In the US, May 10-16th is being recognized as Women’s Health Week! National Women’s Health Week (NWHW) is a weeklong health observance led by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office on Women’s Health (OWH). The week of May 10-16, 2020 serves as a reminder for women and girls, especially during the outbreak of COVID-19, to make their health a priority and take care of themselves. It is extremely important for all women and girls, especially those with underlying health conditionsOpens a new window, such as hypertension, diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular and respiratory conditionsOpens a new window, and women 65 years and olderOpens a new window, to take care of your health now.
For more information on Women’s Health Week and how you can prioritize and promote the health of women everywhere, click here.Opens a new window