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A female doctor sitting in a chair speaking to a female patient sitting on a hospital bed.
A female doctor sitting in a chair speaking to a female patient sitting on a hospital bed.

Celebrating Women's Health Week! | Women’s Health | CDC


National Women’s Health Week starts each year on Mother’s Day. This health observance encourages women and girls to make their health a priority. Taking care of yourself includes caring for your physical, mental, social, and emotional health. There’s a lot that you can do – from practicing healthy habits to making and keeping all health care appointments. Practice healthy behaviors to get the care you need. Read more...