National Women’s Health Week Champions
Every year, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office on Women’s Health (OWH) leads National Women’s Health Week (NWHW), an observance emphasizing the importance of women focusing on their health, including physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being. As part of this observance, OWH invites public and private sector organizations to apply to become a Women's Health Champion. These organizations are leaders in the field of women’s health and commit to supporting OWH’s initiatives, including amplifying NWHW. Explore our 2024 Women’s Health Champions below. If you are interested in applying to be a Women’s Health Champion, visit our Federal Register Notice (FRN) to learn more.
The mission of the American Holistic Nurses Association is to illuminate holism in nursing practice, community, advocacy, research, and education.
Axena Health empowers women to treat incontinence at home with the Leva Pelvic Health System. The Leva System helps women strengthen their pelvic floor on their own schedule, without drugs or surgery.
Centers of Wellness for Urban Women empowers women and their families living in urban communities to take action for their health and well-being through education, advocacy, prevention, and care.
The D.C. Mayor's Office on Women Policy and Initiatives (OWPI) is committed to enhancing the quality of life for all women and their families within the District of Columbia. OWPI, working in conjunction with the D.C. Commission for Women, is in a unique position to serve as a liaison between the public and private sectors and the Executive Office of the Mayor.
The Family Planning Council of Iowa’s mission is to facilitate quality reproductive healthcare and family planning services for all people in Iowa, regardless of identity or ability to pay. We accomplish this by delegating Title X (ten) funds from the federal government, and subcontracting with clinics across the state that provide family planning services and education to low-income individuals in local communities. FPCI also provides services and programming for nurses, students, and the public, and advocates for reproductive health and justice at the local, state, and national levels.
At Hadassah, we have the power to heal our world. For us, that means bringing healing — in every sense of the word — where it's needed most, in the US, Israel, and around the world. Every day. As volunteers. As philanthropists. As changemakers.
Preventing, protecting, and promoting the public health needs of our community.
At the Ludeman Center, we envision a future dedicated to research that includes women and accounts for sex and gender differences, shaping better healthcare for all.
Through our “Sisterhood to End Breast Cancer Disparity” program, we are dedicated to saving lives by going beyond breast cancer awareness to bring the message of health and wellness to women within our community. Our programs are designed to reduce barriers to health care services, and enhance health literacy using health promotion, prevention education, and resources.
At My 28 Days, we empower women by cultivating health awareness and celebrating resilience. Our mission is to inspire open dialogues about menstrual health and hormonal imbalances, specifically focusing on primary ovarian insufficiency (POI). We recognize a woman's menstrual cycle as an essential vital sign, crucial to her staying well. Additionally, we support women in finding the courage to advocate for themselves, addressing the too-common issue of clinicians dismissing symptoms as psychological without proper hormone evaluation.
24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, the National Domestic Violence Hotline provides essential tools and support to help survivors of domestic violence so they can live their lives free of abuse.
Northwell Health is a nonprofit integrated healthcare network that is New York State's largest healthcare provider and private employer, with more than 81,000 employees.
NPWH is the professional community representing nearly 13,000 certified Women's Health Nurse Practitioners as well as other advanced practice registered nurses who provide women's and gender-related healthcare. We set a standard of excellence by generating, translating, and promoting the latest research and evidence-based clinical guidance, providing high-quality continuing education, and advocating for patients, providers, and the WHNP profession. Our mission includes protecting and promoting a woman and all individuals' rights to make their own choices regarding their health and well-being within the context of their lived experience and their personal, religious, cultural, and family beliefs.
This coalition is committed to elevating osteoarthritis (OA) as a national health priority and promoting effective policy solutions that aim to address the individual and national toll of OA.
Outstanding Mature Girlz Organization is designed to create fun, informative public awareness platforms for girls in Greater Baton Rouge and the state of Louisiana to help service, mentor, and educate in the areas of HIV/STD, humanitarian leadership, self-sufficiency, self-worth, courage, wellness, and other health-related fields.
Society for Women’s Health Research is a national nonprofit based in Washington, D.C. It is widely recognized as a thought leader in promoting research on biological differences in disease and improving women’s health through science, advocacy, and education. SWHR aims to bring attention to the variety of diseases and conditions that disproportionately or predominately affect women.
Endometriosis is a true public health crisis affecting an estimated 190 million women, girls, and gender-diverse people around the world. The Center for Endometriosis Care was among the first Centers of Expertise in Endometriosis to be implemented anywhere in the world to try and help those struggling with the disease.
Tigerlily Foundation is a national women's health and oncology organization providing education, awareness, advocacy, and hands-on support to young women (15-45) - before, during, and after cancer.
WEDI is the preeminent national membership association for health IT guidance and collaboration.
The YWCA Lower Cape Fear is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. The YWCA is proud to be the oldest and largest women's movement, providing services for women and their families in our community.