What is it?
Women's Health Month encourages women to take simple steps for a longer, healthier, and happier life. During this month, the Florida Department of Health encourages families, communities, businesses, government, health organizations and other groups to work together to:
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celebrate the extraordinary progress in women's health
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bring attention to and create understanding of women's health issues
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encourage women to get regular check-ups
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educate women about steps they can take to improve their physical and mental health and prevent disease
When is it?
Florida Women's Health Month is celebrated during the month of May. The National Women's Health Week is an annual observance celebrated the week of Mother's Day. National Women's Check-Up Day is on Monday, May 11th.
Where is it?
Events are planned all over Florida. Statewide Women's Health Events [Word; 134kb]Please check The National Women's Health Week website for a listing of registered events in your area.
How can I participate?
The Women's Health Strategies booklet [PDF; 1.25mb] has strategies on how to participate in your community. You can also participate in National Women's Check Up Day by taking the National Women's Check-Up Day Pledge [pdf; 424kb] and join the WOMAN Challenge.
Statewide Events
12th Statewide Audio-Conference
Topic: Health & The Mature Women
Featuring Health Services for Mature Women
Agenda [pdf; 42.5kb]
Why is Women's Health Month important?
Women's Health Month is important because it is a time dedicated to improving the health and well-being of women in Florida. When women take even the simplest steps to improve their health, the results can be significant. Women's Health Month is a time to educate women about how they can lead healthy lifestyles and the importance of taking appropriate health actions based on individual background and risk factors.
How can I find out more?
Please contact The National Women's Health Information Center for more information. Their website is www.4woman.gov and their phone number is 1-800-994-WOMAN (1-800-994-9662) or 1-888-220-5446 for the hearing impaired.
Women's Health Month Magazine Article [pdf; 384kb]
Women's Health Month Information Sheets: English [pdf, 177kb] Spanish [pdf; 254kb]
Women's Health Month Poster [pdf; 1.55mb]
Women's Health Month State Proclomation [pdf; 293kb] Text Equivalent [txt]
Local Proclamation [DOC, 24 KB]
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