Texas Health and Human Services

AUSTIN (News Release) – Texas Health and Human Services is raising awareness of National Women's Health Week beginning May 8 by encouraging women and girls across the state to take care of their physical and mental health.

“We hope to motivate women this week to make time for important health screenings, including mammograms and cervical cancer screenings. At HHSC, we know the importance of participating in wellness programs that prioritize physical and mental health,” said Lindsay Rodgers, HHSC associate commissioner for Health and Developmental Services.  

The week raises awareness about women’s health issues and highlights ways women can make their health a priority and maintain healthy habits throughout their lives.

During this week, HHSC is hosting a Women + Aging Webinar on May 11 at noon CDT. HHSC presenters will focus on the importance of physical, mental, social, and financial wellness for women and resources to promote healthy aging. This online event is free and open to the public. To register, visit this webpage.

HHSC also offers a variety of programs and services that support the health of women and their families. These include:

About National Women’s Health Week
National Women’s Health Week is a weeklong health observance led by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office on Women’s Health. The week May 8-14, 2022, serves as a reminder for women and girls to make their health a priority.