National Women’s Health Week (NWHW) May 8-14, 2022

The NWHW is an annual weeklong observance that begins on Mother’s Day and encourages women and girls to make their health a priority and take care of themselves. Women and girls are encouraged to continue to take steps to protect themselves against COVID-19 and schedule their annual physical and other health appointments. Maintain a healthy weight, stay active, eat a healthy and balanced diet, quit cigarette smoking, find healthy ways to manage stress, and practice self-care. Self-care practices include getting regular exercise e.g., walking for 30 minutes every day, meditation, breathing exercises, practicing gratitude, focusing on positivity, and staying connected with family members and friends will help improve your physical health and mental health. Preventive care such as mammograms, colonoscopy, pap smears, bone density scans, stress tests, cholesterol screenings, and blood pressure screenings help find diseases early when it is easier to treat. Your health is essential. Get fully vaccinated and boosted. Get screened for breast, colon, and cervical cancer, and early detection of breast, colon and cervical cancer saves lives. Take care of your heart health. IPH Detroit services include General Primary Care, Health Screenings, Health Education, Women’s Health and Gynecological care, Immunizations, and COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination. IPH is located at 9053 Woodward Ave, Detroit, Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Call 313-309-9350 ext. 2.

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