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National Women’s Health Week

During the month of May we honor mothers and focus attention on the health of women. This year marks the 13th annual observance of National Women’s Health Week and it kicks off on Mother’s Day, May 13. The theme for 2012 is “It’s Your Time.” This serves as a reminder to empower women to make their health a top priority and take simple steps for longer, healthier, and happier lives.

Women's Health Week The health of future mothers should also be considered. Early and regular prenatal care is needed to ensure a healthy mother and baby. Late entry into prenatal care often reflects poor education, poor motivation, and poor health care habits. The patient who seeks late prenatal care is often the patient who does not schedule a postpartum visit.

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National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW)

NIW April 21st-28th is National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW).

The goal of the Immunization Program is to increase awareness about immunizations across the life span, from infants to the elderly. NIIW is the perfect time to remind family, friends, co-workers, and those in the community to immunize their children, as well as catch up on their own vaccinations.

Public Health-Dayton & Montgomery County holds outreach clinics for children each month.

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