Happy Mother’s Day from Women Survivors Alliance and Unconditionally Her! Whether you are a biological mother, step-mother, adoptive mother, fur baby mother, “honorary mother,” or HAVE a mother, it’s a great time to celebrate women and women’s health. National Women’s Health Week is an observance led by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office on Women’s Health. The goal of National Women’s Health Week is to empower women to make their health a priority, and throughout the week, women are encouraged to take steps to improve their health. 2017 marks the 18th annual National Women’s Health Week and it launches on Mother’s Day, May 14, and is celebrated through May 20, 2017.
What steps can I take for better health?
For better health, you can:
- Schedule a visit to see a doctor or nurse for a well-woman visit (checkup) and preventive screenings.
- Start Moving and get active.
- Eat healthy.
- Be aware of your mental health, including getting adequate sleep and managing stress.
- Avoid unhealthy behaviors, including smoking, texting while driving, and not wearing a seat belt or bicycle helmet.
Please take care of YOU and your health as we celebrate mothers – and ALL women – during 2017. Take a few minutes to read some of the ways you can be healthier. The Office on Women’s Health has a feature that is customized to your age. Our stage of life determines our health needs. This awesome tool, “Steps for Better Health by Age,” takes the guess work out of what to talk with your doctor about, tests, medicines, vaccines, and more. Do what mom would recommend, and take care of YOU so you can take care of all of the others in your life.
Have a happy and healthy Mother’s Day and learn more about how to get and stay healthy during National Women’s Health Week.
Sources: Office on Women’s Health. United States Department of Health and Human Services. https://www.womenshealth.gov/nwhw/. Accessed 5/9/2017.
