Collegiettes, it’s never too early or too late to work toward being your healthiest you! Make your health a priority and join Her Campus in the National Women’s Health Week celebration May 8-14.
Led by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office on Women’s Health (OWH), National Women’s Health Week helps collegiettes and women of all ages understand what steps to take for better health. To join in on the fun, OWH encourages you to:
- Visit a doctor or nurse for a well-woman visit (checkup) and preventative screenings.
- Get active.
- Eat healthy.
- Pay attention to mental health, including getting enough sleep and managing stress (especially during finals!).
- Avoid unhealthy behaviors, such as smoking, texting while driving, and not wearing a seatbelt or bicycle helmet.
You should also encourage your mom, grandma and other women to get involved! OWH offers checklists for every decade that outline what you can do to improve your health and well-being. Get together with your friends and family, whether they’re in their 20s or 90s, and pledge to take at least one of the steps on the checklist for a healthier life!
You can also get involved with NWHW on social media! Use #NWHW in any messages you share, and follow the Office on Women’s Health on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest.
For more information about National Women’s Health Week, visit www.womenshealth.gov/nwhw.