National Women’s Health Week 2022

National Women’s Health Week 2022 from May 8-14 “is encouraging women and girls to reflect on their individual health needs and take steps to improve their overall health”.

National Women’s Health Week 2022

What is the (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office on Women’s Health) National Women’s Health Week?

In About National Women’s Health Week the Office on Women’s Health explain:

“During National Women’s Health Week (NWHW), the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office on Women’s Health (OWH) is encouraging women and girls to reflect on their individual health needs and take steps to improve their overall health. Whether you continue your current activities or find news ones, now is a great time for all women and girls to focus on better health, especially those with underlying health conditions, such as hypertension, diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular and respiratory conditions, and women 65 years and older. National Women’s Health Week is also a great time for family, friends, and the greater community to take actions to support women and help them achieve the best health possible”.

National Women’s Health Week 2022

What does National Women’s Health Week 2022 encourage women to do?

In About National Women’s Health Week: How Can We Achieve Better Health During NWHW? the OWH elaborate on:

“Continue to take steps to protect yourself against COVID-19…
Schedule your annual physical and other health appointments…Talk to your doctor, nurse, nurse practitioner, and/or physician assistant about the following:
- The COVID-19 vaccine and any vaccines that you may have missed during the pandemic
- Preventive care such as PAP smears, mammograms, bone density scans, stress tests, cholesterol screenings, blood pressure screenings, physical exams, and other preventive health screenings that you may have missed during the pandemic…
- If you have missed any recommended check-ups or vaccinations during COVID-19. Learn more about the vaccine schedule for adults
- If stress, anxiety, or depression is getting in the way of your daily activities…
Maintain a healthy weight…
Get moving and stay active…
Nourish from the inside out…
Eat well-balanced meals and snacks…
Practice self-care for your mental health…
Find healthy ways to manage stress…
Create good sleep habits…
Seek help if you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence…
Support a friend or family member who may be in an abusive relationship
Incorporate safe behaviors into your daily routine
- Monitor alcohol intake and avoid illicit drugs, including drugs that are not prescribed to you
- Look out for your lungs…
  - Quit smoking and vaping…”.

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