There are numerous annual events that focus attention on women's health issues.
Every year numerous events are held to promote issues relating to women's health. Most cities have both public and private agencies that organize women's health conferences. You can search for events in your area by logging on to your local health agency's website or you can attend one of the nationally-sanctioned events held in your area.
International Women's Day: March 8
March 8 is International Women's Day with hundreds of events held throughout the United States and around the world. International Women's Day has been observed since the early 1900s. While it started as a political event with women demanding better working conditions and voting rights, it has since expanded to include events around the world that focus on women's health and wellness. Conferences and workshops, speeches and marches are held to bring attention to various issues pertaining to women including HIV and breast cancer, as well as to provide health promotion, education and advocacy for women.
National Women's Health and Fitness Day: September
National Women's Health and Fitness Day is the nation's largest annual health-promotion event for women. Held on the last Wednesday in September, this event focuses on the importance of regular physical activity and health awareness for women. Events are held by women's organizations across the country. In 2011, more than 1,600 groups are expected to host events with an estimated participation of 80,000 to 1000,000 women. Events include walks, exercise demonstrations, health screenings and information workshops.
National Women's Health Week: May
National Health Week is organized annually in May by the Office on Women's Health in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Events are held over the course of a week throughout the country to encourage women to take steps to improve both their physical and mental health and to lower the risk of diseases.
National Women's Checkup Day: May
National Women's Checkup Day began in 2002 and has continued as an annual event as part of National Women's Health Week. This day is meant to inform women about the importance of visiting their health care professional to screen for illnesses and infections including heart disease, diabetes, cancer, mental health illnesses, sexually transmitted infections and other conditions. Women are encouraged to take a pledge to visit their doctors and schedule at least one preventive health screening on this day.
National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: March 10
March 10 is National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. School assemblies are held for girls across the country and free HIV and AIDS tests are available at college campuses and public health facilities. Local organizations also hold public conferences to educate women on prevention of HIV, get tested and living with HIV/AIDS.
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