The Women’s Center Celebrates National Women's Health Week May 9-15
May 8th, 2004
Does your car get more check-ups than you do?The Women's Center Celebrates National Women's Health Week May 9-15
The Mobile County Health Department Women's Center is celebrating National Women's Health Week May 9-15, 2004. The week will start on Mother's Day and end on the following Saturday, a time when there is much attention already being focused on women. The Women's Center, located at 1557 Springhill Ave., is offering free Blood Pressure checks next week, Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
National Women's Health Week is a special time to focus on the importance of incorporating simple preventive and positive health behaviors into everyday life. It encourages awareness about key health issues among all women, including women with disabilities, and especially African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Latinos, and American Indian/Alaska Native women, since research has shown there are significant health disparities among these groups compared to white women.
Did you know?
- Heart disease is the number one killer among women.
- Cancer ranks first among Asian/Pacific Islander women.
- When it comes to lung cancer, white women have the highest mortality rate.
- African American women have the highest mortality rate from heart disease.
- Stroke is the third leading cause of death for American women, but it occurs at a higher rate among African American and Latino women.
Join the Celebration - 7 Ways Women Can Participate in Women's Health Week Activities
- Get a free Blood Pressure check on May 10 – 14, 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Women's Center, 1557 Springhill Ave.
- Visit Your Health Care Provider or Make an Appointment on May 10, 2004
Take time on National Women's Check-Up Day (May 10) to go get a check-up, or schedule one. - Visit the National Women's Health Week Web site at www.4woman.gov/whw to learn more about ways to get involved.
- Take the NWHW Challenge
Thousands of women across the country will take the President's Challenge together. Be a part! - Sign Up for Weekly Health Tips by E-mail
Learn about how you can receive weekly health tips by e-mail (available in Spanish). - Download Your Health Information Resources Packet
Find a comprehensive list of health information resources for women, including a checklist for your next health check-up, a prevention guide, and information on cancer, HIV/STDs, cardiovascular health, diabetes, and more. - Create Your Own Prevention Calendar
Create your own health calendar with the Pick Your Path to Health campaign. In just a few simple steps you can design a calendar that includes your health appointments and important dates, as well as select from a list of health tips to get you on the path to better health!