National Women’s Health Week 2017

It’s National Women’s Health Week 2017 – Get Involved!

Happy Mother’s Day!!

Mother’s Day kicks off National Women’s Health Week and each day this week I’m going to share various health topics with you.  This is a very important week because women are notorious for taking care of EVERYONE else before taking care of themselves.   This week though, I’m going to share with you ways to get healthy, stay healthy, and be a role model for the little ones that look up to you.

Wanna get a head start on things or plan something for your family, friends, or workplace to observe this week?  The Office on Women’s Health has put together a list of activities for you to get in on the action!  Take a look below!

Stuck in the office?

• Organize a lunchtime walk with your coworkers.
• Encourage everyone to stand at your next meeting.
• Host a healthy potluck or lunchtime salad bar.
• Start a friendly competition with coworkers. Track your steps, water intake, or other healthy activities.
• Invite a local fitness instructor to teach a free yoga or Zumba class.
• Bring in light weights you can use at your desk.
• Share your activities with us by using the #NWHW hashtag.

Join in the fun during your free time!

• Cook up something healthy! If you need inspiration, check out these recipes.
• Turn on your favorite music and dance.
• Sip on water instead of soda and sugary drinks.
• Take a walk with your neighbors.
• Attend a fitness class.
• Share what you do with us by using the #NWHW hashtag.

Are you an employer or a public health professional?

• Host a health fair.
• Hold a free or reduced-cost health screening.
• Organize a healthy cooking class or fitness activity.
• Share your activities with us by using the #NWHW hashtag.

 

 

Stay tuned for daily posts with health focused messages!

If you’re a blogger, I’d love to share your health-related posts with others also!  Please feel free to leave a link to your post in the comments and I’ll share on social media, as well as include in a round-up post at the end of the week!

 

 

 

 

 

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