What is National Women's Health Week?

National Women's Health Week, initiated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office on Women's Health empowers women to make their health a top priority. This year's theme, "It's Your Time" encourages women to take simple steps for longer, healthier, and happier life. It's your time to take care of yourself and see your physician.

If you do not have a physician or need a referral, you can call 1-888-321-DOCS.

The North Shore LIJ Health System - Katz Women's Hospital/Women's Health Institute will lead New York in an awareness campaign promoting Women's Health Week and National Women's Checkup day (May 11).

Empower Yourself!
Pledge to Get Checked

Health Tip

You can get healthy by…

  • Exercising at least 2.5 hours a week
  • Eating a nutritious diet
  • Visiting a health care professional for regular checkups and preventive screenings
  • Paying attention to mental health, including getting enough sleep and managing stress
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    As a participant in National Women's Checkup Day, I pledge to:
  • Use the interactive health screening tool on this site and to learn about the tests and vaccines I may need;
  • Contact my doctor to discuss these and other tests or vaccines I may need to have; if I do not have a physician, I will call 1-800-321-DOCS
  • Schedule an appointment within the next 90 days;
  • Celebrate a healthier me and a healthier nation!

    • I'm ready to take the pledge!

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    Contact Neeta Shah, M.D., F.A.C.P., vice president of women's health services for the North Shore-LIJ Health System, for more information on the Women's Health Institute.

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