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National Women’s Blood
Pressure Awareness Week
Empower Every Era: Blood Pressure Control Across the Lifespan
October 13–19, 2024
Every year, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office on Women’s Health (OWH) dedicates a week to raising awareness about high blood pressure (hypertension) in women. National Women’s Blood Pressure Awareness Week (NWBPAW) aims to help women understand and manage their heart health by uplifting strategies and resources to prevent or control high blood pressure. The week also shines a light on programs across the country that support women in keeping their hearts healthy. This year’s observance takes place October 13–19.
This year’s theme, “Empower Every Era: Blood Pressure Control Across the Lifespan,” highlights the need for women to monitor and control their blood pressure through all stages of life, from young adulthood through and beyond menopause. The theme also focuses on reducing heart health disparities, especially for women in underserved and underrepresented communities, who may not have access to health care resources. OWH encourages women to check their blood pressure, understand their numbers, and take steps to keep their hearts healthy at every age.
NWBPAW 2024 Resource Round-up Panel Presentation
 Join the Office on Women’s Health on October 16, 2024, at 1:00 pm ET for our Resource Round-up Panel discussion. Experts will share new resources and practical advice for controlling blood pressure and improving heart health. This event will showcase the latest hypertension resources, provide practical advice for blood pressure control, share expert insights, and offer tangible next steps for communities. This event is free and open to the public.
You can also watch the discussion in real time on the HHS Live Streaming channel if the webinar account reaches its attendee capacity.
NWBPAW 2024 Toolkit
Check out our NWBPAW Toolkit, your go-to resource for promoting women’s heart health and raising awareness about high blood pressure through all stages of life. The toolkit includes fact sheets, social media shareables, lived experience stories, and more.
All materials in the toolkit are free, copyright-free, and ready to be shared with your audiences and across your platforms. They are easy to download and share and can be personalized to fit your needs.
Join us in spreading the word and making a difference in women’s heart health! Together, we can help women take control of their blood pressure and lead healthier, longer lives.
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