brooklyn Bridge in Lower Manhattan, NYC to launch the WOMAN Challenge. We will provide health tips on the benefits of walking, water bottles, pedometers and women's health education materials.
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Dr. Betty Shabazz Health Center Free Health FairMay 15
Dr. Betty Shabazz Health Center
999 Blake Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11208
Free blood pressure, glucose testing, HIV testing and counseling and pregnancy testing will be offered along with presentations on Community Healthcare Network's Centering Program for pregnant women, Mammogram Program, Nutrition Services and Women's Health Services.
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Walk the Walk: Women Walking for Good HealthMay 17
Cost:Free
Coney Island Beach and Boardwalk
Stillwell Avenue and Boardwalk
Brooklyn, NY 11224
Amethyst Women's Project and other community based organizations will be providing health information, HIV testing, and health screenings in honor of National Women's Health Week 2007. The event will kick off with a march for women's health west down the boardwalk to the end and back to Stillwell Avenue and the boardwalk where health information and information about programs and services will be distributed by agency representatives at tables.
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