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For More Information: Phronie Jackson, MPH 202-383-9107 pjackson@ncnw.org

NATIONAL COUNCIL OF NEGRO WOMEN, INC.

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Mary McLeod Bethune Founder

MAY 12 - 18, 2013

xx Wednesday, May 15 @ Noon Zumba by Work
It! Studio on The Plaza (Seventh and Pennsylvania Avenue, NW behind NCNW) Your Own Bag Lunch n Learn; Topic: Womens Wellness

xx Thursday, May 16 from Noon-2:00 pm Bring

xx Saturday, May 18 @ 7:00 am Womens

Health Walk led by Work It! Studio (Route: Dorothy I. Height Post Office and back to NCNW Headquarters roughly 2 miles)
Dorothy I. Height
President Emerita

Ingrid Saunders Jones

National Chair

Natinal Council of Negro Women, Inc. 633 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20004

What is National Womens Health Week?

National Womens Health Week is a week long health observance coordinated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Womens Health. Empowering women to make their health a priority and encourages them to take the following steps to improve their physical and mental health and lower their risks of certain diseases:

xxVisit a health care professional to receive regular checkups and xxGet active. xxEat healthy. xxPay attention to mental health, including getting enough sleep xxAvoid unhealthy behaviors, such as smoking, unprotected sex,
and managing stress. not wearing a seatbelt or bicycle helmet and texting while driving. preventive screenings.

Why Celebrate National Womens Health Week?

Women often serve as caregivers for their families, putting the needs of others before their own. As a community, we have a responsibility to support the important women we know and do everything we can to help them take steps for longer, healthier, happier lives.

When is National Womens Health Week?

The 14th annual National Womens Health Week is celebrated from Sunday, May 12, 2013 until May 18, 2013.

How is National Womens Health Week celebrated?

The nationwide observance is celebrated across America by individuals and organization in many different fashions. Events schedule in this area are listed on the card. For more information about National Womens Health Week, visit our website at www.ncnw.org and click on the link for Womens Health Week.