U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Office on Women's Health (OWH)

National Women's Health Week 2026Event

Annual May observance led by OWH to encourage women to focus on physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

It's Only NaturalProgram

Breastfeeding education campaign for African-American women and their families.

Make the Call. Don't Miss a BeatProgram

Heart attack awareness campaign that teaches women common symptoms and urges calling 911 when symptoms happen.

National Women's Health and Breastfeeding HelplineService

Free phone line where health information specialists answer women's health and breastfeeding questions.

Talking Postpartum DepressionProgram

Education campaign about postpartum depression and finding support after giving birth.

Stronger than SarcopeniaProgram

Health education campaign about muscle loss with age and ways to protect strength.

Supporting Nursing Moms at Work: Employer SolutionsProgram

Online resource with tips for employers to support breastfeeding workers.

HPV VAX NOW CampaignProgram

Campaign for young adults and health care providers to improve HPV vaccination rates in selected states.

Active Duty and Veteran Women's HealthProgram

Education effort about the health needs of active duty and veteran women and the professionals who care for them.

Violence Against Women and Human TraffickingProgram

OWH shares resources and supports HHS prevention and survivor-service work related to violence against women and human trafficking.

SOAR: Stop, Observe, Ask, and RespondProgram

OWH-supported training that helps health care professionals recognize and respond to human trafficking.

Maternal Morbidity and Mortality Data and Analysis InitiativeProgram

Nationwide project to improve maternal health data and support hospitals using evidence-based maternity care practices.