Women's Health Exchange
Summer 2016
Promoting Women's Health by Creating a Culture of Wellness through Advocacy, Policy and Education
National Women's Health Week
National Women’s Health Week kicks off each year on Mother's Day. The week is designed to highlight women’s health issues and encourages women to take simple steps to live a longer, healthier, and happier life.
The week also includes a celebration of Women's Check-Up Day to promote health screenings. For more informaiton on National Women's Health Week, visit WomensHealth.gov
Order any of the free OWH fact sheets and brochures for use during women’s health week activities.
The Office of Women's Health hosts this annual conference to disseminate scholarly work that is aimed at improving the health status of women. Topics include cardiovascular health, weight management, nutrition, complementary and alternative medicine, preconception care, mental health issues, community involvement, and health policy. The conference provides a venue for scholars from various disciplines to share their latest projects and research findings with colleagues.
This event provides continuing education for registered nurses, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, social workers, registered dietitians, and other health care professionals.
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Office of Women's Health
Website: http://www.adph.org/owh/Default.asp?id=636
Phone: (334) 206-5226