Empowering Women, Cultivating Health: 

Celebrating Voices, Wellness, and Resilience 

Every May beginning on Mother’s Day, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office on Women’s Health (OWH) leads National Women’s Health Week (NWHW). This year, NWHW takes place May 12 -18. This observance highlights women’s’ health issues and priorities and encourages women of all ages to prioritize their physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Join us on this journey as we dive into everything that makes women’s health so important. 

Throughout the week, OWH will join organizations, health professionals, and communities across the country to empower women to be active participants in their health journey. NWHW messages will highlight the availability of care and resources, educate on how health symptoms can manifest differently in women compared to men, and challenge the stigma surrounding women’s health issues. 

This year’s theme, “Empowering Women, Cultivating Health: Celebrating Voices, Wellness, and Resilience,” focuses on empowering women to take charge of their health journey and shines a light on health issues unique to women. OWH honors the strength and determination of women who work to manage their health and we aim to create a supportive environment where all women feel empowered to express their health needs and concerns. 

Throughout the week, visit https://www.womenshealth.gov/nwhw to explore our daily themes and access helpful resources, including a ready-to-use toolkit complete with social media shareables, digital stickers, and fact sheets: