National Women's Health Week Archives

Uterus Men

The National Women’s Health Week goal is to empower women to make their health a priority

This 2012 cartoon made me think about DES which was marketed and sold as a wonder drug for women while actually DES led to increased rate of miscarriage and preterm birth and all sorts of terrible and multi-generational side effects…

The 17th annual National Women’s Health Week kicks off on May 8, and is celebrated until May 14, 2016.

The National Women’s Health Week is an observance led by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office on womens’s health. The goal is to empower women to make their health a priority. The week also serves as a time to help women understand what steps they can take to improve their health.

Health cartoons

Image sources: Cagle.
Enjoy our health cartoons album on Flickr.

DES DiEthylStilbestrol Resources

DES studies on cancers and screening.
DES studies on epigenetics and transgenerational effects.
DES studies on fertility and pregnancy.
DES studies on gender identity and psychological health.
DES studies on in-utero exposure to DES and side-effects.
DES studies on the genital tract.
Papers on DES lawsuits.
DES videos and posts tagged DES, the DES-exposed, DES victims.

Seaweed Pills and Women’s Health

Seaweed pills found to boost women’s health in three days

Young women have been advised to take pills derived from Scottish seaweed after researchers concluded they can boost the production of vital chemicals in the body in as little as three days.

The 16th annual National Women’s Health Week kicks off on Mother’s Day, May 10, and is celebrated until May 16, 2015.

Image sources: Herald Scotland Camley’s cartoon and post on 17 July 2014.
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Dream Big and Keep on Going

Dream big, maintain perspective, and overcome setbacks

Watch the diaporama and the health posters album on Flickr — Join the National Women’s Health Week celebration and learn what you can do to lead a healthier life at any age..

National Women’s Health Week is an observance led by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office on womens’s health. The goal is to empower women to make their health a priority. The week also serves as a time to help women understand what steps they can take to improve their health.

The 16th annual National Women’s Health Week kicked off on Mother’s Day, May 10, and is celebrated until May 16, 2015.

Image sources: HHS Office on Women’s Health, April 2014.
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What steps can I take for better health?

My Medicines Infographic

Simple Steps for Using Medications Safely

Millions of people benefit from FDA-approved medicines. However, when medicines are not used correctly, they can cause serious injuries or even death. There are simple steps you can take to safely use your prescription and over-the-counter medicines.

The 16th annual National Women’s Health Week kicked off on Mother’s Day, May 10, and is celebrated until May 16, 2015.

Image sources: The U.S. Food and Drug Asministration on Flickr and post on 12/18/2014.
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Develop Healthy Habits Early

For a better lifestyle now and for the future

The 16th annual National Women’s Health Week kicked off on Mother’s Day, May 10, and is celebrated until May 16, 2015.

Image sources: HHS Office on Women’s Health, April 2014.
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Breast Cancer: Know the Risks Infographic

One in six Women who were prescribed DES will develop Breast Cancer

breast_infographic — Join the National Women’s Health Week celebration and learn what you can do to lead a healthier life at any age..

The 16th annual National Women’s Health Week kicks off on Mother’s Day, May 10, and is celebrated until May 16, 2015.

Infographic sources: CDC, December 10, 2013.
It is estimated that one in six Women who were prescribed DES will develop Breast Cancer… Read some DES studies on Breast Cancer.
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Schedule your annual well-woman visit

Join the National Women’s Health Week, learn what you can do to lead a healthier life at any age

This post content is published by The Office on Women’s Health, part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

National-Women’s-Checkup-Day image — Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, your well-woman visit is considered a preventive service and must be covered by most health plans at no cost to you. If your doctor or nurse says you need more than one well-woman visit in a year, the additional visits are covered too.

National Women’s Checkup Day is led by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office on Women’s Health. The 13th annual National Women’s Checkup Day is Monday, May 11, 2015. It’s a day when we encourage women to schedule their annual well-woman visit.

What is a well-woman visit and why is it important?

A well-woman visit is a checkup. It’s a time to see your doctor or nurse to:

Discuss your family history, family planning, and personal habits, such as alcohol and tobacco use.
Get or schedule necessary tests, such as screenings for blood pressure, cholesterol, and colorectal cancer.
Set health goals, such as being active and maintaining a healthy weight.

Schedule your well-woman visit every year. Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, it’s considered a preventive service and must be covered by most health plans at no cost to you. And if your doctor or nurse says you need more than one well-woman visit in a year, the additional visits are also covered.

A well-woman visit helps you get the preventive care you need, including screenings. Screenings can find diseases early, when they are easier to treat. Screenings can also identify other problems and help lower your risk for many conditions, such as heart disease. During your well-woman visit, you can receive or schedule many screenings free of charge.

Spread the word through social media. Use the #CheckupDay hashtag.

What steps can I take for better health?

Women Health Clinical Studies

Cartoon for Women’s Health Week

clinical-studies-cartoon — Join the National Women’s Health Week celebration and learn what you can do to lead a healthier life at any age..

The 16th annual National Women’s Health Week kicks off on Mother’s Day, May 10, and is celebrated until May 16, 2015.

Image sources: clinicalstudiestoday, 2009.
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